September 5, 2025

September 5, 2025

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It was lovely --- and much needed --- to have last week off. Talking to Tom and Francesca on Monday, I could tell that they took time to relax and kick it back a notch, which I was happy to see. The weather was spectacular, and I spent the entire week outside, which was a real delight.

I also learned that my new Fitbit does not count steps in the water. This fun fact came to me after I spent an hour walking in the water. I am on the hunt for a tracker that measures water steps. Ideas are welcome!

I had a lot of time to read last week. I sat poolside here at the house and at the health club. At the latter, I loved seeing two women using my “in the pool” reading style. One was reading DON’T LET HIM IN by Lisa Jewell, and the other was reading DAUGHTER OF MINE by Megan Miranda. Women after my own heart!

Meanwhile, poolside I sat next to a woman reading an e-book. I had to ask what it was, and it turned out to be ATMOSPHERE by Taylor Jenkins Reid. We chatted about that for a bit, and then she noted that she absolutely loved BROKEN COUNTRY. This led me to share that two of Clare Leslie Hall’s older titles are being published here in the States.

I devoured the first one, DAYS YOU WERE MINE, over the break, and I am looking forward to PICTURES OF HIM, which releases on September 30th. In DAYS YOU WERE MINE, once again I could see Clare’s skill at crafting a story. We have our review later in this newsletter, and it will be a Bookreporter.com Bets On selection. It would be interesting for a book group to look at BROKEN COUNTRY and these two earlier books in a discussion.

I love William Kent Krueger’s Cork O’Connor series. His latest, APOSTLE’S COVE, which we review this week and will be a Bets On pick, is another stellar read. Was justice misapplied years ago? Cork takes a look at a case to see if the verdict was fair. It is deftly handled in Kent’s hands. And for the record, if you have not read Kent before, you can pick up with this book and get enough backstory to enjoy it. I am betting you will want to read more than one!

PLEASE DON’T LIE is the first novel that Christina Baker Kline and Anne Burt have written together, and they have crafted a twisty thriller. I have known Christina for years and met Anne earlier this year. Hayley lost her parents in a fire, and her sister shortly afterwards. She moves with her husband, Brandon, to a rural area in the Adirondacks where he grew up. There she has to grapple with what she knows and the secrets this town holds. There are many, and there is not a clear idea of who to trust. We are reviewing the book this week, and it will be a Bets On selection. I look forward to seeing more from them!

I loved Katherine Faulkner’s earlier books, GREENWICH PARK and THE OTHER MOTHERS. So I am happy to share that THE BREAK-IN is another terrific domestic thriller. There is a break-in at a posh home in London while a play date is happening. Alice, who is hosting the play date, kills the intruder. Social media goes crazy about this, and she takes some “interesting” steps to mitigate her role here. It’s a book where everyone is a suspect at one time or another, and the pace and the action keep ramping up. Yes, it will be a Bets On selection, as Katherine's previous titles were.

THE GALLERY ASSISTANT by Kate Belli is set in New York City in the months after 9/11. In November 2001, Chloe Harlow awakens remembering a party from the night before, but she is not at all sure how she got home to her Brooklyn apartment. While she is contemplating this, NYPD detectives arrive at her house to let her know that the party’s host, a celebrated new artist, is dead.

Chloe knew the woman who was killed. She was a rising exhibitor at the family-run upscale art gallery in Manhattan where Chloe works --- a place where high-priced art is sold. She's come to know many of the wealthy buyers and their purchases. But as Chloe stumbles her way through her days, she is trying to piece together clues left by the artist, as well as signals she is seeing around her. Yes, it’s a page-turner!

I listened to MY OTHER HEART by Emma Nanami Strenner, a “Read with Jenna” pick, which is narrated by Joy Osmanski. I loved hearing Joy share the story of Kit and Sabrina, both of whom are Asian. Kit was adopted by a wealthy white couple. Sabrina is being raised by her hard-working Chinese mother. But there is a twist in all of this. At the beginning of the book, a woman named Mimi lost her toddler daughter in the Philadelphia airport. How does her loss impact this story? It is so well done!

Jen Hatmaker's memoir, AWAKE, starts with what I call a mic drop. Jen is in bed; it's the early hours of the morning, and she hears her pastor husband's voice texting a message to his girlfriend. Yes, you read that right. This cold open sets up what Jen explores in the rest of the book as she reassesses her life and looks back on how she was raised as a devout Christian --- and where she wants her life to be now. I listened to the audiobook, and I liked hearing the story in Jen’s voice. Plus, she has some extras on the audio as family, friends and others narrate the sections where she shares their words. They all enhanced the audio experience. The book goes on sale September 23rd.

This is your last Weekly Update newsletter reminder to sign up for September’s “Bookaccino Live” book preview afternoon event, which will take place on Wednesday, September 10th at 2pm ET.

The focus will be on titles releasing between September 9th and September 30th, in addition to a few from the second half of October, plus November, that we think will appeal to you. Click here to sign up. Those who join us live will be asked to answer a survey about the books from the presentation that they are most interested in reading and will be eligible to win a prize.

My latest “Bookreporter Talks To” interview is with Sharon Kurtzman. Her debut novel, THE LOST BAKER OF VIENNA, is inspired by her mother, aunt and grandmother's experiences as Holocaust survivors. The book, which we reviewed in the last newsletter and will be a Bets On pick, follows two timelines. In 1946 Vienna, Chana Rosenzweig navigates a dangerous love triangle while working in a hotel kitchen and pursuing her passion for baking. In 2018, Zoe Rosenzweig, a food writer, becomes obsessed with uncovering her family's history.

Sharon talks about her research on postwar Vienna, where she learned that the city was divided into four sections governed by the Allied powers. She emphasizes the importance of food and baking in the story, using it as a creative outlet and a means to convey the characters' experiences. Sharon shares her passion for baking, particularly her obsession with perfecting chocolate chip cookies and chocolate pecan pie as a teenager with one twist on an ingredient. Her website features an enhanced discussion guide that includes recipes.

