November 11, 2022

November 11, 2022

The Missing Knife

I feel like I am living in a mystery novel. One of our silver steak knives is missing. A few weeks ago, something triggered my looking where we have the silver carefully stored, and one knife was gone. I am not sure why it took me until two weeks ago to figure this out. And I am not sure exactly when it went missing. After years of just using “the good stuff” for holidays, I decided to enjoy it on many more occasions. So just when it slipped away, I am not sure! Could it be with the Easter lamb? What did I serve for Mother’s Day? Was it the Father’s Day steak? Was it for a Saturday or Sunday dinner? 

A couple of weeks ago, the missing knife led me to head to Replacements.com to order some crystal and china pieces that have chipped or been broken along the way. When I bought these patterns as a young bride, I scoffed at the idea of open stock and chose pieces that were limited, so searching for replacements has been challenging. I was lucky enough to find what I needed and also to purchase some “extras.” But I still think that the knife, which I do hope is “open stock,” is here somewhere, so we only have 11 for the moment. Also, who knew that there was more than one variety of steak knife in this pattern? I am 99% sure that I will order the wrong one, thus the search does go on.

Last weekend, we had a fabulous time in Charleston. Our friend, Cathy, has a condo on Daniel Island with a stunning view (which you can see above) and is decorated brilliantly, sharing pieces that she had when she lived here along with new ones. We loved exploring her new neighborhood and downtown Charleston. We took a carriage ride tour and learned that there are six possible routes. You never know which you are going to go on. If we did this again, I would have fingers double crossed for a different ride, though I know each driver will have his own story to narrate.

We both enjoyed the afternoon event at the Charleston Literary Festival where Betsy Prioleau and Tina Brown spoke, while my husband Tom went off on his own adventure. Afterwards we each bought a book, though Cathy noted that she wished both e-books and audiobooks could be purchased with proceeds going to Buxton Books, the local bookseller. With e-books and audio gaining in popularity, it feels like there is a missed opportunity if those sales cannot be part of these festival book buys.

The weather was unseasonably warm, so we even clocked some pool time! As Cathy was reading Betsy’s book, DIAMONDS AND DEADLINES, she said she missed the opportunity to click on a word to get a definition, which is easily triggered reading an e-book. It's very interesting to hear another reader share her experience. We brought the audio and e-book ideas to Polly and Julian Buxton, who own Buxton Books, as Betsy invited all of us to a lovely dinner last Saturday night. We had walked over to the bookstore after the program and enjoyed seeing its well-curated tables and shelves. From other authors, I know that Polly has pulled together some wonderful events and programs.

Betsy and her husband live in a stunning house that was built in 1745, so I got to experience old and new Charleston in one visit. We had a brilliantly fun evening talking books, the Festival and life. And speaking of pools, Betsy showed me hers, which is tucked into the back of their beautiful garden (Meyer lemons, anyone?).

The weekend sped by all too quickly, but we will be back!

For our latest “Bookreporter Talks To” interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jamie Fiore Higgins about her memoir, BULLY MARKET: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs, which is a Bookreporter.com Bets On pick. Jamie explains what drove her to join Goldman Sachs in the late ’90s and the obstacles she faced as she started her career. She shares details about the demands of the job and the cost of her success.

As both her marriage and mental health were tested, Jamie made plans to leave the company, creating a “spreadsheet of freedom” to calculate the moment “she would have enough financial security to quit.” As she moved on from Goldman, she discusses how she worked to redefine herself. We also talk about how the book has been resonating with book groups --- including mine (we all loved it!) --- and what they have been reacting to. Click here to watch the video and here to listen to the podcast.

We are so excited to announce a very special “Bookaccino Live” event that will take place on Tuesday, December 6th at 8pm ET. Join us as 13 of our reviewers will be talking about their favorite books of 2022. Our guests will be Kate Ayers, Sarah Rachel Egelman, Megan Elliott, Harvey Freedenberg, Ron Kaplan, Pamela Kramer, Bronwyn Miller, Rebecca Munro, Eileen Zimmerman Nicol, Ray Palen, Norah Piehl, Stuart Shiffman and Jana Siciliano. If you would like to attend and see some of the faces behind the reviews, you can sign up by clicking here. We are looking forward to what promises to be a really fun evening!

