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As I write this, we have devoured corned beef to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I know it is not true Irish food, but we enjoy it the one time of year that we make it! We tried two new kinds of Irish soda bread, and I did not like either. Next year, I am going to try my friend’s recipe for her mom’s BEST Irish soda bread! And we need to remember to make TWO corned beefs since the best part is sandwiches on rye bread. We have no leftovers!
I have been reading THE LONG WEEKEND by Gilly Macmillan, and I am looking forward to free time this weekend to finish it. Three women head out of town a day in advance of their husbands for a weekend getaway at a secluded location. When they arrive, they receive a note that one of their husbands has been killed. A storm has rolled in, and there is no way to make contact with the men to see what is going on. Gilly already has hit me with a twist, followed by another, and I see more brewing! It’s good in the same way I devour a Ruth Ware locked-room thriller. I am interviewing Gilly on Tuesday and am writing lots of questions for her. I also am going to memorize the phone numbers of everyone in my family. We rely way too much on our cell phones for this. When you read the book, you will see why!
Last week during the American Booksellers Association’s conference, I grabbed some time in one of the virtual rooms to talk to Jane Green about her upcoming book, SISTER STARDUST, which is a fictional telling of the life of Talitha Getty, the wife of Paul Getty. It kicks off when she is in her 20s, and her career as a model and actress has been solidified. She’s loved from London to the hot spot of Marrakesh. Along for the ride is a woman named Claire. From what I have heard, the scene there gets a little crazy...actually more than a little crazy. Bring on the bell-bottoms.
And I will be prepping for the following program with Lisa See. ON GOLD MOUNTAIN is so interesting!
This is your last Bookreporter newsletter reminder to sign up for this month’s “Bookaccino Live” Book Group event, which will take place on Wednesday, March 23rd at 8pm ET. Our guest will be Lisa See, and we’ll be talking about her first book, ON GOLD MOUNTAIN, a memoir of her Chinese-American family. Click here to register.
If you would like to ask Lisa a question on camera during the event, please email me with your question using the subject line “Question for Lisa See” by Tuesday at 6pm ET. Those who are camera shy can send their questions via the Q&A feature on Zoom.
Coming to San Marino, CA in May will be an opera inspired by ON GOLD MOUNTAIN, so I am looking forward to asking Lisa about that as well. Click here for all the details on that and to purchase your tickets to the opera.
We have two new "Bookreporter Talks To" interviews to share with you in this newsletter.
First up is Brendan Slocumb, whose debut novel, THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY, is a "Good Morning America" Book Club pick and a Bookreporter.com Bets On selection. Ray McMillian is determined to become a world-class professional violinist but is unable to afford an instrument of his own. When it is determined that his great-great-grandfather’s beat-up old fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius, suddenly a lot of people are paying attention to it --- and to him. Shortly before Ray's appearance at the most prestigious musical competition in the world, the violin is stolen, and he will need millions of dollars to pay the ransom.
In the interview, Brendan explains his inspiration for the book, which he wrote over the course of a few months. He talks about the pacing and many of the characters who mirror people in his own life. He also discusses his career as a musician, the similarities between music and writing, and how he uses music to influence readers. Click here to watch the video and here to listen to the podcast.
My second interview is with Kimberly Belle, whose latest thriller, MY DARLING HUSBAND, we previewed in our "In Case You Missed Them...and a Look Ahead" feature last October. The book takes a small-scale home invasion that Jade Lasky and her two children face, and ramps it up into a high-octane, life-and-death situation. Jade’s husband, Cam, must come up with a very specific ransom, leading Jade to ask questions about how well she knows her husband and his supposedly successful restaurant business.
In the interview, Kimberly discusses her research, which involved talking to the real “Steak King” of Atlanta about the ins and outs of the restaurant business, and how looks can deceive folks. She explains how she strove to create characters who would be realistic up against these odds. We also chat about the Killer Author Club series that she is doing with Heather Gudenkauf and Kaira Rouda on Facebook and YouTube. Click here to watch the video and here to listen to the podcast.