Click here to watch the video or here to listen to the podcast. Don’t miss my Bets On commentary in next week’s newsletter.

We are featuring the aforementioned APOSTLE’S COVE, the 21st entry in William Kent Krueger’s Cork O’Connor series, in our New Release Spotlight.

When the book opens, Cork receives a call from his son, Stephen, who is working for a nonprofit dedicated to securing freedom for unjustly incarcerated inmates. Stephen tells his father that decades ago, as the newly elected sheriff of Tamarack County, Cork was responsible for sending an Ojibwe man named Axel Boshey to prison for a brutal murder that Stephen is certain he did not commit. Cork feels compelled to reinvestigate the crime. But the deeper he digs, the clearer it becomes that there are those in Tamarack County who are willing once again to commit murder to keep him from finding the truth.

Ray Palen has this to say in his review: “What I find most appealing about William Kent Krueger’s novels --- especially his enormously popular Cork O’Connor mysteries --- is how he is able to display a mashup of cultures with a Minnesota sheriff who is true to his northern locale while still infusing each story with Native American sensibilities that speak not only to the region but also to the fact that our protagonist is one-quarter Ojibwe…. Krueger’s deft writing style is on display from beginning to end in APOSTLE’S COVE, which never disappoints and is one of the most satisfying installments of this outstanding series.”

Kent has just started a book tour that includes nearly 50(!) appearances before the end of the year. He says, “It may sound exhausting, but I appreciate the chance to meet with readers everywhere and thank them for their support. I hope that if I’m signing at a bookstore in your area, you might take the time to drop by. I’d love a chance to talk with you.”

Another New Release Spotlight title we’re featuring this week is ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS by Hank Phillippi Ryan, which publishes on Tuesday and will be a Bets On selection.

Debut author Tessa Calloway is on a book tour for her instant bestseller, All This Could Be Yours. She receives standing ovations from adoring fans while her husband, Henry, and their two children cheer her on from their brand-new dream house. But she soon discovers that she’s being stalked by someone who's obsessed not only with sabotaging her career, but also with destroying her perfect family. Tessa fears that the fallout from an impossible decision she once made appears to be coming back to haunt her. If she can't untangle who's threatening to expose her darkest secrets, she'll lose her career, her family --- and possibly her life.

We will feature our review of ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS in next week’s newsletter, followed later this month by my interview with Hank and my Bets On commentary.

In addition to APOSTLE'S COVE, PLEASE DON'T LIE and DAYS YOU WERE MINE, we are featuring reviews of these two books:

• WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LORI LOVELY?: This latest novel from Sarah McCoy, whose most recent titles are MUSTIQUE ISLAND and MARILLA OF GREEN GABLES, is based on a true story. In her widely praised new book, a beautiful young movie star of Hollywood’s Golden Age gives up her bright career to become a nun. I am reading this one now and am so enjoying it!
   
• THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT: For the first time, Stephen King has fully authorized a return to the harrowing world of his 1978 bestselling classic, THE STAND, through this original short story anthology as presented by award-winning authors and editors Christopher Golden and Brian Keene.

Fall Reading Contest Update
In this week’s Fall Reading contests, we gave away the aforementioned APOSTLE’S COVE and WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LORI LOVELY? Next week’s prizes will be the aforementioned ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS by Hank Phillippi Ryan, along with THE IMPROBABLE VICTORIA WOODHULL by Eden Collinsworth. The contests will be up at noon ET on Tuesday, September 9th and Wednesday, September 10th.

Enter Our New Word of Mouth Contest
We also are giving away ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS in our new Word of Mouth contest, in addition to THE ACADEMY by Elin Hilderbrand and her daughter, Shelby Cunningham. Let us know by Friday, September 19th at noon ET what books you’ve read, and you’ll have a chance to win both these titles.

September’s New in Paperback Feature
Our New in Paperback roundups for September are now up. We’re featuring paperback fiction reprints from such bestselling authors as the aforementioned Stephen King (YOU LIKE IT DARKER: Stories), Steve Berry (THE MEDICI RETURN: A Cotton Malone Novel), Paula Hawkins (THE BLUE HOUR), Sally Rooney (INTERMEZZO), Jean Hanff Korelitz (THE SEQUEL), and Matt Haig (THE LIFE IMPOSSIBLE); nonfiction titles, including REVENGE OF THE TIPPING POINT: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering by Malcolm Gladwell and BONE OF THE BONE: Essays on America by a Daughter of the Working Class by Sarah Smarsh; and paperback originals like FAMOUS by Blake Crouch and MIDNIGHT BURNING: An Einstein-Chaplin Thriller by Paul Levine.

Books on Screen Offerings for September
We’ve also updated our Books on Screen feature for this month. September’s roundup includes the season premieres of Apple TV+'s "The Morning Show" and "Slow Horses," along with AMC's "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon"; the season finales of "Dexter: Resurrection" on Paramount+ with Showtime and "The Terminal List: Dark Wolf" on Prime Video; the conclusion of Prime Video's "The Summer I Turned Pretty"; the series premieres of "The Dead Girls" on Netflix and "The Girlfriend" on Prime Video; the continuation of STARZ's "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" and USA Network's "The Rainmaker"; the films The Long Walk, The Man in My Basement and One Battle After Another; and the DVD/Blu-ray releases of Superman, The Life of Chuck and Clown in a Cornfield.

Vote in Our New Poll --- and Check Out Results from the Last Poll
For our latest poll, we’ve listed 35 fiction titles releasing this month, and we’re asking you which, if any, you’re planning to read. Click here to let us know.

In honor of our 29th anniversary, our previous poll asked how long you’ve been a Bookreporter reader. Here’s a look at some of the results: 21-29 years (31%, 8% of whom have been with us since the beginning in 1996), 16-20 years (20%), 11-15 years (19%), 5-10 years (19%). Click here for the full breakdown.

Patrick Ryan’s much-talked-about adult fiction debut, BUCKEYE, is September’s Barnes & Noble and “Read with Jenna” book club picks. Jenna calls it a “once-in-a-decade novel” and says, “We meet two families whose lives intersect in ways that upon Page 1 you could never expect. We watch as America changes and these two families’ lives change.”

