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Carol met up with many authors at this year's Book Expo. On the left is Jennifer Weiner, who Carol interviewed about her new book, MRS. EVERYTHING, which will be in stores on June 11th.
On the right is Christy Lefteri, author of THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO, which releases on August 27th.
Carol caught up with Nelson DeMille and his son, Alex DeMille, and talked to them about
their novel, THE DESERTER, their first co-writing project, which will be on sale October 22nd.
William Kent Krueger talks to Carolyn Reidy, the CEO of Simon & Schuster, before signing
advance copies of his book, THIS TENDER LAND, which releases on September 3rd.
This year's Book Expo Buzz books (with release dates):
HOW WE FIGHT FOR OUR LIVES: A Memoir, by Saeed Jones (October 8th)
MY DARK VANESSA by Kate Elizabeth Russell (January 28, 2020)
THE SECRETS WE KEPT by Lara Prescott (September 17th)
SUCH A FUN AGE by Kiley Reid (January 7, 2020)
UNCANNY VALLEY: A Memoir, by Anna Wiener (January 14, 2020)
THE WAREHOUSE by Rob Hart (August 20th)
Carol thanks our reader Pamela for giving her the delicious candy bar that you see above,
which is semisweet dark chocolate with cayenne pepper and cinnamon.
It's precisely the flavor she was looking for in last week's newsletter.
On the right is Carol's peonies as they looked last weekend before this week's torrential rain.
She fears seeing peony petals all over the ground when she returns home from Book Expo.
This is a milestone week for Bookreporter. I went to my first Book Expo 23 years ago. I knew exactly no one! This year was quite different. Besides seeing authors, publishing colleagues, booksellers and librarians, I interviewed Jennifer Weiner about her novel, MRS. EVERYTHING, which releases on June 11th (you can see a photo of us above). I caught up with Nelson DeMille and his son, Alex DeMille (pictured with me above), before their signing and talked to them about THE DESERTER, which they wrote together; it’s coming out on October 22nd. William Kent Krueger had a long signing line for THIS TENDER LAND, which releases on September 3rd. You can see him above chatting with Carolyn Reidy, the CEO of Simon & Schuster, before he started signing.
I met Christy Lefteri, the author of THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO, which will be on sale August 27th. Her backstory to writing this novel was so compelling, and I will be sharing more about that in the weeks to come. You can see a photo of the two of us above.
There were six titles announced as Buzz books for the show, and you can see them above. They are HOW WE FIGHT FOR OUR LIVES: A Memoir by Saeed Jones (on sale October 8th), MY DARK VANESSA by Kate Elizabeth Russell (on sale January 28, 2020), THE SECRETS WE KEPT by Lara Prescott (on sale September 17th), SUCH A FUN AGE by Kiley Reid (on sale January 7, 2020), UNCANNY VALLEY: A Memoir by Anna Wiener (on sale January 14, 2020), and THE WAREHOUSE by Rob Hart (on sale August 20th).
And we ran our 8th Annual Book Group Speed Dating event this afternoon, where more than 260 booksellers, librarians, book club leaders and bloggers heard about 120+ titles. We will be sharing more from this event next week.
There was lots and lots of rain this week as I party-hopped. I think it will take the entire weekend for me to dry out!
Also this week, I learned that there is a big difference between typing and talking: word pronunciation. It came up this week with our latest promo video. Just how does one pronounce "Dorothea," for the author of QUEEN BEE. I know her as Dottie or Dot. So I tried to Facebook messenger her my question. I called the venue where she appeared on Tuesday to ask how they had introduced her, but I got their machine. I finally got an idea to watch a number of her YouTube videos and found one where she introduced herself! For the record, it is Dah-row-thee-a. Last week, it was "Pavone" for Chris Pavone: Pa-VOH-nee. I tell you, it’s easier to type than it is to talk!
QUEEN BEE is our lead review for this week, which marks the aforementioned Dorothea Benton Frank’s long-awaited return to her beloved Sullivan's Island. Other reviews include THE SENTENCE IS DEATH, the second installment in Anthony Horowitz’s mystery series starring Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne; ASK AGAIN, YES by Mary Beth Keane, an upcoming Bookreporter.com Bets On selection about two neighboring families in a suburban town, the friendship between their children and a tragedy that reverberates over four decades (check out my Bets On commentary in next week’s newsletter), and KEEP YOU CLOSE, Karen Cleveland’s new thriller in which a woman must confront her sense of right and wrong when the one person she loves most is accused of an unimaginable crime.
