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Thanksgiving is one of those holidays where the menu is fairly set; it all revolves around the turkey. On Saturday, Greg will be picking up a fresh-killed turkey. This is the ONLY time of year that we eat turkey. Two people I know are making prime rib this year, and I love their renegade spirit. I still remember the year I talked my parents into making lobster for Thanksgiving, insisting that if the Pilgrims were in Massachusetts, they probably had lobster. Talk about breaking with tradition! I have not lived that one down.
We still are finalizing the guest list as two additional guests may, or may not, be there. Somehow we overcook, and “the count” will not be a very big deal. I already am telling people to bring containers for leftovers. One thing about a fresh turkey is that they often are very small-breasted, so we may cook an extra turkey breast. It’s all about juggling the double oven space.
It has been a really busy last week, so we have a lot to share with you in this update.
Last Friday, we hosted our 10 ½ Annual Book Group Speed Dating event for booksellers, librarians and book club leaders. Representatives from 17 publishers presented more than 75 titles perfect for book groups that will be published between now and next May. You can watch the event here. Please note that we have timestamped the video, so if you would like to hear from a specific publisher, you easily can do that!
If you would like to know more about the books, click here to access a PDF of the PowerPoint presentation of the featured titles, as well as an Excel spreadsheet that lists the books both by publisher and alphabetically by title.
On Tuesday night, we hosted our sixth "Bookaccino Live" Book Group event. Our guest was Jim DeFede, whose 2002 book THE DAY THE WORLD CAME TO TOWN: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland served as the inspiration for the smash hit Broadway musical “Come From Away”. This is one of my favorite books, and the conversation was lively. I loved that Jim shared how he came to write this book and his tales of his time in Gander. I also love that he still keeps in touch with the people there. The audience was terrific; most had read the book, and others were quick to write that they would be reading and gifting it. With Thanksgiving approaching, it’s a story of giving that really resonates. Click here to watch the video and here to listen to the podcast.
We already have heard from a few readers about this program:
Helene: "It was wonderful."
Nancy: "I went out and purchased it Wednesday. Almost finished reading it. It is really good. Makes you feel like you are there in Gander."
Barbara: "Thank you SO much for this wonderful evening with Jim DeFede!"
FBI agent Atlee Pine’s harrowing search for her long-lost sister, Mercy, reaches a boiling point in David Baldacci’s latest thriller, MERCY. Ray Palen has our review and says, "I am in awe of David Baldacci --- not just because of his writing skills and masterful plotting, but because of the seemingly tireless pace he has set for the novels he produces each year. So reading MERCY, Baldacci’s latest thriller featuring FBI agent Atlee Pine, gave me a sense of comfort because I knew I was in good hands.... MERCY is classic David Baldacci. It’s full of heart and great thrills, with an intricate plot that only he can conceive."
“Every catastrophe begins with a little problem that doesn’t get fixed.” This line from U.S. President Pauline Green sets the stage for Ken Follett’s nerve-racking drama of international tension, NEVER. According to Ray Palen, "Follett continues to ratchet up the suspense to insane levels as we can only sit on the sidelines and play witness to what is about to become World War III. NEVER is not for the faint of heart as we are in extreme global warfare mode, like a Tom Clancy plot on steroids. Let’s all just hope that these events remain confined to the pages of this intense work of fiction."
Other books we’re reviewing this week include:
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THE ISLAND OF MISSING TREES by Elif Shafak: The book is this month’s Reese’s Book Club pick, and here’s how Reese describes it: “Through gorgeous prose, we unearth tangled stories from past and present --- a young woman’s desire to understand her roots, and the story of two teenagers, a Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot, whose love was forbidden during a time of conflict and unrest in Cyprus.”
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A CHRISTMAS LEGACY by Anne Perry: Thomas and Charlotte Pitt’s former maid takes a new job as Christmas approaches --- but not everyone in the household may survive the holidays.
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THE PLEDGE by Kathleen Kent: In this conclusion to the Edgar-nominated trilogy starring Detective Betty Rhyzyk, the newly promoted Sergeant has only two weeks to take down her deadliest rival --- this time for good.