On Tuesday, September 23rd at 7pm ET, B&N will host a live virtual event with Patrick, who will be in conversation with Ann Patchett. You can purchase a ticket by clicking here.

I had the pleasure of meeting Patrick at a publisher luncheon, and he talked about his extensive research for this book.

One young woman’s relentless quest to become the first Cherokee astronaut will irrevocably alter the fates of the people she loves most in TO THE MOON AND BACK by Eliana Ramage, which is this month’s Reese’s Book Club pick. Reese calls it “[a] breathtaking debut about family, identity, and love across generations…. [W]e truly do love this book to the moon and back!” Don’t miss our review in next week’s newsletter.

THE BOOK OF LOST HOURS by Hayley Gelfuso is September’s “Good Morning America” Book Club pick. This debut novel follows two remarkable women moving between postwar and Cold War-era America and the mysterious time space, a library filled with books containing the memories of those who bore witness to history.

For more September selections, including the Indie Next and LibraryReads lists, see our “Favorite Monthly Lists & Picks” feature here.

We were saddened to hear that Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, the prolific author of more than 80 books, passed away on Sunday at the age of 82 after a long illness. Best known as the creator of the Saint-Germain Vampire Cycle, Yarbro also penned the Chesterton Holte and Charlie Spotted Moon mystery series, as well as award-winning fantasy and science fiction, such as FALSE DAWN, ARIOSTO and TIME OF THE FOURTH HORSEMAN. She was named a World Horror Grandmaster in 2003, won a Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009, and received a World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2014.

We learned of Yarbro’s passing from Wiley Saichek, the former Marketing/Publicity Director of our AuthorsOnTheWeb division, who worked on a number of publicity campaigns for her books over the years. He let us know that a GoFundMe has been set up to raise money for remaining care expenses that Yarbro’s insurance did not cover. Any and all help is welcomed by her estate.

Kirkus Reviews has announced the finalists for the 12th annual Kirkus Prize in Fiction, Nonfiction and Young Readers’ Literature. They include ISOLA by Allegra Goodman (Fiction), MOTHER MARY COMES TO ME by Arundhati Roy (Nonfiction), and DEATH IN THE JUNGLE: Murder, Betrayal and the Lost Dream of Jonestown, by Candace Fleming (Young Readers’ Literature). Click here for all the nominees.

The winners will be announced at an in-person ceremony at the Tribeca Rooftop in New York on Wednesday, October 8th. It also will be livestreamed on Kirkus's YouTube channel at 7:30pm ET.

News & Pop Culture

Reader Mail:

Joanne shared the picture above and wrote, “Thank you for my two surprises that I received in the mail last week after winning that week’s Word of Mouth contest for KISS HER GOODBYE by Lisa Gardner and THE LOST BAKER OF VIENNA by Sharon Kurtzman.”

Paula wrote, “What a nice surprise. Thank you for a copy of MARGUERITE BY THE LAKE by Mary Dixie Carter that I won as a 'Bookaccino Live' prize! I love watching 'Bookaccino Live' every month. And I love all of your programs. I am looking forward to reading this. Yes, Happy Reading!”

Barbara wrote about winning a copy of THE LOST BAKER OF VIENNA in our Fall Reading contest: “This book has been at the top of my TBR list. Having it arrive on the day I returned home from eye surgery made my spirits soar. It was also a special reminder that my eye will heal and I will read vociferously soon. I am grateful beyond words.”

Lindsey wrote about winning a copy of WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LORI LOVELY? in our Fall Reading contest: “Thank you so much! I received my copy today!”

Another winner of WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LORI LOVELY? was Patricia, who wrote, “Thank you so much! What a surprise it was to receive this book via FedEx today. It arrived even before your email telling me that I had won. I can't wait to read it and hopefully write a review that does it justice! I will send you whatever pictures and reviews I create. Thank you so much for bringing us news about great new books!”

Eleanor wrote, “I’m reading a wonderful book, THE CORRESPONDENT by Virginia Evans. I was wondering why you have not mentioned it in any of your newsletters. It's a national bestseller and a superb story with so much to discuss --- a cut above so much that is written today.” Our reviewers choose the books they want to review, and this one was not selected. That said, I take recommendations from readers, and I now have a copy of THE CORRESPONDENT to read. Fiona Davis also gave it a rave this week. So thank you for the suggestion, Eleanor.

Kathryn wrote, “A friend said I should read Greg Iles, so I picked up SOUTHERN MAN not knowing it would be his last. I read a half-dozen snippets at last week's book club. He wrote a lot about the last elections, racism and corruption in government. And he certainly spelled it out, targeting specific people in today's world. I heard some gasps with a couple of them and laughter with another. He wasn't afraid to spell it out! He knew it was his last book and there would be no repercussions. Interesting! I have another book of his on my TBR pile. They are big books but worth the read.”

We got some lovely notes about the 29th anniversary of Bookreporter, which we all appreciated. I am sharing a few with you here.

Denise wrote, “Happy Anniversary! I can remember when I thought 29 was old. Ha! I love your site and get so much value from your labor of love. Thanks so much to you and your small and mighty colleagues.”

Beth wrote, “I love Bookreporter and Reading Group Guides. I came to your site originally while searching for a guide to help with discussions of a book I had picked for a brand-new book club I formed. This was back in 2010. The book club is still going strong, and I am very glad that Bookreporter is as well! You have provided me with so many materials to keep a book club going strong --- book reviews, reading guides and author interviews. Here's to many more years of Bookreporter!”

Ann wrote, “Congratulations on 29 years of providing so much book and author information to us, your readers! I am very grateful. I was so sad to learn about Greg Iles' death. I met him years ago here in San Antonio while he was on a book tour. He was a delightful speaker and author.”

Barbara wrote, “You are doing a great job. Here's to many more anniversaries.”

Gail suggested a job title for our team member, Francesca: “How about Executive Tech Maven?”

