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Carol's latest "Bookreporter Talks To" interview and podcast is with Bookreporter co-founder
Jesse Kornbluth, whose new novel, JFK AND MARY MEYER: A Love Story, is now in stores.
Click on the photo above for the video and here for the podcast.
At Winter Institute, Jeanine Cummins talked about her latest novel, AMERICAN DIRT,
which is Oprah's new book club pick, February's Barnes & Noble Book Club selection,
and a Bookreporter.com Bets On title.
Photo Credit: Luisa Smith
January, You Were Not Dull!
January has been a bit of a whirlwind. After what ended up being a two-week holiday break for most of the industry until January 6th, the rest of the month has been super crazy busy.
I spent the better part of last week in Baltimore at the American Booksellers Association’s Winter Institute, which gave me a chance to talk to booksellers, who, like me, are small business owners, and also to hear about many upcoming titles from authors and publishers. From there, I headed to Philadelphia for the American Library Association’s Midwinter Meeting, and there, in less than 24 hours, I heard more than a dozen authors present their new books. I am looking forward to sharing so many of them with you. I rarely get sick, but somewhere along the way, I caught a cold, which has derailed me for a lot of this week!
As always, we have a lot of book club news to share.
Now in stores is AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins, which is one of the first big novels of 2020 and may end up being the most talked-about book of the year, for many reasons. Last week, Oprah announced that it would be her latest book club pick; shortly after that, Barnes & Noble revealed that it would be their February book club selection. Blurbed by the likes of John Grisham, Sandra Cisneros, Ann Patchett and Kristin Hannah, it also is a LibraryReads pick for this month, a #1 Indie Next pick for next month, and my second Bookreporter.com Bets On pick of the year. Oprah describes the book as “a heart-wrenching page-turner, and you won’t be able to put it down.” Both Oprah and Jeanine appeared on “CBS This Morning” last week for the big announcement, which you can take a look at here. Oprah’s interview with Jeanine will premiere March 6th exclusively on Apple TV+.
Here’s a quick plot summary: Lydia Quixano Perez runs a bookstore in the Mexican city of Acapulco until one violent day changes everything. Forced to flee, Lydia and her eight-year-old son, Luca, find themselves miles and worlds away from their comfortable middle-class existence. Instantly transformed into migrants, Lydia and Luca ride la bestia --- trains that make their way north toward the United States, which is the only place they might feel safe. As they join the countless people trying to reach el norte, Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to?
Last week, I heard Jeanine speak at Winter Institute, where she was interviewed by Javier Ramirez from Madison Street Books in Chicago, Illinois, whose bookstore is scheduled to open in the spring. Jeanine shared that she wrote this book over seven years, tossing two original drafts. During the time that she wrote, she spent time in Mexico and along the border doing research. She also experienced the gut-wrenching grief of losing her father suddenly, emotions that she knows found their way onto the pages.
The book has brought with it lots of controversy over who is entitled to write a story. Is Jeanine's writing of this cultural appropriation? Was the storytelling accurate? Why are not more Latinx voices published and heard? It’s been quite a week or so discussing this!
Back in the fall, we ran a contest where 10 groups were awarded copies of the book in exchange for sharing their comments on it by February 28th. We’ve heard from two groups already --- the Boulevard Book Group from Westfield, NJ, and the Briarcliff Book Club from Fort Thomas, KY --- and we bring you their feedback here. My neighborhood book group will be reading it in February.
As Jeanine’s book tour has been canceled due to threats of violence, I am sharing this link to an event that she did in Washington, DC at Politics and Prose, so readers can hear from her in her own words, as I did in Baltimore. I had been looking forward to interviewing her in Tucson.
We have a discussion guide available for AMERICAN DIRT, which you can take a look at here. Also, don’t miss our review on Bookreporter and my Bets On commentary.
