February 3, 2023

February 3, 2023

Weather as News

This weekend, an arctic chill is sweeping through the New York area and most of the country. The way it is being reported on the news, it’s like this is happening during the summer. It’s winter, folks! It’s supposed to be cold. When it's warm, it's an anomaly. Snow in Texas? Well, yes, that is something out of the ordinary, especially when it shuts down the airport. But here? It’s supposed to be cold. The other day, it was reported that we were at the longest stretch of time where there was no snow in Central Park. And finally the flurries that fell on Wednesday counted. Whew, one less thing to worry about!

My life goes a lot better when I am organized! Right now, my office has piles of papers, books, and um…lots of yarn. Also, last week I grabbed a glass of water on my desk. It tipped and spilled just a few tablespoons of water right into my cigar box-sized desktop. It worked for a few moments and then, poof, it started shooting an evil amber light. So I need to order a new one. The one that I am looking at can be tethered to the back of a monitor. If I had that already, this debacle would not have happened. My monitors are all mounted off the desk, too. Live and learn that a regular warranty does not cover water damage --- that is accidental insurance. And of course, I JUST paid to extend the regular warranty! 

Let me just say that my version of Mercury retrograde seems to have gone right through January. I am joking that “the year that was January has now ended.”

I read THE HOUSE OF EVE by Sadeqa Johnson last weekend, and it was so well done. Her last book, YELLOW WIFE, was a Bookreporter.com Bets On selection, and this one will be as well. The idea for the story came to Sadeqa from something that happened in her own family. Sadeqa's grandmother got pregnant with Sadeqa's mother at age 14. But it wasn't until Sadeqa's mother was in the third grade that she learned the truth --- that her mother was not just another family member, but was in fact her mother. This got Sadeqa to think about what it would have been like to be a young pregnant woman at that time. She plays it through beautifully with story, not hardcore messaging. I will have more on why I loved it in the weeks to come, but I will share that Sadeqa cleverly tied the two books together. It’s in stores on Tuesday.

Featured Review: EXILES by Jane Harper
An Upcoming Bookreporter.com Bets On Title

EXILES by Jane Harper (Mystery/Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Stephen Shanahan
Federal Investigator Aaron Falk is on his way to a small town deep in Southern Australian wine country for the christening of an old friend's baby. But mystery follows him, even on vacation. This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of Kim Gillespie's disappearance. One year ago, at a busy town festival on a warm spring night, Kim safely tucked her sleeping baby into her stroller, then vanished into the crowd. No one has seen her since. When Kim's older daughter makes a plea for anyone with information about her missing mom to come forward, Falk and his old buddy Raco can't leave the case alone. What would make a mother abandon her child? What happened to Kim Gillespie? Reviewed by Katherine B. Weissman.

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EXILES will be a Bookreporter.com Bets On pick.
Don't miss Carol's commentary in next week's newsletter,
along with her interview with Jane Harper.

Featured Review: MAAME by Jessica George
February’s “Read with Jenna” Today Show Book Club Pick

MAAME by Jessica George (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Heather Agyepong
It’s fair to say that Maddie’s life in London is far from rewarding. With a mother who spends most of her time in Ghana (yet still somehow manages to be overbearing), Maddie is the primary caretaker for her father, who suffers from advanced stage Parkinson’s. At work, her boss is a nightmare and Maddie is tired of always being the only Black person in every meeting. When her mum returns from her latest trip to Ghana, Maddie leaps at the chance to get out of the family home and finally start living. A self-acknowledged late bloomer, she’s ready to experience some important “firsts.” But it's not long before tragedy strikes, forcing Maddie to face the true nature of her unconventional family, and the perils --- and rewards --- of putting her heart on the line. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.

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New Special Contest: Enter to Win an Advance Copy of
THINGS I WISH I TOLD MY MOTHER
by Susan Patterson and Susan DiLallo,
Releasing April 10th, and Share Your Comments on It

A mother and daughter on vacation in Paris unpack a lifetime of secrets and hopes --- with a giant Pattersonian twist at the end. That's the premise of Susan Patterson's debut novel, THINGS I WISH I TOLD MY MOTHER, which she wrote with Susan DiLallo and her husband, James Patterson.