Vonda Wright on “CBS Mornings”: Dr. Wright, an orthopedic surgeon, talked about her new book, UNBREAKABLE: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power, which offers practical advice on fitness, diet, and living a long and healthy life. Click here to watch the interview.

“Hostage” on Netflix: I enjoyed this series. As I mentioned in the last newsletter, I really liked the two female leaders.

“Katrina: Come Hell and High Water” on Netflix: I am only one episode in, but this is so well done.

The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix: I loved the cast, but the pacing of the movie left a lot to be desired.

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish on Netflix: If you have any questions about how cell phone usage can get out of control and be harmful, this show will confirm it. I was shocked to see who the perpetrator was!

Patricia shared this CBS feature on one of the country’s oldest bookshops, calling it a “most interesting segment this morning!”

Over the break, I finally found sungold tomatoes at the farmers market. I had seen a recipe made with them in THE WISHBONE KITCHEN COOKBOOK. I had been looking for them since summer started, and I finally learned that they are more of a late-summer produce. Wow, this was an excellent recipe! We have made it three times already, and I am heading to the farmers market to get more of them on Sunday.

I have found a Cucumber Lime drink that I have been enjoying every day. It has cucumber, lime, ginger and a dash of honey in it. I got it from my health club newsletter and have been whirring up the blender, making it almost every day. Also, I made peach cobbler from a recipe I found in the New York Times. I would make it again, but I would use a lot less sugar. 

We still are working on weekend plans here. I know the US Open women's and men's finals will be on the schedule. I was disappointed that Jessica Pegula lost in the women's semifinals. That said, I am rooting for Amanda Anisimova. I would love to see Carlos Alcaraz win the men’s title. I was trying to figure out what the impetus was for Carlos to shave his head. I know my son, Cory, did it twice for fundraisers. It turns out that Carlos' brother made a mistake while cutting his hair, and the only way to fix it was to shave it all off! Truly you cannot make something like this up. It's like the kid who cuts his sister's hair the day before school pictures!

I also have a lot of reading to do for upcoming events. Yes, even with all that I read over the break, there is so much more to read! We have a HUGE fall of reading coming up. Start asking people what they want for holiday gifts. It’s not too early to work on your book holiday shopping!

Read on, and have a great week.

Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)

P.S. For those of you who shop online, if you use the store links that appear on our site for shopping, Bookreporter.com gets a small affiliate fee on your purchases from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and IndieBound. As you read our reviews and features, we would appreciate your considering this as you buy!

New Release Spotlight & Featured Review:
APOSTLE’S COVE by William Kent Krueger
An Upcoming Bookreporter.com Bets On Title

APOSTLE'S COVE by William Kent Krueger (Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by David Chandler
A few nights before Halloween, as Cork O’Connor gloomily ruminates on his upcoming birthday, he receives a call from his son, Stephen, who is working for a nonprofit dedicated to securing freedom for unjustly incarcerated inmates. Stephen tells his father that decades ago, as the newly elected sheriff of Tamarack County, Cork was responsible for sending an Ojibwe man named Axel Boshey to prison for a brutal murder that Stephen is certain he did not commit.

Cork feels compelled to reinvestigate the crime, but that is easier said than done. Not only is it a closed case, but Axel Boshey is, inexplicably, refusing to help. The deeper Cork digs, the clearer it becomes that there are those in Tamarack County who are willing once again to commit murder to keep him from finding the truth.

At the same time, Cork’s seven-year-old grandson has his own theory about the investigation: the Windigo, that mythic cannibal ogre, has come to Tamarack County…and it won’t leave until it has sated its hunger for human blood.

- Click here to read an excerpt.
- Click here to listen to a clip from the audiobook.
- Click here to read William Kent Krueger's bio.
- Click here to visit William Kent Krueger's website.
- Connect with William Kent Krueger on Facebook, X and Instagram.
- Click here to see William Kent Krueger's book tour schedule.

Click here to read our review.

Click here to read more in our New Release Spotlight.

APOSTLE'S COVE will be a Bookreporter.com Bets On pick.
Don't miss Carol's Bets On commentary later this month.

New Release Spotlight:
ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS by Hank Phillippi Ryan
An Upcoming Bookreporter.com Bets On Title
Releasing on September 9th

ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS by Hank Phillippi Ryan (Psychological Thriller)
Debut sensation Tessa Calloway is on a whirlwind book tour for her instant bestseller, All This Could Be Yours. In a different city every night, Tessa receives standing ovations from adoring fans while her husband, Henry, and their two children cheer her on from their brand-new dream house.

But there's a chilling problem with Tessa's triumphant book tour --- she soon discovers she is being stalked by someone who's obsessed not only with sabotaging her career, but also with destroying her perfect family back home.

Tessa fears the fallout from an impossible decision she once made --- what felt like a genuine deal with the devil --- appears to be coming due. And she’s realizing that every high-stakes bargain comes with a high-stakes price. If Tessa can't untangle who's threatening to expose her darkest secrets, she'll lose her career, her family --- and possibly her life.

- Click here to read an excerpt.
- Click here to read Hank Phillippi Ryan's bio.
- Click here to visit Hank Phillippi Ryan's website.
- Connect with Hank Phillippi Ryan on Facebook, X and Instagram.

Click here to read more in our New Release Spotlight.

ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS will be a Bookreporter.com Bets On pick.
Don't miss our review of the book in next week's newsletter, followed by Carol's "Bookreporter Talks To" interview with Hank Phillippi Ryan
and her Bets On commentary later this month.

Featured Review: PLEASE DON’T LIE
by Christina Baker Kline and Anne Burt
An Upcoming Bookreporter.com Bets On Title

PLEASE DON’T LIE by Christina Baker Kline and Anne Burt (Psychological Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Ardenn Stolz
Two years ago, Hayley Stone lost everything. First, her parents died in a devastating fire. Then, her sister overdosed, leaving Hayley alone and hounded by a media circus that turned her family’s tragedy into tabloid fodder. When her new husband suggests a fresh start in the Adirondacks, the promise of anonymity in an isolated mountain town feels like salvation. But the mountains hold darker secrets than she ever imagined. Her once-loving husband grows distant and volatile. The widow down the road keeps spewing vague accusations. Not even their new friends can help her shake the creeping sense that something is off. As winter edges closer, Hayley discovers that her sanctuary is anything but safe. In trying to escape her past, she may have run straight into something far more dangerous. Reviewed by Norah Piehl.

