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Published: Crown - November 17th, 2020
Barack Obama's first presidential memoir, “A Promised Land," was released November 17, 2020.
A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making—from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy. All kinds of information here: https://obamabook.com
Including a brief interview in which he answers the question: what do you hope to accomplish with this book?
On his twitter feed, he says he would like you to read his book! here.
November 12, 2020. A first review. From the New York Times.
November 13, 2020.
In his new memoir, the former president writes of the job's loneliness and the importance of a trusted circle of confidants who saw him through. A review in The Seattle Times.See here to order the audiobook through our partner LibroFM.
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Published: Soho Press - November 10th, 2020
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Published: Harper Perennial - January 5th, 2021
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Published: Back Bay Books - December 8th, 2020
Staff favorite now in paperback.
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Published: Little, Brown and Company - November 3rd, 2020
“It was originally just going to be an audio collection. So I chose things that I always looked forward to reading out loud,” he says. “It was that simple.”
Great interview with him on npr.
He reads the audio book -- it's all just so much better hearing his voice! Available through our partners at LibroFM.
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Published: Harper - October 27th, 2020
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Published: Scribner - October 27th, 2020
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Published: Delacorte Press - October 27th, 2020
Jack Reacher is back! The “utterly addictive” (The New York Times) series continues as the bestselling author Lee Child teams up with his brother, Andrew Child, fellow thriller writer extraordinaire.
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Published: Amulet Books - October 27th, 2020
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Published: William Morrow - October 20th, 2020
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Published: Doubleday - October 13th, 2020
"A Time to Kill" and "Sycamore Row" are the first two Jake Brigance novels.
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Published: Ten Speed Press - October 13th, 2020
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Published: Clarkson Potter - October 6th, 2020
In Ina’s new book you’ll find a collection of all-new soul-satisfying dishes that will feed your deepest cravings. From cocktails to dessert, from special weekend breakfasts to quick weeknight dinners, you’ll find yourself making these cozy and delicious recipes over and over again.
Buy "Modern Comfort Food" from us and receive the first-ever downloadable Barefoot Contessa Recipe Index!
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Published: Viking - October 6th, 2020
Tana French has written seven previous novels, this is her eighth. There are important things they have in common. They’re superb. They’re set in Ireland. They pull you way down rabbit holes. They play devious tricks with memory. And they’ll work as haunting diversions from the stasis of now.
See our blog post with a list of books, and a link to a great article about all of them.
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux - September 29th, 2020
"Jack" is the fourth novel in Robinson's Gilead series, an intergenerational saga of race, religion, family, and forgiveness centered on a small Iowa town. But it is not accurate to call it a sequel or a prequel. Rather, this book and the others-- "Gilead," "Home," and "Lila"--are more like the Gospels, telling the same story four different ways." --Casey Cep, The New Yorker
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Published: Random House - September 29th, 2020
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Published: Ballantine Books - September 22nd, 2020
Jodi Picoult’s poignant new novel explores the paths not taken, and the choices that shape our lives.
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Published: Minotaur Books - September 1st, 2020
Staff recommended across the board! She just keeps getting better!
And this time they're in Paris!
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ISBN: 9780525562627
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Published: Anchor - September 1st, 2020
A few reviews for you:
- First Look review from The Guardian, here
- Heard on npr Fresh Air: Atwood Hints At A Brighter Future. Here.
- The Seatle Times: Margaret Atwood’s mesmerizing sequel to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ is finally here, complete review here.
- The LA Times: Review: ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ sequel ‘The Testaments’ puts Margaret Atwood’s powers on full display. The review here.
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Published: Knopf - August 25th, 2020
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Published: Knopf - August 25th, 2020
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Published: Knopf - August 18th, 2020
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Published: Random House - August 4th, 2020
From the Washington Post:
In “The Warmth of Other Suns,” Wilkerson, a Pulitzer Prize winner, explained how the Great Migration changed our country forever. In “Caste,” she shows the distinctions between race, class and caste, the latter a means of ensuring that there is always a “bottom rung” for humans to supposedly rise above. Yet that deep rut has many costs, and not just for those consigned to remain there.
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Published: Pantheon - July 28th, 2020
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Published: Little, Brown and Company - July 21st, 2020
Emma Donoghue’s "The Pull of the Stars" sets a gripping story in the midst of the 1918 flu pandemic. Review in The Washington Post, here.
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ISBN: 9780593156858
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Published: Del Rey - July 21st, 2020
What Malorie and the kids did next: author Josh Malerman on the highly anticipated "Bird Box" sequel.
He talks to Katie Law, from the UK's Evening Standard about the sequel. Here.Another great review of "Malorie" and recommendation of "Birdbox" here.
July 19, 2020. Heard on npr's Weekend Edition Sunday. Author Josh Malerman Returns To "Bird Box" Universe In His Sequel, "Malorie"
The author interview, here.
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Published: Simon & Schuster - July 21st, 2020
Alex Trebek’s memoir, "The Answer Is . . .," is everything a "Jeopardy!" fan could want!
Trebek dishes on “Jeopardy!” superstars like Ken Jennings — who’s co-narrating the audiobook version of the memoir with him.
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ISBN: 9780812997439
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Published: Random House - July 14th, 2020
August 4, 2020: A Musical Journey with David Mitchell and Hari Kunzru.
Throughout our online event with English novelists David Mitchell and Hari Kunzru on July 23, many of us found ourselves frantically jotting down misspelled names of musicians, albums, and obscure musical genres as we tried to keep up with their listening recommendations. A great Q&A, including a Spotify playlist is here!July 8, 2020. From Rebecca Jones, Arts correspondent, BBC News.