We gave away ASK AGAIN, YES in this week’s Summer Reading contests, along with BEFORE WE WERE YOURS by Lisa Wingate and A BEND IN THE STARS by Rachel Barenbaum. Next week’s prizes will be BEFORE AND AGAIN by Barbara Delinsky, THE DREAM DAUGHTER by Diane Chamberlain, THE ISLAND OF SEA WOMEN by Lisa See, and THE SUMMER WIVES by Beatriz Williams. The first contest of the week will go live on Monday, June 3rd at noon ET.
QUEEN BEE is our current Word of Mouth prize book, in addition to THE FRIENDS WE KEEP by Jane Green, which we plan to review next week. Submit your comments about the books you’ve read, and you’ll be in the running to win both these highly anticipated novels.
The audio version of KEEP YOU CLOSE (read by Erin Bennett) is one of this month’s Sounding Off on Audio prizes; the other is John Sandford's NEON PREY: A Lucas Davenport Novel (read by Richard Ferrone). The contest is winding down, so be sure to let us know by this Monday at noon ET what audiobooks you’ve listened to for your chance to win both these audio titles.
MISTRESS OF THE RITZ by Melanie Benjamin and THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER by Kaira Rouda are my latest Bets On picks. Click on each of the titles for my commentary.
There’s still time to enter our Father’s Day contest, where five lucky winners will receive all five of our featured titles for themselves or their dads. Be sure to fill out this form by Wednesday, June 12th at noon ET.
We’re excited to tell you about a very special contest on ReadingGroupGuides.com for Jennifer Egan’s 2017 bestseller, MANHATTAN BEACH, which released in paperback last summer, was awarded the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and was 2018’s “One Book, One New York” pick. The novel takes us into a world populated by gangsters, sailors, divers, bankers and union men in a dazzling, propulsive exploration of a transformative moment in the lives and identities of women and men, of America and the world. We have 12 copies to give away to five groups, who then will have an opportunity to chat with Jennifer via phone, Skype or FaceTime. Ten additional winners will receive a single copy of the book. To enter, all you have to do is fill out this form by Thursday, June 27th at noon ET. Click here for the review and here for the discussion guide.
Our poll continues to ask if you give your books at home a “spring cleaning.” Click here to let us know what you do.
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Reader Mail:
Sandy wrote, “Thank you so much for THE BOOK WOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK. It is a real treasure of Kentucky in the ‘30s and how difficult it was just to stay alive. But people like the book women made life worth holding on to.” By the way, we see that this book is trending on our Word of Mouth feature.
Theresa wrote, “I just received the two books I won in the Word of Mouth contest. One was THE NIGHT BEFORE by Wendy Walker, and the other was Jeffery Deaver’s THE NEVER GAME. I haven’t read either of these authors before, not being a fan of suspense and thrillers. When I saw these two books offered in the Word of Mouth contest, I decided to enter because every once in a while it is good to get out of my comfort zone. Thank you for the push I needed to try something new and different!” More than welcome, Theresa. Glad these prizes encouraged you to try something new!
Mary wrote, “Just wondering as a woman who lost her brother in service to our country. Memorial Day: it is just as it states --- a memory to those who died while serving the USA. How can one be wished a 'Happy Memorial Day'?" Mary’s note gave me pause...and I will think twice about using the word “happy” in conjunction with Memorial Day. Also, I noted on various social media that friends failed to realize that on Memorial Day we honor fallen soldiers. It is not Veterans Day or Armed Forces Day.
Suzanne wrote, “This is just a very short note to tell you how much I enjoy your column and comments. Also, I wanted to wish you a lovely long Memorial Day weekend.” Thank you, and indeed it was.
The Virginia woman immortalized in the children’s book MISTY OF CHINCOTEAGUE dies at 81: We spent time at Chincoteague more than once as we drove back and forth to the Outer Banks. Maureen Beebe Hursh was the inspiration for Marguerite Henry’s 1947 book.
Trailer for The Goldfinch film: Watch it here; I think it looks terrific!
The Last Watch: The "Game of Thrones" documentary on the making of the final show is wonderful. Lots of details are here about how the sets were made, along with the costumes, hair and makeup. I highly recommend it!
The Last Resort: I enjoyed this documentary about the early days of Miami Beach. And you can see Mitch Kaplan, owner of the legendary Miami bookstore Books & Books, in it!
The peonies did bloom last weekend, and we had horrific rainstorms all week. So when I get home tonight, after staying in the city for Book Expo, I envision peony petals all over the ground. See the photo above of how they looked last weekend.