The book doesn't release until April 10th, but we have 50 advance copies to give away form to those who would like to read it and give us their feedback on it by Friday, March 31st. The winners also will have the option of sharing a question that they would like Carol to ask Susan Patterson and Susan DiLallo during an upcoming "Bookreporter Talks To" interview. To enter, please fill out this form by Friday, February 17th at noon ET.

THINGS I WISH I TOLD MY MOTHER by Susan Patterson and Susan DiLallo, with James Patterson (Fiction)
Every daughter has her own distinctive voice, her inimitable style, and her secrets.
 
Laurie is an artist, a collector of experiences. She travels the world with a worn beige duffel bag.
 
Every mother has her own distinctive voice, her inimitable style, and her secrets.

“Dr. Liz,” Laurie’s mother, is an elegant perfectionist who travels the world with a matched set of suitcases.

When Laurie surprises her mother with a dream vacation, it brings an unexpected sparkle to her eyes. So begins THINGS I WISH I TOLD MY MOTHER. You will wish this novel never ends.

Click here to enter the contest.

Featured Reviews:
THE HOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD
by Dean Koontz

THE HOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD by Dean Koontz (Science Fiction/Supernatural Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Natalie Naudus
In retreat from a devastating loss and crushing injustice, Katie lives alone in a fortresslike stone house on Jacob’s Ladder island. Once a rising star in the art world, she finds refuge in her painting. The neighboring island of Ringrock houses a secret: a government research facility. And now two agents have arrived on Jacob’s Ladder in search of someone --- or something --- they refuse to identify. Although an air of menace hangs over these men, an infinitely greater threat has arrived. Katie soon finds herself in an epic and terrifying battle with a mysterious enemy. But she is not alone after all: a brave young girl appears out of the violent squall. Against them is an omnipresent terror that could bring about the end of the world. Reviewed by Ray Palen and Pamela Kramer.

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Read reviews from Ray Palen and Pamela Kramer.

Featured Review: AGE OF VICE by Deepti Kapoor
A “Good Morning America” Book Club Pick
and a #1 Indie Next Selection

AGE OF VICE by Deepti Kapoor (Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Vidish Athavale
New Delhi, 3 a.m. A speeding Mercedes jumps the curb, and in the blink of an eye five people are dead. It’s a rich man’s car, but when the dust settles there is no rich man at all --- just a shell-shocked servant who cannot explain the strange series of events that led to this crime. Nor can he foresee the dark drama that is about to unfold. Deftly shifting through time and perspective in contemporary India, AGE OF VICE is an epic, action-packed story propelled by the seductive wealth, startling corruption and bloodthirsty violence of the Wadia family --- loved by some, loathed by others, feared by all. In the shadow of lavish estates, extravagant parties, predatory business deals and calculated political influence, three lives become dangerously intertwined. Reviewed by Jana Siciliano.

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Click here to read our review.

Featured Review: WACO by Jeff Guinn

WACO: David Koresh, the Branch Davidians, and a Legacy of Rage by Jeff Guinn (True Crime)
Audiobook available, read by Jacques Roy
Jeff Guinn has penned the definitive account of the disastrous siege at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas. For the first time in 30 years, more than a dozen former ATF agents who participated in the initial February 28, 1993, raid speak on the record about the poor decisions of their commanders that led to this deadly confrontation. Revelations in this book include why the FBI chose to end the siege with the use of CS gas; how both ATF and FBI officials tried and failed to cover up their agencies’ mistakes; where David Koresh plagiarized his infamous prophecies; and direct links between the Branch Davidian tragedy and the modern militia movement in America. Notorious conspiracist Alex Jones is a part of the Waco story. So much is new, and stunning. Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman.

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Click here to read our review.