The newly released THE MATCH is the second book in Harlan Coben’s series featuring the man with a mysterious past, following THE BOY FROM THE WOODS. This time, Wilde follows a tip that may finally reveal the truth behind his abandonment --- only to end up in the sights of a ruthless killer. According to our reviewer Ray Palen, the book “is full of surprises and allows Harlan Coben the opportunity to answer the questions his readers had about Wilde from the previous novel. It also shows off his expert plotting and storytelling, which is fully on display here and makes for one heck of a good read.”
IN LOVE is Amy Bloom’s heartbreaking memoir chronicling her husband Brian’s devastating Alzheimer’s diagnosis and the painful decision to go to Dignitas, an organization based in Switzerland that empowers a person to end their own life with dignity and peace. Our reviewer Jana Siciliano says, “The fact that Amy Bloom could share with us the specifics of this journey and the love she valued beyond all else is a testament to her unique storytelling powers, and the balm that writing is to her and thus to us.” I have read a number of interviews with Amy talking about this book, and I so admire her honesty.
Other books we’re reviewing this week include:
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THE BOOK OF COLD CASES: In Simone St. James’ new novel, a true crime blogger gets more than she bargained for while interviewing the woman acquitted of two cold case slayings.
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NINE LIVES: Nine strangers receive a cryptic list with their names on it --- and then begin to die in highly unusual circumstances --- in Peter Swanson’s new thriller.
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OCEAN STATE: Set in a working-class town on the Rhode Island coast, Stewart O’Nan’s latest novel is about sisters, mothers, daughters and the terrible things that love makes us do.
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THE TOBACCO WIVES: In Adele Myers’ debut novel, Maddie Sykes is a seamstress who has just arrived in Bright Leaf, North Carolina, the tobacco capital of the South. However, she will soon learn that Bright Leaf isn’t quite the carefree paradise that it seems. I have this one on my "to be read" list.
Special Contest Reminder
You have until Friday, March 25th at noon ET to enter our contest for THE LIES I TELL by Julie Clark and be one of our 25 lucky winners. Releasing on June 21st, this twisted domestic thriller dives deep into the psyches and motivations of two women and their unwavering quest to seek justice for the past and rewrite the future.
The book has been getting a lot of advance praise from notable authors. Mary Kubica says, “THE LIES I TELL is a knockout. Smart, savvy and so duplicitous with a propulsive storyline and two of the most beguiling female characters I've ever met. And Liv Constantine calls it “[a] modern-day Robin Hood with a feminist twist. This is one of the best books you'll read this year. Unputdownable!”
Vote in Our New Poll --- and Check Out Results from the Last Poll
Our new poll asks which of 20 paperbacks releasing in March you have read or are planning to read. Click here to cast your votes.
In our previous poll, we listed 30 fiction titles that are being published this month for the first time and asked which of them, if any, you are looking forward to reading. Here are your top five picks: WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BENNETTS by Lisa Scottoline (46%), ONE ITALIAN SUMMER by Rebecca Serle (34%), THE DIAMOND EYE by Kate Quinn (34%), FRENCH BRAID by Anne Tyler (30%), and THE GOLDEN COUPLE by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen (29%). Click here for all the results.
Enter Our New Word of Mouth Contest
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BENNETTS, an upcoming Bets On selection, is one of our current Word of Mouth prizes; the other is THE SHOP ON ROYAL STREET by Karen White. Let us know by Friday, April 1st at noon ET what books you’ve read, and you’ll be in the running to win both these titles.
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Reader Mail:
Becky (pictured above) wrote, “Thank you for the copy of THE BOOK WOMAN’S DAUGHTER. It was a pleasant surprise to see I won this book because I enjoyed THE BOOK WOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK. I posted a review on Goodreads, and I will post on Word of Mouth. I also told friends, family and my book club about the book.”
Joyce wrote, “Thank you!!! I am so excited!!! I received my copy of THE BOOK WOMAN’S DAUGHTER last week from the BRC contest. I read THE BOOK WOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK in February 2020 and loved it. I know I will thoroughly enjoy the sequel as well! I have been a fan of Bookreporter.com for a number of years and look forward to each new email full of book news. I especially love the historical fiction and suspense/thriller book reviews. Being that I still prefer to read 'real bound physical' books, I will be sure to continue to enter your contests. There’s nothing like a new book hot off the press! Thank you for making a difference in not only my life, but many others as well!!!”