Last weekend, we got a LOT of gardening done, planting flowers and seeds, and laying lots and lots of mulch. We still have some to do in the back of the house before tackling the front!
Yesterday, I was walking on the show floor when Pamela, one of our readers, stopped me and told me she had something for me. It was a chocolate bar with cayenne pepper and cinnamon! She was not sure if it was what I was looking for in last week’s newsletter. I was so touched that she did this. I am happy to report that it’s terrific --- and I think spot-on to the flavor I was looking for. Endless thanks to her. By the way, in the supermarket last week, they were sold out of the Chili Chocolate that I mentioned. Do we have enough readers in my town that we sold out the chocolate? One never knows!
I am going to SLEEP this weekend as it has been one crazy busy week. I have a lot that I am looking forward to reading and will share more about that in the weeks to come.
Read on, and have a great week.
Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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Featured Review: QUEEN BEE by Dorothea Benton Frank
QUEEN BEE by Dorothea Benton Frank (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Shannon McManus
Beekeeper Holly McNee Kensen quietly lives in a world of her own on Sullivan’s Island, tending her hives and working at the local island library. Holly calls her mother The Queen Bee because she’s a demanding hulk of a woman. Her mother, a devoted hypochondriac, might be unaware that she’s quite ill, but that doesn’t stop her from tormenting Holly. To escape the drama, Holly’s sister Leslie married and moved away, wanting little to do with island life. Holly’s escape is to submerge herself in the lives of the two young boys next door and their widowed father, Archie. Her world is upended when the more flamboyant Leslie returns, and both sisters, polar opposites, fixate on what’s happening in their neighbor’s home. Reviewed by Pamela Kramer.
- Click here to read more about the book.
Click here to read the review.
Featured Review: THE SENTENCE IS DEATH
by Anthony Horowitz
THE SENTENCE IS DEATH by Anthony Horowitz (Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by Rory Kinnear
“You shouldn’t be here. It’s too late…” These, heard over the phone, were the last recorded words of successful celebrity-divorce lawyer Richard Pryce, found bludgeoned to death in his bachelor pad with a bottle of wine --- a 1982 Chateau Lafite worth £3,000, to be precise. Why this bottle? And why those words? And why was a three-digit number painted on the wall by the killer? And, most importantly, which of the man’s many, many enemies did the deed? Baffled, the police are forced to bring in Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne and his sidekick, the author Anthony. But as Hawthorne takes on the case with characteristic relish, it becomes clear that he, too, has secrets to hide. Reviewed by Ray Palen.
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Featured Review: ASK AGAIN, YES by Mary Beth Keane
An Upcoming Bookreporter.com Bets On Title
ASK AGAIN, YES by Mary Beth Keane (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Molly Pope
Francis Gleeson and Brian Stanhope are two NYPD rookies assigned to the same Bronx precinct in 1973. They aren’t close friends on the job, but end up living next door to each other outside the city. ASK AGAIN, YES is a beautifully moving exploration of the friendship and love that blossoms between Francis’ youngest daughter, Kate, and Brian’s son, Peter, who are born six months apart. In the spring of Kate and Peter’s eighth-grade year, a violent event divides the neighbors, the Stanhopes are forced to move away, and the children are forbidden to have any further contact. But Kate and Peter find a way back to each other, and their relationship is tested by the echoes from their past. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.
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- Click here to read an excerpt.
Click here to read the review.
ASK AGAIN, YES will be a Bookreporter.com Bets On pick.
Don't miss Carol's commentary in next week's newsletter.
Featured Review: KEEP YOU CLOSE by Karen Cleveland
KEEP YOU CLOSE by Karen Cleveland (Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Erin Bennett
Stephanie Maddox works her dream job policing power and exposing corruption within the FBI. A single parent, Steph has missed a lot of school events, birthdays and vacations with Zachary, who is now a teenager. But the truth is, she would move heaven and earth for him, including protecting him from an explosive secret in her past. It just never occurred to her that Zachary would keep secrets of his own. One day, while straightening her son’s room, Steph is shaken to discover a gun hidden in his closet. A loaded gun. Then comes a knock at her front door --- a colleague on the domestic terrorism squad, who utters three devastating words: “It’s about Zachary.” Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.
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- Click here to read an excerpt.
Click here to read the review.
