March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024

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It was a great week for reading. Last weekend, I read WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA? by Dervla McTiernan. We actually find out what happened to Nina, who had been away with her boyfriend at his family’s 400-acre (yes, you read that right) property in Stowe, Vermont, sooner than you might expect. But where the story goes from there is just as interesting. Yes, you will think about the Gabby Petito case, but there is a lot more to ponder here. It will be a Bookreporter.com Bets On selection, and I will write more about it in the weeks to come.

On Wednesday night, I picked up DID I EVER TELL YOU? by Genevieve Kingston. When Genevieve was just four years old, her mother was diagnosed with cancer. By the time she was 11, her mom died. But her mom left behind a pink cardboard box for Genevieve, and it was filled with presents for every birthday through the age of 30, as well as gifts for other milestone occasions. Each was wrapped and had a card to go with it. As the story progresses, we learn that there are just three more cards and gifts to commemorate milestones --- engagement, marriage and first baby. Yes, this is doing a lot of tugging at heartstrings...and, oh, Genevieve’s brother also has received a batch of presents. And I am hoping she talks about those a bit as well.

Years ago, a friend’s wife passed away at a very young age, and I asked if she had been able to do something like this for their young son. Things had happened so quickly in her case that there was no time. Somehow that stayed with me, so as I am reading DID I EVER TELL YOU?, I am glad that here the mom did have the gift of time to be able to share the sentiments that would mean so much to her children. That alone truly was a gift.

Ever hear of book juggling? I do that a lot. And with so much to read, I joke that it is my superpower. At the start of the week, I opened a real delight of a book with Allison Pataki’s latest novel, FINDING MARGARET FULLER. What amazes me about Allison’s work is not just her writing that always draws me in, but her ability to introduce me to a woman in history who I feel like I should know about. And I wonder why I did not. When the book opens, Margaret has arrived at the home of Ralph Waldo Emerson and his wife. Henry David Thoreau also is staying with them doing handyman tasks around the house and the gardening. So the stage is set for readers to meet some of the brilliant writers and conversationalists of the day.

And this is just the start of Margaret’s story. As always, Allison’s prose is lively, and as it’s written in the first person, I really felt like I was in the room and on the grounds. So it was really lovely to be there to honor Allison last evening with a publication party at Rizzoli Bookstore. She was introduced brilliantly by her agent and then was in conversation with Fiona Davis. It was such a special evening. You can see a photo of me with Allison above. I look forward to reading more of the book this weekend!

I learned that FINDING MARGARET FULLER is the PBS Books Readers Club selection for March. You can see details on how to watch an interview with Allison on Wednesday, March 27th here. It also is one of three finalists for CBS New York's Book Club with Mary Calvi. You can cast your votes here as voting is open through Sunday, March 24th.

We are featuring our review of the book this week from Sarah Rachel Egelman, who says, “Margaret Fuller’s life was one of deep learning, hard work and adventure…. [T]he prose here is deft and the story sweeping. Overall, FINDING MARGARET FULLER is a lovely tribute to a remarkable and unfortunately all-but-forgotten American giant.”

And yes, I plan on interviewing Allison in the weeks ahead. I still am wrapping my head around all the literary luminaries who Margaret Fuller spent time with, and I know this is just the start of her story.

On Wednesday night, we hosted a special “Bookaccino Live” Spring Preview evening program. I presented 55 books that are either out now or soon to be released this spring that we think you will enjoy reading over the next few months. Included are fiction; historical fiction; thrillers and mysteries; and memoirs, biographies and other nonfiction. Click here to watch the event and here to see a list of the titles that I talked about. We are planning to do a Summer Preview evening program in June!

Our next evening event will be our “Bookaccino Live” Book Group featuring Kate Morton as our special guest. It will be held on Wednesday, April 24th at 8pm ET, and you can sign up here for it. We will be talking about Kate’s most recent novel, HOMECOMING. An epic story that spans generations, this New York Times bestseller and Bets On pick released in hardcover last year and will be coming out in paperback on April 2nd.

There will be a two-part Q&A session after I talk to Kate. For the first part, those who are asking a question on camera will be featured. This includes spending time with Kate backstage in our virtual green room before the show starts. If you would like to ask your question "live on screen" this way, please email me with the subject line "Kate" by noon ET on April 24th. Be sure to include your name, city and state, as well as your question. If you do not want to appear on camera but still would like to ask a question, please note that you want to be off camera, and share your question --- adding your name, city and state.

