|
Never Miss a Contest or a Promotion!
Follow and Like Us on Social Media
Picking Books for Book Group
Typically, for our book group discussions, we toss out ideas about what to read next. And in the last five minutes of the meeting, we nail down a pick. This month, we made a quick selection at the end of the night, choosing a book that someone thought looked interesting and none of us had read before. We have a group text chat, and from what I am seeing, I am not sure if anyone is going to finish the book. We do not require someone to read the book to come to the meeting. There is a lot of bookish conversation even if the assigned book has not been finished or enjoyed.
We may want to say that going forward we only will select a book if someone already has read it and thinks it will work for the group. No, as I call them, “anonymous selections.”
My typical reading is all about what is upcoming, since I am planning for this site and Bookreporter.com. I know it’s not fair to say, “Only pick what I already have read,” so I let others take the lead. And if I have not read a month’s selection, I still am happy to host just to hear their feedback on it. In life, there are enough barriers to entry, and we do not sit on the side of “you have to have read it to show up.”
Speaking of upcoming books that are perfect for book groups, I just finished Lisa See’s DAUGHTERS OF THE SUN AND MOON, which will be out on June 9th. It blends little-known history about Los Angeles in the late 1800s and early 1900s with the theme of female friendships that she is known for writing about. I feel it is one of her best books. And yes, it will be a Bookreporter.com Bets On selection.
Oh, and fun news this week. Belle Burden’s fabulous --- and #1 bestselling --- memoir, STRANGERS, is being adapted for the screen by Netflix and will star Gwyneth Paltrow as Belle. Since Gwyneth is known for labeling her divorce from Chris Martin as “an uncoupling,” it will be interesting to see her play Belle. Photos of the two of them next to each other made me realize that they are just about the same shade of blonde!
Patrick Ryan joined us for March’s “Bookaccino Live” Book Group event on Wednesday evening. We had a brilliant conversation about his debut novel, BUCKEYE, a New York Times bestseller and a Bookreporter.com Bets On selection. Readers from across the country shared their questions about the plot, the characters, the cover, the audiobook --- and so much more.
Patrick noted that the book took six years to write and two years to edit. He discussed his inspiration for it, which included trips to see family in Ohio on summer vacations from his home in Florida. He also talked about the map he constructed of the town of Bonhomie to ensure that he had scenes set in the right places.
Click here to watch the event or here to listen to the podcast. Patrick was an amazing guest! He was so generous with his time and gave us a great deal of insight into various aspects of the book, along with his writing and research process. There is lots of information here for those who are scheduling book group discussions.
We are excited to tell you about TWO book group events in April that you will not want to miss.
Join us on Thursday, April 23rd at 1pm ET for a special “Bookaccino Live” Book Group event with Lisa Ridzén. We will talk about her novel, WHEN THE CRANES FLY SOUTH, an international bestseller and a Bets On pick. This profoundly moving debut follows an elderly man’s attempts to mend his relationship with his son before it’s too late.
I will interview Lisa, and then we will turn to readers who would like to share a question for her on screen (we have special sign-in directions for these attendees, and they will get to chat with Lisa in our “backstage green room” before the program starts), followed by audience questions. Sign up for the event by clicking here.
If you would like to ask Lisa a question, please fill out this form by noon ET on Wednesday, April 22nd. Be sure to include your name, city, state, email address and phone number, as well as your question. And indicate if you would like to be on camera or off.
Please note the afternoon timing for this program as Lisa lives in Sweden.
Just six days later, on Wednesday, April 29th at 8pm ET, Laura Dave will join us to discuss her latest novel, THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM, an instant New York Times bestseller and a Bets On selection that continues Hannah Hall’s pulse-pounding journey from THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME. The second season of Apple TV’s “The Last Thing He Told Me” wraps up on April 10th, so the timing will be perfect to talk about the series as well.
After I talk to Laura, we will give readers the chance to share a question for her on screen. We have special sign-in directions for these attendees, and they will get to chat with Laura in our “backstage green room” before the program starts. Then we will turn to questions that have been dropped into Zoom’s Q&A feature. Click here to register for the event.