“Ted Lasso”: Here's a terrific interview on “60 Minutes” with Ted Lasso himself, Jason Sudeikis.
“Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives” on Netflix: This is in the vein of “Inventing Anna” and “The Dropout”, but here Sarma, a restaurateur, is being conned. I have watched four episodes and am finding her to be incredibly dense for a business woman and her one investor to be extremely patient with a jumble of lies being turned out! Speaking of lies, I just watched the latest episode of "The Dropout," and it should be called "lights and mirrors."
“Pieces of Her” on Netflix: Okay, that had some very scary moments in it…and the ending was one twist after the other. Whew!
“Formula 1: Drive to Survive” is Back on Netflix: I have to see if Tom wants to watch.
The Road to the Final Four has kicked off. I am ready for Charles Barkley. I watched a play-in game the other night with Rutgers playing Notre Dame. Being a Jersey girl, I was rooting for Rutgers. After two overtime periods, they lost just about at the buzzer. I will watch more, but I need to recover from that game!
Spring officially arrives on Sunday. I am so ready!
There is talk of leaving us permanently on daylight saving time in 2023. Longtime readers know I do not talk politics here, but I do wonder about this vote. Children will be in the dark waiting for buses in the morning. Morning exercise will happen in the dark in wintertime. And you know I will be thinking about the lost hour of my life if this happens. I was amused that the vote happened right after the time change, and it was unanimous! I guess they were more awake than me earlier this week.
I have a leisurely weekend ahead, which I do love. I have some yarn that I purchased years ago at Churchmouse on Bainbridge Island, WA, and I am starting a blanket with it. I am four rows in and realized that I should have done a gauge swatch. Instead of doing my usual reverse knitting, I am grabbing a second ball of yarn to do that. I know, so smart!
I hope you find something you love to do this weekend, too! I still feel jet lagged. I need a good weekend of sleep!
Read on, and have a great week.
Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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Featured Review: THE MATCH by Harlan Coben
THE MATCH by Harlan Coben (Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Steven Weber
A DNA match on an online ancestry database brings Wilde closer to his past than he’s ever dreamed and finally gives him the opening he needs to track down his father. But meeting the man brings up more questions than answers. So Wilde reaches out to his last, most desperate lead: a second cousin who disappears as quickly as he resurfaces, having experienced an epic fall from grace. Was his cousin’s downfall a long time coming? Or was he the victim of a conspiracy as cunning as it is complex? And how does it all connect to the man once known as The Stranger, a treacherous fugitive with a growing following whose mission and methods have only turned more dangerous with time? Reviewed by Ray Palen.
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Featured Review: IN LOVE by Amy Bloom
IN LOVE: A Memoir of Love and Loss by Amy Bloom (Memoir)
Audiobook available, read by Amy Bloom
Amy Bloom began to notice changes in her husband, Brian. Their world was altered forever when an MRI confirmed what they could no longer ignore: Brian had Alzheimer’s disease. Forced to confront the truth of the diagnosis and its impact on the future he had envisioned, Brian was determined to die on his feet, not live on his knees. Supporting each other in their last journey together, Brian and Amy made the unimaginably difficult and painful decision to go to Dignitas, an organization based in Switzerland that empowers a person to end their own life with dignity and peace. In this heartbreaking and surprising memoir, Bloom sheds light on a part of life we so often shy away from discussing --- its ending. Reviewed by Jana Siciliano.
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Click here to read our review.