News & Pop Culture

Reader Mail:

Diane wrote, “Have a wonderful SC weekend. I laughed about your numerous waxed amaryllis purchases. I purchased several from Costco mail order in October. The photo above shows the growth in two weeks. Some friends have received early Thanksgiving gifts already.”

Janice wrote, “The bulbs encased in wax are available now at Lowe's Home Center. I don’t know if there is one near you. They have plenty and make great gifts for friends who aren’t gardeners or, as the saying goes, can kill a cactus!”

Kevin Wilson: The author of NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO PANIC was on “Today with Hoda & Jenna” this week, and he talked about the origin of the title.

“The Crown” on Netflix: We are a mere three episodes into season five as I am watching with my husband. He exercises restraint while I personify the word “binge.” That said, I think we will finish it this weekend.

“Yellowstone” on Paramount: It's back on Sunday night with a two-episode kickoff. I hope to hear the line “take the chopper.”

I hope that everyone in the path of Nicole fared well. We had lots of rain here today. November storms are rare, but they do pack a powerful punch!

We need an electrician to run a new 220 line for the eagerly anticipated hot tub. He was available while we were away. Fingers crossed that we hear from him again as I am more than ready to enjoy this. Guests expected for Thanksgiving are packing bathing suits.

I have made a list of house projects that need to be done. You can just imagine how excited Tom is about this idea. Picture eye-rolling. The thought of holiday entertaining somehow has triggered fall cleaning for me. A couple of weeks ago, I packed up a bag of barely worn clothing that does not fit (and, being honest with myself, will not fit again) and shipped it off to Athleta as part of their thredUP initiative. In turn, I will get a credit for the store. Terrific idea! 

To all the veterans among our readers, we thank you for your service. 

Read on, and have a great week.

Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)

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Featured Review: DESERT STAR by Michael Connelly

DESERT STAR: A Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch Novel by Michael Connelly (Thriller)
Audiobook available; read by Christine Lakin, Peter Giles and Titus Welliver
A year has passed since LAPD detective Renée Ballard quit the force. But after the chief of police himself tells her she can write her own ticket within the department, Ballard takes back her badge, leaving “the Late Show” to rebuild and lead the cold case unit at the elite Robbery-Homicide Division. For years, Harry Bosch has been working a case that haunts him --- the murder of an entire family by a psychopath who still walks free. Ballard makes Bosch an offer: come volunteer as an investigator in her new Open-Unsolved Unit, and he can pursue his “white whale” with the resources of the LAPD behind him. The first priority for Ballard is to clear the unsolved rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl. Reviewed by Ray Palen.

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Featured Review:
SECLUDED CABIN SLEEPS SIX by Lisa Unger
An Upcoming Bookreporter.com Bets On Title

Featured Review: THE LAST PARTY by Clare Mackintosh

THE LAST PARTY by Clare Mackintosh (Psychological Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Chloe Angharad Davies
On New Year's Eve, Rhys Lloyd has a house full of guests. His vacation homes on Mirror Lake are a success, and he's generously invited the village to drink champagne with their wealthy new neighbors. But by midnight, Rhys will be floating dead in the freezing waters of the lake. On New Year's Day, Ffion Morgan has a village full of suspects. The tiny community is her home, so the suspects are her neighbors, friends and family --- and Ffion has her own secrets to protect. With a lie uncovered at every turn, soon the question isn't who wanted Rhys dead…but who finally killed him. Reviewed by Ray Palen.

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Announcing Bookreporter.com's
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 first prize book will be announced on Tuesday, November 15th at noon ET.

This year's contest titles include:

• THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT by Debbie Macomber
• MARPLE: Twelve New Mysteries by various authors
• OUR MISSING HEARTS by Celeste Ng
• A QUILT FOR CHRISTMAS: A Christmas Novella by Melody Carlson
• WEALTH MANAGEMENT by Edward Zuckerman
• A WISH FOR WINTER by Viola Shipman

Click here to read all the contest details
and learn more about our featured titles.

