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Carol's young moms book group recently discussed MRS. EVERYTHING by Jennifer Weiner,
which was last month's Barnes & Noble Book Club selection.
Carol is listening to and enjoying Richard Russo's CHANCES ARE..., read by Fred Sanders,
which releases on July 30th.
On Monday, July 29th at 5pm ET, members of the Simon & Schuster team will host a
Facebook Live Book Club chat to discuss ONCE UPON A RIVER by Diane Setterfield,
July's pick for S&S's Book Club Favorites program.
Summertime Means Breaking Away from the Norm
Summer book group meetings often take on a lighter tone. Some members are traveling, and others are tugged away by family obligations. My young moms book group met the other night, and we discussed MRS. EVERYTHING by Jennifer Weiner. We typically meet in a firehouse; this means that no one has to cook or clean, which is lovely. Last month, the air conditioning at the firehouse was broken (it’s since been repaired), and we decided to take our discussion to a member’s home for each of the summer months for a change of pace. Julia was a lovely hostess; she also is an amazing baker and always makes a wonderful creation inspired by the book or its setting. She went for something with cherries here as MRS. EVERYTHING opens in Detroit, and her research noted that Michigan is known for its cherries. Just fabulous!
MRS. EVERYTHING was June's Barnes & Noble Book Club selection. Melanie, who edits our Word of Mouth and Sounding Off on Audio features on Bookreporter.com, attended the discussion in Boynton Beach, Florida, where there were about 16 people in attendance. She shared, “We had a good discussion about the themes of being true to yourself, dreams coming true, how it was easier to be gay/a single mother at the end of the book than at the beginning. It was pleasant and a good group discussion.”
Amusingly, Jennifer Weiner posted on Facebook that her mom, Fran, went to one of the discussions. Jen has not been shy about sharing that MRS. EVERYTHING is loosely based on her mom's life. Fran went incognito to a B&N in Farmington, Connecticut, and told Jen that there was one man, two women her age, and "a girl about your age" (Jen is 49). Jen goes on to say, “[O]ne woman didn't like that I got some of the music references wrong (I know! We're fixing it!). But that everyone had their own memories of the 1960s and the 1970s, and what it was like to live through the turmoil of that era, from the Vietnam war to the race riots and the civil rights movement. She said everyone had a lot of sympathy for Jo, who couldn't be herself...and I asked 'Did you ever tell them who you were?' She did not. She was just another woman who showed up to talk about the book.”
For the record, I think that if I wrote a book, my mother and father would be at the discussion, but I DO think they would identify themselves, especially if they liked it. But then again, I am too busy writing newsletters to write a book. They do share the newsletters with their friends!
Next month, I am hosting the group at my house to discuss ORDINARY GRACE by William Kent Krueger. I am hoping that the night will be lovely enough for us to sit poolside. Instead of straightening the house, I will weed the yard. (The weeds are growing marvelously this summer.) Julia is already plotting what to make; since the book is set in Minnesota, I look forward to seeing what she comes up with.
If your group has done anything special thematically with food or drink for your meetings, we would love to know about it! Also, if you have broken with tradition for the summer, tell us about that as well.
By the way, we have heard from a few groups that won THIS TENDER LAND, and they are giving it raves. We will have more to share about this in our August newsletter. For those who have not read ORDINARY GRACE, I highly recommend it --- and you will want to plan to pencil in THIS TENDER LAND for fall; it releases on September 3rd.
My neighborhood book group is reading SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE by Jean Kwok. We are not meeting until early August, as we could not come up with a July date that worked for everyone. We have been emailing furiously about what we are reading beyond our “required” book.