- Click here to read more about the book.

Click here to read our review.

PLEASE DON'T LIE will be a Bookreporter.com Bets On pick.
Don't miss Carol's Bets On commentary later this month.

Featured Review:
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LORI LOVELY?
by Sarah McCoy 

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LORI LOVELY? by Sarah McCoy (Historical Fiction)
Audiobook available; read by Cassandra Campbell, Helen Laser and Stephanie Németh-Parker 
In 1969, 23-year-old starlet Lori Lovely shocks the world by ditching a promising film career to take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience as a Benedictine nun. Gossip columnists and scandal sheets can’t get enough of the story. Why would such a beautiful girl take the veil? Did it have anything to do with the tragic death of her costar, heartthrob singer Lucas Wesley? In 1990, Lu Tibbott is under the gun to complete her senior thesis in modern American history. She decides to dig into a true 20th-century mystery and write about her aunt Lori, now the Mother Abbess at a cloistered convent in rural New England. Mother Lori has refused all requests for interviews --- until Lu arrives at the abbey with a tape recorder in hand. To her delight, Mother Lori announces she’s finally ready to talk...but only if Lu is truly ready to listen. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.

- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to visit Sarah McCoy's website.

Click here to read our review.

Featured Review:
DAYS YOU WERE MINE by Clare Leslie Hall
An Upcoming Bookreporter.com Bets On Title

DAYS YOU WERE MINE by Clare Leslie Hall (Fiction)
Previously published as MINE under the pseudonym Clare Empson
Audiobook available, read by Dominic Thorburn and Cassie Layton
Luke and Hannah live a happy and stable life in London as they prepare for the arrival of their first child, Samuel. All his life, Luke has known he was adopted, but he’s never felt the need to seek out his birth mother --- until he becomes a father himself. His first encounter with Alice is surreal, a sharp prick that barely scratches the surface of a painful past that neither of them has fully confronted. Alice sinks into memories of her life as a young artist in 1970s London, and of her tragic whirlwind romance with an enigmatic musician who would become Luke’s father. Meanwhile, Luke spirals as he comes face to face with his feelings of abandonment that he worked so hard to bury. But at least Alice seems keen to make up for lost time by looking after Samuel --- until her doting grandmother act takes a sinister turn for the worse. Reviewed by Rebecca Munro.

- Click here to read more about the book.

Click here to read our review.

DAYS YOU WERE MINE will be a Bookreporter.com Bets On pick.
Don't miss Carol's Bets On commentary later this month.

Featured Review:
THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT
edited by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene

THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand
edited by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene (Post-Apocalyptic Dark Fantasy/Short Stories)
Audiobook available, read by Sean Patrick Hopkins and Adenrele Ojo
Since its initial publication in 1978, THE STAND has been considered Stephen King’s seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction. Generations of writers have been impacted by its dark yet ultimately hopeful vision of the end and new beginning of civilization, and its stunning array of characters. Now for the first time, King has fully authorized a return to the harrowing world of THE STAND through this original short story anthology as presented by award-winning authors and editors Christopher Golden and Brian Keene. Bringing together some of today’s greatest and most visionary writers, THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT features unforgettable, all-new stories set during and after (and some perhaps long after) the events of THE STAND. Reviewed by Ray Palen.

- Click here to read more about the book.

Click here to read our review.

Bookreporter.com's 15th Annual
Fall Reading Contests and Feature

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

Our Favorite Monthly Lists & Picks for September

Each month, we share top book picks from Indie Next and LibraryReads. We also feature a number of other prominent selections, including the Barnes & Noble Book Club, the "Good Morning America" Book Club, Oprah’s Book Club, the PBS Books Readers Club, the "Read with Jenna" Book Club, Reese's Book Club, and the Target Book Club.

Below is a preview of September's "Favorite Monthly Lists & Picks." For the complete Indie Next and LibraryReads lists, as well as additional links pertaining to this month's selections, please click here.

Indie Next
#1 Pick: KATABASIS by R. F. Kuang
HEMLOCK & SILVER by T. Kingfisher
BUCKEYE by Patrick Ryan
MOTHER MARY COMES TO ME by Arundhati Roy
HOT DESK by Laura Dickerman

LibraryReads
Top Pick: HEART THE LOVER by Lily King
WE LOVE YOU, BUNNY by Mona Awad
PEOPLE WATCHING by Hannah Bonam-Young
A LAND SO WIDE by Erin A. Craig
THE WILDERNESS by Angela Flournoy

Barnes & Noble Book Club
BUCKEYE by Patrick Ryan

"Good Morning America" Book Club
THE BOOK OF LOST HOURS by Hayley Gelfuso

Oprah's Book Club
To be announced on September 9th

PBS Books Readers Club
THE BEWITCHING by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

"Read with Jenna" Book Club
BUCKEYE by Patrick Ryan

Reese's Book Club
TO THE MOON AND BACK by Eliana Ramage

Target Book Club
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD by Court Stevens

Click here for September's Favorite Monthly Lists & Picks.

September’s New in Paperback Roundups

September's roundup of New in Paperback fiction titles includes YOU LIKE IT DARKER, a collection of 12 short stories from the legendary Stephen King that delves into the darker part of life --- both metaphorical and literal --- many of which have never been published before; THE MEDICI RETURN, the 19th installment in Steve Berry's series starring Cotton Malone, who is on the hunt for a forgotten 16th-century Pledge of Christ, a sworn promise made by Pope Julius II that evidences a monetary debt owed by the Vatican; INTERMEZZO, an exquisitely moving story about grief, love and family --- but especially love --- from Sally Rooney; and THE AUTHOR’S GUIDE TO MURDER by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig and Karen White, a locked-room whodunit in which three very different American novelists become prime suspects when a famous writer is found dead in the book-lined study of a remote Scottish castle.

