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Anna, one of our former chat hosts, shared a recipe for the American Flag Pie that you see above (click on the image for the recipe). Carol will make it for the 4th, but may use cherries instead of strawberries.
Here are some of the 74 people who were in attendance for Carol's
Summer Reading presentation at the Avalon Free Public Library last Friday night.
Carol's friend, Don, picked her the lovely zinnias that you see above.
When we left off Friday night, I was at the beach doing a Summer Reading presentation at the Avalon Free Public Library. I was delighted to see the familiar faces of some of our readers in the audience --- and I was amazed that 74(!) people were there on a Friday evening. You can see a photo of some of the audience members above. I enjoy events like this, seeing how enthused readers get about books and reading.
Tom and I spent the night near there with our good friends, Beverley and Don, which was lovely. In an ode to the days that we spent together at Condé Nast, Beverley made Gina Marie's Cheddar Scallion Biscuits, one of the recipes shared in Ruth Riechl's memoir, SAVE ME THE PLUMS. They were terrific! Don is quite a gardener and picked me the gorgeous zinnias that you see above. I was so happy to come home and arrange them.
Speaking of gardening, while we were at the beach for a mere 24 hours, deer found a weak spot in our high fence, leapt over it and dined on hosta, a stunning purple plant, and most of the Limelight hydrangeas. Yes, clearly we had a menu that they loved. We saw one lone interloper posed on the side lawn when we got home, but clearly he had co-conspirators joining him at our flora and fauna table.
Then on Saturday night, a wicked 10-minute storm blew through and knocked out the power for seven hours. On Sunday night, I sat down to answer email, and my laptop would not boot up. Lovely. Okay, the laptop is seven years old. Luckily, I had a new one on order, and it arrived last night, just in time for me to write this newsletter. Huge thanks to Greg for helping me set it up.
As they were looking to find out what was wrong with my old laptop, the tech team found small feathers in it, and we are not sure if they caused the problem. It appears that the blanket that I often have on my lap when I am typing had flitted extra pieces into the unit via the fan, and shockingly they were turquoise. I am ordering a cooling pad for the new laptop.
For the record, Mercury goes retrograde on the 7th. But hey, I always have been ahead of my time, and I think my week confirms this. Oh, and it will be retrograde until July 31st. Happy July everyone.
We have 11 reviews to share with you this week, for which I tip my hat to Tom Donadio, our Editorial Director, as he pulled this lineup together in 2.5 days!. Among them are LOCK EVERY DOOR, Riley Sager’s latest psychological thriller, which follows a young woman whose new job apartment sitting in one of New York’s oldest and most glamorous buildings may cost more than it pays; FALL; OR, DODGE IN HELL, a science fiction thriller from Neal Stephenson that unfolds in the near future, in parallel worlds; SONGS OF AMERICA by Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Meacham and music superstar Tim McGraw, a celebration of American history through the music that helped shape a nation; and Marjan Kamali's THE STATIONERY SHOP, a powerful love story exploring loss, reconciliation and the quirks of fate --- and a recent Bookreporter.com Bets On pick.
We’re awarding the audio version of LOCK EVERY DOOR (read by Dylan Moore), along with Debbie Macomber's WINDOW ON THE BAY (read by Tavia Gilbert, Erin Bennett and Karissa Vacker), in this month’s Sounding Off on Audio contest. Submit your comments about the audiobooks you’ve listened to, and you’ll be in the running to win both these audio titles.
A NEARLY NORMAL FAMILY by M.T. Edvardsson, a gripping legal thriller that we reviewed last week, is my latest Bets On selection. Click here for my commentary.
In this week’s Summer Reading contests, we gave away MY EX-BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING by Wendy Wax (which was a Bets On title) and TEMPER by Layne Fargo. Next week’s prizes will be HOW TO WALK AWAY by Katherine Center, INLAND by Téa Obreht, THE LAST BOOK PARTY by Karen Dukess (an upcoming Bets On pick), and UNDER CURRENTS by Nora Roberts. The first contest of the week will go live on Monday, July 8th at noon ET.
