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At our last book group meeting when we were discussing what to read next, the conversation turned to selecting a classic. We talked about what we had read in high school and college, and the books we had missed out on reading that we feel we should have read --- and were surprised we have not. It was interesting to see what we remember and loved ---- and what we regretted not reading.
I also realized that, even for many of the classics, I was not remembering the plots or character names. For the latter, I should not be surprised as I am known for forgetting character names. It’s “the man,” “the woman,” etc. And when I write my Bookreporter.com Bets On commentary or interview an author, I need to look up the names of characters. We recently shot a reel for Instagram with me calling a character by the wrong name --- and having to tape it again! I joke with Francesca, who runs our social media, along with handling contests and a myriad of other things, that I cannot be trusted with names. When we shot the February reels, we made sure to review the names in advance!
After a lot of discussion, our group decided to read LITTLE WOMEN for our next meeting. Note: I have read the book, but I have not seen the movie. There are whole lists of films that I have not seen, and I joke that it is because I am a mother of boys. I know I have a gorgeous copy of LITTLE WOMEN somewhere in my house. If I could just find it! Last year, I attempted to try to chronicle all of the books in the house, but there was never time for it. I am thinking I should hire a college student who is off for the summer to do it for us. Just about every room has books in it, though my husband is vowing not to build any more bookshelves. Hmmm...I'm not so sure about that!
We have two “Bookreporter Talks To” interviews to share with you in this newsletter.
First up is Clare Leslie Hall, whose much-talked-about US debut, BROKEN COUNTRY, I absolutely loved. This New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller is the Reese’s Book Club pick and Barnes & Noble Book Club selection for March, as well as an upcoming Bets On title. We also are featuring the discussion guide in this update.
Clare explains the early inspiration for the novel and shares that she worked on it for four years, coming back to it again and again. She discusses the layers of the story while being careful not to reveal any spoilers. The setting is such a big part of the book, as well as the characters, and she notes that the farms near her home played a role in the storytelling.
Right before this interview, Clare learned that BROKEN COUNTRY had hit the Sunday Times list (the New York Times news would come the next day), and she clearly was glowing from that! Click here to watch the video or here to listen to the podcast. We will feature my Bets On commentary in the late March newsletter.
On Tuesday, April 1st at 3pm ET, Barnes & Noble will host a live virtual event with Clare, which you can sign up for here. She will be in conversation with Lexie Smyth, B&N’s Fiction Category Manager. I look forward to hearing more from Clare!
I also had the pleasure of catching up with Charmaine Wilkerson about her new novel, GOOD DIRT, a Bets On selection for which we featured the guide earlier this year.
Charmaine explains how the character of Ebby Freeman came to her, along with the idea of the clay jar that has been in the family for generations. She shares the research that she did about the work of slaves in the South who created pottery with clay, tracing how an item like this could have made its way from the South to Connecticut with slaves who worked on sailing vessels. And she muses that what happened to Ebby would have a major impact on the rest of her life.
As she did in her New York Times bestseller, BLACK CAKE, Charmaine invites readers to look at traditions and ideas that they may not have heard about previously while at the same time telling the story of a family. Click here to watch the video or here to listen to the podcast.
This is your last Reading Group Guides newsletter reminder to sign up for this month’s “Bookaccino Live” Book Group event, which will take place on Wednesday, March 26th at 8pm ET.
Our guest will be Anna Quindlen, and she will be talking about her New York Times bestseller, AFTER ANNIE, which is now available in paperback. Anna’s trademark wisdom on family, friendship and the ties that bind us are at the center of this novel about the power of love to transcend loss and triumph over adversity.
You can register for the event by clicking here. If you have a question for Anna, please email it to me using the subject line “Anna” by March 26th at noon ET. Be sure to also include your name, city and state, and indicate if you’d like to be on camera during the event so you can ask Anna the question yourself, or if you’d prefer me to ask it for you. Those who appear on camera will be able to chat with Anna in our virtual green room before the program starts.
This also is your last Reading Group Guides newsletter reminder to sign up for our “Bookaccino Live” Spring Preview evening event, which we are hosting on Wednesday, March 19th at 8pm ET.
I will be presenting a number of books releasing this spring that we think you will enjoy reading over the next few months. Click here to register for the program. Included will be fiction; historical fiction; thrillers and mysteries; and memoirs, biographies and other nonfiction.