Among our nonfiction highlights are REVENGE OF THE TIPPING POINT, a brand-new volume from Malcolm Gladwell that reframes the lessons of his groundbreaking first book, THE TIPPING POINT, in a startling and revealing light; BONE OF THE BONE, a searing and insightful volume of the brilliant and provocative essays that established Sarah Smarsh as one of the most important commentators on America’s class problem;  AMERICA FIRST by H. W. Brands, which recounts the fierce debate over America's role in the world in the runup to World War II through its two most important figures --- President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who advocated intervention, and his isolationist nemesis, aviator and popular hero Charles Lindbergh; and SHE-WOLVES, in which award-winning historian Paulina Bren tells the propulsive story of how women infiltrated Wall Street from the swinging '60s to 9/11.

Find out what's New in Paperback for the weeks of
September 1st, September 8th, September 15th,
September 22nd and September 29th.

September’s Books on Screen Feature

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

Film Releases

The Long Walk
Release Date: Friday, September 12th (wide release in theaters)
Based on: THE LONG WALK by Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman

The Man in My Basement
Release Dates: Friday, September 12th (limited release in theaters); Friday, September 26th on Hulu
Based on: THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT by Walter Mosley
 

Series Premiere

"The Girlfriend"
Release Date: Wednesday, September 10th on Prime Video (all episodes of Season 1 will be available)
Based on: THE GIRLFRIEND by Michelle Frances
 

Season Premieres

"The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon"
Air Dates: Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on AMC; Season 3 Premiere on September 7th
Based on: The comic book series The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard

"The Morning Show"
Release Dates: Wednesdays on Apple TV+; Season 4 Premiere on September 17th
Based on: TOP OF THE MORNING: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV by Brian Stelter

"Slow Horses"
Release Dates: Wednesdays on Apple TV+; Season 5 Premiere on September 24th (the first two episodes will be available)
Based on: LONDON RULES: A Slough House Novel, by Mick Herron
 

Series Finale

"The Summer I Turned Pretty"
Release Dates: Wednesdays on Prime Video; Series Finale on September 17th
Based on: THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY by Jenny Han
 

Season Finales

"Dexter: Resurrection"
Release Dates: Fridays on Paramount+ with Showtime; Season 1 Finale on September 5th
Based on: The Dexter novels by Jeff Lindsay

"The Terminal List: Dark Wolf"
Release Dates: Wednesdays on Prime Video; Season 1 Finale on September 24th
Based on: Characters from THE TERMINAL LIST by Jack Carr
 

Ongoing Series

"Outlander: Blood of My Blood"
Air Dates: Fridays at 8pm ET/PT on STARZ; Season 1 continues
Based on: The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon

"The Rainmaker"
Air Dates: Fridays at 10pm ET/PT on USA Network; Season 1 continues
Based on: THE RAINMAKER by John Grisham
 

On DVD and Blu-ray

Superman
DVD/Blu-ray Release Date: Tuesday, September 23rd
Based on: The eponymous character from DC Comics

The Life of Chuck
Blu-ray Release Date: Tuesday, September 30th
Based on: The short story "The Life of Chuck" from IF IT BLEEDS by Stephen King
 

Click here to see our Books on Screen feature for September.

More Reviews This Week

A TRUCE THAT IS NOT PEACE by Miriam Toews (Memoir)
Audiobook available, read by Miriam Toews
“Why do you write?” the organizer of a literary event in Mexico City asks Miriam Toews. Each attempted answer from Toews --- all of them unsatisfactory to the organizer --- surfaces new layers of grief, guilt and futility connected to her sister's suicide. She has been keeping up, she realizes, a decades-old internal correspondence, filling a silence she barely understands. And we, her readers, come to see that the question is as impossible to answer as deciding whether to live life as a comedy or a tragedy. Marking the first time that Toews has written her own life in nonfiction, A TRUCE THAT IS NOT PEACE explores the uneasy pact a writer makes with memory. Reviewed by Pauline Finch.

FIVE FOUND DEAD by Sulari Gentill (Mystery/Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Katherine Littrell and Eden Gabay
Crime fiction author Joe Penvale has won the most brutal battle of his life. Now that he has finished his intense medical treatment, he and his twin sister, Meredith, are boarding the glorious Orient Express in Paris. Meredith hopes that the literary ghosts on the train will nudge Joe's muse awake, and he'll be inspired to write again. After their first evening spent getting to know some of their fellow travelers, Joe pulls out his laptop and opens a new document. The next morning, Joe and Meredith are shocked to witness that the cabin next door has become a crime scene. They soon find themselves caught up in an Agatha Christie-esque murder investigation. But when the steward guarding the crime scene is murdered, it marks the beginning of a killing spree that leaves five found dead --- and one still missing. Reviewed by Ray Palen.

BACKSTAGE: Stories of a Writing Life by Donna Leon (Memoir)
Audiobook available, read by Suzanne Toren
Donna Leon’s memoir, WANDERING THROUGH LIFE, gave her legions of fans a colorful tour through her life --- from her childhood in New Jersey to her adventures in China and Iran, to her love of Venice and opera. Nowhere, however, did she discuss her writing life. In BACKSTAGE, Donna reveals her admiration for, and inspiration from, the great crime novelists Ruth Rendell and Ross Macdonald, examining their approach to storytelling as she dissects her favorite books of theirs. She expresses her love for Charles Dickens’ GREAT EXPECTATIONS and her appreciation for Sir Walter Scott’s generosity of spirit. And she chronicles the amount of research she undertakes to be able to present authentically, through Guido Brunetti and his colleagues, places and characters far from her own experience. Reviewed by Ray Palen.