Featured Review: THE BOOK OF COLD CASES
by Simone St. James
THE BOOK OF COLD CASES by Simone St. James (Supernatural Thriller)
Audiobook available; read by Brittany Pressley, Kirsten Potter and Robert Petkoff
In 1977, Claire Lake, Oregon, was shaken by the Lady Killer Murders. Two men, seemingly randomly, were murdered with the same gun, with strange notes left behind. Beth Greer was the perfect suspect, but she was acquitted and retreated to the isolation of her mansion. Oregon, 2017. Shea Collins is a receptionist who runs a true crime website, the Book of Cold Cases. When she meets Beth by chance, Shea asks her for an interview. To Shea’s surprise, Beth says yes. They meet regularly at Beth’s mansion, though Shea is never comfortable there. Is she making friends with a manipulative murderer, or are there other dangers lurking in the darkness of the Greer house? Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman.
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Click here to read our review.
Special Contest: Enter to Win an Advance Copy of
THE LIES I TELL by Julie Clark, Releasing June 21st
THE LIES I TELL by Julie Clark is a twisted domestic thriller that dives deep into the psyches and motivations of two women and their unwavering quest to seek justice for the past and rewrite the future. The book doesn't release until June 21st, but we have 25 advance copies to give away to readers. To enter, please fill out this form by Friday, March 25th at noon ET.
THE LIES I TELL by Julie Clark (Domestic Thriller)
Meg Williams. Maggie Littleton. Melody Wilde. Different names for the same person, depending on the town, depending on the job. She's a con artist who erases herself to become whoever you need her to be. A college student. A life coach. A real estate agent. Nothing about her is real. She slides alongside you and tells you exactly what you need to hear, and by the time she's done, you've likely lost everything.
Kat Roberts has been waiting 10 years for the woman who upended her life to return. And now that she has, Kat is determined to be the one to expose her. But as the two women grow closer, Kat's long-held assumptions begin to crumble, leaving Kat to wonder who Meg's true target is.
- Click here to read an excerpt.
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Click here to enter the contest.
Featured Review: NINE LIVES by Peter Swanson
NINE LIVES by Peter Swanson (Mystery/Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Jacques Roy and Mark Bramhall
Nine strangers receive a list with their names on it in the mail. None of them know or have ever met the others on the list. They dismiss it as junk mail, a fluke --- until very, very bad things begin happening to people on the list. A frightening pattern is emerging, but what do these nine people have in common? Their professions range from oncology nurse to aspiring actor, and they’re located all over the country. So why are they all on the list, and who sent it? FBI agent Jessica Winslow, who is on the list herself, is determined to find out. Could there be some dark secret that binds them all together? Or is this the work of a murderous madman? Reviewed by Ray Palen.
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Featured Review: OCEAN STATE by Stewart O’Nan
OCEAN STATE by Stewart O'Nan (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Sara Young
In the first line of OCEAN STATE, we learn that a high school student was murdered, and we find out who did it. The story that unfolds from there is thus one of the build-up to and fallout from the murder, told through the alternating perspectives of the four women at its heart. Angel, the murderer; Carol, her mother; and Birdy; the victim all converge in a climax both tragic and inevitable. Watching over it all is the retrospective testimony of Angel’s younger sister Marie, who reflects on that doomed autumn of 2009 with all the wisdom of hindsight. Angel and Birdy love the same teenage boy and are compelled by the intensity of their feelings to extremes neither could have anticipated. Reviewed by Harvey Freedenberg.
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Featured Review: THE TOBACCO WIVES by Adele Myers
THE TOBACCO WIVES by Adele Myers (Historical Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Shannon McManus and Janet Metzger
Maddie Sykes is a burgeoning seamstress who has just arrived in Bright Leaf, North Carolina --- the tobacco capital of the South --- where her aunt has a thriving sewing business. After years of war rations and shortages, Bright Leaf is a prosperous wonderland in full technicolor bloom, and Maddie is dazzled by the bustle of the crisply uniformed female factory workers, the palatial homes and, most of all, her aunt’s glossiest clientele: the wives of the powerful tobacco executives. But she soon learns that a trail of misfortune follows many of the women, including substantial health problems. Although Maddie is quick to believe that this is a coincidence, she inadvertently uncovers evidence that suggests otherwise. Reviewed by Barbara Bamberger Scott.
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Click here to read our review.