Bookreporter.com Bets On:
MISTRESS OF THE RITZ by Melanie Benjamin
and THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER by Kaira Rouda
MISTRESS OF THE RITZ by Melanie Benjamin (Historical Fiction)
MISTRESS OF THE RITZ by Melanie Benjamin is set in Paris during World War II. There, Blanche Auzello and her husband, Claude, are the mistress and master of the Hôtel Ritz, one of the city's best-known hotels. Blanche is American and is hiding a secret from the Nazis who are encamped at the Ritz. She’s also a member of the Resistance, going to all lengths to try to outwit the Germans, who she feels are causing blight on a place she loves so much. Claude is trying to balance the demands of the Germans with those of the other hotel guests who have been decamped to the drearier part of the building.
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read a review.
- Click here to read an excerpt.
- Click here for the discussion guide.
- Click here to watch Carol's interview with Melanie Benjamin.
Click here to read more of Carol's commentary on MISTRESS OF THE RITZ.
THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER by Kaira Rouda (Psychological Thriller)
There are authors who write with a really distinctive voice. Kaira Rouda is one of them. I loved her last book, BEST DAY EVER, and opening THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER, I saw that once again she had nailed a super edgy tone in her writing. I am not sure what it says about me that I love her narcissist protagonists, but she gives them such strong personalities that I have to read more and not look away. THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER is edgy much the same as BEST DAY EVER. It is a complete page-turner of a train-wrecked life that consumed my day when I read it --- and I loved every minute of being totally drawn into it.
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read a review.
- Click here to read an excerpt.
- Click here to read our interview with Kaira Rouda.
- Click here to read more in our Suspense/Thriller Author Spotlight.
Click here to read more of Carol's commentary on THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER.
Bookreporter.com's 14th Annual
Father's Day Contest: Best Books for Dad
Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the men in our lives who have raised and loved us. Why not show him your appreciation by inspiring him with a great book? In our 14th annual "Best Books for Dad" contest, we have a selection of books that are perfect gift-giving suggestions for Dad, keeping him busy through the rest of the year. Five readers will be awarded a copy of each of our featured titles. To enter, please fill out this form by Wednesday, June 12th at noon ET.
This year's featured titles are:
Click here to enter the contest.
Bookreporter.com's Summer Reading
Contests and Feature
Summer will be here before you know it! At Bookreporter.com, this means it's time for us to share some great summer book picks with our Summer Reading Contests and Feature. We are hosting a series of 24-hour contests for these titles on select days through August 23rd, so you will have to check the site each day to see the featured prize book and enter to win. We also are sending a special newsletter to announce the day's title, which you can sign up for here.
Our next prize book will be announced on Monday, June 3rd at noon ET.
This year’s prize books include:
Click here to read all the contest details.
See the prize books that were awarded in May
and that will be awarded in June, July and August.
THE BRITISH ARE COMING: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777 by Rick Atkinson (History)
Audiobook available, read by George Newbern
Rick Atkinson has long been admired for his deeply researched, stunningly vivid narrative histories. Now he turns his attention to a new war, and in the initial volume of the Revolution Trilogy, he recounts the first 21 months of America’s violent war for independence. From the battles at Lexington and Concord in spring 1775 to those at Trenton and Princeton in winter 1777, American militiamen and then the ragged Continental Army take on the world’s most formidable fighting force. It is a gripping saga alive with astonishing characters. The story is also told from the British perspective, making the mortal conflict between the redcoats and the rebels all the more compelling. Reviewed by Stuart Shiffman.
ANNA OF KLEVE, THE PRINCESS IN THE PORTRAIT by Alison Weir (Historical Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Rosalyn Landor
Newly widowed and the father of an infant son, Henry VIII realizes he must marry again to ensure the royal succession. Forty-six, overweight and suffering from gout, Henry is soundly rejected by some of Europe's most eligible princesses. Anna of Kleve, from a small German duchy, is 24 and has a secret she is desperate to keep hidden. Henry commissions her portrait from his court painter, who depicts her from the most flattering perspective. Entranced by the lovely image, Henry is bitterly surprised when Anna arrives in England and he sees her in the flesh. Some think her attractive, but Henry knows he can never love her. What follows is the fascinating story of an awkward royal union that somehow had to be terminated. Reviewed by Katherine B. Weissman.
