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Joan Silber's MERCY is a best book of the year according to TIME!
"MERCY is a captivating interconnected tale about guilt, regret, and the true meaning of forgiveness." —Shannon Carlin, TIME
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"MERCY is a captivating interconnected tale about guilt, regret, and the true meaning of forgiveness." —Shannon Carlin, TIME
time.com/collections/...
'Mercy' Is One of the 100 Must-Read Books of 2025
Here's why it made the list
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November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Joan Silber's MERCY is a best book of the year according to TIME!
"MERCY is a captivating interconnected tale about guilt, regret, and the true meaning of forgiveness." —Shannon Carlin, TIME
time.com/collections/...
"MERCY is a captivating interconnected tale about guilt, regret, and the true meaning of forgiveness." —Shannon Carlin, TIME
time.com/collections/...
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We're thrilled to share that HOLLOW SPACES has been chosen as an Apple Books best debut of 2025! 🥳 Congratulations, @victorsuth.bsky.social!
Check out the full list & download your copy of HOLLOW SPACES here: apple.co/2025bestdebuts
Check out the full list & download your copy of HOLLOW SPACES here: apple.co/2025bestdebuts
November 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
We're thrilled to share that HOLLOW SPACES has been chosen as an Apple Books best debut of 2025! 🥳 Congratulations, @victorsuth.bsky.social!
Check out the full list & download your copy of HOLLOW SPACES here: apple.co/2025bestdebuts
Check out the full list & download your copy of HOLLOW SPACES here: apple.co/2025bestdebuts
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"By 2024, close to fifty percent of people over eighteen consumed at least one true crime story a week on one of three platforms: Documentary, podcast, or book."
STARKWEATHER author Harry N. Maclean dives into America's growing obsession with true crime via Crime Reads.
STARKWEATHER author Harry N. Maclean dives into America's growing obsession with true crime via Crime Reads.
Feeding the Media Monster: How America Became Obsessed with True Crime
Three books were written and two television documentaries produced on the Brian Kohberger case—in which four college students were murdered in their beds in Moscow Idaho in November 2022—before the…
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November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"By 2024, close to fifty percent of people over eighteen consumed at least one true crime story a week on one of three platforms: Documentary, podcast, or book."
STARKWEATHER author Harry N. Maclean dives into America's growing obsession with true crime via Crime Reads.
STARKWEATHER author Harry N. Maclean dives into America's growing obsession with true crime via Crime Reads.
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Big news for #HiromiKawakami fans—THE THIRD LOVE is on sale today!
"A novel that’s remarkable on many levels." —Kirkus Reviews (starred 🌟 review)
"Mystical, immersive." —Foreword Reviews (starred 🌟 review)
Read now: softskull.com/books/the-th...
"A novel that’s remarkable on many levels." —Kirkus Reviews (starred 🌟 review)
"Mystical, immersive." —Foreword Reviews (starred 🌟 review)
Read now: softskull.com/books/the-th...
October 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Big news for #HiromiKawakami fans—THE THIRD LOVE is on sale today!
"A novel that’s remarkable on many levels." —Kirkus Reviews (starred 🌟 review)
"Mystical, immersive." —Foreword Reviews (starred 🌟 review)
Read now: softskull.com/books/the-th...
"A novel that’s remarkable on many levels." —Kirkus Reviews (starred 🌟 review)
"Mystical, immersive." —Foreword Reviews (starred 🌟 review)
Read now: softskull.com/books/the-th...
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HOLLOW SPACES by @victorsuth.bsky.social was named one of the best crime novels of the year (so far) by @nytimes.com!
Check out the full list & review here: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/b...
Check out the full list & review here: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/b...
October 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
HOLLOW SPACES by @victorsuth.bsky.social was named one of the best crime novels of the year (so far) by @nytimes.com!
Check out the full list & review here: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/b...
Check out the full list & review here: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/b...
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"A surrealist depiction of a woman’s coming-of-age . . . reads as radically feminist to me, a way of living that no longer privileges the role of wife over that of friend, daughter, mother, intellectual compatriot, co-conspirator." — @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...