Featured Review: THE CLOISTERS by Katy Hays
November’s “Read with Jenna” Today Show
Book Club Pick and Barnes & Noble Book Club Selection

THE CLOISTERS by Katy Hays (Literary Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Emily Tremaine
When Ann Stilwell arrives in New York City, she expects to spend her summer working as a curatorial associate at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Instead, she finds herself assigned to The Cloisters, a gothic museum and garden renowned for its medieval art collection and its group of enigmatic researchers studying the history of divination. But what begins as academic curiosity quickly turns into obsession when Ann discovers a hidden 15th-century deck of tarot cards that might hold the key to predicting the future. When the dangerous game of power, seduction and ambition at The Cloisters turns deadly, Ann becomes locked in a race for answers as the line between the arcane and the modern blurs. Reviewed by Kate Ayers.

» THE CLOISTERS is this month's Barnes & Noble Book Club pick. On Tuesday, December 6th at 3pm ET, B&N will welcome Katy Hays for a live virtual event to discuss the book. Click here to sign up.

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- Click here to read an excerpt.
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- Click here to see why the book is this month's "Read with Jenna" pick.

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Featured Review: NOVELIST AS A VOCATION
by Haruki Murakami

NOVELIST AS A VOCATION written by Haruki Murakami, translated by Philip Gabriel and Ted Goossen (Literary Criticism/Essays)
Audiobook available, read by Kotaro Watanabe
In NOVELIST AS A VOCATION, the internationally bestselling author and famously private writer Haruki Murakami shares with readers his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the sparks of creativity that inspire other writers, artists and musicians. Here are the personal details of a life devoted to craft: the initial moment at a Yakult Swallows baseball game, when he suddenly knew he could write a novel; the importance of memory, what he calls a writer’s “mental chest of drawers”; the necessity of loneliness, patience and his daily running routine; and the seminal role a carrier pigeon played in his career. Reviewed by Harvey Freedenberg.

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Featured Review: NEVER MEANT TO MEET YOU
by Alli Frank and Asha Youmans
A Bookreporter.com Bets On Title

Bookreporter.com Bets On:
MAD HONEY by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan
and COUNT THE WAYS by Joyce Maynard

More Reviews This Week

WE ALL WANT IMPOSSIBLE THINGS by Catherine Newman (Fiction/Dark Humor)
Audiobook available, read by Jane Oppenheimer
Edith and Ashley have been best friends for over 42 years. They’ve shared the mundane and the momentous together: trick or treating and binge drinking; "Gilligan’s Island" reruns and REM concerts; hickeys and heartbreak; surprise Scottish wakes; marriages, infertility and children. But now Edi is dying of ovarian cancer and spending her last days at a hospice near Ash, who stumbles into heartbreak surrounded by her daughters, ex(ish) husband, dear friends, a poorly chosen lover (or two), and a rotating cast of beautifully, fleetingly human hospice characters. As the Fiddler on the Roof soundtrack blasts all day long from the room next door, Edi and Ash reminisce, hold on and try to let go. Meanwhile, Ash struggles with being an imperfect friend, wife and parent. Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman.

TOAD by Katherine Dunn (Fiction/Dark Humor)
Audiobook available, read by Christina Delaine
Sally Gunnar spends her days alone at home, reading drugstore mysteries, polishing the doorknobs and waxing the floors. Her only companions are a vase of goldfish, a garden toad, and the door-to-door salesman who sells her cleaning supplies once a month. She broods over her deepest regrets: her blighted romances with self-important men, her lifelong struggle to feel at home in her own body, and her wayward early 20s, when she was a fish out of water among a group of eccentric, privileged young people at a liberal arts college. There was Sam, an unabashed collector of other people’s stories; Carlotta, a troubled free spirit; and Rennel, a self-obsessed philosophy student. Self-deprecating and sardonic, Sally recounts their misadventures, up to the tragedy that tore them apart. Reviewed by Jana Siciliano.

A VERY MERRY BROMANCE by Lyssa Kay Adams (Romantic Comedy)
Audiobook available, read by Andrew Eiden
Country music star Colton Wheeler felt the most perfect harmony when he was with Gretchen Winthrop. But for her, it was a love him and leave him situation. A year later, Colton is struggling to push his music forward in a new direction. Gretchen, an immigration attorney, has clients who are scrambling to afford their rent. So when her estranged family reaches out with an offer that will allow her to better serve the community, she’s unable to say no. She just needs to convince Colton to be the new face of her family’s whiskey brand. Colton agrees to consider Gretchen’s offer in exchange for three dates before Christmas. With the help of the Bromance Book Club, Colton throws himself into the task of proving to her that there’s a spark between them. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.