MURDER, SHE WROTE: MURDER IN RED by Jessica Fletcher and Jon Land (Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by Laurel Lefkow
Jessica Fletcher's favorite gin rummy partner, Mimi Van Dorn, checks into the brand-new Clifton Care Partners, a private hospital that's just opened up shop in town, for a simple procedure --- one that leads tragically, and inexplicably, to her death. Seeking justice in her inimitable fashion, Jessica decides to pursue her own investigation on the hospital and its shadowy business dealings. On the trail of what initially appears to be medical malpractice, Jessica digs deeper and learns her friend was actually a victim of something far more sinister. Death is bad for business, but murder is even worse, and Jessica will find plenty of both as she races to bring down Clifton Care Partners before someone else flatlines. Reviewed by Ray Palen.
WAISTED by Randy Susan Meyers (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Robin Eller and Amanda Ronconi
Alice and Daphne harbor the same secret: obsession with their weight overshadows concerns about their children, husbands and work. The two women meet at Waisted. Located in a remote Vermont mansion, the program promises fast, dramatic weight loss, and Alice, Daphne and five other women are desperate enough to leave behind their families for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The catch? They must agree to always be on camera; afterward, the world will see “Waisted: The Documentary.” The women soon discover that the filmmakers have trapped them in a cruel experiment. With each pound lost, they edge deeper into obsession and instability...until they decide to take matters into their own hands. Reviewed by Leah DeCesare (www.leahdecesare.com).
LAST STAGE TO HELL JUNCTION: A Caleb York Western by Mickey Spillane and Max Allan Collins (Western)
Audiobook available, read by Jack Garrett
Sheriff Caleb York learns about the mysterious disappearance of a stage coach. Bound for Denver, it carried three important passengers --- beautiful ranch owner Willa Cullen, lovely temptress Rita Filley, and wealthy banker Raymond L. Parker. The two women are rivals for the lawman’s love, while Parker is a key investor in Trinidad’s future. But all are gone, with only the corpses of fellow passengers as bullet-ridden clues. York follows a trail of blood to a ghost town known as Hell Junction. To rescue his lady friends and the banker, he must infiltrate an outlaw den…and pray no one among the thieves, killers and kidnappers will recognize him. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.
THE CARETAKER'S WIFE by Vincent Zandri (Thriller)
When ex-con and novelist JA Kingsley loses everything he ever cared about, including his wife and teenage daughter, he abandons his home in order to write a new book and restart his fractured life. Traveling to the Adirondack Mountains, he checks himself into The Loon Lake Inn, a peaceful, lakeside resort. For a brief moment, he feels at peace with himself and a world that has seemingly turned its back on him. But what he doesn’t expect is the lurid attraction that ignites between him and the wife of the inn’s owner, who has connections to some of most dangerous people imaginable. And what begins as a torrid affair turns into something much more sinister when they decide that nothing will stand in the way of their love --- including murder. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.
Next Week’s Notables:
Noteworthy Books Releasing on June 3rd and 4th
Below are some notable titles releasing on June 3rd and 4th that we would like to make you aware of. We will have more on many of these books in the weeks to come. For a list of additional hardcovers and paperbacks available the week of June 3rd, see our “On Sale This Week” newsletter here.
June 3rd
UNSOLVED by James Patterson and David Ellis (Thriller)
In this long-awaited follow-up to the #1 bestselling thriller INVISIBLE, the perfect murder always looks like an accident.
June 4th
BEYOND ALL REASONABLE DOUBT written by Malin Persson Giolito, translated by Rachel Willson-Broyles (Legal Thriller)
From the award-winning author of QUICKSAND comes a gripping legal thriller that follows one woman's conflicted efforts to overturn what may be a wrongful conviction.
CITY OF GIRLS by Elizabeth Gilbert (Fiction)
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of EAT, PRAY, LOVE and THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS comes a delicious novel of glamour, sex and adventure, about a young woman discovering that you don't have to be a good girl to be a good person.
THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER by Patti Callahan Henry (Fiction)
Patti Callahan Henry, the New York Times bestselling author of THE BOOKSHOP AT WATER'S END, has written a lush, heartwrenching novel about the power of memory, the meaning of family and learning to forgive.
THE FRIENDS WE KEEP by Jane Green (Fiction)
THE FRIENDS WE KEEP is the heartwarming and unforgettable new novel from Jane Green about how, despite disappointments we’ve had or mistakes we’ve made, it’s never too late to find a place to call home.
MURDER IN BEL-AIR by Cara Black (Mystery)
Cara Black’s riveting 19th installment in her Parisian detective series entangles private investigator Aimée Leduc in a dangerous web of international spycraft, post-colonial Franco-African politics, and neighborhood secrets in Paris’s 12th arrondissement.