If you would like to ask Laura a question, please fill out this form by Wednesday, April 29th at noon ET. Be sure to include your name, city, state, email address and phone number, as well as your question. And indicate if you would like to be on camera or off.
As many of you know, at the end of each year, we take a look at the guides that you have accessed most frequently from our site and compile them into a Top 30 list. We would love to keep track of these “Most Requested Guides” on a month-to-month basis to see which books you’re excited about throughout the year.
Below are the 10 guides on our site that you have visited the most from the beginning of the year through the end of February. Going forward, we plan to bring you these Top 10 lists each month in this newsletter.
Please note that the top pick, THE CORRESPONDENT, will be adapted into a major motion picture starring Jane Fonda.
Book group favorite Marie Benedict returns with a new historical novel, DAUGHTER OF EGYPT, which tells the story of two ambitious women who lived centuries apart. Both were forced to hide who they were during their lifetimes, yet they ultimately changed history forever.
Here’s what Rebecca Munro says about the book in her review on Bookreporter: “Through Eve, we see how smart, capable women have long been relegated to the sidelines and what we stand to lose when their contributions are prevented or disregarded.... With the publication of DAUGHTER OF EGYPT, Marie Benedict has indeed reinvigorated the splendor of Egypt’s most famous and forgotten pharaoh. Once again, she cements her role as the best of the best in the canon of literature about ignored female icons.” Click here for the discussion guide and here for the full review.
A woman’s brunch with friends quickly turns dark in Lisa Unger’s new novel, SERVED HIM RIGHT. Told from multiple points of view, with the characters’ stories weaving together, this riveting thriller demonstrates a powerful truth: never underestimate the determination of a woman seeking justice.
According to Ray Palen in his Bookreporter review, “SERVED HIM RIGHT will test your moral compass as it raises questions about achieving justice at any cost. You need to continue turning the pages to have all the information you need to formulate what you feel are satisfactory answers. The result is a complex tale where secrets abound at every turn and justified vengeance is presented in an incredibly unique way.” Click here to read more of Ray’s thoughts on the book and here for the guide.
Elle Cosimano’s beloved mystery series featuring Finlay Donovan is back with a new entry, FINLAY DONOVAN CROSSES THE LINE. This time, Finlay's nanny and partner-in-crime, Vero, is facing criminal charges for a theft she insists she didn’t commit.
Author Ali Hazelwood is a huge fan of this series, calling it “simply spectacular and always delightful! I adore everything about it --- the humor, the screwball plotlines, the mysteries, and above all the cast: the friendship between Vero and Finlay is one for the ages, and Finlay’s love life entertains me to no end. Elle Cosimano’s books are the perfect blend of mystery and rom-com, and I’m ready to follow Finlay wherever she goes!” Click here for the guide.
Last week, I heard the exciting news that Lang Fisher and Tina Fey are adapting the first book in the series, FINLAY DONOVAN IS KILLING IT, into a TV series for Peacock.
We also have added guides for these five books:
-
A FAR-FLUNG LIFE: Can a fleeting moment unravel a whole life, mar it indelibly and irrevocably? Can compassion, resilience and forgiveness allow us to come to terms with our human imperfections? These are the questions that M. L. Stedman asks in her second novel, following the 2012 release of THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS.
-
THE FORTUNE TELLERS OF RUE DARU: In an unassuming tearoom in 1920s Paris, exiled Romanov siblings seek answers from a fearless Russian émigré fortune teller, Zina, about a decades-old mystery. But in Olesya Salnikova Gilmore’s new novel, a séance gone wrong dredges up dark secrets about Zina’s family history.
-
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LORI LOVELY?: A beautiful young movie star of Hollywood’s Golden Age gives up her bright career to become a nun in Sarah McCoy’s most recent novel, a Bets On selection that is based on a true story.