KEEPER OF ENCHANTED ROOMS by Charlie N. Holmberg (Historical Fantasy)
Audiobook available; read by Amanda Leigh Cobb, Graham Halstead and Nicholas Boulton
Rhode Island, 1846. Estranged from his family, writer Merritt Fernsby is surprised when he inherits a remote estate in the Narragansett Bay. Though the property has been uninhabited for more than a century, Merritt is ready to call it home --- until he realizes he has no choice. With its doors slamming shut and locking behind him, Whimbrel House is not about to let Merritt leave. Ever. Hulda Larkin of the Boston Institute for the Keeping of Enchanted Rooms has been trained in taming such structures in order to preserve their historical and magical significance. She advises that it’s in Merritt’s best interest to make Whimbrel House their ally. To do that, she’ll need to move in, too. But the house’s secrets run deeper than they anticipated. Reviewed by Pamela Kramer.

MALICE HOUSE by Megan Shepherd (Supernatural Thriller/Horror)
Audiobook available, read by Katie Schorr
Of all the things aspiring artist Haven Marbury expected to find while clearing out her late father’s remote seaside house, Bedtime Stories for Monsters was not on the list. This secret handwritten manuscript is disturbingly different from his Pulitzer-winning works: its interweaving short stories crawl with horrific monsters and enigmatic humans that exist somewhere between this world and the next. The stories unsettle but also entice Haven, practically compelling her to illustrate them while she stays in the house that her father warned her was haunted. But when a monstrous creature appears under Haven’s bed right as grisly deaths are reported in the nearby woods, she must race to uncover dark, otherworldly family secrets. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.

MISTAKES WERE MADE by Meryl Wilsner (Romantic Comedy)
Audiobook available, read by Quinn Riley and Stephanie Németh-Parker
When Cassie Klein goes to an off-campus bar to escape her school’s Family Weekend, she isn’t looking for a hookup --- it just happens. Buying a drink for a stranger turns into what should be an uncomplicated, amazing one-night stand. But then the next morning rolls around, and her friend drags her along to meet her mom --- the hot, older woman Cassie slept with. Erin Bennett came to Family Weekend to get closer to her daughter, not have a one-night stand with a college senior. In her defense, she hadn’t known Cassie was a student when they'd met. What should've been a one-time fling quickly proves impossible to ignore, and soon Cassie and Erin are sneaking around. Worst of all, they start to realize they have something real. But is being honest about the love between them worth the cost? Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.

MISS DEL RÍO: A Novel of Dolores del Río, the First Major Latina Star in Hollywood by Bárbara Mujica (Historical Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Frankie Corzo
1910, Mexico. As the country’s revolution spreads, Dolores, the daughter of a wealthy banker, must flee her comfortable life in Durango or risk death. Her family settles in Mexico City, where, at 16, she marries the worldly Jaime del Río. But in a twist of fate, at a party she meets an influential American director who recognizes in her a natural performer. He invites her to Hollywood, and practically overnight, the famous Miss del Río is born. In California, Dolores’ star quickly rises, and her days become a whirlwind of moviemaking and glamorous events. But as her career soars to new heights, her personal life becomes increasingly complicated, with family tragedy, painful divorce and real heartache. Reviewed by Jana Siciliano.

COMFORT BAKING: Feel-Good Food to Savor and Share by Stephanie Wise (Cooking)
Baking has become more than a hobby or a means to a delicious end. Now more than ever, it also has become a source of solace, relief and relaxation. COMFORT BAKING focuses on easy-to-follow recipes that make people feel good from the inside out. For anyone who is looking for a moment in the kitchen as a time to create, worship, relax or prepare a recipe for a friend in need, this is your guidebook. In addition to over 100 recipes that exude comfort from beginning to end, baker Stephanie Wise includes plenty of helpful tips along the way to make the process as simple and enjoyable as possible. Whether you're preparing a quiche or whipping up a late-night batch of cookies, the recipes in this book are guaranteed to bring you and the people you share your creations with comfort. Reviewed by Barbara Bamberger Scott.