This is your last newsletter reminder to enter our very special End-of-the-Year contest. By sharing your favorite book that you read with your group in 2019 and your favorite book that you read outside your group, you will be eligible to win six titles releasing this year that are perfect for book group discussions: the aforementioned AMERICAN DIRT, A GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD by Therese Anne Fowler, LADY CLEMENTINE by Marie Benedict, LONG BRIGHT RIVER by Liz Moore, THE QUEEN'S FORTUNE: A Novel of Desiree, Napoleon, and the Dynasty That Outlasted the Empire by Allison Pataki, and SAINT X by Alexis Schaitkin. The deadline for your entries is Wednesday, February 5th at noon ET. We will share our reader-compiled "Best Of" list with you in the early February newsletter.
There’s still time to enter our “What’s Your Book Group Reading This Month?” contest, where three groups will win 12 copies of Bonnie Kistler’s HOUSE ON FIRE, a Bets On selection from last year that’s now available in paperback. As I said in my Bets On commentary, this domestic thriller is “well-paced and emotionally charged… Comparisons to Celeste Ng and Jodi Picoult are not hype. Bonnie has great storytelling chops and is not afraid to take the reader on a journey with her, scattering clues and constantly bringing us along on detours.” Intrigued? Then read more about the book here, along with our Bookreporter review, and fill out the contest form on this page by Wednesday, February 5th at noon ET.
We've added a guide for INHERITANCE: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love, which is newly released in paperback. In the spring of 2016, through a genealogy website to which she had casually submitted her DNA for analysis, Dani Shapiro received the stunning news that her beloved deceased father was not her biological father. Over the course of a single day, her entire history --- the life she had lived --- crumbled beneath her. Click here to read our review on Bookreporter.
Our latest "Bookreporter Talks To" video/podcast is a very special one, as I interview Bookreporter's co-founder, Jesse Kornbluth, about his new novel, JFK AND MARY MEYER: A Love Story. We also share a lot about the early days of The Book Report Network. Click here to watch the interview and here to listen to the podcast. Also, read our review of the book here. This was a really fun trip down memory lane!
While we're on the subject of podcasts, you may remember that in a previous newsletter, we told you about Will Schwalbe's wonderful podcast, “But That’s Another Story”, where he talks to notable guests about the books that shaped them. His latest episode features André Aciman, who wrote CALL ME BY YOUR NAME and its sequel, FIND ME. Read much more about the podcast and how you can listen to it later in this newsletter.
A reminder that Barnes & Noble will be hosting a free Book Club Night in stores across the country to discuss DEAR EDWARD by Ann Napolitano on Tuesday, February 4th at 7pm local time. If you’d like to attend, all you have to do is sign up here. DEAR EDWARD is also Jenna Bush Hager's "Read with Jenna" Today Show Book Club pick for this month, and Ann was on “Today” earlier in the day to talk about the book. Click here for the interview.
On Tuesday, three members of the Simon & Schuster team hosted a Facebook Live Book Club chat to talk about THE DAUGHTER’S TALE by Armando Lucas Correa, January’s pick for their Book Club Favorites program, which you can see here. I was happy to hear that February’s selection will be THE STATIONERY SHOP by Marjan Kamali as it was a Bets On pick when it released in hardcover last summer and was one of my favorite books of the year; it comes out in paperback on February 11th. In our next newsletter, we will feature a special contest for THE STATIONERY SHOP, so be on the lookout for that!
Please keep in mind all the features we currently have running on Bookreporter, including our Valentine’s Day contest (which we’ve brought back for a 15th year); our Winter Reading feature (these 24-hour giveaways take place on select days through mid-February); our New Release Spotlight of Andrew David MacDonald’s debut novel, WHEN WE WERE VIKINGS; and, of course, our Word of Mouth and Sounding Off on Audio contests. More details on all of these features can be found later in this newsletter.
Michelle Obama won a Best Spoken Word Album GRAMMY Award for her narration of her 2018 memoir, BECOMING, which has become a popular book club favorite. Click here for the discussion guide and here for our Bookreporter review.
Also, the winners of the 2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals were announced this week at ALA Midwinter. LOST CHILDREN ARCHIVE by Valeria Luiselli (for which we featured the guide when it released last February) won the Fiction medal, while the Nonfiction medal was awarded to MIDNIGHT IN CHERNOBYL: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster, by Adam Higginbotham.
