“What a magical adventure we take with Rita on her boring day! This story is a testament to how creativity comes from boredom. Wonderful illustrations and an engaging, silly story,” said Karlie Martens of Novel Bay Booksellers in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
“What an incredible ride! The First Time I Saw Him is the sequel to The Last Thing He Told Me. This is an exciting, action-packed novel that kept me on the edge of my seat rooting for Hannah the entire way,” said Kathy Morrison of Newtown Bookshop in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
“A couple is desperate to move out of their cramped apartment and into a home to start a family. The wife gets creative in her bid not to let the next house get away. Best Offer Wins will have you flipping pages as quickly as the houses flip in this darkly hilarious novel,” said Mary O'Malley of Skylark Bookshop in Columbia, Missouri.
“Catherine Newman might just be the funniest fiction writer working today. If you fell hard for Rocky and her family in Sandwich, then prepare yourself for yet another rollicking, rich literary meal,” said Rosamond Kreshak-Hayden of Broadside Bookshop in Northampton, Massachusetts.
“Lily King shows us that not all love stories are linear. Despite the best intentions, sometimes the universe intervenes. What we choose to do with what the world throws at us defines who we are,” said Kate Czyzewski of Thunder Road Books in Spring Lake, New Jersey.
“This holiday who-donut features little nods to all the festivals of the winter season, plus a full charcuterie of characters from Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast books past. Audiences will be wrapt as they attempt to solve the mystery of Agatha Crispy’s missing manuscript,” said Amanda Zarni of Book Ends Winchester in Winchester, MA.
“I'd follow R. F. Kuang anywhere — and that includes hell! Deep, dark, and atmospheric, Katabasis balances academia and danger perfectly, solidifying Kuang as an expert in the genre,” said Kassie King of The Novel Neighbor in Webster Groves, MO.
“One of the best novels, much less debut novels, that I’ve ever read. You’ll enjoy the best cry of your life,” said Randy Schiller of Left Bank Books in St. Louis, Missouri.
“Best of All Worlds is the book that I didn't know I needed right now. I’m still not sure how I walked away from this mind-bending and dystopian thriller full of hope. You will be DYING to talk to someone about it when you’re finished. Hit me up,” said Andrea King of Left Bank Books in St. Louis, Missouri.
“A fun, witty enemies-to-lovers romance that delivers plenty of banter, sizzling tension, and the right amount of angst. If you love a stubborn and slow burn romance, this one has exactly what you’re looking for,” said Chelsea Semonco of Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