Author David Mitchell: Writing a music novel is 'impossible' The terrific interview here.
July 11, 2020. Heard on npr Weekend Edition Saturday: 'Utopia Avenue,' The Greatest Sixties Band That Never Was. Interview here.He joined Seattle Arts + Lectures July 23, 2020.
There is a great [short] video/interview [with his lovely British accent!] here. [scroll down the page a bit...]A lovely review in The Washington Post, here: In David Mitchell’s splendid "Utopia Avenue," a ’60s rock band finds its groove.
And a not-so-glowing review here:
July 21, 2020. The latest novel from "Cloud Atlas" author David Mitchell, overstuffed with rock star cameos and allusions to the author's earlier works, has its moments but... The entire review in The Seattle Times here.Read the reviews. See what you think. We have the book. Let us know if you would like us to hold one for you.
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Published: Anchor - June 30th, 2020
Winner 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
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Published: Doubleday - June 30th, 2020
The author on his new novel, his harrowing ride in a speedboat, and why he loves Joan Didion.
An interview with Kevin Kwan, here.
7/8/2020: "Crazy Rich Asians" author Kevin Kwan talks about his newest novel and the sequel to his hit movie. The great column/review in The Seattle Times here.
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Published: Knopf - June 30th, 2020
A Today Show #ReadWithJenna Book Club Pick!
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ISBN: 9780062975973
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Published: William Morrow - June 2nd, 2020
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Published: St. Martin's Press - May 26th, 2020
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Published: Knopf - May 5th, 2020
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Published: Viking - April 21st, 2020
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Published: Knopf - April 14th, 2020
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Published: Knopf - April 7th, 2020
Staff favorite author.
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - April 7th, 2020
Staff recommended. A lovely story about a robot shipwrecked on a remote island. She learns how to fend for herself, but more importantly, with the initially reluctant help of the animals who live there, she learns the meaning of family. Now in paperback. For ages 8 and up.
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Published: Harper - March 31st, 2020
Staff recommended. Set in 1976 in the oil-boom ranch country of Odessa, Texas, this story is told through the distinct perspectives of several women. After something horrific happens to 14 year old Gloria repercussions are felt through the intertwined lives of these strong women, telling us much about resiliency and humanity when your voice is not always heard or believed. ~ Michelle
Great reviews and all about the author information in Indie Next April 2020 list. Here.A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick. Lots more information and reviews here.
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Published: Vintage - March 31st, 2020
Staff recommended. This collection of refreshing, hilarious essays is really spot-on, dealing with Irby's perspective on life, and are just what may be needed to take the edge off. ~Michelle
4/1/2020: The Wildly Funny Samantha Irby Is Back, Not a Moment Too Soon
Fantastic review in The New York Times, here.
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ISBN: 9780525521143
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Published: Knopf - March 24th, 2020
Staff recommended.
"From the award-winning author of 'Station Eleven,' a captivating novel of money, beauty, white-collar crime, ghosts, and moral compromise ..."
See HERE for more information about the new novel, including a fascinating Q&A with the author, and a "What I'm Reading" video. Fantastic.
And a beautiful npr review, here.
Plenty of infomation in Indie Next April 2020, here.
4/1/2020: New, great review here in The Seattle Times.
National Book Award finalist Emily St. John Mandel crafts another ingenious puzzle in "The Glass Hotel."
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ISBN: 9781632172440
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Published: Sasquatch Books - March 24th, 2020
Staff recommended.
March 1, 2020: Erica and her husband, [and her house!] are on the cover of Pacific NW Magazine.
All about her new book, "House Lessons: Renovating a Life."
Some introduction/background info from our author and an excerpt from her book, are here.
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ISBN: 9780062671189
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Published: Harper - March 3rd, 2020
Staff recommended. I quite liked the new Erdrich... classic writing from her! ~Michelle.
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ISBN: 9780385348713
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Published: Crown - February 25th, 2020
Staff recommended! So far we are all loving it! More specific reviews to come...
Words from Mr. Larson:
“It is not my intent with my books to inform in the way that perhaps a hardcore historian might be inclined to do. My goal is to create as rich a historical experience as I possibly can."
Author Erik Larson talks to host J.T. Ellison about "The Splendid and the Vile" on NPT’s A Word on Words. Here.
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ISBN: 9781984820150
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Published: Ballantine Books - January 21st, 2020
Coming in paperback April 2021. See here to preorder.
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ISBN: 9781250209764
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Published: Flatiron Books - January 21st, 2020
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ISBN: 9780525659297
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Published: Knopf - December 3rd, 2019
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ISBN: 9780143110439
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Published: Penguin Books - March 26th, 2019
Staff favorite finally in paperback!
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ISBN: 9781524763138
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Published: Crown - November 13th, 2018
An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same. New [11/9/18] review here.
Mrs. Obama was on 20/20, interviewed by Robin Roberts, the link to the interview here. [you may need to sign in with your cable provider...]
Just announced: this is the next pick for Oprah's book club. The article here
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ISBN: 9780399590504
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Published: Random House - February 20th, 2018
Staff recommended: All the great hype you have ever heard about this book is completely true. And it's even better than that. Truly. You will not be sorry to have read this! ~ Elaine.
"Born to Mormon survivalist parents opposed to public education, Westover never attended school and spent her days working in her father’s junkyard—until she decided to get an education and experience the outside world. Her story gets to the heart of what education is: the perspective to see one’s life through new eyes and the will to change it."
One of Bill Gates' top 5 books of 2018.
View his review and his entire list on his website here.Also Chapter #5 in the PBS Newshour Now Read This Bookclub. All kinds of great information, and interviews with the author on that website.