Being single is like playing the lottery. There’s always the chance that with one piece of paper you could win it all. That’s the tantalizing tagline of Rebecca Serle’s latest novel, EXPIRATION DATES, which will be an Indie Next pick for April. This gripping, emotional, passionate and (yes) heartbreaking novel is about what it means to be single, what it means to find love, and ultimately how we define each of them for ourselves.

Norah Piehl has our review and says, “Among other things, Rebecca Serle's novel is a love letter to Los Angeles --- not just to the entertainment industry in which Jake and Daphne work but also to the unsung, hidden places that most tourists might overlook or just be unaware of. It also manages to be both remarkably romantic and quite unexpected, casting a charming spell on readers ready to believe in a little magic --- or just the miracle of the everyday.”

Chris Bohjalian, who many of you know as the author of such bestsellers as THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT and THE LIONESS, is back with a new thriller. A Princess Diana impersonator and her estranged sister find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of money and murder in THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS, a twisting tale of organized crime, cryptocurrency and family secrets on the Las Vegas strip.

We have TWO reviews of the book as our reviewers Roberta O’Hara and Ray Palen are such huge fans of Bohjalian’s work. Roberta says, “Bohjalian excels at creating flawed and pained women, with histories that are often shocking and always revelatory. Betsy and Crissy are in the tradition of some of his best female protagonists.... Bohjalian never fails to deliver a winner. THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS is exactly that.” And according to Ray, the book “satisfies on so many levels and shows once again that Bohjalian is a writer worth following no matter what he produces.”

Roberta had the opportunity to chat with Bohjalian about his new release, along with some of his prior works, and the fascination that America continues to have with Princess Diana. Be sure to take a look at the interview here.

Word of Mouth Contest Reminder
EXPIRATION DATES and THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS are our current Word of Mouth prizes. Submit your comments about the books you’ve read, and you’ll have a chance to win both these titles. Please do so by Friday, March 29th at noon ET.

Celebrating a Milestone

Speaking of Word of Mouth, it has now been 10 years since our longtime reader and good friend, Melanie Steinberg (pictured above), has been editing this feature for us. We always appreciate her thoroughness as she reads the hundreds of entries for each contest period and fixes any spelling or grammatical errors. Thank you for all your hard work, Melanie! And here's to 10 more years!

Other books we’re reviewing this week include:

• THE MORNINGSIDE: Téa Obreht is back with her first novel in five years, following THE TIGER WIFE in 2011 and INLAND in 2019. It is at once a sweeping tale of mothers and daughters, a haunting and atmospheric look at a world affected by climate change, and an enchanting folktale of the future.
   
• AMERICAN SPIRITS: From the late Russell Banks, one of America’s most celebrated storytellers, comes three dark, interlocking tales about the residents of a rural New York town and the shocking headlines that become their local mythologies.
   
• I PROMISE IT WON’T ALWAYS HURT LIKE THIS: Inspired by a viral Twitter thread that Clare Mackintosh wrote on the anniversary of her son's death (who was just five weeks old), this deeply honest, compassionate memoir will bring solace and encouragement to anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one.

You have until Friday, March 29th at noon ET to enter our contest for LONG AFTER WE ARE GONE and be one of our 25 winners who will receive a copy of the book. Releasing on May 14th, Terah Shelton Harris’ second novel (following ONE SUMMER IN SAVANNAH) is the story of four siblings who return home in the wake of their father's death in order to save their family's home from being sold out from under them.

Here’s what Tara Conklin, the New York Times bestselling author of THE HOUSE GIRL and THE LAST ROMANTICS, says about the book: “Through the story of the four indelible Solomon siblings, Terah Shelton Harris sheds light on the little-known concept of heir property with characters who ring achingly true in their weaknesses, hopes and love for each other. LONG AFTER WE ARE GONE is a tour de force of history, injustice, and the brutal, beautiful everlasting ties of family.”

I had the pleasure of hearing Terah speak about this book at two pre-publication events, and I look forward to more conversation with her about it.

Revisiting My “Bookreporter Talks To” Interview with J.T. Ellison
Out in paperback this week is IT’S ONE OF US by J.T. Ellison, a twisting, emotionally layered thriller that explores the lies we tell to keep a marriage together --- or break each other apart. I talked to J.T. about the book last February when it released in hardcover, so if you missed the interview or would like to check it out again, you can watch it here or listen to the podcast here.