-
THE END OF MY LIFE IS KILLING ME: After Annabelle Gurwitch received an out-of-the-blue diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer, an existential dread set in. Precision medicine offered a temporary reprieve --- but instead of turning into a cancer warrior, Annabelle declared herself a cancer slacker.
-
NONESUCH: Francis Spufford, the acclaimed author of GOLDEN HILL and CAHOKIA JAZZ, is back with a page-turning tale about an ambitious young woman who must thwart an occult plot by time-traveling fascists during the chaos of the London Blitz.
We also are continuing to feature the guide for DAUGHTERS by Corinne Demas, which is about the sometimes volatile but ultimately unbreakable bonds between mothers and daughters.
Please keep in mind that through the end of March, you can buy the e-book of DAUGHTERS for just $2.49. If you have Kindle Unlimited, it's free! We encourage you to read the book and post your thoughts about it on Amazon, Goodreads, and other places where you talk about books.
We hosted our “Bookaccino Live” Spring Preview event earlier this month. I presented 52 books that are either out now or soon to be released this spring that we think you will enjoy reading. Included are fiction; historical fiction; thrillers and mysteries; and memoirs, biographies and other nonfiction.
Click here to watch the presentation and here to see a list of the titles that I talked about. Don’t miss our Summer Preview evening program on Wednesday, June 17th!
This is your last Reading Group Guides newsletter reminder to sign up for next month's “Bookaccino Live” book preview event, which will take place on Wednesday, April 8th at 2pm ET.
The focus will be on titles releasing between April 7th and May 5th, along with a few from June, 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.
Enjoy your next book group discussion!
Carol Fitzgerald ([email protected])
P.S. For those of you who shop online, if you use the store links that appear on our site for shopping, ReadingGroupGuides.com gets a small affiliate fee on your purchases from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and IndieBound. As you check out the discussion guides and various features on our site, we would appreciate your considering this as you buy!
New Guide: DAUGHTER OF EGYPT by Marie Benedict
DAUGHTER OF EGYPT by Marie Benedict (Historical Fiction)
In the 1920s, archaeologist Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon of Highclere Castle made headlines around the world with the discovery of the treasure-filled tomb of the boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun. But behind it all stood Lady Evelyn Herbert --- daughter of Lord Carnarvon --- whose daring spirit and relentless curiosity made the momentous find possible. Nearly 3,000 years earlier, another woman defied the expectations of her time: Hatshepsut, Egypt’s lost pharaoh. Her reign was bold, visionary --- and nearly erased from history. When Evelyn becomes obsessed with finding Hatshepsut’s secret tomb, she risks everything to uncover the truth about her reign and keep valued artifacts in Egypt, their rightful home. But as danger closes in and political tensions rise, she must make an impossible choice: protect her father’s legacy --- or forge her own.
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read an excerpt.
- Click here to read our review on Bookreporter.com.
Click here for the discussion guide.
New Guide: A FAR-FLUNG LIFE by M. L. Stedman
A FAR-FLUNG LIFE by M. L. Stedman (Historical Fiction)
Remote Western Australia, 1958. Here, for generations, the MacBrides have lived on a vast sheep station, Meredith Downs. It is a million acres, an ocean of arid land. On an ordinary day, on a lonely road, under the unending blue sky, patriarch Phil MacBride swerves to avoid a kangaroo. In seconds, the lives of the entire MacBride family are shattered. And then, tragedy revisits when a twist of consequences claims the life of one sibling and leads another to give up everything for the sake of an innocent child. Matt, the youngest MacBride, is plunged into a moral and emotional journey for which there is no map, no guide. The secrets at the heart of A FAR-FLUNG LIFE force him to choose between love and duty, sacrifice and happiness.
- Click here to read more about the book.
Click here for the discussion guide.