Book Review: ‘The Third Love,’ by Hiromi Kawakami
In Hiromi Kawakami’s new novel, a young woman responds to her husband’s infidelities in creative ways.
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"A surrealist depiction of a woman’s coming-of-age . . . reads as radically feminist to me, a way of living that no longer privileges the role of wife over that of friend, daughter, mother, intellectual compatriot, co-conspirator." — @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...
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Happy pub to @kaychronister.bsky.social's THIN PLACES and THE BOG WIFE in paperback! Just in time to add to your spooky season TBR...🎃
✨ “Chronister’s writing is beautiful . . . But there is a clinging dread and mystery in these stories that will stay with you.” — @literaryhub.bsky.social
✨ “Chronister’s writing is beautiful . . . But there is a clinging dread and mystery in these stories that will stay with you.” — @literaryhub.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Happy pub to @kaychronister.bsky.social's THIN PLACES and THE BOG WIFE in paperback! Just in time to add to your spooky season TBR...🎃
✨ “Chronister’s writing is beautiful . . . But there is a clinging dread and mystery in these stories that will stay with you.” — @literaryhub.bsky.social
✨ “Chronister’s writing is beautiful . . . But there is a clinging dread and mystery in these stories that will stay with you.” — @literaryhub.bsky.social
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New Deal Alert! Congrats to Susan Sherman on her sale of JOY ON THE MOON to Counterpoint Press! An exciting new mystery on an island, JOY ON THE MOON is both funny and surprising, a perfect summer 2027 read!
October 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
New Deal Alert! Congrats to Susan Sherman on her sale of JOY ON THE MOON to Counterpoint Press! An exciting new mystery on an island, JOY ON THE MOON is both funny and surprising, a perfect summer 2027 read!
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Happy publication day to Brenda Lozano's MOTHERS! 💗
⭐ “An unforgettable portrait of maternal envy gone mad." — @publisherswkly.bsky.social (starred review)
⭐ "Another ambitious and original work from a writer who is always worth watching." —Kirkus Reviews
⭐ “An unforgettable portrait of maternal envy gone mad." — @publisherswkly.bsky.social (starred review)
⭐ "Another ambitious and original work from a writer who is always worth watching." —Kirkus Reviews
October 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Happy publication day to Brenda Lozano's MOTHERS! 💗
⭐ “An unforgettable portrait of maternal envy gone mad." — @publisherswkly.bsky.social (starred review)
⭐ "Another ambitious and original work from a writer who is always worth watching." —Kirkus Reviews
⭐ “An unforgettable portrait of maternal envy gone mad." — @publisherswkly.bsky.social (starred review)
⭐ "Another ambitious and original work from a writer who is always worth watching." —Kirkus Reviews
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"In this westward journey, Pocock seeks not fortune, success, or survival, but connection, in all senses of the word: for her own sake but also, more urgently, as a balm for America’s pervasive ills to which her bus ride grants her a front-row seat." —@altajournal.bsky.social
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Travel Westward
In Greyhound, Joanna Pocock traces two bus journeys.
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September 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
"In this westward journey, Pocock seeks not fortune, success, or survival, but connection, in all senses of the word: for her own sake but also, more urgently, as a balm for America’s pervasive ills to which her bus ride grants her a front-row seat." —@altajournal.bsky.social
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Exclusive reveal! Check out the newly released cover of NYT-bestelling author Daniel Kraus' forthcoming book PARTIALLY DEVOURED, a deep dive into the cultural impact of the horror classic Night of the Living Dead, via @fangoria.bsky.social.
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Exclusive Cover Reveal: Daniel Kraus' PARTIALLY DEVOURED Promises The Ultimate NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Deep Dive
NYT bestselling author Daniel Kraus’ PARTIALLY DEVOURED blends research and memoir for the ultimate deep dive into George A. Romero’s seminal zombie classic NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD - check out an exc...
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August 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Exclusive reveal! Check out the newly released cover of NYT-bestelling author Daniel Kraus' forthcoming book PARTIALLY DEVOURED, a deep dive into the cultural impact of the horror classic Night of the Living Dead, via @fangoria.bsky.social.