Bookreporter.com's 11th Annual
Spring Preview Contests and Feature
Spring is in the air! We’ve caught the fever --- and it’s being fueled by some wonderful new and upcoming releases. Our 11th annual Spring Preview Contests and Feature spotlights many of these picks, which we know people will be talking about over the next few months. We are hosting a series of 24-hour contests for these titles on select days in March and April. You will need to check the site to see the featured book and enter to win. We also are sending a special newsletter to announce each title, which you can sign up for here.
Please note: We will announce more Spring Preview contests later this month.
This year's featured titles include:
Click here to learn more about our featured titles.
THE KAIJU PRESERVATION SOCIETY by John Scalzi (Science Fiction/Adventure)
Audiobook available, read by Wil Wheaton
When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls “an animal rights organization.” Tom’s team needs a last-minute grunt to handle things on their next field visit. Jamie immediately signs on. What Tom doesn't tell Jamie is that the animals his team cares for are not here on Earth. In an alternate dimension, massive dinosaur-like creatures named Kaiju roam a warm and human-free world, and they're in trouble. It's not just the Kaiju Preservation Society who have found their way to the alternate world. Others have, too. And their carelessness could cause millions back on our Earth to die. Reviewed by Stuart Shiffman.
CITIZEN K-9: A K Team Novel by David Rosenfelt (Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by Fred Berman
The Paterson Police Department has created a cold case division, and they want to hire the private investigators known as the K Team to look into the crimes. After all, Corey Douglas and his K-9 partner, German shepherd Simon Garfunkel, recently retired from the force. Plus, another K Team member, Laurie Collins, used to be a cop as well. Their first cold case hits home for the K Team. A decade ago, at Laurie's 10th high school reunion, two of their friends simply…vanished. With no leads, the case went cold. As the team starts to delve deeper into the events leading up to that night, the pieces start to come together. But someone wants to stop them from uncovering the truth behind the disappearance, by any means necessary. Reviewed by Pamela Kramer.
THE DICKENS BOY by Thomas Keneally (Historical Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by David Tredinnick
Edward Dickens, the 10th child of England’s most famous author Charles Dickens, has consistently let his parents down. Unable to apply himself at school and adrift in life, the teenaged boy is sent to Australia in the hopes that he can make something of himself --- or at least fail out of the public eye. He soon finds himself in the remote Outback, surrounded by Aboriginals, colonials, ex-convicts, ex-soldiers and very few women. Determined to prove to his parents and, more importantly, himself that he can succeed in this vast and unfamiliar wilderness, Edward works hard at his new life amidst various livestock, bushrangers, shifty stock agents and frontier battles. Reviewed by Curtis Edmonds.
IN A NEW YORK MINUTE by Kate Spencer (Romantic Comedy)
Audiobook available, read by Amanda Dolan and Neil Hellegers
Franny Doyle has been laid off from her (admittedly mediocre) job, the subway doors ripped her favorite silk dress to ruins, and now she’s flashed her unmentionables to half of lower Manhattan. On the plus side, a dashing stranger came to her rescue with his (Gucci!) suit jacket. On the not-so-plus side, he can’t get away from her fast enough. Worse yet? Someone posted their (entirely not) meet-cute online. Suddenly Franny and Hayes Montgomery III are the newest social media sensation. They couldn’t be a more disastrous match. Yet somehow, they keep running into each other --- and much to their surprise, they enjoy each other’s company. A lot. But when Franny’s whole world is turned upside down (again!), can she find the courage to trust in herself and finally have the life --- and love --- she’s always wanted? Reviewed by Norah Piehl.
AFTER THE ROMANOVS: Russian Exiles in Paris from the Belle Époque Through Revolution and War by Helen Rappaport (History)
Audiobook available, read by Pearl Hewitt
Paris always has been a city of cultural excellence, fine wine and food, and the latest fashions. But it also has been a place of refuge for those fleeing persecution, never more so than before and after the Russian Revolution and the fall of the Romanov dynasty. For years, Russian aristocrats had enjoyed all that Belle Époque Paris had to offer, spending lavishly when they visited. It was a place of artistic experimentation, such as Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes. But the brutality of the Bolshevik takeover forced Russians of all types to flee their homeland. AFTER THE ROMANOVS is the story of the Russian aristocrats, artists and intellectuals who sought freedom and refuge in the City of Light. Reviewed by John Vena.