As we do with all of our “Bookaccino Live” book preview events, 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.
Oprah’s latest Book Club pick is THE TELL by Amy Griffin, which released this week. Here’s how Oprah describes the book:
“It's an extraordinary memoir by an author who ran literally from the dirt roads where she grew up in Texas to the streets of New York City in search of perfection as a wife, as a mother, as a highly successful businesswoman. But what she did not realize was that she was running from something that she had buried many years ago.
“And then one night, her young daughter tells her, 'Mom, you're really nice. You're here with us, but you're actually not here.' And then she starts to embark on this incredible journey that leads to the discovery of a childhood secret.
“I was just floored when I read Amy's story. What she discovered about herself, about her past, made me recognize how powerful the desire to forget and also how powerful the desire to remember is, and how your life can change when you reconcile the two.”
Oprah recently talked to Amy about THE TELL and its themes of recovery, reconciliation and reinvention in front of a live audience at a Starbucks café in Chicago. You can watch their conversation here on Oprah’s YouTube channel and access the guide here.
THE JACKAL’S MISTRESS is the latest novel from Chris Bohjalian, who has written such acclaimed historical fiction as HOUR OF THE WITCH and THE SANDCASTLE GIRLS. This Civil War-era tale is inspired by the little-known true story of a Southern woman --- the wife of an imprisoned Confederate soldier --- who rescued a dying Union officer and brought him to Vermont, risking everything in order to do so.
Bookreporter reviewer Ray Palen raves, “Not since SKELETONS AT THE FEAST has [Bohjalian] depicted the harsh realities of war and the impact on those affected by it like he does in THE JACKAL’S MISTRESS.” He calls the book “easily one of the most powerful novels I have read in a long time” and adds, “THE JACKAL’S MISTRESS is an unforgettable read that cements Bohjalian’s placement on the literary Mount Rushmore of American writers and should appeal to readers of all genres.” Click here for the full review and here for the guide.
We also have added guides for these four books:
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FINLAY DONOVAN DIGS HER OWN GRAVE: Finlay Donovan may have skeletons in her closet, but at least there's not a body in her backyard. The same cannot be said for her elderly neighbor in this latest installment of Elle Cosimano’s series featuring Finlay and her nanny/partner-in-crime, Vero.
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WILD DARK SHORE: A family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A rising storm on the horizon. That’s the intriguing premise of Charlotte McConaghy’s enthralling new novel, which is this month’s #1 Indie Next pick.
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COUNT MY LIES: Sophie Stava’s debut novel, which is March’s “Good Morning America” Book Club selection, is a breakneck thriller about the secrets we keep and the terrifying dangers that lurk just under the images we spend so much time trying to maintain.
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PLAY IT FORWARD: Timed perfectly for Women’s History Month, this collection of 25 inspirational stories of female athletes from all corners of the sports universe is curated by TOGETHXR, a sports media company founded by legends Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, Simone Manuel and Chloe Kim.
Note: The discussion questions for PLAY IT FORWARD were written by our Bookreporter reviewer, Bronwyn Miller. She devoured the book, despite not being a huge sports person.
This month’s “Read with Jenna” Book Club pick is THE DREAM HOTEL by Laila Lalami, which is about one woman’s fight for freedom, set in a near future where even dreams are under surveillance. Jenna says, “This is a book about how technology shackles us even when it connects us, how it can make us not feel present, and it’s a commentary on that. It is a book that is filled with beautiful characters who you will never forget, and it really shows the power we all have to dream.”
For more March selections, including the Indie Next and LibraryReads lists, see our “Favorite Monthly Lists & Picks” feature here.
Our Most Popular Book Group Selections from February’s Monthly Contest
In our recent “What’s Your Book Group Reading This Month?” contest, where we gave away copies of SHELTERWOOD by Lisa Wingate, here are the five books mentioned most frequently by book groups that they have read: JAMES by Percival Everett, THE WOMEN by Kristin Hannah, THE FROZEN RIVER by Ariel Lawhon, THE BRIAR CLUB by Kate Quinn, and THE WEDDING PEOPLE by Alison Espach. Scroll further down the newsletter to see the Top 15.