Spring Preview Contest Update
In this week’s 24-hour Spring Preview contest, we gave away the aforementioned FINDING MARGARET FULLER by Allison Pataki. Next week’s prize book will be Lisa Scottoline’s THE TRUTH ABOUT THE DEVLINS, a pulse-pounding domestic thriller about family, justice and the lies that tear us apart. The contest will be up at noon ET on the day of its release, Tuesday, March 26th.

Remember to Vote in Our Poll
Our poll continues to ask which of 30 fiction titles releasing in paperback this month you have read or are planning to read. Click here to let us know by Friday, March 29th at noon ET.

Featured Review: EXPIRATION DATES by Rebecca Serle

EXPIRATION DATES by Rebecca Serle (Romance)
Audiobook available, read by Julia Whelan
Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it: the exact amount of time they will be together. Daphne has been receiving the numbered papers for over 20 years, always wondering when there might be one without an expiration. Finally, on the night of a blind date at her favorite Los Angeles restaurant, there’s only a name: Jake. But as Jake and Daphne’s story unfolds, Daphne finds herself doubting the paper’s prediction and wrestling with what it means to be both committed and truthful. Because Daphne knows things Jake doesn’t --- information that would break his heart if he found out. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.

- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read an excerpt.
- Click here for the discussion guide on ReadingGroupGuides.com.

Click here to read our review.

Featured Review:
FINDING MARGARET FULLER by Allison Pataki

FINDING MARGARET FULLER by Allison Pataki (Historical Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Barrie Kreinik
After Margaret Fuller accepts an invitation from Ralph Waldo Emerson, the celebrated Sage of Concord, to meet his coterie of enlightened friends, she becomes “the radiant genius and fiery heart” of the Transcendentalists. However, Margaret craves more than poetry and interpersonal drama, and her restless soul needs new challenges and adventures. When legendary editor Horace Greeley offers her an assignment in Europe, Margaret makes history as the first female foreign news correspondent. But it is in Rome that she finds a world of passion, romance and revolution, taking a Roman count as a lover --- and sparking an international scandal. Evolving yet again into the roles of mother and countess, Margaret enters the fight for Italy’s unification. Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman.

- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read an excerpt.
- Click here for the discussion guide on ReadingGroupGuides.com.

Click here to read our review.

Featured Reviews & Interview:
THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS by Chris Bohjalian

Chris Bohjalian’s latest novel, THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS, revolves around a Princess Diana impersonator and her estranged sister who find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of money and murder. In this interview conducted by Bookreporter.com reviewer Roberta O’Hara, Bohjalian talks about his inspiration for the story; why he believes the world is still fascinated by Lady Di, more than 25 years after her untimely passing; how it feels to have his books brought to life on the screen; and what he’s working on now --- and when his lucky readers can expect to see it.

THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS by Chris Bohjalian (Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Saskia Maarleveld and Grace Experience
Crissy Dowling passes her days by the pool in a private cabana, and each evening she transforms into a Princess, performing her musical cabaret inspired by the life of the late Diana Spencer. Some might find her strange or even delusional, an American speaking with a British accent, living and working in a casino that has become a dated trash heap. On top of that, Crissy’s daily diet of Adderall and Valium leaves her more than a little tipsy, her Senator boyfriend has gone back to his wife, and her entire career rests on resembling a dead woman. Yet her fans see her for the gifted chameleon she is. But when Crissy’s sister, Betsy, arrives in town with a new boyfriend and a teenage daughter, and when Richie Morley, the owner of the Buckingham Palace Casino, is savagely murdered, Crissy’s carefully constructed kingdom comes crashing down all around her. Reviewed by Roberta O'Hara and Ray Palen.

- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here for the discussion guide on ReadingGroupGuides.com.

Read reviews from Roberta O'Hara and Ray Palen.

Click here to read our interview with Chris Bohjalian.

Special Contest:
Enter to Win One of 25 Copies of
LONG AFTER WE ARE GONE by Terah Shelton Harris, Releasing May 14th

Featured Review: THE MORNINGSIDE by Téa Obreht

THE MORNINGSIDE by Téa Obreht (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Carlotta Brentan
After being expelled from their ancestral home in a not-so-distant future, Silvia and her mother finally settle at the Morningside, a crumbling luxury tower where Silvia’s aunt Ena serves as the superintendent. Silvia knows almost nothing about the place where she was born and spent her early years, nor does she fully understand why she and her mother had to leave. But in Ena, Silvia finds a person willing to give glimpses into the folktales of her demolished homeland. Enchanted by Ena’s stories, Silvia begins seeing the world with magical possibilities and becomes obsessed with Bezi Duras, the mysterious older woman who lives in the penthouse of the Morningside. Silvia’s mission to unravel the truth about this woman’s life, and her own haunted past, may end up costing her everything. Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman.

- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read an excerpt.

Click here to read our review.

Featured Review: AMERICAN SPIRITS by Russell Banks

AMERICAN SPIRITS by Russell Banks (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Danny Campbell
A husband sells property to a mysterious, temperamental stranger and is hounded on social media when he publicly questions the man’s character. A couple grows concerned when an enigmatic family moves next door, and the children start sneaking over to beg for help. Two dangerous criminals kidnap an elderly couple and begin blackmailing their grandson, demanding that he pay back what he owes. AMERICAN SPIRITS explores the hostile undercurrents of our communities and American politics at large, as well as the ways local tragedies can be both devastating and, somehow, everyday. Reviewed by Harvey Freedenberg.

- Click here to read more about the book.

Click here to read our review.

Featured Review:
I PROMISE IT WON’T ALWAYS HURT LIKE THIS
by Clare Mackintosh

I PROMISE IT WON’T ALWAYS HURT LIKE THIS: 18 Assurances on Grief by Clare Mackintosh (Memoir)
Audiobook available, read by Clare Mackintosh
When Clare Mackintosh lost her five-week-old son, she soon discovered there are no neat, labeled stages of grief like so many books insist. The shape of each loss is different; when a parent, relative or friend passes, we grieve the person in all their beauty, humanity and imperfections. For Clare, there was no preparing for the anger and excruciating ache of knowing her child's life would remain unlived. This is the book she needed then. Inspired by a viral Twitter thread Clare wrote on the anniversary of her son's death, this deeply honest, compassionate memoir will bring solace and encouragement to anyone who finds themselves walking with grief, whether for a season or for several years. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.

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Click here to read our review.

Bookreporter.com's 13th Annual
Spring Preview Contests and Feature

More Reviews This Week

THE #1 LAWYER by James Patterson and Nancy Allen (Legal Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Kevin Stillwell
Stafford Lee Penney is a small-town lawyer with a big-time reputation for winning every case he tries. In his sharp suits and polished Oxford shoes, Penney is Biloxi, Mississippi’s #1 Lawyer and top local celebrity. Just as Penney notches his latest courtroom victory, his wife is scandalously killed. He spirals into a legal and personal losing streak, damaging his reputation and ruining his career. That’s when Penney makes a bold decision. He stops trading on his power-lawyer identity and creates a new one: lawyer lifeguard. Moonlighting at the beach, showing up to court in flip-flops, and mentoring a law student, the new Penney is at first unrecognizable. It’s said that a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client. But when Penney is accused of murder, the #1 Lawyer will find a way to triumph. Reviewed by Ray Palen.

BYE, BABY by Carola Lovering (Domestic Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Helen Laser and Karissa Vacker
On a brisk fall night in a New York apartment, 35-year-old Billie West hears terrified screams. It's her lifelong best friend Cassie Barnwell, one floor above, and she's just realized her infant daughter has gone missing. Billie is shaken as she looks down into her own arms to see the baby, remembering --- with a jolt of fear --- that she is responsible for the kidnapping that has instantly shattered Cassie’s world. Once fiercely bonded by their secrets, Cassie and Billie have drifted apart in adulthood. Cassie is married to a wealthy man, has recently become a mother, and is building a following as a lifestyle influencer. She is desperate to leave her past behind --- including Billie, who no longer fits into her world. But Billie knows the worst thing Cassie has ever done, and she will do whatever it takes to restore their friendship. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.

WOLF AT THE TABLE by Adam Rapp (Historical Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Paul Sparks
As late summer 1951 descends on Elmira, New York, 13-year-old Myra Larkin meets a young man she believes to be Mickey Mantle. He chats her up at a local diner and gives her a ride home. The matter consumes her until later that night, when a triple homicide occurs just down the street. As the siblings leave home and fan across the country, each pursues a shard of the American dream. Myra serves as a prison nurse while raising her son, Ronan. Her middle sisters, Lexy and Fiona, find themselves on opposite sides of class and power. Alec, once an altar boy, is banished from the house and drifts into oblivion. As he becomes an increasingly alienated loner, his mother begins to receive postcards full of ominous portent. What they reveal, and what they require, will shatter a family and lead to a devastating reckoning. Reviewed by Philip Zozzaro.