Holiday Cheer Update
Our Holiday Cheer contests kicked off this week. We gave away DEAR SANTA by Debbie Macomber, READY, SET, COOK by Dawn Perry, and THE WISH by Nicholas Sparks. Next week’s prizes will be AND THE BRIDGE IS LOVE by David Biro and RUBY FALLS by Deborah Goodrich Royce. The first contest of the week will be up on Monday, November 22nd at noon ET.
Enter Our New Word of Mouth Contest
Our latest Word of Mouth prizes are THE POSTMISTRESS OF PARIS by Meg Waite Clayton and THESE PRECIOUS DAYS by Ann Patchett. Let us know by Friday, December 3rd at noon ET what books you’ve read, and you’ll be in the running to win both these titles.
Vote in Our New Poll --- and Check Out Results from the Last Poll
For our latest poll, we've listed 30 fiction titles releasing this month and next, and we’re asking you which, if any, you’re planning to read. Click here to let us know.
In our previous poll, we wanted to know what type of reader you are. 38% of you identify yourselves as fast readers, only 6% are slow, and 32% are somewhere in between. Click here for all the results.
The National Book Awards were presented on Wednesday night during a virtual ceremony hosted by stand-up comedian, actress and bestselling author Phoebe Robinson. The winners were HELL OF A BOOK by Jason Mott (Fiction), ALL THAT SHE CARRIED: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake, by Tiya Miles (Nonfiction), FLOATERS by Martín Espada (Poetry), WINTER IN SOKCHO by Elisa Shua Dusapin, translated from the French by Aneesa Abbas Higgins (Translated Literature), and LAST NIGHT AT THE TELEGRAPH CLUB by Malinda Lo (Young People’s Literature).
Two lifetime achievement awards also were presented as part of the evening’s ceremony: Nancy Pearl received the National Book Foundation’s Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, and Karen Tei Yamashita was recognized with the Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. I had the pleasure of having lunch in Seattle with Nancy many years ago, and I loved our conversation about books and life.
Voting is now underway for the 13th Annual Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book awards decided by readers. Two rounds of voting are open to all registered Goodreads members, with the opening round ending on November 28th. Click here to cast your votes in 17 different genre categories, and check out the voting schedule here. The winners will be announced on December 9th.
This week, the American Booksellers Association released their latest Biography and Memoir Bestseller List. You can see it here.
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I had the pleasure of screening a documentary that is just out today called Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time. It’s a brilliantly well-done film directed by Robert B. Weide and Don Argott that was shot over the 25-year friendship of Weide and Vonnegut. It’s so personal as he shares so many moments where they spent time together, or there was a call on the phone from Kurt. So many books are covered, as well as his short stories, all told against the backdrop of his life with his family. It’s truly special, whether you are an uber Vonnegut fan or someone who read a book or two of his in school. I really loved it and felt like I came away from it learning so much about him, notably his sense of humor. Weide has so much archival footage, which so enhanced the viewing experience. I highly recommend it. Watch the trailer here.
Adele: She totally rocked her special the other night. We ended up watching it on demand after "Yellowstone". There were so many commercials that we basically caught up with the live show watching 30 minutes later. I am the master of fast forward on the DVR. And as I am writing this newsletter, I can hear Adele belting out songs from the stereo downstairs. My husband is always right on top of new music, so 30 arrived at our house today!
Gander's Ripple Effect: How a Small Town's Kindness Opened on Broadway: As I was doing research for our event with Jim DeFede, I found this great documentary about the Broadway show.
"Dopesick" on Hulu: The finale ran this week, and after watching it, I wonder how the Sacklers are not in jail. If Bernie Madoff got jail time, how can these people really not be behind bars?
Passing on Netflix: I started watching the film adaptation of Nella Larsen's 1929 novel of the same name. In it, two women look at how they identify. I only got to watch a bit, but I am heading back to watch more.
MIRACLE AND WONDER: Conversations with Paul Simon: I wrote about this very special audiobook last week. Here, Paul Simon does a deep dive talking about his battery of work with Malcolm Gladwell and Bruce Headlam. From the liner notes, here’s what Nick White, the editor on the project, shared.