On Bookreporter, we have a special contest for Brenda Coffee’s upcoming book, MAYA BLUE: A Memoir of Survival. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Laura Munson raves, “This riveting memoir reads like a thriller. Beautifully written with courageous self-reflection, Brenda Coffee’s harrowing story of survival took my breath away.”
In anticipation of the book’s publication on May 20th, we’re awarding an advance copy to 25 readers and asking them to share their feedback with us by Monday, May 12th. To enter, please fill out this form by Friday, March 21st at noon ET. Scroll further down the newsletter to read more about this suspenseful, fast-paced memoir.
We hosted this month’s “Bookaccino Live” book preview afternoon event on Wednesday. I talked about 29 books releasing between now and April 1st, plus 13 from May, that we wanted to get on your radar. You can watch the presentation here and see a list of the featured titles here.
Next month's “Bookaccino Live” book preview event will take place on Wednesday, April 9th at 2pm ET. The focus will be on titles releasing between April 8th and May 6th, in addition to a few from June, that we think will appeal to you. Click here to sign up.
Have a great next discussion with your group!
Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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New Guide: BROKEN COUNTRY by Clare Leslie Hall
March’s Barnes & Noble and Reese’s Book Club Picks,
and an Upcoming Bookreporter.com Bets On Title
BROKEN COUNTRY by Clare Leslie Hall (Fiction)
Beth and her gentle, kind husband, Frank, are happily married, though their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. For the dog belonged to none other than Gabriel Wolfe, the man Beth loved as a teenager --- the man who broke her heart years ago. Gabriel has returned to the village with his young son, Leo, a boy who reminds Beth very much of her own son, who died in a tragic accident. As Beth is pulled back into Gabriel’s life, tensions around the village rise and dangerous secrets and jealousies from the past resurface, this time with deadly consequences. Beth is forced to make a choice between the woman she once was and the woman she has become.
» BROKEN COUNTRY is March's Barnes & Noble Book Club pick. On Tuesday, April 1st at 3pm ET, B&N will host a live virtual event with Clare Leslie Hall. Click here to sign up.
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read our review on Bookreporter.com.
- Click here to watch our "Bookreporter Talks To" interview with Clare Leslie Hall.
- Click here to listen to a podcast of the interview.
- Click here to see why the book is this month's Reese's Book Club pick.
Click here for the discussion guide.
BROKEN COUNTRY will be a Bookreporter.com Bets On pick.
Don't miss Carol's Bets On commentary in the next newsletter.
New Guide: THE TELL by Amy Griffin
Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick
THE TELL: A Memoir by Amy Griffin (Memoir)
For decades, Amy Griffin ran. Through the dirt roads of Amarillo, Texas, where she grew up; to the campus of the University of Virginia, as a student athlete; on the streets of New York, where she built her adult life; through marriage, motherhood and a thriving career. To outsiders, it all looked, in many ways, perfect. But Amy was running from something --- a secret she was keeping not only from her family and friends, but unconsciously from herself. “You’re here, but you’re not here,” her daughter said to her one night. “Where are you, Mom?” So began Amy’s quest to solve a mystery trapped in the deep recesses of her own memory --- a journey that would take her into the burgeoning field of psychedelic therapy, to the limits of the judicial system, and, ultimately, home to the Texas panhandle, where her story began.
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read an excerpt.
- Click here to see why the book is Oprah's latest Book Club pick.
Click here for the discussion guide.
New Guide: THE JACKAL’S MISTRESS by Chris Bohjalian
THE JACKAL'S MISTRESS by Chris Bohjalian (Historical Thriller)
Virginia, 1864. Libby Steadman’s husband has been away for so long that she can barely conjure his voice in her dreams. While she longs for him in the night, fearing him dead in a Union prison camp, her days are spent running a gristmill with her teenage niece, a hired hand and his wife. It’s an uneasy life in the Shenandoah Valley, and Libby awakens every morning expecting to see her land a battlefield. And then she finds a gravely injured Union officer left for dead in a neighbor’s house. Captain Jonathan Weybridge of the Vermont Brigade is her enemy --- but he’s also a human being, and Libby must make a terrible decision: Does she leave him to die alone? Or does she risk treason and try to nurse him back to health? And if she succeeds, does she try to secretly bring him across Union lines, where she might negotiate a trade for news of her own husband?