THE SECRET BOOK SOCIETY by Madeline Martin (Historical Fiction)
Audiobook available, read by Saskia Maarleveld 
London, 1895: Trapped by oppressive marriages and societal expectations, three women receive a mysterious invitation to an afternoon tea at the home of the reclusive Lady Duxbury. Beneath the genteel facade of the gathering lies a secret book club --- a sanctuary where they can discover freedom, sisterhood and the courage to rewrite their stories. All are drawn to the enigmatic Lady Duxbury, a thrice-widowed countess whose husbands’ untimely deaths have sparked whispers of murder. As the women form deep, heartwarming friendships, they uncover secrets about their marriages, their pasts and the risks they face. Their courage is their only weapon in the oppressive world that has kept them silent. But when secrets are deadly, one misstep could cost them everything. Reviewed by L. Dean Murphy.

SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE REAL THING: A Case History Recorded by John H. Watson, M.D. by Nicholas Meyer (Historical Mystery)
Audiobook available, read by David Robb and Nick Meyer
London, 189–: While the great city is brought to a standstill by a series of blizzards, a landlady complains that her artist tenant is behind on rent. The next thing you know, there are several corpses, and Sherlock Holmes and his biographer, John H. Watson, MD, find themselves drawn into one of the most bizarre cases of the great detective’s career. And into the cutthroat big business of Art, where chicanery and mendacity (and cut throats) proliferate. What makes a work of art worth killing for? Is it the artist, his mistress, his dealer or his blackmailer? The cast of characters is large. But are they perpetrators, accomplices or victims? And just who is Juliet Packwood, with whom Watson has become infatuated? Reviewed by Ray Palen.

BREATHE IN, BLEED OUT by Brian McAuley (Supernatural Thriller/Horror)
Audiobook available, read by Jeremy Carlisle Parker 
Hannah has been running from her demons ever since she emerged from a harrowing wilderness trip without her fiancé. No one knows exactly what happened the day Ben died, and Hannah would like to keep it that way...even if his ghost still haunts her with vivid waking nightmares that are ruining her life. So when her friend group gets an exclusive invitation to a restorative spiritual retreat in Joshua Tree, Hannah reluctantly agrees in search of a fresh start. Despite her skepticism of the strange Guru Pax and his belief in the supernatural world, Hannah soon finds healing through all the yoga, sound baths and hot springs offered at the tech-free haven. But this peaceful journey of self-discovery quickly descends into a violent fight for self-preservation when a mysterious killer starts picking off retreat attendees in increasingly gruesome ways. Reviewed by Ray Palen.

THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ by Isabel Cañas (Gothic Thriller/Horror)
Audiobook available, read by Carolina Hoyos and Anthony Rey Perez
In 1765, plague sweeps through Zacatecas. Alba flees with her wealthy merchant parents and fiancé, Carlos, to his family’s isolated mine for refuge. But she begins suffering from strange hallucinations, sleepwalking and violent convulsions. She senses something cold lurking beneath her skin. Something angry. Something wrong. Elías, haunted by a troubled past, came to the New World to make his fortune and escape his family’s legacy of greed. Alba, as his cousin’s betrothed, is none of his business. Which, of course, is why he can’t help but notice the growing tension between them every time she enters the room…and why he notices her deteriorate when the demon’s thirst for blood gets stronger. In the fight for her life, Alba and Elías become entangled with the occult, the Church, long-kept secrets and each other. Reviewed by Ray Palen.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF POWER: A Memoir by Jacinda Ardern (Memoir)
Audiobook available, read by Jacinda Ardern
What if we could redefine leadership? What if kindness came first? Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand, but as the 40th Prime Minister of her country, she commanded global respect for her empathetic leadership that put people first. A DIFFERENT KIND OF POWER is the remarkable story of how a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt made political history and changed our assumptions of what a global leader can be. Through her personal experiences and reflections, Ardern is a model for anyone who has ever doubted themselves, or has aspired to lead with compassion, conviction and courage. Reviewed by Roberta O'Hara.

THE LAUGHING DEAD: A Steinbeck and Reed Thriller by Jess Lourey
(Mystery/Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by Carly Robins 
The bodies of three teenage girls are found in central Minnesota --- each with her mouth fixed in a ghoulish grin. But authorities eventually close and forget the curious case, dubbed the Laughing Dead. Decades later, cold case agent Evangeline “Van” Reed is called to the scene of a crime where the victim wears that same horror-movie smile. But this time someone seems to be sending a message: Van’s police ID has turned up at the scene, making her the prime suspect. It’s not that outlandish, considering her secrets --- ones she’s never even told her partner, forensic scientist Harry Steinbeck. As she feels others closing in, Van reopens the mystery of the Laughing Dead, hoping to find a connection to clear her name. But the more she digs backward in time, the closer she comes to a terrible truth: Everything she has spent her life trying to hide is returning to haunt her. Reviewed by Ray Palen.

THE MAN NO ONE BELIEVED: The Untold Story of the Georgia Church Murders by Joshua Sharpe (True Crime)
Audiobook available, read by David Sadzin
In 1985, a white man walked into a South Georgia church and brutally murdered Harold and Thelma Swain, two pillars of the area’s Black community. The killer vanished into the night. For 15 years, the case remained unsolved. Then authorities zeroed in on Dennis Perry, a carpenter who grew up nearby. Convicted with devastatingly flawed evidence, Perry received a double life sentence. When award-winning journalist and South Georgia native Joshua Sharpe retraces the case, he discovers a winding path of corruption, devastating missteps and secrets. He eventually uncovers explosive evidence that helps prove Perry’s innocence. And he confronts a long-ignored suspect: an alleged white supremacist who had bragged about committing the murders. But the fight for the truth is not easily won. Reviewed by Kate Ayers.

MEAN MOMS by Emma Rosenblum (Domestic Thriller)
Audiobook available, read by January LaVoy 
Meet Frost, Morgan and Belle --- a wealthy, gorgeous group of New York City moms, the queen bees of downtown Manhattan. Their children attend Atherton Academy, the top private school in the city, and their social lives revolve around elaborate themed parties. On the first day of school, the arrival of a new mom and mysterious beauty from Miami, Sofia, shakes up their world. When Sofia quickly integrates herself into their clique, inexplicably bad things start to happen to the women. Is someone at school out to get them? Reviewed by Christine M. Irvin.