Our New in Paperback roundups are now available for July. We're featuring paperback reprints from such bestselling authors as Lisa Scottoline (SOMEONE KNOWS), Preston & Child (VERSES FOR THE DEAD: A Pendergast Novel), Fiona Davis (THE MASTERPIECE), Walter Mosley (JOHN WOMAN), Adriana Trigiani (TONY’S WIFE), and Diane Setterfield (ONCE UPON A RIVER); nonfiction titles, including WHAT TO READ AND WHY by Francine Prose, JELL-O GIRLS: A Family History by Allie Rowbottom, and ANOTHER KIND OF MADNESS: A Journey Through the Stigma and Hope of Mental Illness by Stephen P. Hinshaw; and paperback originals like THE DEAD GIRL IN 2A by Carter Wilson, DEAD SILENCE: A Foundlings Novel by Wendy Corsi Staub, and THE BETRAYED WIFE by Kevin O'Brien.
We’ve also updated our Books on Screen feature for this month, which includes the feature film Spider-Man: Far From Home; the season finale of HBO's "Big Little Lies" and the season premiere of "Sweetbitter" on Starz, along with the made-for-TV movie Christmas Camp, which airs on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries as part of their “Christmas in July” campaign; and the DVD releases of Pet Sematary, The Best of Enemies and Breakthrough.
Where do you like to read books during the summer? That continues to be our poll question; be sure to cast your votes by Thursday, July 11th at noon ET.
You also have until then to enter our current Word of Mouth contest, where the prizes are THE GOLDEN HOUR by Beatriz Williams (which we plan to review next week) and SUMMER OF '69 by Elin Hilderbrand. Let us know what books you’ve read for your chance to win both these historical novels.
News & Pop Culture
Reader Mail: Nice note from Nancy, who attended my presentation at the Avalon Free Public Library: “Thank you for your excellent presentation! I have a renewed interest in reading and can't wait to dive into the books you reviewed!” I love reading notes like this.
Here are some of July’s recently announced book club picks:
I have not had much time for television or video viewing since the weekend, but here are a few shows to ponder.
"Big Little Lies": It got pretty crazy on Sunday night. Is it just me, or is the voice that Meryl Streep adopted making anyone else batty? I know she is “Meryl,” but still!
"The Good Fight": I do not subscribe to CBS All Access, so I am glad that CBS is airing the first season of "The Good Fight" on the network (season three is running on All Access). I wish politics would stay off of television shows, but I worked my way past it and enjoyed a few episodes.
"The Affair": I found this teaser for the fifth and final season. The show has been something of a train wreck these last few seasons, but this looks interesting.
I went to visit Cory’s apartment last weekend, and he is very moved in (so organized) and very happy. I was impressed that he bought curtain rods and drapes and hung them; I did suggest that he iron them. I definitely got a questioning look at that idea. Whew, just when I thought I was not needed. I am now thinking gravity may be the solution.
We have a quiet weekend on tap. I will attempt to restore the garden where the deer dined. And I will try to remember all my passwords, as last night I realized how much was preloaded on my old computer.
Next week is ThrillerFest, and I have a stack of reading that I want to do before that. I like to have authors’ books read in anticipation of meeting them. I am hoping to schedule some “Bookreporter Talks To” interviews with folks who are in town. This week, I interviewed Mary Beth Keane, the author of ASK AGAIN, YES, and we will share that with you soon.
Tom has installed a solar pool heater that is really simplistically terrific; it’s made out of black plastic panels. It has raised the temperature of the water quickly, which is really nice. My friend, Anna, who is one of our former chat hosts, shared this recipe for an American Flag Pie. I am going to try making this pie for the 4th. Note that I may use cherries instead of strawberries. I have the directions printed out. Wish me luck!
Have a firecracker 4th! Read on, and have a great 1.5 weeks of reading.
Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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Featured Review: LOCK EVERY DOOR by Riley Sager
LOCK EVERY DOOR by Riley Sager (Psychological Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Dylan Moore
Jules Larsen is an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan's most high-profile and mysterious buildings. As she gets to know the residents and staff, Jules finds herself drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid, who comfortingly reminds her of the sister she lost eight years ago. When Ingrid confides that the Bartholomew is not what it seems and the dark history hidden beneath its gleaming facade is starting to frighten her, Jules brushes it off as a harmless ghost story. Until the next day, when Ingrid disappears. What Jules discovers pits her against the clock as she races to unmask a killer, expose the building’s hidden past and escape the Bartholomew. Reviewed by Ray Palen.