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read our review on Bookreporter.com.
Click here for the discussion guide.
New Guide:
FINLAY DONOVAN DIGS HER OWN GRAVE
by Elle Cosimano
FINLAY DONOVAN DIGS HER OWN GRAVE by Elle Cosimano (Mystery/Humor)
Finlay Donovan and her nanny/partner-in-crime, Vero, have not always gotten along with Finlay’s elderly neighbor, Mrs. Haggerty, the community busybody and president of the neighborhood watch. But when a dead body is discovered in her backyard, Mrs. Haggerty needs their help. At first a suspect, Mrs. Haggerty is cleared by the police, but her house remains an active crime scene. She has nowhere to go…except Finlay’s house, right across the street. Finlay and Vero have no interest in getting involved in another murder case --- or sacrificing either of their bedrooms. But when the focus of the investigation widens to include Finlay’s ex-husband, Steven, Finlay and Vero are left with little choice but to get closer to Mrs. Haggerty and uncover her secrets…before the police start digging up theirs. But who will solve the mystery first?
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read an excerpt.
- Click here to visit Elle Cosimano's website.
Click here for the discussion guide.
New Special Contest on Bookreporter.com:
Enter to Win One of 25 Advance Copies of MAYA BLUE
by Brenda Coffee and Share Your Comments on It
MAYA BLUE by Brenda Coffee is a searingly honest and unforgettable memoir that challenges women to rethink everything they know about survival, resilience and finding their voice.
We have 25 advance copies to give away to those who would like to read the book, which releases on May 20th, and share their comments on it. All winners must be prepared to provide their feedback by Monday, May 12th.
To enter, please fill out this form by Friday, March 21st at noon ET.
MAYA BLUE: A Memoir of Survival by Brenda Coffee (Memoir)
At 21, Brenda Coffee surrendered herself to her marriage and became a woman who would do almost anything her charismatic and powerful older husband, Philip Ray, wanted. Regardless of whether it was dangerous, adventurous, sexual or illegal, she wanted to be the one woman he couldn’t live without.
Brenda and Philip’s life together was a fairy tale until it wasn’t. Until Philip, the founder of two high-profile, groundbreaking public companies, began making real cocaine in their basement and became addicted. Until the Big Six tobacco companies threatened their lives for creating the first smokeless cigarette --- Brenda coined the terms vape and vaping --- and brutal Guatemalan military commandos forced her into the jungle at gunpoint.
A suspenseful, fast-paced memoir that reads like a thriller, MAYA BLUE will strike a chord with those who have lost their voice or had trouble finding their power. It will resonate with those who live with an addict or have grieved the loss of a spouse. But above all, it is an inspiring reminder that as long as you never surrender your voice and always keep your wits about you, you can survive almost anything.
- Click here to read Brenda Coffee's bio.
- Visit Brenda Coffee's website and her popular Brenda's Blog.
- Connect with Brenda Coffee on Facebook and Instagram.
Click here to enter the contest.
New Guide: WILD DARK SHORE by Charlotte McConaghy
March’s #1 Indie Next Pick
WILD DARK SHORE by Charlotte McConaghy (Fiction)
Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica. Home to the world’s largest seed bank, Shearwater was once full of researchers, but with sea levels rising, the Salts are now its final inhabitants. Until, during the worst storm the island has ever seen, a woman mysteriously washes ashore. As they nurse Rowan back to strength, it begins to feel like she might be just what they need. Rowan starts imagining a future where she could belong to someone again. But she isn’t telling the whole truth about why she set out for Shearwater. And when she discovers sabotaged radios and a freshly dug grave, she realizes that Dominic is keeping his own secrets. As the storms on Shearwater gather force, they all must decide if they can trust each other enough to protect the precious seeds in their care before it’s too late.
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read an excerpt.
Click here for the discussion guide.