I was telling them that I was weeding while listening to an early copy of Richard Russo’s CHANCES ARE..., which is coming out on July 30th. The chore was a lot less onerous with a good book to listen to. I also did some water aerobics last weekend while listening to the book. I ran so much as I was listening that I think I have shin splints. I forgot that I have water shoes somewhere that are better for water running. I am going to be sure that my waterproof Garmin is secured to my wrist next time I do this to record every step. I feel these days that if it’s not recorded, I did not really take the steps. I know, silly of me, but gauging what I do really gives me a feeling of accomplishment.
I am looking forward to getting back to CHANCES ARE..., which is narrated by Fred Sanders. I am loving the storyline of three men who were in college together in the '60s meeting up again decades later when they are all 66 years old to reminisce and talk about a young woman who they knew decades before and who disappeared back in 1971 when they were all on the island. I love Russo's storytelling.
Our latest “What’s Your Book Group Reading This Month?” contest title is SOMEONE KNOWS by Lisa Scottoline, which releases in paperback on July 30th. Twenty years ago, a horrific incident shattered the lives of five teenagers. They kept what happened a secret, believing that getting caught would be the worst thing that could happen. But one of them, Allie Garvey, has been haunted by what she and the others did, and by the fact that she never told anyone. Now, two decades later, she digs to unearth the truth, but reaches a shocking conclusion that she never saw coming.
Three groups will win 12 copies of SOMEONE KNOWS; to enter, please fill out the form on this page by Wednesday, August 7th at noon ET. In the meantime, be sure to check out the discussion guide and our review on Bookreporter. I really enjoyed this book, and I love the cover!
In our previous “What’s Your Book Group Reading This Month?” contest, here are the five books mentioned most frequently as titles that our book groups read: WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens, EDUCATED: A Memoir by Tara Westover, BEFORE WE WERE YOURS by Lisa Wingate, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE by Celeste Ng, and A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW by Amor Towles. Scroll further down the newsletter to see the Top 15.
This month, we’re featuring guides for Karen Dukess’ debut, THE LAST BOOK PARTY, a brisk summer read set in the publishing world of 1980s New York and the timeless beaches of Cape Cod (click here for my Bookreporter Bets On commentary); THE MASTERPIECE (now available in paperback and also a Bets On selection), in which Fiona Davis takes readers into the glamorous lost art school within Grand Central Terminal, where two very different women, 50 years apart, strive to make their mark on a world set against them; and THERE’S A WORD FOR THAT, Sloane Tanen’s hilarious and moving chronicle of a wildly flawed family that comes together --- in rehab, of all places --- even as each member is on the verge of falling apart. For readers who have been asking for funny books, the latter does have a family that will inspire humor with their flaws.
We’ve also added the guide for WHISPER NETWORK by Chandler Baker, which is July’s Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club pick. According to Reese, the book is "honest, timely and completely thrilling --- I was so surprised to find out who the murderer was!" I listened to the audio version, and I agree with Reese’s assessment --- you really don’t know the whole story until the very end. Find out more about the book and why I loved it so much in my Bets On commentary here.
In other news related to book club picks, it was announced this week that THE NICKEL BOYS is this month’s Barnes & Noble Book Club selection. Colson Whitehead’s follow-up to his Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD recounts the story of two boys sentenced to a hellish reform school in Jim Crow-era Florida. Barnes & Noble will be selling a special Exclusive Book Club Edition of the novel, along with hosting a free Book Club Night to discuss it, in stores across the country on Tuesday, August 13th at 7pm local time. Click here to sign up for the event.
EVVIE DRAKE STARTS OVER is Jenna Bush Hager’s #ReadWithJenna book club selection for July. "I was captivated by Evvie Drake right away," said Jenna. "By the character of Evvie --- and her predicament of finding herself as a young widow and trying to find herself after being in this marriage and being in this relationship since high school." Click here for more of Jenna’s thoughts on Linda Holmes’ much-talked-about debut novel, which we reviewed here on Bookreporter.
This month’s pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times “Now Read This” book club is THE HOUSE OF BROKEN ANGELS by Luis Alberto Urrea, which we reviewed last year on Bookreporter.