- Click here to read more about the book.
Click here to read the review.
Featured Review: FALL; OR, DODGE IN HELL
by Neal Stephenson
FALL; OR, DODGE IN HELL by Neal Stephenson (Science Fiction/Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Malcolm Hillgartner
While undergoing a routine medical procedure, multibillionaire Richard “Dodge” Forthrast is pronounced brain dead and put on life support. Long ago, when a much younger Dodge drew up his will, he directed that his body be given to a cryonics company now owned by enigmatic tech entrepreneur Elmo Shepherd. Dodge’s family has his brain scanned and its data structures uploaded and stored in the cloud, until it can eventually be revived. In the coming years, technology allows Dodge’s brain to be turned back on. An eternal afterlife --- the Bitworld --- is created, in which humans continue to exist as digital souls. But this brave new immortal world is not the Utopia it might first seem. Reviewed by Stephen Hubbard.
- Click here to read more about the book.
Click here to read the review.
Featured Review: SONGS OF AMERICA
by Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw
SONGS OF AMERICA: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation by Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw (Music/History)
Audiobook available, read by Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw
Through all the years of strife and triumph, America has been shaped not just by our elected leaders and our formal politics but also by our music --- by the lyrics, performers and instrumentals that have helped to carry us through the dark days and to celebrate the bright ones. From “The Star-Spangled Banner” to “Born in the U.S.A.,” Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw take readers on a moving and insightful journey through eras in American history and the songs and performers that inspired us. Meacham chronicles our history, exploring the stories behind the songs, and McGraw reflects on them as an artist and performer. Their perspectives combine to create a unique view of the role music has played in uniting and shaping a nation. Reviewed by Cindy Burnett.
- Click here to read more about the book.
Click here to read the review.
Bookreporter.com Bets On:
A NEARLY NORMAL FAMILY by M.T. Edvardsson
A NEARLY NORMAL FAMILY written by M.T. Edvardsson, translated by Rachel Willson-Broyles (Psychological/Legal Thriller)
A NEARLY NORMAL FAMILY by M.T. Edvardsson has been well translated from the Swedish by Rachel Willson-Broyles --- and it’s a complete page-turner. It is set in Sweden and opens at the end of summer with 18-year-old Stella Sandell having been accused of murdering Christopher Olsen, a man in his early 30s. From the start, she garners empathy from readers, mostly due to their age gap. If she is not the older adult in this scenario, how can she be guilty? But let’s face it, she is not a little darling; she’s a teen rebel. Could she have done it?
For those who were fans of William Landay’s DEFENDING JACOB, you will catch the same kind of edginess and familial tension with A NEARLY NORMAL FAMILY.
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read a review.
- Click here to read an excerpt.
Click here to read more of Carol's commentary.
Featured Review:
THE STATIONERY SHOP by Marjan Kamali
A Bookreporter.com Bets On Title
THE STATIONERY SHOP by Marjan Kamali (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Mozhan Marnò
Roya is a dreamy, idealistic teenager who finds a literary oasis in kindly Mr. Fakhri’s neighborhood book and stationery shop. When Mr. Fakhri introduces Roya to Bahman, who has a burning passion for justice and a love for Rumi’s poetry, she loses her heart at once. A few months later, on the eve of their marriage, Roya agrees to meet Bahman at the town square, but violence suddenly erupts --- a result of the coup d’etat that forever changes their country’s future. In the chaos, Bahman never shows. More than 60 years later, though, an accident of fate leads Roya back to Bahman and offers her a chance to ask him the questions that have haunted her for more than half a century: Why did he leave? Where did he go? How was he able to forget her? Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman.
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read an excerpt.
- Click here for the discussion guide.
- Click here to read Carol's Bookreporter.com Bets On commentary.
Click here to read the review.
