This Week: May 3rd

What a week itโ€™s been in the book world! From Library Week and Independent Bookstore Day to Free Comic Book Day, thereโ€™s no better time to celebrate readingโ€”and this monthโ€™s reading challenge is keeping that momentum going. Our latest prompt dives into the enchanting world of magical realism, where everyday life is infused with subtle magic and wonder. Weโ€™re highlighting a must-read novel from Heather Webber, a standout voice in the genre known for weaving beauty into the smallest details. Plus, donโ€™t miss our featured new book releases, including the highly anticipated The Calamity Club from the author of The Help and a compelling memoir from Patricia Cornwell that gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the real-life experiences shaping her iconic thrillers. Whether youโ€™re looking for your next immersive read or fresh book recommendations, weโ€™ve got something youโ€™re sure to love.

This Week: April 16th

This weekโ€™s prompt is centered on family history fiction โ€” a genre that can be deeply moving because it so often explores buried secrets, generational relationships, and the parts of family stories that still echo in the present. These books can be beautiful and meaningful, but they can also feel especially personal, so please feel free to skip this prompt if needed.

This Week: April 12th

News and Updates Weโ€™ve officially reached the midpoint of the month, which always feels like a good moment to check in. How are you doing with Aprilโ€™s reading promptsโ€”have you found a favorite yet, or is there one youโ€™re quietly sidestepping? I love historical fiction, but found myself enthralled with western fiction a few years … Continue reading This Week: April 12th

Bufalino: Revelations of a Mafia Family, The Teamsters, and the Final Resting Place of Jimmy Hoffa

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. The mob as we imagine itโ€”shaped by Hollywood giants like The Godfather and The Sopranosโ€”often obscures its earliest roots in the labor unions of Americaโ€™s coal towns. With major figures such as Jimmy Hoffa and Carlo Gambino … Continue reading Bufalino: Revelations of a Mafia Family, The Teamsters, and the Final Resting Place of Jimmy Hoffa

This Week: April 5th

News and Updates Happy Easter, friends. Iโ€™m offline today celebrating with our familyโ€”plenty of egg hunts and plenty of reading, too. I hope your day is filled with the people you love and a little rest wherever you can find it. This weekโ€™s lineup is taking us on quite a rideโ€”literally. From a library aboard … Continue reading This Week: April 5th