As we announced last month, ONCE UPON A RIVER by Diane Setterfield (which is now in paperback) is July’s pick for Simon & Schuster’s Book Club Favorites program. S&S will host a Facebook Live Book Club chat about the book on Monday, July 29th at 5pm ET. We encourage you to join the conversation with your comments about the novel and interact with your fellow readers.
S&S is also hosting a sweepstakes where one winner will be awarded 12 copies of ONCE UPON A RIVER for their book group, along with a $100 Wine.com gift card (books and wine…the perfect combo!). Be sure to enter by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, July 31st. Click here for all the details.
Over on Bookreporter, we’re giving 25 readers the opportunity to win a copy of NEVER HAVE I EVER by Joshilyn Jackson, an upcoming Bets On pick releasing on July 30th, in our Suspense/Thriller Author Spotlight & Contest. In this twisting novel of domestic suspense, a group of women play a harmless drinking game that escalates into a war of dark pasts. To enter, please fill out this form by Thursday, July 25th at noon ET. We will have much more on this book in our next newsletter as we will be featuring a discussion guide for it.
Meanwhile, our Bookreporter Summer Reading contests are still going on, and there are some terrific books being given away in our 24-hour contests.
Have a great discussion if you are meeting this month...and if you are not, read something to share with your group when you convene again.
Carol Fitzgerald ([email protected])
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"What's Your Book Group Reading This Month?" Contest: Enter to Win 12 Copies of SOMEONE KNOWS
by Lisa Scottoline 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 SOMEONE KNOWS by Lisa Scottoline (which releases in paperback on July 30th), a riveting novel about how a single decision can undo a family, how our past can derail our present, and how not guilty doesn’t always mean innocent. To enter, please fill out the form on this page by Wednesday, August 7th at noon ET.
SOMEONE KNOWS by Lisa Scottoline (Psychological Thriller)
Allie Garvey is heading home to the funeral of a childhood friend. Allie is not only grief-stricken, she's full of dread. Because going home means seeing the other two people with whom she shares an unbearable secret.
Twenty years prior, a horrific incident shattered the lives of five teenagers, including Allie. Drinking and partying in the woods, they played a dangerous prank that went tragically wrong, turning deadly. The teenagers kept what happened a secret, believing that getting caught would be the worst thing that could happen. But time has taught Allie otherwise. Not getting caught was far worse.
Allie has been haunted for two decades by what she and the others did, and by the fact that she never told a soul. The dark secret has eaten away at her, distancing her from everyone she loves, including her husband. Because she wasn't punished by the law, Allie has punished herself, and it's a life sentence.
Now, Allie stands on the precipice of losing everything. She's ready for a reckoning, determined to learn how the prank went so horribly wrong. She digs to unearth the truth, but she reaches a shocking conclusion that she never saw coming --- and neither will the reader.
A deeply emotional examination of family, marriage and the true nature of justice, SOMEONE KNOWS is Lisa Scottoline's most powerful novel to date. Startling, page-turning, and with an ending that's impossible to forget, this is a tour de force by a beloved author at the top of her game.
- Click here for the discussion guide.
- Click here to read a review on Bookreporter.com.
Click here to enter the contest.
New Featured Guide:
THE LAST BOOK PARTY by Karen Dukess
A Bookreporter.com Bets On Title
THE LAST BOOK PARTY by Karen Dukess (Fiction)
In the summer of 1987, 25-year-old Eve Rosen is an aspiring writer languishing in a low-level assistant job, unable to shake the shadow of growing up with her brilliant brother. With her professional ambitions floundering, Eve jumps at the chance to attend an early summer gathering at the Cape Cod home of famed New Yorker writer Henry Grey and his poet wife, Tillie.