CAROLINA BUILT by Kianna Alexander (Historical Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Shayna Small with Leon Nixon
Josephine N. Leary is determined to build a life of her own and a future for her family. When she moves to Edenton, North Carolina from the plantation where she was born, she is free, newly married and ready to follow her dreams. As the demands of life pull Josephine’s attention away, it becomes increasingly difficult for her to pursue her real estate aspirations. She finds herself immersed in deepening her marriage, mothering her daughters, and being a dutiful daughter and granddaughter. Still, she manages to teach herself to be a businesswoman, manage her finances and make smart investments in the local real estate market. But with each passing year, it grows more and more difficult to focus on building her legacy from the ground up. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.
THE WORLD CANNOT GIVE by Tara Isabella Burton (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Sarah Beth Pfeifer
When Laura Stearns arrives at St. Dunstan’s Academy in Maine, she dreams that life there will echo her favorite novel, All Before Them, the sole surviving piece of writing by St. Dunstan’s alum Sebastian Webster. She soon finds the intensity she is looking for among the insular, Webster-worshipping members of the school’s chapel choir, which is presided over by Virginia Strauss. A neurotic overachiever, Virginia inducts Laura into a world of transcendent music and arcane ritual, illicit cliff-diving and midnight crypt visits. But when a new school chaplain challenges Virginia’s hold on the “family” she has created, and Virginia’s efforts to wield her power become increasingly dangerous, Laura must decide how far she will let her devotion to Virginia go. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.
Next Week’s Notables:
Noteworthy Books Releasing on March 22nd
Below are some notable titles releasing on March 22nd 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 March 21st, see our “On Sale This Week” newsletter here.
FRENCH BRAID by Anne Tyler (Fiction)
From beloved author Anne Tyler comes a funny, joyful, brilliantly perceptive journey deep into one Baltimore family’s foibles --- from a boyfriend with a red Chevy in the 1950s up to a longed-for reunion with a grandchild in our pandemic present.
HER LAST AFFAIR by John Searles (Psychological Thriller)
Part page-turning thriller, part homage to film noir, and dazzling in its insight into the often desperate desires of the human heart, HER LAST AFFAIR is a tense and atmospheric novel of love lost and found again.
ILLOGICAL: Saying Yes to a Life Without Limits by Emmanuel Acho (Self-Help/Inspirational)
From the New York Times bestselling author of UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS WITH A BLACK MAN comes a call to break through our limits and say yes to a life of infinite possibility.
THE RECOVERY AGENT by Janet Evanovich (Thriller/Adventure)
#1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich returns with the launch of a blockbuster new series that blends wild adventure, hugely appealing characters and pitch-perfect humor.
A SAFE HOUSE: A Stone Barrington Novel by Stuart Woods (Thriller/Adventure)
In this latest adrenaline-charged thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods, Stone Barrington takes on a vengeful rival.
A SUNLIT WEAPON: A Maisie Dobbs Novel by Jacqueline Winspear (Historical Mystery)
In this latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series, a series of possible attacks on British pilots leads Jacqueline Winspear's beloved heroine Maisie Dobbs into a mystery involving First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Click here to see the latest "On Sale This Week" newsletter.
From left to right: Janet Evanovich, John Searles, Jacqueline Winspear
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, March 21st at 3pm ET: Barnes & Noble: Join Barnes & Noble as they welcome Janet Evanovich for a live virtual event to celebrate the release of her latest book, THE RECOVERY AGENT, as part of their B&N Midday Mystery Virtual Event series. Janet will be in conversation with Jack Carr, the bestselling author of THE DEVIL'S HAND.
Monday, March 21st at 7:30pm ET: “Lisa Live”: Join Lisa Scottoline for her “Lisa Live” Facebook events every Monday night through March 28th for fun-filled insider info on the inspiration and research for her upcoming novel, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BENNETTS, culminating in champagne-popping on the night before publication to celebrate.