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www.fangoria.com/exclusive-co...
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"GREYHOUND uses its ecological consciousness to direct readers’ attentions to the natural world, thoughtfully probes the boundaries of its own awareness, and honestly struggles to achieve a comfortable sense of place." — @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social
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Finding a Home on the Road: Joanna Pocock’s “Greyhound” - Chicago Review of Books
Our review of Joanna Pocock's new memoir, "Greyhound"
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August 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
"GREYHOUND uses its ecological consciousness to direct readers’ attentions to the natural world, thoughtfully probes the boundaries of its own awareness, and honestly struggles to achieve a comfortable sense of place." — @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social
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August 16, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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🏛️ COVER ANNOUNCEMENT 🏛️ We're excited to share the jacket of Emi Yagi's WHEN THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED (translated by @yukitejima.bsky.social), designed by Suzanne Dean with art direction by @nlcaputo.bsky.social.
WHEN THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED hits shelves on 1/27/26 and is available to preorder now!
WHEN THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED hits shelves on 1/27/26 and is available to preorder now!
August 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🏛️ COVER ANNOUNCEMENT 🏛️ We're excited to share the jacket of Emi Yagi's WHEN THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED (translated by @yukitejima.bsky.social), designed by Suzanne Dean with art direction by @nlcaputo.bsky.social.
WHEN THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED hits shelves on 1/27/26 and is available to preorder now!
WHEN THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED hits shelves on 1/27/26 and is available to preorder now!
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Tonight in Jackson Heights! Ivonne Lamazares will be celebrating the launch of THE TILTING HOUSE at The World's Borough Bookshop! RSVP now!
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Book event: Tilting House - The Worlds Borough Bookshop
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August 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Tonight in Jackson Heights! Ivonne Lamazares will be celebrating the launch of THE TILTING HOUSE at The World's Borough Bookshop! RSVP now!
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"Stunning in scale and ensnaring in its lyricism, Byas remains at the top of her game in RESTING BITCH FACE." — @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social
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12 Must-Read Books of August 2025 - Chicago Review of Books
Here are the 12 books you need to read this August.
chireviewofbooks.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
"Stunning in scale and ensnaring in its lyricism, Byas remains at the top of her game in RESTING BITCH FACE." — @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social
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Happy paperback pub day to REAP THE WHIRLWIND! 🌴
⭐ "Meticulous yet utterly spellbinding." — @ala-booklist.bsky.social
⭐ "A propulsive legal thriller with deep insight into Southern California policing history." — @publisherswkly.bsky.social (starred review)
⭐ "Meticulous yet utterly spellbinding." — @ala-booklist.bsky.social
⭐ "A propulsive legal thriller with deep insight into Southern California policing history." — @publisherswkly.bsky.social (starred review)
July 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Happy paperback pub day to REAP THE WHIRLWIND! 🌴
⭐ "Meticulous yet utterly spellbinding." — @ala-booklist.bsky.social
⭐ "A propulsive legal thriller with deep insight into Southern California policing history." — @publisherswkly.bsky.social (starred review)
⭐ "Meticulous yet utterly spellbinding." — @ala-booklist.bsky.social
⭐ "A propulsive legal thriller with deep insight into Southern California policing history." — @publisherswkly.bsky.social (starred review)
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Wishing a happy Father's Day to all of the fathers and father figures out there! We see you and appreciate you 🫶
June 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Wishing a happy Father's Day to all of the fathers and father figures out there! We see you and appreciate you 🫶
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✨ COVER ANNOUNCEMENT ✨ We're thrilled to share the the cover of Isabel Colegate's STATUES IN A GARDEN—now available for the first time in the U.S.! Along with two gorgeous repackages of her classics THE SHOOTING PARTY and WINTER JOURNEY, designed by @nlcaputo.bsky.social and Victoria Maxfield.
May 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
✨ COVER ANNOUNCEMENT ✨ We're thrilled to share the the cover of Isabel Colegate's STATUES IN A GARDEN—now available for the first time in the U.S.! Along with two gorgeous repackages of her classics THE SHOOTING PARTY and WINTER JOURNEY, designed by @nlcaputo.bsky.social and Victoria Maxfield.