Dazzled by the guests and her burgeoning crush on the hosts’ artistic son, Eve lands a new job as Henry Grey’s research assistant and an invitation to Henry and Tillie’s exclusive and famed "Book Party" --- where attendees dress as literary characters. But by the night of the party, Eve discovers uncomfortable truths about her summer entanglements and understands that the literary world she so desperately wanted to be a part of is not at all what it seems.
A page-turning, coming-of-age story, written with a lyrical sense of place and a profound appreciation for the sustaining power of books, Karen Dukess' THE LAST BOOK PARTY shows what happens when youth and experience collide and what it takes to find your own voice.
- Click here to read a review on Bookreporter.com.
- Click here to read Carol's Bookreporter.com Bets On commentary.
Click here for the featured guide.
New Featured Guide: THE MASTERPIECE by Fiona Davis A Bookreporter.com Bets On Title
Now Available in Paperback
THE MASTERPIECE by Fiona Davis (Historical Fiction)
For most New Yorkers, Grand Central Terminal is a crown jewel, a masterpiece of design. But for Clara Darden and Virginia Clay, it represents something quite different.
For Clara, the terminal is the stepping stone to her future. It is 1928, and Clara is teaching at the lauded Grand Central School of Art. Though not even the prestige of the school can override the public's disdain for a "woman artist," fiery Clara is single-minded in her quest to achieve every creative success --- even while juggling the affections of two very different men. But she and her bohemian friends have no idea that they'll soon be blindsided by the looming Great Depression...and that even poverty and hunger will do little to prepare Clara for the greater tragedy yet to come.
By 1974, the terminal has declined almost as sharply as Virginia Clay's life. Dilapidated and dangerous, Grand Central is at the center of a fierce lawsuit: Is the once-grand building a landmark to be preserved, or a cancer to be demolished? For Virginia, it is simply her last resort. Recently divorced, she has just accepted a job in the information booth in order to support herself and her college-age daughter, Ruby. But when Virginia stumbles upon an abandoned art school within the terminal and discovers a striking watercolor, her eyes are opened to the elegance beneath the decay. She embarks on a quest to find the artist of the unsigned masterpiece --- an impassioned chase that draws Virginia not only into the battle to save Grand Central but deep into the mystery of Clara Darden, the famed 1920s illustrator who disappeared from history in 1931.
- Click here to read a review on Bookreporter.com.
- Click here to read Carol's Bookreporter.com Bets On commentary.
Click here for the featured guide.
New Featured Guide:
THERE’S A WORD FOR THAT by Sloane Tanen
THERE’S A WORD FOR THAT by Sloane Tanen (Fiction/Humor)
Introducing the Kesslers: Marty, a retired LA film producer whose self-worth has been eroded by age and a late-in-life passion for opioids; his daughter Janine, a former child star suffering the aftereffects of a life in the public eye; and granddaughter Hailey, the "less-than" twin sister, whose inferiority complex takes a most unexpected turn. Nearly 6,000 miles away, in London, celebrated author Bunny Small, Marty's long-forgotten first wife, has her own problems: a "preposterous" case of writer's block, a monstrous drinking habit, and a son who has fled halfway around the world to escape her.
When Marty's pill-popping gets out of hand and Bunny's boozing reaches crisis proportions, a perfect storm of dysfunction brings them all together at Directions, Malibu's most exclusive and absurd rehab center.
But for all their failings, the members of this estranged --- and strange --- family love each other. Rich with warmth, humor and deep insight, THERE'S A WORD FOR THAT is a comic ode to surviving the people closest to us, navigating the perils of success, and taking one last look in the rearview mirror before mapping out the road ahead.
Click here for the featured guide.
New Guide: WHISPER NETWORK by Chandler Baker
A Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick
and a Bookreporter.com Bets On Title
WHISPER NETWORK by Chandler Baker (Mystery/Thriller)
Sloane, Ardie, Grace and Rosalita have worked at Truviv, Inc. for years. The sudden death of Truviv’s CEO means their boss, Ames, will likely take over the entire company. Each of the women has a different relationship with Ames, who has always been surrounded by whispers about how he treats women. Those whispers have been ignored, swept under the rug, hidden away by those in charge.