I am headed to get some more chicken noodle soup. See you next month with another update.
Here’s to your next great book group discussion...
Carol Fitzgerald ([email protected])
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New Guide: AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins
Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick,
February’s Barnes & Noble Book Club Selection,
and a Bookreporter.com Bets On Title
AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins (Fiction)
Lydia Quixano Pérez lives in the Mexican city of Acapulco. She runs a bookstore. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while there are cracks beginning to show in Acapulco because of the drug cartels, her life is, by and large, fairly comfortable.
Even though she knows they’ll never sell, Lydia stocks some of her all-time favorite books in her store. And then one day, a man enters the shop to browse and comes up to the register with a few books he would like to buy --- two of them her favorites. Javier is erudite. He is charming. And, unbeknownst to Lydia, he is the jefe of the newest drug cartel that has gruesomely taken over the city. When Lydia’s husband’s tell-all profile of Javier is published, none of their lives will ever be the same.
Forced to flee, Lydia and eight-year-old Luca soon find themselves miles and worlds away from their comfortable middle-class existence. Instantly transformed into migrants, Lydia and Luca ride la bestia --- trains that make their way north toward the United States, which is the only place Javier’s reach doesn’t extend. As they join the countless people trying to reach el norte, Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to?
AMERICAN DIRT will leave readers utterly changed. It is a literary achievement filled with poignancy, drama and humanity on every page. It is one of the most important books for our times.
- Click here to read our review on Bookreporter.com.
- Click here to read Carol's Bookreporter.com Bets On commentary.
- Click here to read comments from two book groups about the book.
- Click here to see why the book is Oprah's latest book club selection.
Click here for the discussion guide.
Special Contest:
Share Your Favorite Books of 2019
and Enter to Win SIX Great Book Group Titles
Releasing in 2020!
By sharing your favorite book that you read with your group in 2019 and your favorite book that you read outside your group, you will be eligible to win six titles releasing this year that are perfect for book group discussions:
One Grand Prize winner will be awarded all six of these books.
To enter, please fill out this form by Wednesday, February 5th at noon ET. We will share our reader-compiled "Best Of" list with you in the early February newsletter. We cannot wait to see what you select!
Please note: Your favorite book that you discussed with your group CAN be the same as your favorite book of the year. And they don't need to have been published in 2019. Also, please be careful with the spelling of book titles and authors’ first and last names to save us editing time.
Click here to share your favorite books of 2019 and enter the contest.
"What's Your Book Group Reading This Month?" Contest: Enter to Win 12 Copies of HOUSE ON FIRE
by Bonnie Kistler for Your Group
Each month, we ask book groups to share the titles they are reading that month and rate them. From all entries, three winners will be selected, and each will win 12 copies of that month’s prize book for their group. Note: To be eligible to win, let us know the title of the book that YOUR book group is CURRENTLY reading, NOT the title we are giving away.
Our latest prize book is HOUSE ON FIRE by Bonnie Kistler, a Bookreporter.com Bets On pick that is now available in paperback. This tightly wound and suspenseful novel is about a blended family in crisis after a drunk driving accident leaves the daughter of one parent dead --- and the son of the other parent charged with manslaughter. To enter, please fill out the form on this page by Wednesday, February 5th at noon ET.
HOUSE ON FIRE by Bonnie Kistler (Fiction)
Divorce lawyer Leigh Huyett knows all too well that most second marriages are doomed to fail. Yet five years in, she and Pete Conley couldn’t be happier with their blended family.
But one rainy Friday night, on the way back from celebrating their anniversary, Peter and Leigh receive horrific news. Peter’s son Kip, a high school senior, has crashed his truck and been arrested for drunk driving. And Leigh’s 14-year-old daughter, Chrissy, was with him.
Twelve hours later, Chrissy is dead and Kip is charged with manslaughter.
Reeling with grief, Leigh nonetheless does her best to rally behind Peter and Kip. That is, until Kip changes his story and claims that he wasn’t driving after all --- Chrissy was, and he swears there is a witness.
As they hurtle toward Kip’s trial date, husband and wife are torn between loyalty to their children and to each other, while the mystery of what really happened that night looms large.