“So this opportunity with Paul Simon was rare. He spoke to Malcolm and Bruce with candor and clarity about how he actually makes his music. And afforded an unprecedented amount of time for them to pursue their curiosities. Who wouldn’t want to be in that room with them? That’s the trick this team of producers pulled off. They captured what it feels like to sit across from one of the most well-known popular songwriters in American history and just...talk. But this wasn’t unstructured chit-chat. The team organized the many conversations between Malcolm, Bruce and Paul into a story. Something that builds as it progresses. And hopefully that’s why the audiobook works.” He is spot on with this comment. You really feel like you were in the room!
A block away from our old office in New York is a restaurant called Molyvos, which serves Greek food. I had many a business lunch there. Last Sunday, I was craving their lemon egg soup. So I went on a quest for an avgolemono recipe; yes, that is what it is called. I found one that I played around with, adding more orzo and following the directions from another on how to get the lemon and egg part right. And then we kept on a creative epicurean track, roasting eggplant with a yogurt sauce and making a quinoa salad. We had planned to have eggplant fra diavolo, but I loved this pivot on the menu.
My Thanksgiving cactuses are blooming, and they really look wonderful. I am glad that I figured out the difference between Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter cactuses; that was an eye opener last year.
This weekend is going to be all about getting organized for the holiday. Wish me luck; it’s been so hectic around here that I really am far behind schedule.
Please note that next week we will be back in your mailboxes on Wednesday, so the staff can enjoy the long weekend.
Read on, and have a great five days!
Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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Featured Review: MERCY by David Baldacci
MERCY: An Atlee Pine Thriller by David Baldacci (Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Brittany Pressley and Kyf Brewer
For her entire life, FBI agent Atlee Pine has been searching for her twin sister, Mercy, who was abducted at the age of six and never seen again. Mercy’s disappearance left behind a damaged family that later shattered beyond repair when Atlee’s parents inexplicably abandoned her. Now, after a perilous investigation that nearly proved fatal, Atlee has finally discovered not only the reason behind her parents’ abandonment and Mercy’s kidnapping, but also the most promising breakthrough yet: proof that Mercy survived her abduction and then escaped her captors many years ago. Though Atlee is tantalizingly close to her family at last, the final leg of her long road to Mercy will be the most treacherous yet. Reviewed by Ray Palen.
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Featured Review: NEVER by Ken Follett
NEVER by Ken Follett (Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by January LaVoy
“Every catastrophe begins with a little problem that doesn’t get fixed.” So says Pauline Green, president of the United States, in Ken Follett’s nerve-racking drama of international tension. A shrinking oasis in the Sahara Desert; a stolen US Army drone; an uninhabited Japanese island; and one country’s secret stash of deadly chemical poisons --- all these play roles in a relentlessly escalating crisis. Struggling to prevent the outbreak of world war are a young woman intelligence officer; a spy working undercover with jihadists; a brilliant Chinese spymaster; and Pauline herself, beleaguered by a populist rival for the next presidential election. Reviewed by Ray Palen.
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ReadingGroupGuides.com’s 10 ½ Annual Book Group Speed Dating Event: Great Books for Book Groups
On November 12th, we hosted our 10 ½ Annual Book Group Speed Dating event for booksellers, librarians and book club leaders. More than 75 books that would make great book group selections for Winter/Spring 2022 were presented by 17 publishers. You can watch the entire presentation here. The video is timestamped, so if you would like to jump ahead to a specific publisher, be sure to use the links below.
Bloomsbury • Grove Atlantic • Hachette Book Group • Harlequin Trade Publishing • Ingram Publishing Group (Godine, Keylight Books, Restless Books, Scribe US, Zando) • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group • Random House Publishing Group • Simon & Schuster • Soho Press • Sourcebooks • Tom Doherty Associates • William Morrow • W. W. Norton
If you would like to know more about these books, here is a link to a page with the PowerPoint presentation of the featured titles, as well as an Excel spreadsheet that lists the books both by publisher and alphabetically by title.
Click here to watch our 10 ½ Annual Book Group Speed Dating event.