But the world has changed, and the women are watching this promotion differently. This time, when they find out Ames is making an inappropriate move on a colleague, they aren’t willing to let it go. This time, they’ve decided enough is enough.
Sloane and her colleagues’ decision to take a stand sets in motion a catastrophic shift in the office. Lies will be uncovered. Secrets will be exposed. And not everyone will survive. All of their lives --- as women, colleagues, mothers, wives, friends, even adversaries --- will change dramatically as a result.
- Click here to read a review on Bookreporter.com.
- Click here to read Carol's Bookreporter.com Bets On commentary for the audiobook.
- Click here to see why Reese Witherspoon selected the book as her July book club pick.
Click here for the discussion guide.
Favorite Monthly Lists & Picks for July
Our Most Popular Book Group Selections for June’s
"What's Your Book Group Reading This Month?" Contest
Great Book Club Picks for Fall/Winter 2019
At Book Expo, we had a chance to meet some of our readers at the Speed Dating session that we ran on Friday, May 31st. We know that many of you were not able to join us in New York, and we want to give you the opportunity to see all of the wonderful titles that were presented at the event. To give you an easy way to mark what you want to suggest at your future book group meetings, we are providing a spreadsheet with all the featured titles here, which lists the books both by publisher and by title.
We also have made PDFs of all the titles presented. Due to the large size of the file, we have divided it up by publisher.
Click here to access the PDFs of great book club picks you will want to discuss.
July’s New in Paperback Roundups on Bookreporter.com
July’s roundup of New in Paperback fiction titles on Bookreporter.com includes THE INCENDIARIES by R. O. Kwon, a powerful, darkly glittering novel of violence, love, faith and loss, as a young woman at an elite American university is drawn into a cult's acts of terrorism; Christina Dalcher's VOX, the harrowing story of what one woman will do to protect herself and her daughter, set in a United States in which half the population has been silenced; and TONY'S WIFE by Adriana Trigiani, a spellbinding saga set in the lush Big Band era of the 1940s and World War II, which tells the story of two talented working class kids who marry and become a successful singing act, until time, temptation, and the responsibilities of home and family derail their dreams.
Among our nonfiction highlights are WHAT TO READ AND WHY, the follow-up to Francine Prose's READING LIKE A WRITER, in which the distinguished novelist, literary critic and essayist celebrates the pleasures of reading and pays homage to the works and writers she admires above all others; Allie Rowbottom's JELL-O GIRLS, a memoir that braids the evolution of one of America's most iconic branding campaigns with the stirring tales of the women who lived behind its facade --- told by the inheritor of their stories; and ANOTHER KIND OF MADNESS, Stephen P. Hinshaw's deeply personal memoir calling for an end to the dark shaming of mental illness.
Find out what's New in Paperback for the weeks of
July 1st, July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd and July 29th.
SIX Recent Bookreporter.com Bets On Selections
WHISPER NETWORK (Audiobook) by Chandler Baker (Mystery/Thriller)
I had seen lots of buzz about WHISPER NETWORK by Chandler Baker. So I quickly grabbed the audiobook, which is narrated by Almarie Guerra, and found it to be one really well-done listen. The book is set at a sportswear company called Truviv, where three women --- Sloane, Ardie and Grace --- have worked for years. The man in line to become the company’s new CEO following the sudden death of his predecessor is Ames Garrett, who women in the company had identified as “trouble.” No, it’s not about his business dealings, but rather about his “women dealings.”
- Click here for the discussion guide.
- Click here to read a review of the hardcover on Bookreporter.com.
Click here to read more of Carol’s commentary on WHISPER NETWORK.