New Guide: SERVED HIM RIGHT by Lisa Unger
SERVED HIM RIGHT by Lisa Unger (Psychological Thriller)
Ana Blacksmith has gathered her closest friends and sister, Vera, for a brunch to celebrate her recent breakup from her boyfriend, Paul. But when shocking news about Paul arrives, all eyes are on Ana, the angry ex with a bad reputation. Suspicions only intensify when Ana’s best friend falls deathly ill after the brunch. But Ana is not the only one who had a score to settle with Paul. As the investigation unfolds, rumors of a secret network that uses ancient methods to obtain justice begin to emerge. Vengeance is sweet, but it also can be deadly. Ana and Vera are determined to find the truth before Ana takes the fall and their own long-buried history comes to light.
- 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 CROSSES THE LINE
by Elle Cosimano
FINLAY DONOVAN CROSSES THE LINE by Elle Cosimano (Mystery/Humor)
Finlay Donovan’s nanny and partner-in-crime, Vero, has been extradited from Virginia to Maryland, where she’s facing criminal charges for a theft she swears she didn’t commit. A prisoner to an ankle bracelet as she awaits her trial, Vero is forced to live with her overbearing mother and nosy aunt. Threatening messages keep arriving on her mother’s door, demanding that Vero “turn over the money…or else.” But proving her innocence might be an impossible feat. Vero was the treasurer of her sorority when the money went missing --- one of the only people who had access to the cash. And her alibi is a date who ghosted her. With her court date quickly approaching, and her mysterious stalker on her tail, she needs to clear her name fast. Finlay sets off on a mission to suss out the real thief and bring Vero home.
- 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 Guide: THE FORTUNE TELLERS OF RUE DARU
by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
THE FORTUNE TELLERS OF RUE DARU by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore (Gothic Horror/Historical Mystery)
Zina and her grandmother, Baba Valya, own a tearoom on rue Daru in Paris, where they have lived quietly since Zina’s mother’s untimely death. By day, the women serve tea. But when dusk falls, they divine fortunes and perform séances for their loyal clientele. Then the charming Princess Olga and her brother arrive, searching for knowledge about the disappearance of their father, the exiled Grand Duke, cousin of the last Tsar of Russia. Zina performs the séance and is able to summon the Grand Duke. But to her horror, he starts to haunt the shop and seems to know something sinister about her mother’s death. As Zina delves into her family’s hidden past, dark secrets are unearthed, threatening the home and tearoom Zina and her grandmother have worked so hard to build, not to mention their very lives.
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read an excerpt.
- Click here to read our review on Bookreporter.com.
- Click here to visit Olesya Salnikova Gilmore's website.
Click here for the discussion guide.
New Guide:
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LORI LOVELY?
by Sarah McCoy
A Bookreporter.com Bets On Title
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LORI LOVELY? by Sarah McCoy (Historical Fiction)
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.
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read our review on Bookreporter.com.
- Click here to read Carol's Bookreporter.com Bets On commentary.
- Click here to visit Sarah McCoy's website.
Click here for the discussion guide.
New Guide: THE END OF MY LIFE IS KILLING ME
by Annabelle Gurwitch
THE END OF MY LIFE IS KILLING ME: The Unexpected Joys of a Cancer Slacker by Annabelle Gurwitch (Memoir)
After Annabelle Gurwitch received an out-of-the-blue diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer, an existential dread set in. Precision medicine offered a temporary reprieve --- but instead of turning into a cancer warrior, Annabelle declared herself a cancer slacker. Her motto: no runs, no ribbons, no religion. Told with her signature wit, warmth and gimlet eye, Gurwitch draws inspiration from Greek mythology and TV comedies, Kermit the Frog and Samuel Beckett. She accidentally acquires an angel, embraces being in it “just for the sex,” and finds herself on a European van tour selling merch for a heavy metal band.
- 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: NONESUCH by Francis Spufford
NONESUCH by Francis Spufford (Historical Fiction)
It’s the summer of 1939, and the air in London is thick with the tension of impending war. Iris Hawkins, a fiery young financial secretary, has a chance encounter with Geoff, a genius engineer from the new technology of television. What was supposed to be one night of abandon draws her instead into a nightmare of otherworldly pursuit --- into a reality where time bends, spirits can be summoned, and history hangs by a thread. Soon there are Nazi planes droning overhead. In a time when all the men are away in uniform, the defense of the city is in the hands of its women. But Iris has more to contend with than just the terrors of the Blitz. Over the rooftops of burning London, a fascist fanatic is traveling with a gun in her hand, and only Iris can stop her from altering the course of history forever.