Featured Review:
THE ISLAND OF MISSING TREES by Elif Shafak
Reese’s Book Club Pick for November
THE ISLAND OF MISSING TREES by Elif Shafak (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Daphne Kouma and Amira Ghazalla
Two teenagers, a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, meet at a taverna on the island they both call home. In the taverna, hidden beneath garlands of garlic, chili peppers and creeping honeysuckle, Kostas and Defne grow in their forbidden love for each other. A fig tree stretches through a cavity in the roof that bears witness to their hushed, happy meetings, and eventually to their silent, surreptitious departures. The tree is there when war breaks out, when the capital is reduced to ashes and rubble, and when the teenagers vanish. Decades later, Kostas returns. He is a botanist looking for native species, but really, he's searching for lost love. Reviewed by Jana Siciliano.
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Featured Review: A CHRISTMAS LEGACY by Anne Perry
A CHRISTMAS LEGACY by Anne Perry (Historical Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by Jenny Sterlin
After leaving her position with Charlotte and Thomas Pitt to get married, Gracie thought her days as a maid were behind her. But when her good friend’s daughter, Millie, turns up on her doorstep just before the holidays, frantic because things are going missing from the kitchen in the household she serves, Gracie knows she has to find out what is happening. Millie can’t risk being accused of theft and getting thrown out on the street, with no character references for a new position. So Gracie takes on Millie’s job herself, claiming Millie is sick and needs a few days to recuperate. She soon begins to realize that Granny is suffering from neglect --- and rather than helping her, the husband and wife have decided she isn’t dying fast enough. Reviewed by Ray Palen.
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Featured Review: THE PLEDGE by Kathleen Kent
THE PLEDGE by Kathleen Kent (Mystery/Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Christie Moreau
Detective Betty Rhyzyk has settled into a happy marriage and has been promoted to Sergeant in the Dallas Police Department. But when a hostage stand-off puts her on the phone with legendary cartel leader The Knife, things take a turn. The Knife has heard that Evangeline Roy is making a play for the streets of Dallas. The matriarch of a ruthless cult, Evangeline also happens to hold a personal vendetta against Betty. Betty has two weeks to catch her. Or else. With Betty’s young charge Mary Grace already missing --- having left her seven-month-old baby behind in Betty’s care --- and the drug dealers of Dallas donning strange red wigs and delivering cryptic messages, Betty is in a race for answers. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.
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Holiday Cheer Contests and Feature
At Bookreporter.com, we kick off the holiday season in style with our Holiday Cheer Contests and Feature. As our gift to you, on select days in November and December, we are spotlighting a book and giving five lucky readers the chance to win it. You have to visit the site each day to see the featured prize book and enter the 24-hour contest. As always, we are sending our special Holiday Cheer newsletter on the days when there are contests. Click here to sign up for these email alerts.
Our next prize book will be announced on Monday, November 22nd at noon ET.
This year's contest titles are:
Click here to read all the contest details
and learn more about our featured titles.
What’s New This Month on ReadingGroupGuides.com
We currently have two contests running on ReadingGroupGuides.com:
Special Contest: Share Your Favorite Books of 2021 --- and Enter to Win Eight Great Book Group Titles Coming Out in 2022!
This is the time of year when we start seeing “Best Books of the Year” lists. We would like you and your book group to help us compile ours! Click here to share both your favorite book that you read with your group this year and your favorite book that you read outside your group by Wednesday, January 12th at noon ET.
One Grand Prize winner will be awarded eight great book group titles releasing in 2022: THE GOOD SON by Jacquelyn Mitchard, HER HIDDEN GENIUS by Marie Benedict, THE LAST HOUSE ON THE STREET by Diane Chamberlain, THE MAGNOLIA PALACE by Fiona Davis, THE MAID by Nita Prose, OLGA DIES DREAMING by Xochitl Gonzalez, THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD MOTHERS by Jessamine Chan, and VIOLETA by Isabel Allende.
"What's Your Book Group Reading This Month?" Contest: Win Up to 12 Copies of SUNFLOWER SISTERS by Martha Hall Kelly for Your Group
Each month in our "What's Your Book Group Reading This Month" contest, we ask book groups to share the titles they are reading that month and rate them. From all entries, three winners will be selected, and each will win up to 12 copies of that month’s prize book for their group.