Featured Review: VERY NICE by Marcy Dermansky
VERY NICE by Marcy Dermansky (Fiction/Humor)
Audiobook available; read by Emily Lawrence, Vikas Adam, Cassandra Campbell, January LaVoy and Johnathan McClain
Rachel Klein never meant to kiss her creative writing professor, but with his long eyelashes, his silky hair and the sad, beautiful life he laid bare on Twitter, she does, and the kiss is very nice. Zahid Azzam never planned to become a houseguest in his student's sprawling Connecticut home, but with the sparkling swimming pool, the endless supply of Whole Foods strawberries and Rachel's beautiful mother, he does, and the home is very nice. Becca Klein never thought she'd have a love affair so soon after her divorce, but when her daughter's professor walks into her home, bringing with him an apricot standard poodle named Princess, she does, and the affair is...a very bad idea. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.
- Click here to read more about the book.
Click here to read the review.
Bookreporter.com's Summer Reading
Contests and Feature
Summer is here! 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, July 8th 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 June,
and that will be awarded in July and August.
July’s New in Paperback Roundups
July’s roundup of New in Paperback fiction titles includes SOMEONE KNOWS, a riveting domestic thriller from Lisa Scottoline about how a single decision can undo a family, how our past can derail our present, and how not guilty doesn't always mean innocent; THE INCENDIARIES by R. O. Kwon, a powerful, darkly glittering novel of violence, love, faith and loss, as a young woman at an elite American university is drawn into a cult's acts of terrorism; VOX by Christina Dalcher, the harrowing story of what one woman will do to protect herself and her daughter, set in a United States in which half the population has been silenced; and THE MASTERPIECE, in which Fiona Davis takes readers into the glamorous lost art school within Grand Central Terminal, where two very different women, 50 years apart, strive to make their mark on a world set against them.
Among our nonfiction highlights are WHAT TO READ AND WHY, the follow-up to Francine Prose's READING LIKE A WRITER, in which the distinguished novelist, literary critic and essayist celebrates the pleasures of reading and pays homage to the works and writers she admires above all others; Allie Rowbottom's JELL-O GIRLS, a memoir that braids the evolution of one of America's most iconic branding campaigns with the stirring tales of the women who lived behind its facade --- told by the inheritor of their stories; and ANOTHER KIND OF MADNESS, Stephen P. Hinshaw's deeply personal memoir calling for an end to the dark shaming of mental illness.
Find out what's New in Paperback for the weeks of
July 1st, July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd and July 29th.
July’s Books on Screen Feature
Here is a preview of this month's movies, TV shows and DVDs that are based on books. For a complete list of July's offerings, please click here.
In Theaters
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Release Date: July 2nd (wide)
Based on: The Marvel Comics character Spider-Man
On TV
Christmas Camp
Air Date: Thursday, July 11th at 9pm ET/PT on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Based on: CHRISTMAS CAMP by Karen Schaler
"Granchester"
Air Dates: Sundays on PBS "Masterpiece" at 9pm ET/PT; Season Four Premiere on July 14th
Based on: The Granchester Mysteries by James Runcie
"Sweetbitter"
Air Dates: Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on Starz; Season Two Premiere on July 14th
Based on: SWEETBITTER by Stephanie Danler
"Big Little Lies"
Air Dates: Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on HBO; Season Two Finale on July 21st
Based on: BIG LITTLE LIES by Lianne Moriarty
On DVD
The Best of Enemies
DVD Release Date: July 2nd
Based on: THE BEST OF ENEMIES: Race and Redemption in the New South, by Osha Gray Davidson
Pet Sematary
DVD Release Date: July 9th
Based on: PET SEMATARY by Stephen King
Breakthrough
DVD Release Date: July 16th
Based on: THE IMPOSSIBLE: The Miraculous Story of a Mother's Faith and Her Child's Resurrection, by Joyce Smith with Ginger Kolbaba
THE SNAKES by Sadie Jones (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Imogen Church
Recently married, psychologist Bea and Dan, a mixed-race artist, rent out their tiny flat to escape London for a few precious months. Driving through France, they visit Bea's dropout brother, Alex, at the hotel he runs in Burgundy. Disturbingly, they find him all alone and the ramshackle hotel deserted, apart from the nest of snakes in the attic. When Alex and Bea's parents make a surprise visit, Dan can't understand why Bea is so appalled, or why she's never wanted him to know them. Maybe Bea is ashamed of him, or maybe she regrets the secrets she's been keeping. Tragedy strikes suddenly, and in its aftermath the family is stripped back to its heart, and then its rotten core. Even Bea, with all her strength and goodness, can't escape. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.