THE LAST BOOK PARTY by Karen Dukess (Fiction)
Set on Cape Cod in 1987, THE LAST BOOK PARTY by Karen Dukess is a brisk, smart summer read and a coming-of-age story. And if that’s not enough to entice you, it’s set in the world of publishing, giving readers a fun insider look at what unfolds behind the scenes in the book world.
- Click here for the discussion guide.
- Click here to read a review on Bookreporter.com.
Click here to read more of Carol’s commentary on THE LAST BOOK PARTY.
GIRLS LIKE US by Cristina Alger (Psychological Thriller/Mystery)
Last summer, I read THE BANKER’S WIFE by Cristina Alger and quickly picked it as a Bets On, noting that she was an author I needed to keep an eye on. So I was quick to snag a copy of GIRLS LIKE US when it came into the office. The book is set in Suffolk County, New York, but the places we know and think of in the Hamptons are not the ones depicted here. Instead, we are on the other side of the tracks where life is a lot grittier than glittery.
Click here to read more of Carol’s commentary on GIRLS LIKE US.
THE LAST HOUSE GUEST by Megan Miranda (Psychological Thriller/Mystery)
THE LAST HOUSE GUEST reminded me once again how strong of a writer Megan Miranda is. The plot, you ask? Avery Greer is the townie in a Maine beach town who befriends Sadie Loman, one of the wealthy girls who summers on the island. On the night of an end-of-the-season party, Sadie is found dead on the beach, and all signs point to suicide. But that does not make sense to Avery, who commits herself to figuring out what went awry.
- Click here to read a review on Bookreporter.com.
Click here to read more of Carol’s commentary on THE LAST HOUSE GUEST.
A NEARLY NORMAL FAMILY written by M.T. Edvardsson, translated by Rachel Willson-Broyles (Psychological/Legal Thriller)
A NEARLY NORMAL FAMILY by M.T. Edvardsson has been well translated from the Swedish by Rachel Willson-Broyles --- and it’s a complete page-turner. It is set in Sweden and opens at the end of summer with 18-year-old Stella Sandell having been accused of murdering Christopher Olsen, a man in his early 30s. From the start, she garners empathy from readers, mostly due to their age gap. If she is not the older adult in this scenario, how can she be guilty? But let’s face it, she is not a little darling; she’s a teen rebel. Could she have done it?
- Click here to read a review on Bookreporter.com.
Click here to read more of Carol’s commentary on A NEARLY NORMAL FAMILY.
THE NEAREST EXIT MAY BE BEHIND YOU by Amulya Malladi (Fiction)
THE NEAREST EXIT MAY BE BEHIND YOU by Amulya Malladi is a fun, funny, brisk and smart novel that brings readers a sharp storyline, as well as a deep dive into the culture of global corporate politics. Many years ago, I read a few books by Amulya that I had enjoyed. So when this one got on my radar, I quickly requested a copy.
Click here to read more of Carol’s commentary on
THE NEAREST EXIT MAY BE BEHIND YOU.
New Suspense/Thriller Author Spotlight & Contest
on Bookreporter.com: Enter to Win a Copy of
NEVER HAVE I EVER by Joshilyn Jackson
and Share Your Comments on It
We have 25 copies of NEVER HAVE I EVER by Joshilyn Jackson --- a diabolically entertaining tale of betrayal, deception, temptation and love filled with dark twists --- to give away to those who would like to read the book, which releases on July 30th, and share their comments on it. To enter, please fill out this form by Thursday, July 25th at noon ET.
NEVER HAVE I EVER by Joshilyn Jackson (Thriller)
Amy Whey is proud of her ordinary life and the simple pleasures that come with it --- teaching diving lessons, baking cookies for new neighbors, helping her best friend, Charlotte, run their local book club. Her greatest joy is her family: her devoted professor husband, her spirited 15-year-old stepdaughter, her adorable infant son. And, of course, the steadfast and supportive Charlotte. But Amy’s sweet, uncomplicated life begins to unravel when the mysterious and alluring Angelica Roux arrives on her doorstep one book club night.