Our latest prize book is SUNFLOWER SISTERS, the final installment in Martha Hall Kelly’s trilogy of novels about Caroline Ferriday’s family, following LILAC GIRLS and LOST ROSES. This concluding volume, which releases in paperback on December 28th, tells the story of Ferriday’s ancestor Georgeanna Woolsey, a Union nurse during the Civil War whose calling leads her to cross paths with Jemma, a young enslaved girl who is sold off and conscripted into the army, and Anne-May Wilson, a Southern plantation mistress whose husband enlists. Enter here by Wednesday, January 12th at noon ET.
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ALL HER LITTLE SECRETS by Wanda M. Morris (Mystery/Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Susan Dalian
Ellice Littlejohn seemingly has it all: an Ivy League law degree, a well-paying job as a corporate attorney in midtown Atlanta, great friends, and a “for fun” relationship with a rich, charming executive who just happens to be her white boss. But everything changes one cold January morning when Ellice arrives in the executive suite and finds him dead with a gunshot to his head. And then she walks away like nothing has happened. Instead of grieving this tragedy, people are gossiping, the police are getting suspicious, and Ellice, the company’s lone Black attorney, is promoted to replace her boss. When she uncovers shady dealings inside the company, Ellice is trapped in an impossible ethical and moral dilemma. Reviewed by Christine M. Irvin.
THESE SILENT WOODS by Kimi Cunningham Grant (Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Bronson Pinchot
For eight years, Cooper and his young daughter, Finch, have lived in isolation in a remote cabin in the northern Appalachian woods. Finch has been raised on the books filling the cabin’s shelves and the beautiful but brutal code of life in the wilderness. But she’s starting to push back against the sheltered life Cooper has created for her --- and he’s still haunted by the painful truth of what it took to get them there. The only people who know they exist are a mysterious local hermit named Scotland, and Cooper's old friend, Jake, who visits each winter to bring them food and supplies. But this year, Jake doesn't show up, setting off an irreversible chain of events that reveals just how precarious their situation really is. Reviewed by Megan Elliott.
ALL THE FEELS by Olivia Dade (Romantic Comedy)
Audiobook available, read by Kelsey Navarro
Alexander Woodroe has it all, including a starring role as Cupid on TV’s biggest show, “Gods of the Gates.” But the showrunners have wrecked his character, he's dogged by old demons, and his post-show future remains uncertain. When all that reckless emotion explodes into a bar fight, former ER therapist Lauren Clegg is hired to keep him in line. However, the more time they spend together, the harder it gets to keep her professional remove and her heart intact, especially when she discovers the reasons behind his recklessness. When another scandal lands Alex in major hot water and costs Lauren her job, she’ll have to choose between protecting him and offering him what he really wants --- her. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BOOKS by David Damrosch (Literary Criticism/Travel)
Audiobook available, read by David Damrosch
Inspired by Jules Verne’s hero, Phileas Fogg, David Damrosch --- chair of Harvard University’s department of comparative literature and founder of Harvard’s Institute for World Literature --- set out to counter a pandemic’s restrictions on travel by exploring 80 exceptional books from around the globe. Following a literary itinerary from London to Venice, Tehran and points beyond, and via authors from Woolf and Dante to Nobel Prize winners Orhan Pamuk, Wole Soyinka, Mo Yan and Olga Tokarczuk, Damrosch explores how these works have shaped our idea of the world, and the ways in which the world bleeds into literature. Reviewed by Stuart Shiffman.
A BLIZZARD OF POLAR BEARS by Alice Henderson (Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Eva Kaminsky
Fresh off her wolverine study in Montana, wildlife biologist Alex Carter lands a job studying a threatened population of polar bears in the Canadian Arctic. Embedded with a small team of Arctic researchers, she tracks the majestic bears by air, following them over vast, snowy terrain, spending days leaning precariously out of a helicopter with a tranquilizer gun, until she can get down on the ice to examine them up close. But as her study progresses, and she gathers data on the health of individual bears, things start to go awry. Her helicopter pilot quits unexpectedly, equipment goes missing, and a late-night intruder breaks into her lab and steals the samples she’s collected. Someone doesn’t want her to complete her study, but Alex is not easily deterred. Reviewed by Pamela Kramer.