Next Week’s Notables:
Noteworthy Books Releasing on November 15th

Below are some notable titles releasing on November 15th 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 14th, see our “On Sale This Week” newsletter here.

A BOOK OF DAYS by Patti Smith (Memoir)
A BOOK OF DAYS is a deeply moving and brilliantly idiosyncratic visual book of days by the National Book Award-winning author of JUST KIDS and M TRAIN, featuring more than 365 images and reflections that chart Patti Smith’s singular aesthetic --- inspired by her wildly popular Instagram.

DICKENS AND PRINCE: A Particular Kind of Genius by Nick Hornby (Popular Culture/Humor)
From the bestselling author of JUST LIKE YOU, HIGH FIDELITY and FEVER PITCH comes a short, warm and entertaining book about art, creativity, and the unlikely similarities between Victorian novelist Charles Dickens and modern American rock star Prince.

THE FALL OF NÚMENOR: And Other Tales from the Second Age of Middle-earth written by J. R. R. Tolkien and edited by Brian Sibley, with illustrations by Alan Lee (Fantasy/Adventure)
J. R. R. Tolkien’s writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth are collected for the first time in one volume, complete with new illustrations in watercolor and pencil by renowned artist Alan Lee.

THE KILLING GOD: The Great God's War by Stephen R. Donaldson (Fantasy)
Two kingdoms, ancient enemies, must stand alone against an implacable invader in this masterful conclusion to the Great God’s War epic from the New York Times bestselling author of the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant.

THE LIGHT WE CARRY: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama (Memoir/Personal Growth)
In an inspiring follow-up to her critically acclaimed, #1 bestselling memoir BECOMING, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain world.

THE LOST METAL: A Mistborn Novel by Brandon Sanderson (Fantasy)
Return to #1 New York Times bestseller Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn world of Scadrial as its second era, which began with THE ALLOY OF LAW, comes to its earth-shattering conclusion in THE LOST METAL.

NO FILTER: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful by Paulina Porizkova (Memoir/Essays)
Writer and former model Paulina Porizkova pens a series of intimate, introspective and enlightening essays about the complexities of womanhood at every age, pulling back the glossy magazine cover and writing from the heart.

NUMBER ONE IS WALKING: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions written by Steve Martin, drawings by Harry Bliss (Memoir)
NUMBER ONE IS WALKING is Steve Martin’s cinematic legacy --- an illustrated memoir of his legendary acting career, with stories from his most popular films and artwork by New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss.

THE PERFECT ASSASSIN: A Doc Savage Thriller by James Patterson and Brian Sitts (Thriller)
Prof. Brandt Savage --- grandson of the legendary action hero --- is forced into a top-secret training program where he discovers his true calling...as the perfect assassin.

THE QUEEN: Her Life by Andrew Morton (Biography)
#1 New York Times bestselling biographer Andrew Morton provides the definitive, most comprehensive account of Queen Elizabeth II's legendary reign.

THE SERPENT IN HEAVEN by Charlaine Harris (Dark Fantasy/Thriller)
#1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Charlaine Harris returns to her alternate history of the United States, where magic is an acknowledged but despised power, in this fourth installment of the Gunnie Rose series.

THE TWIST OF A KNIFE by Anthony Horowitz (Mystery)
In New York Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s ingenious fourth literary whodunit following THE WORD IS MURDER, THE SENTENCE IS DEATH and A LINE TO KILL, Horowitz becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation --- and only one man can prove his innocence: his newly estranged partner in solving crime, Detective Hawthorne.

A WISH FOR WINTER by Viola Shipman (Fiction)
With echoes of classic Hollywood love stories like Serendipity and An Affair to Remember, Viola Shipman’s latest winter charmer following the USA Today bestseller THE SECRET OF SNOW is sure to tug on heartstrings and delight readers who love books about books, missed connections and the magic of Christmas.