New Guide: COUNT MY LIES by Sophie Stava
March’s “Good Morning America” Book Club Pick
COUNT MY LIES by Sophie Stava (Domestic Thriller)
Sloane Caraway is a liar. Harmless lies, mostly, to make her self-proclaimed sad little life a bit more interesting. So when Sloane sees a young girl in tears at a park one afternoon, she can’t help herself. She tells the girl’s (very attractive) dad that she’s a nurse and helps him pull a bee stinger from the girl’s foot. With this lie, and chance encounter, Sloane becomes the nanny for the wealthy and privileged Jay and Violet Lockhart. They’re the perfect New York couple, with a brownstone, a daughter in private school, and summers on Block Island. But maybe Sloane isn’t the only one lying, and all that’s picture-perfect harbors a much more dangerous truth.
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read our review on Bookreporter.com.
- Click here to see why the book is this month's "Good Morning America" Book Club pick.
Click here for the discussion guide.
New Guide: PLAY IT FORWARD by TOGETHXR
PLAY IT FORWARD: How Women Are Changing Sports to Change the World by TOGETHXR (Sports)
PLAY IT FORWARD features 25 inspirational stories of badass women from all corners of the sports universe, curated by TOGETHXR, a sports media company founded by legends Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, Simone Manuel and Chloe Kim. From profiles of professional athletes and Olympians at the top of their game to everyday women putting in the work without a crowd, these are true tales of fierce competitors, dedicated teammates and passionate advocates who are all too accustomed to hearing the word “no.” Each story highlights an inspiring athlete or team who is defying expectations and rebelling against inequality in big and small ways.
- Click here to read more about the book.
Click here for the discussion guide.
Favorite Monthly Lists & Picks for March
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 March'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: WILD DARK SHORE by Charlotte McConaghy
THE UNWORTHY written by Agustina Bazterrica, translated by Sarah Moses
THE RIVER HAS ROOTS by Amal El-Mohtar
DEEP CUTS by Holly Brickley
THE ANTIDOTE by Karen Russell
LibraryReads
Top Pick: SALTWATER by Katy Hays
PROMISE ME SUNSHINE by Cara Bastone
THE RIVER HAS ROOTS by Amal El-Mohtar
BROKEN COUNTRY by Clare Leslie Hall
ALL THE OTHER MOTHERS HATE ME by Sarah Harman
Barnes & Noble Book Club
BROKEN COUNTRY by Clare Leslie Hall
"Good Morning America" Book Club
COUNT MY LIES by Sophie Stava
Oprah's Book Club
THE TELL: A Memoir by Amy Griffin
PBS Books Readers Club
THE WOMEN by Kristin Hannah
"Read with Jenna" Book Club
THE DREAM HOTEL by Laila Lalami
Reese's Book Club
BROKEN COUNTRY by Clare Leslie Hall
Target Book Club
A HARVEST OF HEARTS by Andrea Eames
Click here for March's Favorite Monthly Lists & Picks.
Our Most Popular Book Group Selections from February's "What's Your Book Group Reading This Month?" Contest
Bookreporter.com Bets On:
SEEKING SHELTER by Jeff Hobbs
SEEKING SHELTER: A Working Mother, Her Children, and a Story of Homelessness in America by Jeff Hobbs (Biography/Social Science)
Jeff Hobbs has been on my radar since I first interviewed him 11 years ago about THE SHORT AND TRAGIC LIFE OF ROBERT PEACE, a book that I have thought about again and again. So when I saw SEEKING SHELTER, I knew I wanted to read it. For 2025, I have been looking for one book each month about a social issue to read and discuss.
With the way Jeff tells a story, I get invested in the characters and what happens in their lives. Homelessness in America, especially in large cities like Los Angeles, is a huge issue. Home instability abounds, and many live one paycheck away from losing their home. In SEEKING SHELTER, readers get to know Evelyn, a mother of five (soon to be six) who has moved to LA to chase a dream of a better education for her children. It’s 2018 when we meet her. Shortly afterwards, she leaves her abusive husband and is working full time as a waitress. But she still cannot afford housing of her own or navigate government assistance.
- Click here to read more about the book.
Click here to read more of Carol's Bets On commentary.
Don't miss Carol's "Bookreporter Talks To" interview
with Jeff Hobbs in the next newsletter.
Bookreporter.com's 14th Annual
Spring Reading Contests and Feature
Spring is in the air! We’ve caught the fever --- and it’s being fueled by some wonderful new and upcoming releases.
Bookreporter.com's 14th annual Spring Reading Contests and Feature spotlights many of these picks, which we know people will be talking about over the next few months. We are hosting a series of 24-hour contests for these titles on select days through April 18th. You will need to check the site to see the featured book and enter to win.