EVEN GREATER MISTAKES: Stories by Charlie Jane Anders (Science Fiction/Short Stories)
Audiobook available; read by Luis Moreno, Maria Liatis and Jen Richards
The woman who can see all possible futures is dating the man who can see the one and only foreordained future. A wildly popular slapstick filmmaker is drawn, against his better judgment, into working with a fascist militia, against a background of social collapse. Two friends must embark on an Epic Quest To Capture The Weapon That Threatens The Galaxy, or else they’ll never achieve their dream of opening a restaurant. The stories in this collection, by their very outrageousness, achieve a heightened realism unlike any other. Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman.
WAR WOMEN: A Sueño and Bascom Investigation Set in South Korea by Martin Limón (Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by Timothy Andres Pabon
South Korea, 1970s: Sergeant First Class Cecil B. Harvey has long been a friend (willing or unwilling) to Sergeants George Sueño and Ernie Bascom. So when he goes missing with a top-secret document that even a glance at could get an officer court-martialed, Sueño and Bascom take it upon themselves to find him. Meanwhile, Overseas Observer reporter Katie Byrd Worthington is back to make life difficult for top Army brass. When she lands in a Korean jail cell, Sueño and Bascom are sent to get her out --- and negotiate against the publication of an incriminating story about the mistreatment of women in the military that could land important officials in hot water. But what they learn will make it hard for them to stay silent. Reviewed by Ray Palen.
O BEAUTIFUL by Jung Yun (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Catherine Ho
Former model Elinor Hanson is struggling to reinvent herself as a freelance writer when she receives an unexpected assignment. Her mentor from grad school offers her a chance to write for a prestigious magazine about the Bakken oil boom in North Dakota. Elinor grew up near the Bakken and returns to a landscape she hardly recognizes. Surrounded by roughnecks seeking their fortunes in oil and residents worried about their changing community, Elinor experiences a profound sense of alienation and grief. The longer she pursues this potentially career-altering assignment, the more her past intertwines with the story she’s trying to tell, revealing disturbing new realities that will forever change her and the way she looks at the world. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.
Next Week’s Notables:
Noteworthy Books Releasing on November 22nd and 23rd
Below are some notable titles releasing on November 22nd and 23rd 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 November 22nd, see our “On Sale This Week” newsletter here.
November 22nd
FEAR NO EVIL: An Alex Cross Thriller by James Patterson (Thriller)
Alex Cross enters the final battle with the all-knowing genius who has stalked him and his family for years.
November 23rd
THE BECOMING: The Dragon Heart Legacy, Book 2 by Nora Roberts (Paranormal Fantasy/Romance)
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE AWAKENING comes a new epic of love and war among gods and humans.
THE CHRISTMAS PROMISE by Richard Paul Evans (Fiction)
This holiday season, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Noel Collection returns with another heartwarming story of secrets, heartbreak, forgiveness and the true meaning of Christmas.
THE CITY OF MIST: Stories by Carlos Ruiz Zafón (Fiction/Short Stories)
Return to the mythical Barcelona library known as the Cemetery of Forgotten Books in this posthumous collection of stories from the New York Times bestselling author of THE SHADOW OF THE WIND and THE LABYRINTH OF THE SPIRITS.
FLYING ANGELS by Danielle Steel (Historical Fiction)
World War II brings together six remarkable young flight nurses, who face the challenges of war and its many heartbreaks and victories as unsung heroes.
GO TELL THE BEES THAT I AM GONE by Diana Gabaldon (Historical Fantasy/Romance)
#1 New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon returns with the newest novel in her epic Outlander series.
THESE PRECIOUS DAYS: Essays by Ann Patchett (Essays)
Beloved New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays.
Click here to see the latest "On Sale This Week" newsletter.
From left to right: Diana Gabaldon, H. W. Brands, Ann Patchett
Upcoming Virtual Book and Author Events
As so many book and author events are happening online these days, we are highlighting a number of them that you may be interested in attending. Click on the links below for more info and to register.