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read our review on Bookreporter.com.
Click here for the discussion guide.
Guide Now Available: DAUGHTERS by Corinne Demas
DAUGHTERS by Corinne Demas (Fiction)
When Meredith flies home to New England with her daughter, Eloise, she leaves her husband and a life back in LA. A heartbreaking loss is killing their marriage. So she looks to her mother and siblings for the support she desperately needs. Meredith's mother, Delia, is thrilled by their sudden arrival at the family farm. But her husband braces for the chaos his stepdaughter and granddaughter will surely bring. Meredith’s announcement that she’s moved home for good takes the whole family by surprise and turns everything upside down. While wrestling with her future, artist Meredith is forced to confront her past --- and the disappointment she believes her mother, a violin teacher, felt when musically gifted Meredith abandoned the violin. As Meredith works to repair relationships with members of her family, an old flame turns up and further complicates her life.
Please note: Through the end of March, you can buy the e-book of DAUGHTERS for just $2.49. If you have Kindle Unlimited, it's free!
- Click here to read more about the book.
- Click here to read an excerpt.
- Click here to visit Corinne Demas' website.
- Connect with Corinne Demas on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Corinne's new Facebook page is now up. If you were following her before, head to this new link now.
Click here for the discussion guide.
New March Releases of Interest to Book Groups
Here are a number of books releasing in March for the first time, which we aren't currently featuring on the site or in the newsletter, that we think will be of interest to book groups.
THE BOOKSTORE DIARIES by Susan Mallery (Fiction)
This summer, the town’s juiciest secrets are revealed in New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery’s joyful and sparkling new novel.
FELICIA'S FAVORITES by Danielle Steel (Fiction)
A mother bestows a life-changing legacy on her five adult daughters in this profoundly moving novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.
THE FOUNTAIN by Casey Scieszka (Fantasy)
Blending the spectacular with the everyday in a tale filled with humor and warmth, THE FOUNTAIN explores what gives life meaning and how our understandings of our histories shape --- and cage --- us.
GHOSTS OF FOURTH STREET: My Family, a Death, and the Hills of Duluth by Laurie Hertzel (Memoir)
GHOSTS OF FOURTH STREET is an open, frank rumination on a brother’s death and its reverberations throughout a family.
LIFE: A LOVE STORY by Elizabeth Berg (Fiction)
Full of Elizabeth Berg's characteristic mix of warmth, humor and poignancy, LIFE: A LOVE STORY is a reminder that whatever your circumstances, as long as you're alive, you can keep on investing in life. The joy will inevitably follow.
MISSING SISTER by Joshilyn Jackson (Psychological Thriller)
From the New York Times bestselling author of NEVER HAVE I EVER comes a chilling story of sisters and revenge.
THE MOONLIGHT RUNNER by Karen Robards (Historical Fiction)
In the wake of the Great War, a young woman joins the Irish rebellion and risks everything for her country in this sweeping story of love, bravery and the relentless pursuit of freedom from New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards.
THE NIGHT WE MET by Abby Jimenez (Romantic Comedy)
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of SAY YOU'LL REMEMBER ME comes a beautiful, compelling novel that revels in laughter, friendship and the messy choices life can throw our way.
RUINS by Lily Brooks-Dalton (Fiction)
From the critically acclaimed, bestselling author of THE LIGHT PIRATE comes a powerful, deeply resonant novel about an ambitious archaeologist in pursuit of a rare artifact from an ancient civilization that would change not only her life but potentially society at large.
SON OF NOBODY by Yann Martel (Fiction)
From the author of the international bestseller LIFE OF PI comes a brilliant retelling of the Trojan War from the perspective of two commoners: an ancient soldier and a modern scholar.
THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR by Wade Rouse (Fiction)
In this poignant and hilarious story inspired by TV’s beloved "The Golden Girls," bestselling author Wade Rouse celebrates love, aging, finding your people, and the art of impeccably timed one-liners.
THIS STORY MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE by Tiffany Crum (Domestic Thriller/Mystery)
Best friends Benny and Joy like to say they’ve been saving each other’s lives since the moment they met. Until the day that Joy disappears and Benny is suspected of murder.
UPWARD BOUND by Woody Brown (Fiction)
UPWARD BOUND is a wondrous, deeply affecting portrait of the interlocking lives at an adult day care center in Southern California, depicting an often overlooked community with extraordinary wit and grace.
Bookreporter.com’s 15th 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 15th 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 mid-April. 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 featured titles are:
Click here to read all the contest details
and learn more about our featured titles.
From left to right: Sally Hepworth, Willy Vlautin, Tana French
Upcoming Virtual Book and Author Events
Here are seven 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 31st at 3pm ET: Barnes & Noble: Join Barnes & Noble as they welcome New York Times bestselling author Tana French for a live virtual discussion of THE KEEPER, the final book in her Cal Hooper trilogy, as part of their B&N Midday Mystery Virtual Event series. Tana will be in conversation with fellow New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben.
Tuesday, March 31st at 9pm ET: Killer Author Club: Kimberly Belle, Heather Gudenkauf and Kaira Rouda will talk to Deborah Goodrich Royce about her new novel, BEST BOY. This gripping psychological thriller teeters on the knife-edge of memory and identity when the arrival of a shocking letter threatens the carefully constructed life of a woman desperate to outrun her past.
Wednesday, April 8th at 2pm ET: “Bookaccino Live” Book Preview Afternoon Event: Carol Fitzgerald will present titles releasing between April 7th and May 5th, along with a few from June, 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, April 8th at 7pm ET: “Friends & Fiction”: Join “Friends & Fiction” for a conversation with V. E. Schwab and Cat Clark, whose novel, THE ENDING WRITES ITSELF, is being published under the pseudonym Evelyn Clarke and is the F&F Pick of the Month. Stephen King says that the book is “[i]n the running for the best mystery of 2026.”
Tuesday, April 14th at 9pm ET: Killer Author Club: Kimberly Belle, Heather Gudenkauf and Kaira Rouda will talk to Sally Hepworth about her new novel, MAD MABEL, a twisty tale of justice, redemption, and one irrepressible woman who’s not done breaking the rules just yet.
Tuesday, April 14th at 10pm ET: The Poisoned Pen Bookstore: Willy Vlautin will talk about his new book, THE LEFT AND THE LUCKY, a heartbreaking and tender novel about two young brothers, the vicissitudes of fate and unexpected connection that illuminates the power of friendship and how it can save lives in multiple ways.
Wednesday, April 15th at 7pm ET: “Friends & Fiction”: Join “Friends & Fiction” for a conversation with Tana French about her latest novel, THE KEEPER, which is the third and final installment in her million-copy-bestselling trilogy featuring retired Chicago detective Cal Hooper.
"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:
Other authors we've interviewed recently include:
Upcoming interviews include:
-
Devi S. Laskar (MIDNIGHT, AT THE WAR)
-
Allison Pataki (IT GIRL)
Click here for a complete list of our
"Bookreporter Talks To" videos and podcasts.
We currently are featuring the following guides on ReadingGroupGuides.com:
DAUGHTER OF EGYPT by Marie Benedict (Historical Fiction)
Known for her “delightful blend of historical fiction and suspense” (People), New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict returns with a sweeping tale of a young woman who unearths the truth about a forgotten Pharaoh --- rewriting both of their legacies forever.
DAUGHTERS by Corinne Demas (Fiction)
From award-winning author Corinne Demas comes a moving story about the sometimes volatile but ultimately unbreakable bonds between mothers and daughters.