MY LIFE AS A RAT by Joyce Carol Oates (Fiction)
MY LIFE AS A RAT follows Violet Rue Kerrigan, a young woman who looks back upon her life in exile from her family following her testimony, at age 12, concerning what she knew to be the racist murder of an African-American boy by her older brothers.
ON EARTH WE’RE BRIEFLY GORGEOUS by Ocean Vuong (Fiction)
Poet Ocean Vuong’s debut novel is a shattering portrait of a family, a first love and the redemptive power of storytelling.
THE PLAZA: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel by Julie Satow (History)
Journalist Julie Satow has written a thrilling, unforgettable history of how one illustrious hotel has defined our understanding of money and glamour, from the Gilded Age to the Go-Go Eighties to today's Billionaire Row.
SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE by Jean Kwok (Fiction)
SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE untangles the complicated ties binding three women --- two sisters and their mother --- in one Chinese immigrant family and explores what happens when the eldest daughter disappears, and a series of family secrets emerge.
SKIN GAME: A Teddy Fay Novel Featuring Stone Barrington by Stuart Woods and Parnell Hall (Thriller/Adventure)
When Teddy Fay receives a freelance assignment from a gentleman he can't refuse, he jets off to Paris on the hunt for a treasonous criminal. But as Teddy unearths more information that just doesn't seem to connect, his straightforward mission becomes far bigger --- and stranger --- than he could imagine.
THE SUMMER COUNTRY by Lauren Willig (Historical Fiction)
A brilliant, multigenerational saga in the tradition of THE THORN BIRDS and NORTH AND SOUTH, Lauren Willig’s latest novel is a sweeping Victorian epic of lost love, lies, jealousy and rebellion set in colonial Barbados.
WE WERE KILLERS ONCE by Becky Masterman (Thriller)
Retired FBI agent Brigid Quinn and her husband Carlo, a former priest and university professor, are trying to enjoy each other in this new stage in their lives. But a memento from Carlo's days as a prison chaplain --- a handwritten document hidden away undetected in a box of Carlo's old things --- has become a target for a man on the run from his past.
WHISKERS IN THE DARK: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown (Mystery)
Death stalks the Blue Ridge Mountains as a centuries-old mystery resurfaces and murder mars the lead-up to an annual beagle competition, in a thrilling new tale from Rita Mae Brown and her feline co-author, Sneaky Pie Brown.
Click here to see the latest "On Sale This Week" newsletter.
Our Latest Poll: Giving Your Book
Collection a Spring Cleaning
Do you ever give your book collection at home a "spring cleaning"? Please check all that apply.
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I reorganize my books according to whether or not I have read them.
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I reorganize my books alphabetically by title.
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I reorganize my books alphabetically by author.
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I reorganize my books according to genre.
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I reorganize my books according to format (hardcover/paperback).
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I reorganize my books according to publication date.
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I give away some of my books to friends or family.
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I sell some of my books to used bookstores.
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I donate some of my books to libraries.
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I donate some of my books to used bookstores.
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I donate some of my books to thrift stores.
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I donate some of my books to schools.
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I donate some of my books to our community center.
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No
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No, but this is a good idea.
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Other (Please specify)
Click here to vote in the poll by Friday, June 7th at noon ET.
Word of Mouth Contest: Tell Us What
You're Reading --- and You Can Win Two Books!
Tell us about the books you’ve finished reading with your comments and a rating of 1 to 5 stars. During the contest period from May 24th to June 7th at noon ET, three lucky readers each will be randomly chosen to win a copy of THE FRIENDS WE KEEP by Jane Green and QUEEN BEE by Dorothea Benton Frank.
To make sure other readers will be able to find the books you write about, please include the full title and correct author names (your entry must include these to be eligible to win). For rules and guidelines, click here.
- To see reader comments from previous contest periods, click here.
Sounding Off on Audio Contest: Tell Us What
You're Listening to --- and You Can Win Two Audiobooks!
Tell us about the audiobooks you’ve finished listening to with your comments and a rating of 1 to 5 stars for both the performance and the content. During the contest period from May 1st to June 3rd at noon ET, two lucky readers each will be randomly chosen to win the audio versions of Karen Cleveland's KEEP YOU CLOSE, read by Erin Bennett, and John Sandford's NEON PREY: A Lucas Davenport Novel, read by Richard Ferrone.
To make sure other readers will be able to find the audiobook, please include the full title and correct author names (your entry must include these to be eligible to win). For complete rules and guidelines, click here.
- To see reader comments from previous contest periods, click here.
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