Next Week's Notables:
Noteworthy Books Releasing on September 9th

Below are some notable titles releasing on September 9th 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 September 8th, see our “On Sale This Week” newsletter here.

ALL THE WAY TO THE RIVER: Love, Loss, and Liberation by Elizabeth Gilbert (Memoir/Self-Help) 
In her first nonfiction book in a decade, the #1 bestselling writer who taught millions of readers to live authentically (EAT PRAY LOVE) and creatively (BIG MAGIC) shows how to break free.

ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS by Hank Phillippi Ryan (Psychological Thriller)
Is a debut author's blockbuster bestseller about to ruin her life? A glamorous book tour becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse chase in this new and captivating thriller by USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan.

CLIVE CUSSLER THE IRON STORM: An Isaac Bell Adventure by Jack Du Brul (Historical Thriller/Adventure)
Detective Isaac Bell faces the horrors of the Great War while battling a mysterious anarchist group intent on bringing brutality to the shores of America.

CLOWN TOWN by Mick Herron (Thriller)
Jackson Lamb and the bad spies of Slough House are caught in a deadly battle between MI5's secret past and its murky future in this gripping, hilarious and heartbreaking thriller by Mick Herron, “the le Carré of the future” (BBC).

CONFRONTING EVIL: Assessing the Worst of the Worst by Bill O'Reilly and Josh Hammer (History)
CONFRONTING EVIL recounts the deeds of the worst people in history. Collectively, these warlords, tyrants, businessmen and criminals are directly responsible for the death and misery of hundreds of millions of people.

CROOKS: A Novel About Crime and Family by Lou Berney (Thriller)
From award-winning author Lou Berney comes an electrifying new novel that follows a uniquely American crime family on an unforgettable journey across four decades.

THE DEEPEST CUT: A Monkeewrench Novel by P. J. Tracy (Thriller)
The Monkeewrench team is back in a brand-new nail-biting thriller from New York Times bestselling author P. J. Tracy.

THE ELEMENTS by John Boyne (Fiction)
From bestselling author John Boyne comes a gripping and profound exploration of guilt, blame, trauma and the human capacity for redemption.

THE GRAVE ARTIST by Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado (Thriller)
Perfect couples are his perfect victims. Now he’s hunting those hunting him in a riveting thriller by New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Isabella Maldonado.

REACHER: The Stories Behind the Stories by Lee Child (Memoir/Essays)
Lee Child tells the stories behind the stories from the bestselling Jack Reacher novels. Included is a new, never-before-seen Reacher tale.

THE SECRET OF SECRETS by Dan Brown (Thriller)
The world’s most celebrated thriller writer returns with his most stunning novel yet --- a propulsive, twisty, thought-provoking masterpiece that will entertain readers as only Dan Brown can do.

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From left to right: Dan Brown, Elin Hilderbrand, Mick Herron

Upcoming Virtual Book and Author Events

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

Monday, September 8th at 3pm ET: Barnes & Noble Book Club: Join Barnes & Noble as they welcome David Levithan and Jens Lekman for a live virtual event to discuss their novel, SONGS FOR OTHER PEOPLE'S WEDDINGS, which is August's B&N Book Club pick. David and Jens will be in conversation with Mallory Rochester, Store Manager at Barnes & Noble in Calabasas, CA.

Tuesday, September 9th at 6pm ET: Barnes & Noble: Join Barnes & Noble - Union Square in New York City as they welcome New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown to celebrate and discuss THE SECRET OF SECRETS, which marks the long-awaited return of Harvard professor of symbology Robert Langdon.

Tuesday, September 9th at 9pm ET: Killer Author Club: Kimberly Belle, Heather Gudenkauf and Kaira Rouda will talk to Elise Hart Kipness about CLOSE CALL, the third installment in her series starring Kate Green. The sports reporter and former Olympian courts danger once again when the famous subject of her next story is kidnapped during the US Open.

Wednesday, September 10th at 2pm ET: “Bookaccino Live” Book Preview Afternoon Event: Carol Fitzgerald will present titles releasing between September 9th and September 30th, along with a few from the second half of October, plus November, that we would like to get on your radar. Included will be fiction; historical fiction; thrillers and mysteries; and memoirs, biographies and other nonfiction.

Wednesday, September 10th at 3pm ET: Barnes & Noble: Join Barnes & Noble as they welcome Mick Herron for a live virtual discussion of CLOWN TOWN, his ninth Slough House thriller, as part of their B&N Midday Mystery Virtual Event series. Mick will be in conversation with the bestselling author of THE SEVEN OR EIGHT DEATHS OF STELLA FORTUNA, Juliet Grames.

Wednesday, September 10th at 7pm ET: “Friends & Fiction”: Join “Friends & Fiction” for a conversation with Elin Hilderbrand and her daughter, Shelby Cunningham, about their novel, THE ACADEMY, which is the irresistible, deliciously scandalous story of one drama-filled year at a New England boarding school.

 "Bookreporter Talks To" Videos & Podcasts

“Bookreporter Talks To” is a video and podcast series that delivers long-form, in-depth author interviews. 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:

• Sharon Kurtzman (THE LOST BAKER OF VIENNA) Video | Podcast

Other authors we've interviewed include:

• Megan Abbott (EL DORADO DRIVE) Video | Podcast
• Janet Skeslien Charles (THE PARISIAN CHAPTER: An Audio Novel) Video | Podcast
• Julie Clark (THE GHOSTWRITER) Video | Podcast
• Jeanine Cummins (SPEAK TO ME OF HOME) Video | Podcast
• Lori Foster (THE GUEST COTTAGE: A Firefly Summer Novel) Video | Podcast
• Katy Hays (SALTWATER) Video | Podcast
• Bruce Holsinger (CULPABILITY) Video | Podcast
• Chris Pavone (THE DOORMAN) Video | Podcast
• Kaira Rouda (JILL IS NOT HAPPY) Video | Podcast
• Francesca Serritella (FULL BLOOM) Video | Podcast

Upcoming interviews include:

• Hank Phillippi Ryan (ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS)

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"Bookreporter Talks To" videos and podcasts.

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