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From left to right: Anthony Horowitz, Lauren Nossett, Steve Martin

Upcoming Virtual Book and Author Events

As many book and author events are still 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 14th at 7:30pm ET: “Lisa Live!”: Join Lisa Scottoline every Monday night as she hosts her weekly “Talking LOYALTY” video series and Facebook Live events leading up to the publication of her historical novel, LOYALTY, on March 28, 2023. And be sure to enter the LOYALTY Pre-order Sweepstakes!

Monday, November 14th at 9pm ET: The Poisoned Pen Bookstore: Charlaine Harris will discuss her new book, THE SERPENT IN HEAVEN, the fourth installment in her Gunnie Rose series. Here, she returns to her alternate history of the United States where magic is an acknowledged but despised power.

Tuesday, November 15th at 12pm ET: Warwick's: Warwick's, in partnership with HarperCollins and independent bookstores nationwide, will host Anthony Horowitz as he discusses his new book, THE TWIST OF A KNIFE, with fellow New York Times bestselling author Shari Lapena.

Tuesday, November 15th at 2pm ET: Murder By The Book: Elly Griffiths will be in conversation with THE LAST PARTY author Clare Mackintosh about her latest mystery, BLEEDING HEART YARD, in which a murderer strikes at a school reunion --- but the students are no strangers to death.

Tuesday, November 15th at 4pm ET: The Poisoned Pen Bookstore: Brian Freeman will talk about his latest novel, THE ZERO NIGHT. A woman has been kidnapped. Now Jonathan Stride must decide if her husband wants her back...dead or alive.

Tuesday, November 15th at 7pm ET: Manaslu Gurung: Join Kimberly Brown for an online celebration of her new book, NAVIGATING GRIEF AND LOSS: 25 Buddhist Practices to Keep Your Heart Open to Yourself and Others, with the Mindful Astoria community. Hosted by Manaslu Gurung, Kimberly will discuss her own experiences with loss, and share practices and exercises from her book.

Wednesday, November 16th at 7pm ET: Books & Books: Join multi-talented comedian Steve Martin and heralded New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss to discuss their new illustrated book, NUMBER ONE IS WALKING: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions. They will discuss Steve’s legendary career --- his 40 years in the movie biz, as well as his stand-up comedy, banjo playing, writing and cartooning.

Wednesday, November 16th 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 Unger about her new psychological thriller, SECLUDED CABIN SLEEPS SIX.

Wednesday, November 16th at 7pm ET: The Poisoned Pen Bookstore: Lauren Nossett will talk to special guest host Ashley Winstead about her debut novel, THE RESEMBLANCE, an exhilarating, atmospheric campus thriller reminiscent of THE SECRET HISTORY and THE LIKENESS.

 "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:

• Jamie Fiore Higgins (BULLY MARKET: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs) Video | Podcast

Other authors we've interviewed include:

• Julie Clark (THE LIES I TELL) Video | Podcast
• Alli Frank and Asha Youmans (NEVER MEANT TO MEET YOU) Video | Podcast
• Bonnie Garmus (LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY) Video | Podcast
• Jennifer Hillier (THINGS WE DO IN THE DARK) Video | Podcast
• Sally Koslow (THE REAL MRS. TOBIAS) Video | Podcast
• Lynda Cohen Loigman (THE MATCHMAKER'S GIFT) Video | Podcast
• Sarah McCoy (MUSTIQUE ISLAND) Video | Podcast
• Meg Mitchell Moore (VACATIONLAND) Video | Podcast
• Chris Pavone (TWO NIGHTS IN LISBON) Video | Podcast
• Tom Perrotta (TRACY FLICK CAN'T WIN) Video | Podcast
• Kim Michele Richardson (THE BOOK WOMAN'S DAUGHTER) Podcast
• Katie Runde (THE SHORE) Video | Podcast
• Casey Sherman (HELLTOWN: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer on Cape Cod)
  Video | Podcast
• Thrity Umrigar (HONOR) Video | Podcast
• Amanda Eyre Ward (THE LIFEGUARDS) Video | Podcast

Upcoming interviews include:

• Clare Mackintosh (THE LAST PARTY)
• Scott Shepherd (SHOULD I FALL)

Click here for a complete list of our
"Bookreporter Talks To" videos and podcasts.

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