We also are sending a special newsletter to announce each title, which you can sign up for here.
This year's contest titles are:
Click here to read all the contest details
and learn more about our featured titles.
From left to right: Katy Hays, Emma Donoghue, Anna Quindlen
Upcoming Virtual Book and Author Events
Here are 10 upcoming virtual book and author events that you may be interested in attending. Click on the links for more info and to register.
Tuesday, March 18th at 7pm ET: Tewksbury Public Library: In this installment of “Author Hour in Massachusetts,” Lauren Willig will discuss her new historical mystery, THE GIRL FROM GREENWICH STREET: A Novel of Hamilton, Burr, and America's First Murder Trial.
Wednesday, March 19th at 4pm ET: The Poisoned Pen Bookstore: Natasha Pulley will talk about her new book, THE HYMN TO DIONYSUS, a timely reimagining of the story of Dionysus --- Greek god of ecstasy, revelry and ruin --- and a captivating queer love story.
Wednesday, March 19th at 7pm ET: “Friends & Fiction”: Join “Friends & Fiction” for a conversation with Emma Donoghue about her latest book, THE PARIS EXPRESS, a sweeping historical novel about an infamous 1895 disaster at the Paris Montparnasse train station.
Wednesday, March 19th at 8pm ET: "Bookaccino Live" Spring Preview Event: Carol Fitzgerald will talk about a number of books releasing this spring that we think you will enjoy reading over the next few months. Included will be fiction; historical fiction; thrillers and mysteries; and memoirs, biographies and other nonfiction.
Wednesday, March 19th at 8pm ET: The Poisoned Pen Bookstore: Katy Hays will talk about her latest novel, SALTWATER, an electrifying thriller about an opulent family retreat to Italy that’s shattered by the resurfacing of a decades-old crime.
Tuesday, March 25th at 3pm ET: Barnes & Noble: Join Barnes & Noble as they welcome Katy Hays for a live virtual discussion of SALTWATER as part of their B&N Midday Mystery Virtual Event series. Katy will be in conversation with the bestselling author of THE HEIRESS, Rachel Hawkins.
Tuesday, March 25th at 4pm ET: Killer Author Club: Join the Killer Author Club --- Kimberly Belle, Heather Gudenkauf and Kaira Rouda --- for an afternoon chat with dynamo killer author duo Nicci French about their latest thriller, THE LAST DAYS OF KIRA MULLAN.
Wednesday, March 26th at 7pm ET: “Friends & Fiction”: Join “Friends & Fiction” for a conversation with Emilia Hart about her new book, THE SIRENS, a spellbinding novel about sisters separated by centuries but bound together by the sea.
Wednesday, March 26th at 8pm ET: “Bookaccino Live” Book Group: Carol Fitzgerald will talk to Anna Quindlen about her New York Times bestseller, AFTER ANNIE, which is now available in paperback. Anna also will answer questions from guests who will be “on stage,” as well as from other members of the audience.
Thursday, March 27th at 7pm ET: Save Ellis Island's Author Series: Susan Meissner will be in conversation about her new novel, A MAP TO PARADISE, with fellow historical fiction author Kristina McMorris as part of Save Ellis Island's Author Series.
"Bookreporter Talks To" Videos & Podcasts
“Bookreporter Talks To” is a video and podcast series that delivers a long-form, in-depth author interview every week. For years, Carol has moderated book festivals and author events around the country. But we know that readers often do not live where they can attend an author event. Our goal is to bring these author interviews to readers, wherever they may be. Watch on video, or listen as a podcast. (The podcasts include audio excerpts.)
Here are our latest interviews:
Other authors we've interviewed include:
Upcoming interviews include:
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Jeff Hobbs (SEEKING SHELTER: A Working Mother, Her Children, and a Story of Homelessness in America)
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Georgia Hunter (ONE GOOD THING)
Click here for a complete list of our
"Bookreporter Talks To" videos and podcasts.
We currently are featuring the following guides on ReadingGroupGuides.com:
BROKEN COUNTRY by Clare Leslie Hall (Fiction)
A love triangle unearths dangerous, deadly secrets from the past in this thrilling tale perfect for fans of THE PAPER PALACE and WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING.