LAYOVER by David Bell (Psychological Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Robbie Daymond
Joshua Fields takes the same flights every week for work, his life a series of departures and arrivals, hotels and airports. During yet another layover, he meets Morgan, a beautiful stranger with whom he feels an immediate connection. When it’s time for their respective flights, Morgan kisses Joshua passionately, lamenting that they’ll never see each other again. As soon as Morgan disappears in the crowd, Joshua is shocked to see her face on a nearby TV. The reason: Morgan is a missing person. What follows is a whirlwind, fast-paced journey filled with lies, deceit and secrets as Joshua tries to discover why Morgan has vanished from her own life. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.
IN THE DARKNESS by Mike Omer (Psychological Thriller/Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by Brittany Pressley
An online video of a girl clawing at the ceiling of her own grave could be the worst thing FBI forensic psychologist Zoe Bentley has ever seen. Perhaps even more disturbing is the implication of the video’s title: “Experiment Number One.” Zoe and her partner, Special Agent Tatum Gray, work as fast as they can to find the monster behind the shocking video, but soon another one shows up online, and another girl turns up dead. Meanwhile, a different murderer is on Zoe’s mind. Rod Glover has been tormenting her since childhood, and his latest attack is a threatening photo of himself with Zoe’s sister. As Glover’s threats creep toward action, Zoe is torn between family and duty. Reviewed by Ray Palen.
BLOOD RELATIONS by Jonathan Moore (Psychological Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by David Colacci
Who is Claire Gravesend? So wonders PI Lee Crowe when he finds her dead on top of a Rolls Royce in the most dangerous neighborhood in San Francisco. Claire’s mother, Olivia, doesn’t believe the coroner’s ruling that she killed herself and hires Crowe to investigate. But the questions about the Gravesend family pile up fast. First, the autopsy reveals round scars running down Claire’s spine, old marks Olivia won’t explain. Then, Crowe visits Claire’s Boston townhouse and has to fend off an armed intruder. He leaves Boston afraid, but finds his way to Claire’s secret San Francisco pied-à-terre. It’s there that his questions come to a head. Sleeping in an upstairs bedroom, he finds Claire, and as far as he can tell, she’s alive. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.
SHOOT THE BASTARDS: A Crystal Nguyen Thriller by Michael Stanley (Thriller)
Investigative journalist Crystal Nguyen realizes that her close friend, Michael Davidson, has disappeared while researching a story on rhino poaching and rhino-horn smuggling in Africa. Fearing the worst, she wrangles her own assignment on the continent. Within a week in Africa, she's been hunting poachers, hunted by their bosses and questioned in connection with a murder --- and there's still no sign of Michael. Crystal is committed to preventing a major plot to secure a huge number of horns, but exposing the financial underworld supporting the rhino-horn market is only half the battle. Equally important is convincing South African authorities to take action before it's too late --- for the rhinos, and for Crystal. Reviewed by Roz Shea.
- Click here to read an excerpt.
- Click here to read a Q&A with Michael Stanley.
- Click here to read a blog post by Michael Stanley about the book.
THE HARD STUFF: A Joe the Bouncer Thriller by David Gordon (Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Richard Poe
Still reeling from a particularly difficult operation, and having plummeted back into the drug and alcohol addiction that got him kicked out of the military as a result, Joe Brody has just managed to detox at the clinic of a Chinese herbalist when the mob bosses phone: they need Joe to help them swindle a group of opioid dealers (of all things). But these are no typical drug-ferrying gangsters. Little Maria, the head of the Dominican mob, has discovered that her new heroin suppliers belong to an al-Qaeda splinter group, and that they're planning to use their drug funds to back their terrorist agenda. With Joe in command, the mob coalition must pull off an intricate heist that will begin in Manhattan's diamond district. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub.