GALWAY CONFIDENTIAL: A Jack Taylor Mystery by Ken Bruen (Mystery/Thriller)
Jack Taylor wakes up from a coma to discover that much of the world has changed since he last walked the streets of Galway. The pandemic had hit while he was under, devastating the lives of many in his beloved city and beyond. Now, as Jack tries to recover from the attack that put him in the hospital and absorb the incredible changes in the world around him, a woman approaches him with a distressing case. Two local nuns have been bludgeoned by a mysterious man wielding a hammer, and more are sure to follow. Initially wary of becoming involved in the investigation, Jack finds he cannot stay away from the mystery surrounding these vicious attacks. He also cannot shake a feeling of darkness that has haunted him since he awoke from his coma --- a darkness that is far too close for comfort. Reviewed by Ray Palen.

BLACK WOLF by Juan Gómez-Jurado (Mystery/Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Scott Brick
Antonia Scott is the linchpin of the Red Queen project, created to work behind the scenes to solve the most devious and dangerous crimes. But she is unwilling to move past the last case, convinced it’s related to a personal tragedy, until a series of deadly events pulls her back in. In southern Spain, a key mafia figure is found brutally murdered in his villa. His pregnant wife, Lola Moreno, barely escapes an attempt to kill her in a shopping mall and is on the run. A shipping container from St. Petersburg arrives in port in Spain containing the corpses of nine women, all of whom suffocated. Now Antonia, with the help of her helper and protector, Jon Gutierrez, must track down Lola. But a dangerous contract killer, known as the Black Wolf, is also on her trail. Reviewed by Ray Palen.

THE STARS TURNED INSIDE OUT by Nova Jacobs (Literary Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by Lisa Flanagan
Deep beneath the ground outside of Geneva, where CERN’s Large Hadron Collider smashes subatomic particles at breathtaking speeds, a startling discovery is made when the tunnel is down for maintenance: the body of Howard Anderby, a brilliant and recently arrived young physicist, who appears to have been irradiated by the collider. But security shows no evidence of him entering the tunnel, and the lab’s video surveillance is sorely lacking. Eager to keep the death under wraps until more is known, CERN brings in private investigator Sabine Leroux, who has her own ties to the lab’s administration --- and more than a passing interest in particle physics. Meanwhile, Howard’s colleague and budding love interest, Eve, determines to reconcile what she knew of Howard with his gruesome fate, wondering if she could have done something to stop it. Reviewed by Pamela Kramer.

KINGDOM OF PLAY: What Ball-bouncing Octopuses, Belly-flopping Monkeys, and Mud-sliding Elephants Reveal about Life Itself by David Toomey (Nature)
Audiobook available, read by Jacques Roy
In KINGDOM OF PLAY, critically acclaimed science writer David Toomey takes us on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of playful animals and the scientists who study them. From octopuses on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to meerkats in the Kalahari Desert to brown bears on Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, we follow adventurous researchers as they design and conduct experiments seeking answers to new, intriguing questions: When did play first appear in animals? How does play develop the brain, and how did it evolve? Are the songs and aerial acrobatics of birds the beginning of avian culture? Is fairness in dog play the foundation of canine ethics? And does play direct and possibly accelerate evolution? Through a close examination of both natural selection and play, Toomey argues that life itself is fundamentally playful. Reviewed by Pamela Kramer.

CLOVER HENDRY’S DAY OFF by Beth Morrey (Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Imogen Church
Clover Hendry hasn’t said “No” a day in her life. Until today. Normally a woman who tips her hairdresser even when the cut is hideous, is endlessly patient with her horrendous mother, and says “yes” every time her boss asks her to work late. Today, things are going to be very different. Because Clover is taking the day off. Today, she’s going to do and say whatever she likes, even if it means her whole life unravels. What made Clover change her ways? Why doesn’t she care anymore? There’s more to this day than meets the eye. Reviewed by Pauline Finch.

Next Week's Notables:
Noteworthy Books Releasing on March 26th

Below are some notable titles releasing on March 26th 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 25th, see our “On Sale This Week” newsletter here.

THE ANGEL OF INDIAN LAKE by Stephen Graham Jones (Supernatural Thriller/Horror)
The final installment in the most lauded trilogy in the history of horror novels picks up four years after DON'T FEAR THE REAPER as Jade returns to Proofrock, Idaho, to build a life after the years of sacrifice --- only to find the Lake Witch is waiting for her.