- Click here for the discussion guide.
- Click here to read our review on Bookreporter.com.
- Click here to read Carol's Bookreporter.com Bets On commentary.
Click here to enter the contest.
Featured Guide:
THE LAST ROMANTICS by Tara Conklin
A Bookreporter.com Bets On Pick
Now Available in Paperback
THE LAST ROMANTICS by Tara Conklin (Fiction)
When the renowned poet Fiona Skinner is asked about the inspiration behind her iconic work, The Love Poem, she tells her audience a story about her family and a betrayal that reverberates through time.
It begins in a big yellow house with a funeral, an iron poker, and a brief variation forever known as the Pause: a free and feral summer in a middle-class Connecticut town. Caught between the predictable life they once led and an uncertain future that stretches before them, the Skinner siblings --- fierce Renee, sensitive Caroline, golden boy Joe and watchful Fiona --- emerge from the Pause staunchly loyal and deeply connected. Two decades later, the siblings find themselves once again confronted with a family crisis that tests the strength of these bonds and forces them to question the life choices they’ve made and ask what, exactly, they will do for love.
A novel that pierces the heart and lingers in the mind, THE LAST ROMANTICS is a beautiful meditation on the power of stories --- how they navigate us through difficult times, help us understand the past, and point the way toward our future.
- Click here to read our review on Bookreporter.com.
- Click here to read Carol's Bookreporter.com Bets On commentary.
Click here for the featured guide.
Featured Guide:
CROSS HER HEART by Sarah Pinborough
Now Available in Paperback
CROSS HER HEART by Sarah Pinborough (Psychological Thriller)
Lisa lives for her daughter Ava, her job and her best friend Marilyn.
But when a handsome client shows an interest in her, Lisa starts daydreaming about sharing her life with him, too. Maybe she’s ready now. Maybe she can trust again. Maybe it's time to let her terrifying secret past go.
But when her daughter rescues a boy from drowning and their pictures are all over the news for everyone to see, Lisa's world explodes.
As she finds everything she has built threatened, and not knowing who she can trust, it's up to Lisa to face her past in order to save what she holds dear.
But someone has been pulling all their strings. And that someone is determined that both Lisa and Ava must suffer.
Because long ago Lisa broke a promise. And some promises aren't meant to be broken.
- Click here to read our review on Bookreporter.com.
Click here for the featured guide.
New Guide: INHERITANCE by Dani Shapiro
Now Available in Paperback
INHERITANCE: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro (Memoir)
In the spring of 2016, through a genealogy website to which she had casually submitted her DNA for analysis, Dani Shapiro received the stunning news that her beloved deceased father was not her biological father. Over the course of a single day, her entire history --- the life she had lived --- crumbled beneath her.
INHERITANCE is a book about secrets. It is the story of a woman's urgent quest to unlock the story of her own identity, a story that had been scrupulously hidden from her for more than 50 years. It is a book about the extraordinary moment we live in, a moment in which science and technology have outpaced not only medical ethics but also the capacities of the human heart to contend with the consequences of what we discover.
Dani Shapiro’s memoir unfolds at a breakneck pace --- part mystery, part real-time investigation, part rumination on the ineffable combination of memory, history, biology and experience that makes us who we are. INHERITANCE is a devastating and haunting interrogation of the meaning of kinship and identity, written with stunning intensity and precision.
- Click here to read our review on Bookreporter.com.
Click here for the discussion guide.
Now Available in Paperback: MAID by Stephanie Land
A Bookreporter.com Bets On Pick
MAID: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land (Memoir)
At 28, Stephanie Land's plans of breaking free from the roots of her hometown in the Pacific Northwest to chase her dreams of attending a university and becoming a writer were cut short when a summer fling turned into an unexpected pregnancy. She turned to housekeeping to make ends meet, and with a tenacious grip on her dream to provide her daughter the very best life possible, Stephanie worked days and took classes online to earn a college degree, and began to write relentlessly.