Featured Review:
THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGONFRUIT TATTOO
by Carrie Doyle

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGONFRUIT TATTOO: A Tropical Island Cozy Mystery by Carrie Doyle (Cozy Mystery)
On the tropical island of Paraiso, Plum Lockhart has a new zest for life after solving a couple of pesky murders. She is thrilled when she gets an invite to dinner on the yacht, where she can mingle with famous singers, up-and-coming stars, society swans and billionaires. After a few hours on the boat, Plum is less than impressed with the celebrity set, and when a server tries to pull her aside to confide a secret, she wonders what else may be lurking beneath the surface. Two days later, one of the servers from the yacht --- a girl with a dragonfruit tattoo --- washes up dead. As the ship prepares to set sail across the Caribbean, it becomes clear that everyone on board has a motive, and Plum must sleuth out the killer before she becomes the next victim. Reviewed by Barbara Lipkien Gershenbaum.

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Click here to read our review.

Bookreporter.com's Eighth Annual
Winter Reading Contests and Feature

At Bookreporter.com, we are kicking off 2023 with our eighth annual Winter Reading Contests and Feature. On select days in January and February, we are hosting a series of 24-hour contests spotlighting a book releasing this winter and giving five lucky readers the chance to win it. We also are sending a special newsletter to announce the day's title, which you can sign up for here.

Our next prize book will be announced on Tuesday, February 7th at noon ET.

This year's contest titles are:

• CLYTEMNESTRA by Costanza Casati
• EXILES by Jane Harper
• THE HOUSE GUEST by Hank Phillippi Ryan
• IT'S ONE OF US by J.T. Ellison
• REEF ROAD by Deborah Goodrich Royce

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

February’s Books on Screen Feature

Here is a preview of this month's movies, TV shows and DVDs that are based on books. For a complete list of February's offerings, please click here.

Film Releases

Knock at the Cabin
Release Date: February 3rd (wide release in theaters)
Based on: THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD by Paul Tremblay

The Amazing Maurice
Release Date: February 3rd (limited release in theaters)
Based on: THE AMAZING MAURICE AND HIS EDUCATED RODENTS by Terry Pratchett

Marlowe
Release Date: February 15th (wide release in theaters)
Based on: THE BLACK-EYED BLONDE by John Banville

Series Premiere

"Dear Edward"
Release Dates: Fridays on Apple TV+; Series Premiere on February 3rd (the first three episodes will be available)
Based on: DEAR EDWARD by Ann Napolitano

Season Premieres

"C.B. Strike: Troubled Blood"
Air Dates: Mondays at 9pm ET/PT on HBO; Season Three Premiere on February 6th
Based on: TROUBLED BLOOD: A Cormoran Strike Novel by Robert Galbraith

"You"
Release Date: February 9th on Netflix (Season Four, Part 1)
Based on: The You series by Caroline Kepnes

Season Finale

"Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches"
Air Dates: Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on AMC; Season One Finale on February 26th
Based on: The Lives of the Mayfair Witches trilogy by Anne Rice

On DVD

Spoiler Alert
DVD Release Date: February 7th
Based on: SPOILER ALERT: The Hero Dies: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Other Four-Letter Words, by Michael Ausiello

More Reviews This Week

ALL THE DANGEROUS THINGS by Stacy Willingham (Psychological Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Karissa Vacker
One year ago, Isabelle Drake's life changed forever. Her toddler son, Mason, was taken out of his crib in the middle of the night while she and her husband were asleep in the next room. With little evidence and few leads for the police to chase, the case quickly went cold. However, Isabelle cannot rest until Mason is returned to her. In hopes of jarring loose a new witness or buried clue, she agrees to be interviewed by a true-crime podcaster --- but his interest in Isabelle's past makes her nervous. His incessant questioning paired with her severe insomnia has brought up uncomfortable memories from her own childhood, making Isabelle start to doubt her recollection of the night of Mason’s disappearance, as well as second-guess who she can trust...including herself. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.

THE SWEET SPOT by Amy Poeppel (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by a full cast
Lauren and her family have been granted the use of a spectacular brownstone. Adding to the home’s bohemian, grungy splendor is the bar occupying the basement, a (mostly) beloved dive called The Sweet Spot. Melinda’s husband of 30 years has dumped her for a young celebrity entrepreneur named Felicity, and the lovebirds are soon to become parents. In her incandescent rage, Melinda wreaks havoc wherever she can, including in Felicity’s Soho boutique. Olivia, the industrious twenty-something behind the counter, gets caught in the crossfire. She has a tantrum of her own and gets unceremoniously canned. When Melinda’s ex follows his lover across the country, leaving their baby behind, the three women rise to the occasion to forgive, forget and track down the wayward parents. Reviewed by Pamela Kramer.