Monday, November 22nd at 3pm ET: Barnes & Noble: Join Barnes & Noble as they welcome David Baldacci for a live, virtual event to celebrate the release of MERCY as part of their B&N Midday Mystery Virtual Event series. Baldacci will be in conversation with fellow bestselling author Kathy Reichs.
Monday, November 22nd at 7pm ET: Random House: Join Diana Gabaldon for a special virtual event celebrating all things Outlander and launching her new novel, GO TELL THE BEES THAT I AM GONE. At her one and only book event, Diana will be in conversation with Maureen Lee Lenker from Entertainment Weekly.
Tuesday, November 23rd at 1pm ET: National Archives Foundation: Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands will talk about his latest book, OUR FIRST CIVIL WAR, a gripping, page-turning narrative of the American Revolution that shows it to be more than a fight against the British.
Tuesday, November 23rd at 6:30pm ET: Harvard Book Store: Harvard Book Store joins HarperCollins and bookstores across the country to welcome Ann Patchett for a discussion of her new essay collection, THESE PRECIOUS DAYS. She will be joined in conversation by Scott Simon, host of NPR's "Weekend Edition Saturday."
Wednesday, November 24th at 7pm ET: "Friends and Fiction": To celebrate their 100th episode, the "Friends and Fiction" authors --- Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey and Patti Callahan Henry --- will talk to Elin Hilderbrand.
"Bookreporter Talks To" Videos & Podcasts
“Bookreporter Talks To” is a video and podcast series that delivers a long-form, in-depth author interview every week. For years, Carol has moderated book festivals and author events around the country. But we know that readers often do not live where they can attend an author event. Our goal is to bring these author interviews to readers, wherever they may be. Watch on video, or listen as a podcast. (The podcasts include audio excerpts.)
Here is our latest interview:
Other authors we've interviewed include:
Upcoming interviews include:
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Xochitl Gonzalez (OLGA DIES DREAMING)
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James Rollins (THE STARLESS CROWN)
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Karen White (THE ATTIC ON QUEEN STREET)
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"Bookreporter Talks To" videos and podcasts.
Our Latest Poll: November and December
Fiction Releases to Anticipate
Which of the following fiction titles releasing in November and December are you planning to read? Please check all that apply.
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THE ATTIC ON QUEEN STREET by Karen White
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AUTOPSY: A Scarpetta Novel, by Patricia Cornwell
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THE BECOMING: The Dragon Heart Legacy, Book 2 by Nora Roberts
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A CHRISTMAS LEGACY by Anne Perry
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THE CHRISTMAS PROMISE by Richard Paul Evans
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THE CITY OF MIST: Stories, by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
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CLIVE CUSSLER'S THE DEVIL'S SEA: A Dirk Pitt Novel, by Dirk Cussler
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THE COLLECTIVE by Alison Gaylin
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CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: A Stone Barrington Novel, by Stuart Woods
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THE DARK HOURS: A Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch Novel, by Michael Connelly
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THE EVERY by Dave Eggers
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EVERYTHING WE DIDN’T SAY by Nicole Baart
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THE FAMILY by Naomi Krupitsky
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FEAR NO EVIL: An Alex Cross Thriller, by James Patterson
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GAME ON: A Stephanie Plum Novel, by Janet Evanovich
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GO TELL THE BEES THAT I AM GONE by Diana Gabaldon
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THE ISLAND OF MISSING TREES by Elif Shafak
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THE JOY AND LIGHT BUS COMPANY: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (22) by Alexander McCall Smith
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A MAN OF HONOR by Barbara Taylor Bradford
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MERCY: An Atlee Pine Thriller, by David Baldacci
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THE MIDNIGHT LOCK: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel, by Jeffery Deaver
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NEVER by Ken Follett
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OUR COUNTRY FRIENDS by Gary Shteyngart
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THE POSTMISTRESS OF PARIS by Meg Waite Clayton
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THE SENTENCE by Louise Erdrich
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SHARPE'S ASSASSIN by Bernard Cornwell
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STILL LIFE by Sarah Winman
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THE STRANGER IN THE LIFEBOAT by Mitch Albom
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TRUE CRIME STORY by Joseph Knox
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WISH YOU WERE HERE by Jodi Picoult
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None of the above
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