She wrote the true stories that weren't being told: the stories of overworked and underpaid Americans. Of living on food stamps and WIC (Women, Infants and Children) coupons to eat. Of the government programs that provided her housing, but that doubled as halfway houses. The aloof government employees who called her lucky for receiving assistance while she didn't feel lucky at all. She wrote to remember the fight, to eventually cut through the deep-rooted stigmas of the working poor.
MAID explores the underbelly of upper-middle class America and the reality of what it's like to be in service to them. "I'd become a nameless ghost," Stephanie writes about her relationship with her clients, many of whom do not know her from any other cleaner, but who she learns plenty about. As she begins to discover more about her clients' lives --- their sadness and love, too --- she begins to find hope in her own path.
Her compassionate, unflinching writing as a journalist gives voice to the "servant" worker, and those pursuing the American Dream from below the poverty line. MAID is Stephanie's story, but it's not her alone. It is an inspiring testament to the strength, determination and ultimate triumph of the human spirit.
- Click here to read our review on Bookreporter.com.
- Click here to read Carol's Bookreporter.com Bets On commentary.
Click here for the discussion guide.
New January Releases of Interest to Book Groups
Below are a number of books releasing in January for the first time (which we aren't currently featuring on the site) that we think will be of interest to book groups.
ALL THE WAYS WE SAID GOODBYE: A Novel of the Ritz Paris by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig and Karen White (Historical Fiction)
The New York Times bestselling authors of THE GLASS OCEAN and THE FORGOTTEN ROOM return with a glorious historical adventure that moves from the dark days of two World Wars to the turbulent years of the 1960s, in which three women with bruised hearts find refuge at Paris’s legendary Ritz hotel.
A LONG PETAL OF THE SEA by Isabel Allende (Historical Fiction)
From the New York Times bestselling author of THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS, this epic novel spanning decades and crossing continents follows two young people as they flee the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War in search of a place to call home.
MORAL COMPASS by Danielle Steel (Fiction)
At an elite private school in Massachusetts, a wide circle of lives will be forever changed by a devastating series of events.
UNCANNY VALLEY: A Memoir by Anna Wiener (Memoir)
Part coming-of-age-story, part portrait of an already bygone era, Anna Wiener’s memoir is a rare first-person glimpse into high-flying, reckless startup culture at a time of unchecked ambition, unregulated surveillance, wild fortune and accelerating political power.
WESTERING WOMEN by Sandra Dallas (Historical Fiction)
From the bestselling author of PRAYERS FOR SALE, Sandra Dallas' WESTERING WOMEN is an inspiring celebration of sisterhood on the perilous Overland Trail.
WHEN WE WERE VIKINGS by Andrew David MacDonald (Fiction)
WHEN WE WERE VIKINGS is an uplifting debut about an unlikely heroine whose journey will leave you wanting to embark on a quest of your own…because, after all, we are all legends of our own making.
THE WHISPERS OF WAR by Julia Kelly (Historical Fiction)
The start of World War II looms over three friends who struggle to remain loyal as one of them is threatened with internment by the British government.
“But That’s Another Story”:
A Podcast from Macmillan Podcasts
and Bestselling Author Will Schwalbe
Recently, we let you know about a literary podcast we’re loving --- "But That’s Another Story", hosted by bestselling author Will Schwalbe. On the show, Will celebrates the life-changing magic of books, diving into the meaningful stories that have profoundly impacted notable guests like Melinda Gates, Maris Kreizman and Larry Kramer.
On the latest episode (their 50th!), André Aciman, bestselling author of CALL ME BY YOUR NAME (and its newly published sequel, FIND ME), joins Will for a conversation on memories, dreams, and the transformative power of reading and travel. Seeing as many of André’s stories are set in Italy, listeners may be surprised to learn that, after moving to Italy from Egypt as a teenager, he first resisted the notion of living there and took quite some time to appreciate it. Listeners will also hear about the “love pilgrimage” that fans of CALL ME BY YOUR NAME make to the book and film’s iconic locations, André’s own literary travels, and the one book that acted as a great escape for him during childhood.
Learn more about how to listen to "But That’s Another Story" here
or listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.
Announcing Bookreporter.com's
15th Annual Valentine's Day Contest:
Enter to Win Books for Yourself or Your Valentine!
