Book News
HELP FOR LAHAINA:
The raging wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have burned a path of devastation, which includes the Lahaina Public Library. The library is among irreplaceable lost artifacts and treasured locations in the town of Lahaina, the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Click this story on Literary Hub to find out how you can help.
WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT GOODREADS?
Mom said if you can’t say something nice about someone, don’t say anything at all. Unfortunately, this hasn’t always been the case at Goodreads where cases of negative review bombing are no joke. The Atlantic takes a closer look.
Your Next Favorite Read
MURDER IS FAMILY BUSINESS:
The worst atrocities in human history are just family tradition in Not Forever But For Now by Chuck Palahniuk of Fight Club fame. Otto and Cecil are two fun-loving, privileged brothers who enjoy nature shows, playing with their pony and killing the help. Do they have what it takes to step up and run the family business in this hilarious horror satire?
BRIDGERTON GOES GOTHIC:
What happens when the two contenders for title of the Earl of Oxney fall in love, but one is hiding a shattering secret in A Nobleman’s Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel by KJ Charles? Twists and turns await in this gothic historical romance. Misting onto the moors September 19.
LONGING FOR LOVE:
The buzz is brewing for The Lover, a short story by Silvia Moreno Garcia. This haunting tale of a village girl who falls prey to forbidden longings with her brother-in-law and a mysterious stranger has already reached no. 1 in historical romance. The mystery unfolds November 1.
Reading with the Stars
NAN FISCHER’S SILVER LINING:
What book would author Nan Fischer recommend for your TBR? The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. “It’s not a new book, but I had not read that one yet, and its sheer creativity just blew me away,” she says. “He creates these unbelievably strange, quirky, heartwarming worlds and I’m always along for the ride.” Click here to read more about Nan Fischer and her latest release, The Book of Silver Linings in this Zoom interview by BookTrib columnist Dawn Ius.
Top of the Charts
MOM’S LOST LOVE:
Three daughters hear about their mother’s youthful love affair with a fellow actor in Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. This rich exploration of parental lives before children came along moved Reese Witherspoon to pick it for her book club, and readers to make it no. 2 on the USA Today bestseller list this week.
THREE YEARS ON TOP:
What is the price of power? In the Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins we watch as young Coriolanus Snow takes his shot as a mentor to a District 12 tribute. Will his choices lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin? After hitting no. 1 on every bestseller list, it remains no. 5 on USA Today.
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WHAT’S ON YOUR TBR?
Each week we love to bring you upcoming releases, book news, and your next favorite read. Now we want to know — what upcoming book are you most excited to add to your TBR?
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