THE END OF MY LIFE IS KILLING ME: The Unexpected Joys of a Cancer Slacker by Annabelle Gurwitch (Memoir)
In this deftly comedic and deeply contemplative memoir, New York Times bestselling author Annabelle Gurwitch faces life’s biggest curveball only to find resilience in the most unlikely places.
A FAR-FLUNG LIFE by M. L. Stedman (Historical Fiction)
From the author of the acclaimed bestseller THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS comes a breathtaking and epic novel --- set in the vast outback of Australia --- about tragedy, family secrets and the enduring power of love.
FINLAY DONOVAN CROSSES THE LINE by Elle Cosimano (Mystery/Humor)
In this highly anticipated sixth installment in Elle Cosimano's beloved series, Finlay Donovan's nanny and partner-in-crime, Vero, is facing criminal charges for a theft she swears she didn’t commit.
THE FORTUNE TELLERS OF RUE DARU by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore (Gothic Horror/Historical Mystery)
A fearless fortune teller in 1920s Paris must use her powers to divine who she can trust when an exiled Romanov princess and her brother come to her seeking answers about a decades-old mystery.
THE GOLDEN BOY by Patricia Finn (Fiction)
An unexpected letter sends a man and his wife into their pasts --- and offers them both a shot at redemption --- in this captivating debut about love, mercy and second chances.
IT GIRL by Allison Pataki (Historical Fiction)
From the New York Times bestselling author of THE MAGNIFICENT LIVES OF MARJORIE POST comes a sweeping, sensational novel of America’s first “It Girl,” whose dramatic journey to center stage echoes through the decades.
LADY TREMAINE by Rachel Hochhauser (Historical Fiction)
LADY TREMAINE reimagines the myth of the evil stepmother at the heart of the world’s most famous fairy tale. It is a battle cry for a mother’s love for her daughters, and a celebration of women everywhere who make their own fortunes.
LAKE EFFECT by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney (Fiction)
From the New York Times bestselling author of THE NEST and GOOD COMPANY comes a wry and tender portrait of two families forever changed by one lovestruck decision that will reverberate for decades.
NONESUCH by Francis Spufford (Historical Fiction)
NONESUCH is a spellbinding tale about an ambitious young woman who must thwart an occult plot by time-traveling fascists during the chaos of the London Blitz.
ONCE AND AGAIN by Rebecca Serle (Fiction)
New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Serle, the author behind the modern classic IN FIVE YEARS, returns with an unforgettable tale of a family of women with an astonishing gift: the ability to redo one moment in their lives.
THE SECRET LIVES OF MURDERERS' WIVES by Elizabeth Arnott (Historical Mystery)
A remarkable trio whose lives have been cracked wide open by their husbands’ crimes unite to catch a serial killer in this dazzlingly captivating novel.
SERVED HIM RIGHT by Lisa Unger (Psychological Thriller)
A woman’s brunch with friends quickly turns dark in this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger.
WAIT FOR ME by Amy Jo Burns (Fiction)
From the author of MERCURY and SHINER comes a novel about the bond between two female folk singers, the love stories that haunt them, and the music that brings them together to burn bright.
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LORI LOVELY? by Sarah McCoy (Historical Fiction)
From New York Times bestselling author Sarah McCoy comes a spellbinding novel based on a true story: a beautiful young movie star of Hollywood’s Golden Age gives up her bright career to become a nun.
Please note that these titles, for which we already had the guides when they appeared in hardcover, are now available in paperback:
THE LOVE WE FOUND by Jill Santopolo (Fiction)
This long-awaited follow-up to the Reese’s Book Club pick and New York Times bestselling global phenomenon THE LIGHT WE LOST is a thrilling love story about the roles that fate and choice play in shaping a life.
THE PARIS EXPRESS by Emma Donoghue (Historical Fiction)
Emma Donoghue, the nationally bestselling author of ROOM, returns with a sweeping historical novel about an infamous 1895 disaster at the Paris Montparnasse train station.
|