THIS OTHER EDEN by Paul Harding (Historical Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Edoardo Ballerini
In 1792, formerly enslaved Benjamin Honey and his Irish wife, Patience, discover an island where they can make a life together. Over a century later, the Honeys’ descendants and a diverse group of neighbors are desperately poor, isolated and often hungry, but nevertheless protected from the hostility awaiting them on the mainland. During the tumultuous summer of 1912, Matthew Diamond, a retired, idealistic but prejudiced schoolteacher-turned-missionary, disrupts the community’s fragile balance through his efforts to educate its children. His presence attracts the attention of authorities on the mainland who decide to forcibly evacuate the island, institutionalize its residents and develop the island as a vacation destination. Reviewed by Harvey Freedenberg.

WHAT LIES IN THE WOODS by Kate Alice Marshall (Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Karissa Vacker
Naomi Shaw used to believe in magic. Twenty-two years ago, she and her two best friends, Cassidy and Olivia, spent the summer roaming the woods, imagining a world of ceremony and wonder. They called it the Goddess Game. The summer ended suddenly when Naomi was attacked. Miraculously, she survived her 17 stab wounds and lived to identify the man who had hurt her. The girls’ testimony put away a serial killer, wanted for murdering six women. They were heroes. And they were liars. For decades, the friends have kept a secret worth killing for. But now Olivia wants to tell, and Naomi sets out to find out what really happened in the woods --- no matter how dangerous the truth turns out to be. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.

THE DRIFT by C. J. Tudor (Gothic Thriller/Horror)
Audiobook available; read by Nathalie Buscombe, Rachel Handshaw and Richard Armitage
Evacuated from a secluded boarding school during a snowstorm, Hannah’s coach careers off the road, trapping her with a handful of survivors. Meg is in a cable car stranded high above snowy mountains, with five strangers and no memory of how they got on board. They are heading to a place known only as “The Retreat,” but Meg realizes they may not all make it there alive. Carter is gazing out the window of an isolated ski chalet that he and his companions call home. As their generator begins to waver in the storm, their fragile bonds will be tested when the power finally fails. The imminent dangers faced by Hannah, Meg and Carter are each one part of the puzzle. Lurking in their shadows is an even greater danger --- one with the power to consume all of humanity. Reviewed by Ray Palen.

CRITICAL MASS by Daniel Suarez (Science Fiction/Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Jeff Gurner
When unforeseen circumstances during an innovative --- and unsanctioned --- commercial asteroid-mining mission leave two crew members stranded, those who make it back must engineer a rescue. With Earth governments consumed by the ravages of climate change and unable to take the risks necessary to make rapid progress in space, the crew must build their own nextgen spacecraft capable of mounting a rescue in time for the asteroid's next swing by Earth. In the process they'll need to establish the first spin-gravity station in deep space, the first orbiting solar power satellite and refinery, and historic infrastructure on the moon's surface --- all of which could alleviate a deepening ecological, political and economic crisis back on Earth. Reviewed by Ray Palen.

THE BIG BUNDLE by Max Allan Collins (Historical Thriller/Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by Dan John Miller
A millionaire’s son is kidnapped, and private eye Nathan Heller is called in to help. But when half of the record $600,000 ransom goes missing, Heller must wade through a morass of deception and depravity to blow the lid off a notorious crime, the consequences of which reach into the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., where Bobby Kennedy works tirelessly to take down crooked union boss Jimmy Hoffa. Reviewed by Kate Ayers.