EVERYONE IS WATCHING by Heather Gudenkauf (Psychological Thriller)
A mysterious high-stakes game proves life-threatening in this twisty thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of THE OVERNIGHT GUEST.

A GREAT COUNTRY by Shilpi Somaya Gowda (Fiction)
A GREAT COUNTRY explores themes of immigration, generational conflict, social class and privilege as it reconsiders the myth of the model minority and questions the price of the American dream.

HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER by Kristen Perrin (Mystery)
This enormously fun mystery is about a woman who spends her entire life trying to prevent her foretold murder only to be proven right 60 years later, when she is found dead in her sprawling country estate. Now it's up to her great-niece to catch the killer.

LOST MAN'S LANE by Scott Carson (Supernatural Thriller/Horror)
A teenager explores the darkness hidden within his hometown in this spellbinding supernatural thriller from bestselling author Scott Carson.

STUDIES AT THE SCHOOL BY THE SEA: The Fourth School by the Sea Novel by Jenny Colgan (Fiction)
After all those lessons, it’s time to graduate. STUDIES AT THE SCHOOL BY THE SEA is the long-awaited and never-before-published finale in New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan’s delightful School by the Sea series.

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE DEVLINS by Lisa Scottoline (Domestic Thriller)
Lisa Scottoline, the #1 bestselling author of WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BENNETTS, presents another pulse-pounding domestic thriller about family, justice and the lies that tear us apart.

WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA? by Dervla McTiernan (Psychological Thriller/Mystery)
From the #1 internationally bestselling author of THE MURDER RULE comes an emotional novel of suspense about two families pitted against each other --- one seeking justice in the disappearance of their daughter, the other desperate to clear their son’s name.

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

From left to right: Allison Pataki, Dervla McTiernan, Rebecca Serle

 Upcoming Virtual Book and Author Events

Here are three upcoming virtual book and author events that you may be interested in attending. Click on the links for more info and to register.

Sunday, March 24th at 7pm ET: Barnes & Noble: Join Barnes & Noble as they welcome Rebecca Serle, the New York Times bestselling author of IN FIVE YEARS and ONE ITALIAN SUMMER, for a live virtual discussion of her highly anticipated new novel, EXPIRATION DATES. Rebecca will be in conversation with bestselling author Laura Dave.

Tuesday, March 26th at 9:15pm ET: The Poisoned Pen Bookstore: Dervla McTiernan will talk to special guest host Sulari Gentill about her new book, WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA?, an emotional novel about two families pitted against each other --- one seeking justice in the disappearance of their daughter, the other desperate to clear their son’s name.

Wednesday, March 27th 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 Allison Pataki about her new work of historical fiction, FINDING MARGARET FULLER.

 "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:

• Tamron Hall (WATCH WHERE THEY HIDE: A Jordan Manning Novel) Video | Podcast

Other authors we've interviewed include:

• Douglas Brunt (THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF RUDOLF DIESEL: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I) Video | Podcast
• Fiona Davis (THE SPECTACULAR) Video | Podcast
• Ashley Elston (FIRST LIE WINS) Video | Podcast
• Katherine Faulkner (THE OTHER MOTHERS) Video | Podcast
• Tess Gerritsen (THE SPY COAST) Video | Podcast
• Kristin Hannah (THE WOMEN) Video | Podcast
• Jessica Knoll (BRIGHT YOUNG WOMEN) Video | Podcast
• William Kent Krueger (THE RIVER WE REMEMBER) Video | Podcast
• Jean Kwok (THE LEFTOVER WOMAN) Video | Podcast
• Gilly Macmillan (THE MANOR HOUSE) Video | Podcast
• Amanda Peters (THE BERRY PICKERS) Video | Podcast
• Nita Prose (THE MYSTERY GUEST: A Maid Novel) Video | Podcast
• Hank Phillippi Ryan (ONE WRONG WORD) Video | Podcast
• Thrity Umrigar (THE MUSEUM OF FAILURES) Video | Podcast
• Sharon Virts (VEIL OF DOUBT) Video | Podcast

Upcoming interviews include:

• Simone Gorrindo (THE WIVES: A Memoir)
• Ann Hood (THE STOLEN CHILD)
• Anna Quindlen (AFTER ANNIE)

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

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