Monday, March 21st at 9pm ET: The Poisoned Pen Bookstore: Jacqueline Winspear will discuss her new novel, A SUNLIT WEAPON, in which a series of possible attacks on British pilots leads Maisie Dobbs into a mystery involving First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Tuesday, March 22nd at 6:30pm ET: Book Passage: Academy Award-nominated actress Amy Ryan joins in what promises to be a fun and insightful conversation with John Searles. The evening is a celebration of the release of his much anticipated, genre-bending new novel, HER LAST AFFAIR.
Tuesday, March 22nd at 8:30pm ET: Book Passage: Jacqueline Winspear will be in conversation with Book Passage's Elaine Petrocelli about the latest installment in her Maisie Dobbs mystery series, A SUNLIT WEAPON.
Tuesday, March 22nd at 9pm ET: The Poisoned Pen Bookstore: Janet Evanovich will discuss THE RECOVERY AGENT, the launch of a blockbuster new series that blends wild adventure, hugely appealing characters and pitch-perfect humor.
Wednesday, March 23rd at 7pm ET: "Friends and Fiction": The "Friends and Fiction" authors --- Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey and Patti Callahan Henry --- will talk to Lisa Scottoline about her new thriller, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BENNETTS.
Wednesday, March 23rd at 8pm ET: "Bookaccino Live" Book Group: Carol Fitzgerald will talk to Lisa See about her first book, ON GOLD MOUNTAIN. Lisa also will answer questions from guests who will be “on stage,” as well as from other members of the audience. If you would like to ask Lisa a question on camera, please send Carol an email with the subject line “Question for Lisa See.”
Thursday, March 24th at 5:30pm ET: Literati Bookstore: Literati Bookstore is pleased to welcome Melissa Fu to their "At Home with Literati" series in support of her debut novel, PEACH BLOSSOM SPRING. She will be joined in conversation by Lillian Li.
Thursday, March 24th at 7pm ET: Harvard Book Store: Harvard Book Store's virtual event series welcomes beloved mystery writer Jacqueline Winspear for a discussion of the latest installment in her acclaimed Maisie Dobbs series, A SUNLIT WEAPON.
Friday, March 25th at 7pm ET: Brookline Booksmith: Celebrate the release of THE RECOVERY AGENT with author Janet Evanovich, who will be in conversation with Elle Cosimano.
"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 are our latest interviews:
Other authors we've interviewed include:
Upcoming interviews include:
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Gilly Macmillan (THE LONG WEEKEND)
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John Searles (HER LAST AFFAIR)
Click here for a complete list of our
"Bookreporter Talks To" videos and podcasts.
Our Latest Poll: March Paperback Releases to Anticipate
Which of the following titles releasing in paperback in March have you read or do you plan to read? Please check all that apply.
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21st BIRTHDAY by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
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BAND OF SISTERS by Lauren Willig
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THE BEAUTY OF LIVING TWICE by Sharon Stone
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BLACK ICE by Brad Thor
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BLIND TIGER by Sandra Brown
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THE COMMITTED by Viet Thanh Nguyen
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EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME: Seasons of Love and Loss, by Jenna Bush Hager
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THE FINAL REVIVAL OF OPAL & NEV by Dawnie Walton
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THE FINAL TWIST: A Colter Shaw Novel, by Jeffery Deaver
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GOOD COMPANY by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
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THE GOOD SISTER by Sally Hepworth
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HER PERFECT LIFE by Hank Phillippi Ryan
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HOLLYWOOD PARK: A Memoir, by Mikel Jollett
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KLARA AND THE SUN by Kazuo Ishiguro
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THE KOBALT DOSSIER: An Evan Ryder Novel, by Eric Van Lustbader
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MY HEART IS A CHAINSAW by Stephen Graham Jones
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THE PARIS LIBRARY by Janet Skeslien Charles
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ROBERT B. PARKER'S PAYBACK: A Sunny Randall Novel, by Mike Lupica
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TRANSIENT DESIRES: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery, by Donna Leon
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WHO IS MAUD DIXON? by Alexandra Andrews
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