Sultry and magnetic, Roux beguiles the group with her feral charm. She keeps the wine flowing and lures them into a game of spilling secrets. Everyone thinks it’s naughty, harmless fun. Only Amy knows better. Something wicked has come her way --- a she-devil in a pricey red sports car who seems to know the terrible truth about who she is and what she once did.
When they’re alone, Roux tells her that if she doesn’t give her what she asks for, what she deserves, she’s going to make Amy pay for her sins. One way or another.
To protect herself and her family, and save the life she’s built, Amy must beat the devil at her own clever game, matching wits with Roux in an escalating war of hidden pasts and unearthed secrets. Amy knows the consequences if she can’t beat Roux. What terrifies her is everything she could lose if she wins.
Click here to read more in our Suspense/Thriller Author Spotlight
and enter the contest.
Bookreporter.com's Summer Reading
Contests and Feature
Summer is here! At Bookreporter.com, this means it's time for us to share some great summer book picks with our Summer Reading Contests and Feature. We are hosting a series of 24-hour contests for these titles on select days through August 23rd, so you will have to check the site each day to see the featured prize book and enter to win. We also are sending a special newsletter to announce the day's title, which you can sign up for here.
This year’s prize books include:
Click here to read all the contest details.
See the prize books that were awarded in May and June,
and that will be awarded in July and August.
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 July 11th to July 26th at noon ET, three lucky readers each will be randomly chosen to win a copy of THE CHAIN by Adrian McKinty and THE NICKEL BOYS by Colson Whitehead.
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.
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 July 1st to August 1st at noon ET, two lucky readers each will be randomly chosen to win the audio versions of Riley Sager's LOCK EVERY DOOR, read by Dylan Moore, and Debbie Macomber's WINDOW ON THE BAY, read by Tavia Gilbert, Erin Bennett and Karissa Vacker.
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.
We currently are featuring the following guides on ReadingGroupGuides.com:
THE LAST BOOK PARTY by Karen Dukess (Fiction)
Karen Dukess' debut novel is a propulsive tale of ambition and romance, set in the publishing world of 1980s New York and the timeless beaches of Cape Cod.
THE MASTERPIECE by Fiona Davis (Historical Fiction)
In this captivating novel, national bestselling author Fiona Davis takes readers into the glamorous lost art school within Grand Central Terminal, where two very different women, 50 years apart, strive to make their mark on a world set against them.
THE STATIONERY SHOP by Marjan Kamali (Fiction)
From the award-winning author of TOGETHER TEA --- a debut novel hailed as “compassionate, funny, and wise” by Jill Davis, bestselling author of GIRLS' POKER NIGHT --- comes a powerful love story exploring loss, reconciliation and the quirks of fate.
THERE'S A WORD FOR THAT by Sloane Tanen (Fiction/Humor)
A wildly dysfunctional family comes together in this “hilarious and touching” (New York Magazine) new novel by Sloane Tanen.
WHISPER NETWORK by Chandler Baker (Mystery/Thriller)
A Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club pick, WHISPER NETWORK is, according to Reese, "a workplace murder mystery that happens in today’s #MeToo era. It’s honest, timely and completely thrilling --- I was so surprised to find out who the murderer was!"
Please note that these titles, for which we already had the guides when they appeared in hardcover, are now (or will be) available in paperback:
ONCE UPON A RIVER by Diane Setterfield (Historical Mystery)
From the instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE THIRTEENTH TALE comes a richly imagined, powerful new novel about how we explain the world to ourselves, ourselves to others, and the meaning of our lives in a universe that remains impenetrably mysterious.
SOMEONE KNOWS by Lisa Scottoline (Psychological Thriller)
Bestselling and award-winning author Lisa Scottoline reaches new heights with this riveting novel about how a single decision can undo a family, how our past can derail our present, and how not guilty doesn't always mean innocent.
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