SON OF THE POISON ROSE: A Kagen the Damned Novel by Jonathan Maberry (Dark Fantasy)
Audiobook available, read by Ray Porter
The Silver Empire is in ruins. War is in the wind. Kagen and his allies are on the run from the Witch-king. Wild magic is running rampant everywhere. Spies and secret cabals plot from the shadows of golden thrones. Kagen Vale is the most wanted man in the world, with a death sentence on his head and a reward for him --- dead or alive --- that would tempt a saint. The Witch-king has new allies who bring a terrible weapon --- a cursed disease that drives people into a murderous rage. If the disease is allowed to spread, the whole of the West will tear itself apart. Along with his reckless adventurer brothers, Kagen races against time to save more than the old empire. If he fails, the world will be drenched in a tsunami of bloodshed and horror. Reviewed by Ray Palen.

Next Week's Notables:
Noteworthy Books Releasing on February 6th and 7th

Below are some notable titles releasing on February 6th and 7th 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 February 6th, see our “On Sale This Week” newsletter here.

February 6th

WALK THE BLUE LINE by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann, with Chris Mooney (Biography)
Police officers risk their lives every day to protect and serve our homes, families and communities. Here is “a notable collection of heartfelt stories from the front line told with honesty and compassion” (Kirkus).

February 7th

CODE NAME SAPPHIRE by Pam Jenoff (Historical Fiction)
A woman must rescue her cousin's family from a train bound for Auschwitz in this riveting tale of bravery and resistance from the bestselling author of THE LOST GIRLS OF PARIS.

COLD PEOPLE by Tom Rob Smith (Dystopian Thriller/Science Fiction)
From the brilliant, bestselling author of CHILD 44 comes a suspenseful and fast-paced novel about an Antarctic colony of global apocalypse survivors seeking to reinvent civilization under the most extreme conditions imaginable.

THE CRADLE OF ICE by James Rollins (Fantasy/Adventure)
The second book in the New York Times bestselling Moonfall series from thriller-master James Rollins, THE CRADLE OF ICE is a page-turning tale of action, adventure, betrayal, ambition and the struggle for survival in a harsh world that hangs by a thread.

DON'T FEAR THE REAPER by Stephen Graham Jones (Supernatural Thriller/Horror)
On December 12, 2019, Jade returns to the rural lake town of Proofrock the same day as convicted Indigenous serial killer Dark Mill South escapes into town to complete his revenge killings, in this riveting sequel to MY HEART IS A CHAINSAW from New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones.

ENCORE IN DEATH by J. D. Robb (Mystery/Thriller)
It was a glittering event full of A-listers, hosted by Eliza Lane and Brant Fitzhugh, a celebrity couple who'd conquered both Hollywood and Broadway. And now Eve Dallas has made her entrance --- but not as a guest. After raising a toast, Fitzhugh fell to the floor and died, with physical symptoms pointing to cyanide, and the police have crashed the party.

THE HOUSE GUEST by Hank Phillippi Ryan (Psychological Thriller)
THE HOUSE GUEST is another diabolical cat-and-mouse thriller from USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan. But which character is the cat, and which character is the mouse?

THE HOUSE OF EVE by Sadeqa Johnson (Historical Fiction)
From the award-winning author of YELLOW WIFE comes a daring, beautiful and redemptive novel that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal.

MAUREEN: A Harold Fry Novel by Rachel Joyce (Fiction)
Ten years ago, Harold Fry set off on a 600-mile walk to save a friend. But the story doesn’t end there. Now his wife, Maureen, has her own pilgrimage to make.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen (Mystery/Thriller)
New York Times bestselling authors Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen team up for another electrifying thriller that pits a serial killer against Kendra Michaels' heightened powers of deduction.

SOMEONE ELSE'S SHOES by Jojo Moyes (Fiction)
Full of Jojo Moyes’ signature humor, brilliant storytelling and warmth, SOMEONE ELSE'S SHOES is a story about how just one little thing can suddenly change everything.

A SPELL OF GOOD THINGS by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ (Fiction)
A SPELL OF GOOD THINGS is a dazzling story of modern Nigeria and two families caught in the riptides of wealth, power, romantic obsession and political corruption from the celebrated author of STAY WITH ME.

SPILLANE: King of Pulp Fiction by Max Allan Collins and James L. Traylor (Biography)
SPILLANE is the first-ever biography of the most popular and most influential pulp writer of all time, written by the collaborator who knew him best.