Next Week’s Notables:
Noteworthy Books Releasing on July 9th
Below are some notable titles releasing on July 9th 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 July 8th, see our “On Sale This Week” newsletter here.
DRAGONFLY by Leila Meacham (Historical Fiction)
From the New York Times bestselling author of ROSES comes a gripping new novel about five young spies embedded among the highest Nazi ranks in occupied Paris.
THE GOLDEN HOUR by Beatriz Williams (Historical Fiction)
Beatriz Williams, the New York Times bestselling author of THE SUMMER WIVES, is back with a dazzling epic of World War II in which a beautiful young “society reporter” is sent to the Bahamas --- a haven of spies, traitors, and the infamous Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
KILLING WITH CONFETTI: A Detective Peter Diamond Investigation by Peter Lovesey (Mystery)
Peter Lovesey, MWA Grand Master and titan of the English detective novel, returns readers to Bath with the 18th mystery in his critically acclaimed Peter Diamond series.
KNIFE: A Harry Hole Novel by Jo Nesbø (Thriller)
Harry Hole, the brilliant, audaciously rogue police officer from THE SNOWMAN and THE THIRST, is back and in the throes of a new, unanticipated rage --- once again hunting the murderer who has haunted his entire career.
THE LAST BOOK PARTY by Karen Dukess (Fiction)
Karen Dukess' debut novel is a propulsive tale of ambition and romance, set in the publishing world of 1980s New York and the timeless beaches of Cape Cod.
THE NEED by Helen Phillips (Speculative Thriller)
In THE NEED, Helen Phillips has created a subversive, speculative thriller that comes to life through blazing, arresting prose and gorgeous, haunting imagery.
THE SHAMELESS: A Quinn Colson Novel by Ace Atkins (Thriller)
Buried secrets, dirty lies, and unbridled greed and ambition raise the stakes down South in Ace Atkins' lauded crime series starring Sheriff Quinn Colson.
THE SUBSTITUTION ORDER by Martin Clark (Legal Thriller)
From Martin Clark comes a wickedly clever, tenderhearted and intricately plotted novel about a hard-luck lawyer's refusal to concede defeat, even as fate, the court system and a gang of untouchable con artists conspire against him.
THE SUM OF ALL SHADOWS: A Testament Novel by Eric Van Lustbader (Supernatural Thriller)
THE SUM OF ALL SHADOWS is the dramatic finale of New York Times bestselling author Eric Van Lustbader's pulse-pounding Testament series.
THREE WOMEN by Lisa Taddeo (Biography)
Desire as we’ve never seen it before. THREE WOMEN is a riveting true story about the sex lives of three real American women, based on nearly a decade of reporting.
UNDER CURRENTS by Nora Roberts (Romantic Suspense)
For both Zane and Darby, their small town roots hold a terrible secret. Now, decades later, they've come together to build a new life. But will the past set them free or pull them under?
THE VAGABONDS: The Story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison's Ten-Year Road Trip by Jeff Guinn (History)
THE VAGABONDS is the fascinating story of two American giants --- Henry Ford and Thomas Edison --- whose annual summer sojourns introduced the road trip to our culture and made the automobile an essential part of modern life, even as their own relationship altered dramatically.
Click here to see the latest "On Sale This Week" newsletter.
Our Latest Poll: Your Go-To Places
to Read Over the Summer
Where do you like to read books during the summer? Please check all that apply.
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Wherever I am on my vacation
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Other (Please specify)
Click here to vote in the poll by Thursday, July 11th 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 June 21st to July 11th at noon ET, three lucky readers each will be randomly chosen to win a copy of THE GOLDEN HOUR by Beatriz Williams and SUMMER OF '69 by Elin Hilderbrand.
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 July 1st to August 1st at noon ET, two lucky readers each will be randomly chosen to win the audio versions of Riley Sager's LOCK EVERY DOOR, read by Dylan Moore, and Debbie Macomber's WINDOW ON THE BAY, read by Tavia Gilbert, Erin Bennett and Karissa Vacker.
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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