Valentine's Day is only a few heartbeats away. We can't think of a better way to celebrate this special day than to cuddle up with your loved one...and a good book, of course!
We're giving five readers the chance to win five love-themed books. Be sure to enter between now and Thursday, February 13th at noon ET for your opportunity to be a lucky (and beloved!) winner.
If you're feeling frisky, share with us your all-time book character crush. Don't be shy, we all got 'em! We'll post the top 10 literary loves and lusts --- along with the five winners --- shortly after the contest ends.
This year's featured Valentine’s Day titles are:
Click here to enter the contest.
New Release Spotlight on Bookreporter.com:
WHEN WE WERE VIKINGS by Andrew David MacDonald
WHEN WE WERE VIKINGS by Andrew David MacDonald (Fiction)
A heart-swelling debut for fans of THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK and THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
Sometimes life isn’t as simple as heroes and villains.
For Zelda, a 21-year-old Viking enthusiast who lives with her older brother, Gert, life is best lived with some basic rules:
1. A smile means “thank you for doing something small that I liked.”
2. Fist bumps and dabs = respect.
3. Strange people are not appreciated in her home.
4. Tomatoes must go in the middle of the sandwich and not get the bread wet.
5. Sometimes the most important things don’t fit on lists.
But when Zelda finds out that Gert has resorted to some questionable --- and dangerous --- methods to make enough money to keep them afloat, Zelda decides to launch her own quest. Her mission: to be legendary. It isn’t long before Zelda finds herself in a battle that tests the reach of her heroism, her love for her brother, and the depth of her Viking strength.
WHEN WE WERE VIKINGS is an uplifting debut about an unlikely heroine whose journey will leave you wanting to embark on a quest of your own, because after all...
We are all legends of our own making.
Click here to read more in our New Release Spotlight.
Bookreporter.com's Winter Reading Contests and Feature
Our Winter Reading Contests and Feature have returned for a sixth year! On select days through mid-February, we are hosting a series of 24-hour contests spotlighting a book releasing this winter (or a recently published title that we would like to get into your hands now) and giving five lucky readers a chance to win it. We also are sending a special newsletter to announce the day's title, which you can sign up for here.
This year's featured titles are:
Click here to read all the contest details
and learn more about our featured titles.
"Bookreporter Talks To" Videos & Podcasts
In late August, we launched “Bookreporter Talks To,” a video and podcast series where we deliver a long-form, in-depth author interview every week. For years, I have 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 --- to bring these author interviews to readers, wherever they may be. Watch on video, or listen as a podcast. (The podcasts include audio excerpts.)
By the way, this follows a long history of The Book Report Network delivering compelling programming to readers. Back in 1997, the company hosted the first online interview with John Grisham, which started a tradition of ongoing interviews with authors.
Authors interviewed to date include:
Upcoming interviews include:
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Allison Pataki (THE QUEEN'S FORTUNE: A Novel of Desiree, Napoleon, and the Dynasty That Outlasted the Empire)
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Amanda Eyre Ward (THE JETSETTERS)
Watch our "Bookreporter Talks To" interviews and listen to our podcasts.
Enter Our Ongoing Bookreporter.com Contests:
"Word of Mouth" and "Sounding Off on Audio"
Word of Mouth Contest:
Tell Us What You're Reading --- and You Can Win Two Books!
Tell us about the books you’ve finished reading with your comments and a rating of 1 to 5 stars. During the contest period from January 24th to February 7th at noon ET, three lucky readers each will be randomly chosen to win a copy of WHEN YOU SEE ME by Lisa Gardner and INTO THE FIRE: An Orphan X Novel by Gregg Hurwitz.
To make sure other readers will be able to find the books you write about, please include the full title and correct author names (your entry must include these to be eligible to win). For rules and guidelines, click here.
Click here to enter the contest.
Please note: A new Word of Mouth contest will be up
on Friday, February 7th at noon ET.
Sounding Off on Audio Contest:
Tell Us What You're Listening to --- and You Can Win Two Audiobooks!
