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Veteran reporter Jack McEvoy has taken down killers before, but when a woman he had a one-night stand with is murdered in a particularly brutal way, McEvoy realizes he might be facing a criminal mind unlike any he’s ever encountered. Jack investigates—against the warnings of the police and his own editor—and makes a shocking discovery that connects the crime to other mysterious deaths across the country. Undetected by law enforcement, a vicious killer has been hunting women, using genetic data to select and stalk his targets.
Happy Monday, book fiends! I know I say it often, but wow, the time goes by so fast. I have been reading like whoa, and also watching a lot of Bob’s Burgers. I cannot decide which of the Belcher children is my favorite. I am tempted to say Louise, because we seem to have similar temperaments, but I really love Gene and Tina, too. (Don’t make me choose!) I hope that you’ve also been able to squeeze in some time to relax and read something wonderful.
Whatever you are doing or watching or reading this week, I am sending you virtual hugs. Please be safe, and remember to wear a mask and wash your hands. And please be mindful of others. It takes no effort to be kind. I’ll see you again on Thursday. – xoxo, Liberty
Here’s Monday’s trivia question: The book Wiseguy: Life in a Mafia Family was made into what famous film? (Scroll to the bottom for the answer.)
Deals, Reels, and Squeals!
Gabrielle Union is adapting the memoir All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson.
Jeff Daniels will narrate the audiobook of Jim Carrey’s upcoming novel.
This Is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay is being adapted into a television show.
Sarah Kuhn announced her upcoming YA novel.
And here’s the announcement for Aliette de Bodard’s next book.
The One and Only Ivan will debut exclusively on Disney+ on Aug. 21.
Del Rey announced a new Star Wars anthology.
A Song For A New Day by Sarah Pinsker is being made into a television series.
Book Riot Recommends
At Book Riot, I work on the New Books! email, the All the Books! podcast about new releases, and the Book Riot Insiders New Release Index. I am very fortunate to get to read a lot of upcoming titles, and learn about a lot of upcoming titles, and I’m delighted to share a couple with you each week so you can add them to your TBR!
Excited to read:
The Cold Vanish: Seeking the Missing in North America’s Wildlands by Jon Billman (Grand Central Publishing, July 7)
Yes, it’s morbid, but I am in the mood for true crime, and this looks super intriguing. It’s about people who have gone missing in North American parks, and the people who search for them. That’s all I know. I just got a copy a few minutes ago, so I’ll let you know how it goes!
What I’m reading this week:
A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians by H.G. Parry
Kitchen Curse: Stories by Eka Kurniawan
The Patient Assassin: A True Tale of Massacre, Revenge, and India’s Quest for Independence by Anita Anand
Camouflage: The Hidden Lives of Autistic Women by Sarah Bargiela and Sophie Standing
Fortune’s Pawn (Paradox Book 1) by Rachel Bach
Pun of the week:
What did the mayonnaise say when somebody opened the refrigerator? “Hey, close the door! I’m dressing!”
Here’s a cat picture:
Happy things:
Here are a few things I enjoy that I thought you might like as well:
- Purrli: This website makes the relaxing sounds of a cat purring.
- Here are livestreams of animals. I particularly enjoy the bat one.
- And more cute animal pictures.
- Music Catch, one of my favorite desktop games. I also still play Lemonade Stand occasionally.
- Disney Emoji Blitz!
Trivia answer: Goodfellas.
You made it to the bottom! Thanks for reading! And tune in Thursday for a review of the amazing book I just read this weekend. (I need a little more time to gather my thoughts!) – xo, L