THE WORDS OF DR. L by the brilliant Karen Bender reviewed in The New Yorker 📚❤️🎉
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May 29, 2025 at 3:21 AM
THE WORDS OF DR. L by the brilliant Karen Bender reviewed in The New Yorker 📚❤️🎉
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Ever wonder how the avocado obsession began? And why avocados have somehow become a symbol of all that’s gone wrong in our culture? 🥑 Read the full excerpt from GREEN GOLD via @literaryhub.bsky.social to find out: lithub.com/why-are-we-s...
Why Are We So Obsessed With Avocados?
Why are avocados everywhere? As childhood friends growing up in Carpinteria, California, in the 1970s and ’80s, we saw avocados every day. They were just as much a part of the “Carp” landscape as t…
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May 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Ever wonder how the avocado obsession began? And why avocados have somehow become a symbol of all that’s gone wrong in our culture? 🥑 Read the full excerpt from GREEN GOLD via @literaryhub.bsky.social to find out: lithub.com/why-are-we-s...
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Happy publication day to Karen E. Bender's THE WORDS OF DR. L! ✨
✨ "Highly original." —Kirkus Reviews (starred ⭐ review)
✨ "Meticulously crafted." — @shelf-awareness.com
✨ "An accomplished collection from a seasoned storyteller." — @publisherswkly.bsky.social
✨ "Highly original." —Kirkus Reviews (starred ⭐ review)
✨ "Meticulously crafted." — @shelf-awareness.com
✨ "An accomplished collection from a seasoned storyteller." — @publisherswkly.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Happy publication day to Karen E. Bender's THE WORDS OF DR. L! ✨
✨ "Highly original." —Kirkus Reviews (starred ⭐ review)
✨ "Meticulously crafted." — @shelf-awareness.com
✨ "An accomplished collection from a seasoned storyteller." — @publisherswkly.bsky.social
✨ "Highly original." —Kirkus Reviews (starred ⭐ review)
✨ "Meticulously crafted." — @shelf-awareness.com
✨ "An accomplished collection from a seasoned storyteller." — @publisherswkly.bsky.social
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Karen E. Bender's THE WORDS OF DR. L is a @latimes.com must-read book of May!
"From families in quarantine during the global pandemic to a kidnapped therapist, her characters combine the familiar with the strange in fresh ways."
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"From families in quarantine during the global pandemic to a kidnapped therapist, her characters combine the familiar with the strange in fresh ways."
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10 books to read in May
Promising books for your May reading list include Alison Bechdel's 'Spent,' Ocean Vuong's 'The Emperor of Gladness' and a new Mark Twain biography from Ron Chernow.
www.latimes.com
May 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Karen E. Bender's THE WORDS OF DR. L is a @latimes.com must-read book of May!
"From families in quarantine during the global pandemic to a kidnapped therapist, her characters combine the familiar with the strange in fresh ways."
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"From families in quarantine during the global pandemic to a kidnapped therapist, her characters combine the familiar with the strange in fresh ways."
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"If you didn’t already know that Karen Bender was one of our greatest short story writers working today, let THE WORDS OF DR. L make it perfectly clear." — @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social
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12 Must-Read Books of May 2025 - Chicago Review of Books
Well, it certainly showered in April. With any luck, the May flowers are on their way! May is often the start of summertime reading, a time to get outside and enjoy some fresh air and an even fresher…
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May 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
"If you didn’t already know that Karen Bender was one of our greatest short story writers working today, let THE WORDS OF DR. L make it perfectly clear." — @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social
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See you this weekend at The LA Times Festival of Books! 📚 🎉
Come visit @catapultbooks.bsky.social at Booth #283 💪👋
Come visit @catapultbooks.bsky.social at Booth #283 💪👋
April 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
See you this weekend at The LA Times Festival of Books! 📚 🎉
Come visit @catapultbooks.bsky.social at Booth #283 💪👋
Come visit @catapultbooks.bsky.social at Booth #283 💪👋