Tell us about the audiobooks you’ve finished listening to with your comments and a rating of 1 to 5 stars for both the performance and the content. During the contest period from January 6th to February 3rd at noon ET, two lucky readers each will be randomly chosen to win the audio versions of Liz Moore's LONG BRIGHT RIVER, read by Allyson Ryan, and Joseph Finder's HOUSE ON FIRE, read by Holter Graham.
To make sure other readers will be able to find the audiobook, please include the full title and correct author names (your entry must include these to be eligible to win). For complete rules and guidelines, click here.
Click here to enter the contest.
Please note: A new Sounding Off on Audio contest will be up
on Monday, February 3rd at noon ET.
We currently are featuring the following guides on ReadingGroupGuides.com:
AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins (Fiction)
Already being hailed as "a GRAPES OF WRATH for our times" and "a new American classic," Jeanine Cummins' AMERICAN DIRT is a rare exploration into the inner hearts of people willing to sacrifice everything for a glimmer of hope.
CROSS HER HEART by Sarah Pinborough (Psychological Thriller)
Lisa is living a lie in Sarah Pinborough's psychological thriller, CROSS HER HEART...and everyone is about to find out.
THE DAUGHTER'S TALE by Armando Lucas Correa (Historical Fiction)
From the internationally bestselling author of THE GERMAN GIRL comes an unforgettable family saga exploring a hidden piece of World War II history and the lengths a mother will go to protect her children --- perfect for fans of LILAC GIRLS, WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES and THE ALICE NETWORK.
DEAR EDWARD by Ann Napolitano (Fiction)
DEAR EDWARD is at once a transcendent coming-of-age story, a multidimensional portrait of an unforgettable cast of characters, and a breathtaking illustration of all the ways a broken heart learns to love again.
HOUSE ON FIRE by Bonnie Kistler (Fiction)
In the bestselling tradition of Jodi Picoult and Celeste Ng, HOUSE ON FIRE is a tightly wound and suspenseful novel about a blended family in crisis after a drunk driving accident leaves the daughter of one parent dead --- and the son of the other parent charged with manslaughter.
INHERITANCE: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro (Memoir)
From the acclaimed memoirist, novelist and host of the hit podcast "Family Secrets" comes a memoir about the staggering family secret uncovered by a genealogy test: an exploration of the urgent ethical questions surrounding fertility treatments and DNA testing, and a profound inquiry of paternity, identity and love.
LADY CLEMENTINE by Marie Benedict (Historical Fiction)
From Marie Benedict, the New York Times bestselling author of THE ONLY WOMAN IN THE ROOM, comes an incredible novel that focuses on one of the people who had the most influence during World War I and World War II: Clementine Churchill.
THE LAST ROMANTICS by Tara Conklin (Fiction)
A sweeping yet intimate epic about one American family, THE LAST ROMANTICS is an unforgettable exploration of the ties that bind us together, the responsibilities we embrace and the duties we resent, and how we can lose --- and sometimes rescue --- the ones we love.
LONG BRIGHT RIVER by Liz Moore (Mystery/Thriller)
Two sisters travel the same streets, though their lives couldn't be more different. Then one of them goes missing.
THE NIGHT TIGER by Yangsze Choo (Historical Fiction)
From New York Times bestselling author Yangsze Choo comes an utterly transporting novel set in 1930s colonial Malaysia, perfect for fans of Isabel Allende and Min Jin Lee.
SUCH A FUN AGE by Kiley Reid (Fiction)
A striking and surprising debut novel from an exhilarating new voice, SUCH A FUN AGE is a page-turning and big-hearted story about race and privilege, set around a young black babysitter, her well-intentioned employer, and a surprising connection that threatens to undo them both.
Please note that these titles, for which we already had the guides when they appeared in hardcover, are now available in paperback:
GOLDEN CHILD by Claire Adam (Fiction)
This deeply affecting debut novel is set in Trinidad and follows the lives of a family as they navigate impossible choices about scarcity, loyalty and love.
MAID: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land (Memoir)
EVICTED meets NICKEL AND DIMED in Stephanie Land's memoir about working as a maid, a beautiful and gritty exploration of poverty in America.
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