CLEAVAGE: Men, Women, and the Space Between Us by Jennifer Finney Boylan (Memoir/Gender Studies)
What is the difference between men and women? Jennifer Finney Boylan examines the divisions --- as well as the common ground --- between the genders and reflects on her own experiences, both difficult and joyful, as a transgender American.
CLOSE YOUR EYES AND COUNT TO 10 by Lisa Unger (Psychological Thriller)
An extreme game of hide-and-seek turns deadly in this riveting thriller from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger.
COUNT MY LIES by Sophie Stava (Domestic Thriller)
This read-in-one-night thriller is narrated by a compulsive liar whose little white lies allow her to enter into the life and comfort of a wealthy married couple who are harboring much darker secrets themselves.
DREAM STATE by Eric Puchner (Fiction)
Spanning 50 years and set against the backdrop of a rapidly warming Montana, DREAM STATE explores what it means to live with the mistakes of the past --- both our own and the ones we’ve inherited.
FINLAY DONOVAN DIGS HER OWN GRAVE by Elle Cosimano (Mystery/Humor)
From New York Times bestselling author and Edgar Award nominee Elle Cosimano comes the highly anticipated next installment in this fan-favorite series starring Finlay Donovan and her nanny/partner-in-crime, Vero.
THE JACKAL'S MISTRESS by Chris Bohjalian (Historical Thriller)
In this Civil War love story, inspired by a real-life friendship across enemy lines, the wife of a missing Confederate soldier discovers a wounded Yankee officer and must decide what she’s willing to risk for the life of a stranger.
LAST TWILIGHT IN PARIS by Pam Jenoff (Historical Fiction)
A Parisian department store, a mysterious necklace and a woman’s quest to unlock a decade-old mystery are at the center of this riveting novel of love and survival from New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff.
PLAY IT FORWARD: How Women Are Changing Sports to Change the World by TOGETHXR (Sports)
This inspiring collection of stories shines a light on the grit, smarts and determination of record-setting and boundary-breaking female athletes around the world and across sports.
SWEET NOTHINGS: Confessions of a Candy Lover by Sarah Perry (Humor/Essays)
From the award-winning author of AFTER THE ECLIPSE comes a fun and sophisticated illustrated collection of essays that catalogs the simple and not-so-simple pleasures of the eclectic world of candy.
THE TELL: A Memoir by Amy Griffin (Memoir)
THE TELL is an astonishing memoir that explores how far we will go to protect ourselves, and the healing made possible when we face our secrets and begin to share our stories.
THREE DAYS IN JUNE by Anne Tyler (Fiction)
Told with deep sensitivity and a tart sense of humor, THREE DAYS IN JUNE is about a socially awkward mother of the bride who navigates the days before and after her daughter's wedding.
WE ALL LIVE HERE by Jojo Moyes (Fiction)
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes, whose books so many love, brings us a fresh, contemporary story of a woman and her unruly blended family.
WILD DARK SHORE by Charlotte McConaghy (Fiction)
A novel of breathtaking twists, dizzying beauty and ferocious love, WILD DARK SHORE is about the impossible choices we make to protect the people we love, even as the world around us disappears.
Please note that these titles, for which we already had the guides when they appeared in hardcover, are now available in paperback:
ANITA DE MONTE LAUGHS LAST by Xochitl Gonzalez (Fiction)
New York Times bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez delivers a mesmerizing novel about a first-generation Ivy League student who uncovers the genius work of a female artist decades after her suspicious death.
DARLING GIRLS by Sally Hepworth (Domestic Thriller)
DARLING GIRLS is a thrilling page-turner of sisterhood, secrets, love and murder from New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth.
THE FURY by Alex Michaelides (Psychological Thriller)
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE SILENT PATIENT and THE MAIDENS comes a masterfully paced thriller about a reclusive ex-movie star and her famous friends whose spontaneous trip to a private Greek island is upended by a murder.
THE HAZELBOURNE LADIES MOTORCYCLE AND FLYING CLUB by Helen Simonson (Historical Fiction)
This timeless comedy of manners --- refreshing as a summer breeze and bracing as the British seaside --- is about a generation of young women facing the seismic changes brought on by war and dreaming of the boundless possibilities of their future.
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