UNNATURAL HISTORY: An Alex Delaware Novel by Jonathan Kellerman (Psychological Thriller)
The most enduring detectives in American crime fiction are back in this electrifying thriller of art and brutality from the #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense, Jonathan Kellerman.

VICTORY CITY by Salman Rushdie (Historical Fantasy/Magical Realism)
From the transcendent imagination of Booker Prize–winning, internationally bestselling author Salman Rushdie comes the epic tale of a woman who breathes a fantastical empire into existence, only to be consumed by it over the centuries.

Click here to see the latest "On Sale This Week" newsletter.

From left to right: Jojo Moyes, Tom Rob Smith, Pam Jenoff

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, February 6th 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 28th. And be sure to enter the LOYALTY Pre-order Sweepstakes!

Tuesday, February 7th at 11:30am ET: The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center: The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center welcomes Pam Jenoff, who will be in conversation with Christina Baker Kline about her latest book, CODE NAME SAPPHIRE.

Tuesday, February 7th at 3pm ET: Barnes & Noble Book Club: Join Barnes & Noble as they welcome Parini Shroff for a live book club event to discuss THE BANDIT QUEENS, January's B&N Book Club pick. She will be in conversation with Shannon DeVito, the Director of Category Management at B&N, and Miwa Messer, B&N’s Editorial Director.

Tuesday, February 7th at 5pm ET: Barnes & Noble: Join Barnes & Noble as they welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes for a live, virtual event to discuss her new novel, SOMEONE ELSE'S SHOES, as part of the B&N Midday Mystery Virtual Event series. Moyes will be in conversation with bestselling author Jodi Picoult.

Tuesday, February 7th at 7pm ET: The Poisoned Pen Bookstore: Tom Rob Smith will talk about his latest thriller, COLD PEOPLE, a suspenseful and fast-paced novel about an Antarctic colony of global apocalypse survivors seeking to reinvent civilization under the most extreme conditions imaginable.

Wednesday, February 8th at 2pm ET: "Bookaccino Live: A Lively Talk About Books": Carol Fitzgerald will present titles releasing between February 7th and February 28th, along with a few from March and April, that she would like to get on your radar.

Wednesday, February 8th 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 Elinor Lipman about her latest novel, MS. DEMEANOR. Appearing on the Aftershow will be Nina de Gramont, the author of THE CHRISTIE AFFAIR.

Wednesday, February 8th at 7pm ET: Warwick's: Warwick’s will host James Patterson and Matt Eversmann as they discuss their new book, WALK THE BLUE LINE, with Neal Griffin, the Los Angeles Times bestselling author of BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT.

Thursday, February 9th at 6pm ET: [words] Bookstore: Priscilla Gilman will be in conversation with bestselling author Nick Hornby about her memoir, THE CRITIC'S DAUGHTER, an exquisitely rendered portrait of her relationship with her father, writer and theater critic Richard Gilman.

Thursday, February 9th at 7pm ET: Warwick's: Warwick’s will host Tom Rob Smith as he discusses his new book, COLD PEOPLE, a masterful and unforgettable epic, as profoundly intimate as it is grand in scope.

 "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:

• Allegra Goodman (SAM) Video | Podcast
• Deborah Goodrich Royce (REEF ROAD) 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
• Jamie Fiore Higgins (BULLY MARKET: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs) 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
• Clare Mackintosh (THE LAST PARTY) 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
• Katie Runde (THE SHORE) Video | Podcast
• Dani Shapiro (SIGNAL FIRES) Video | Podcast
• Casey Sherman (HELLTOWN: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer on Cape Cod)
  Video | Podcast
• Thrity Umrigar (HONOR) Video | Podcast

Upcoming interviews include:

• Jane Harper (EXILES)
• Susan Patterson and Susan DiLallo (THINGS I WISH I TOLD MY MOTHER)
• Hank Phillippi Ryan (THE HOUSE GUEST)

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

Our Latest Poll: February Fiction Releases to Anticipate

Click here to vote in the poll by Friday, February 17th at noon ET.

Word of Mouth Contest: Tell Us What
You're Reading --- and You Can Win Two Books!

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