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Good Thursday to you, Book Friends!
Anyone a big fan of Thursdays? I feel like Fridays get all the glory, but there’s something to be said about a good Thursday. After all, I was born on a Thursday. So happy Thursday!
We’ve got a fun weekend coming up, I think. Valentine’s Day is coming up, which means Galentine’s Day is this weekend, and the Super Bowl is on Sunday too. And if you’re not super excited about football, then maybe you’ll be excited to know Amazon Studios will release the first teaser trailer for its long-awaited The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series during Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Or maybe you’re a Jordan Peele fan like me, and you’re looking forward to this trailer for Nope, which is also being released this weekend. Yes, Jordan Peele is so big now that he gets trailers for his trailers. I’m here for it.
Not excited about any of that? Well, get excited for books then. I’ve got book stuff for you.
❤️ Emily
Book Deals and Reveals
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Fans of My Heart is a Chainsaw who have been eagerly awaiting the sequel? You’re gonna have to wait a little longer. Stephen Graham Jones has announced on Twitter that the release date for Don’t Fear the Reaper has been pushed back to February 2023.
Looking for horror to read in 2022? Clay McLeod Chapman has announced his next novel, Ghost Eaters, hitting shelves in September of this year.
Here’s the stunning cover reveal for Deeba Zargarpur’s debut YA novel House of Yesterday, which will be out in November.
Iain Reid, author of I’m Thinking of Ending Things, has a new novel out in September, 2022. It’s called We Spread, and here is the cover reveal!
Another exciting cover reveal: Bolu Babalola’s debut novel Honey & Spice is out from Headline on July 21st, 2022.
The release dates of two highly-anticipated cookbooks have been set back by months after copies were lost in a shipping container collapse. So if you were looking forward to Mason Hereford’s Turkey and the Wolf: Flavor Trippin’ in New Orleans or Melissa Clark’s Dinner in One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals, you’ll have to wait a little longer!
In celebration of its 10 year anniversary, a new hardcover edition of 50 Shades of Grey is being released. You can grab your copy on April 5, 2022.
YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association (part of the American Library Association), has announced their 2022 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adult Readers list.
Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library workers have been under fire for carrying inclusive books for all ages. Here’s what you can do to support them.
Make sure to get your own Read Harder Book Journal from Book Riot to track your reading for the year!
Book Riot Recommends
I’m a Contributing Editor at Book Riot, I write the Today in Books newsletter, and I’m a Bibliologist for Book Riot’s Tailored Book Recommendations subscription service. I also have a PhD in English, so I’m basically a doctor of books. Books are my life, in other words, so in this section of the newsletter, let me share with you some upcoming books I’m super excited about. And I think you will be too!
Can’t Wait for This One
Not Good for Maidens by Tori Bovalino (Page Street, May 3, 2022)
Okay, so. Something you should know about me. I studied Victorian Literature in grad school, and I have always loved “Goblin Market” by Christina Rossetti. It is by far one of my favorite poems of all time. So when I heard there was a sapphic YA horror-fantasy retelling of this amazing book coming out soon? Welp. Shut up and take my money.
I know I just said this book is a queer retelling of “Goblin Market,” but just to be clear, the original “Goblin Market” is pretty queer. So author Tori Bovalino doesn’t have to totally reinvent the story to make this a queer story. She’s just highlighting it, focusing on it, shining a spotlight on it. Which we love. We are here for it. By we I mean me. But you should be too.
If you’re unfamiliar with “Goblin Market,” click above and read the poem. And then get excited. No Good for Maidens is the story of Lou, who never believed in superstitions or magic. Then her teenage aunt Neela is kidnapped and taken to the Goblin Market. Lou has only heard stories of the Goblin Market as a place full of dark temptation for any human who wanders there. In order to save Neela, Lou knows she will have to learn spells and tricks to keep her safe as she navigates the market. And she only has three days to do it before the market takes Neela forever.
Don’t forget you can get three free audiobooks at Audiobooks.com with a free trial!
Words of Literary Wisdom
“A man will suffer misery to get to the bottom of truth, but he will not suffer boredom.”
— Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James
What’s Up in the Book Community?
My iPhone is constantly telling me I spend too much time staring at my screen, which is honestly so rude. But this means I spend a lot of time scrolling around the online book community: BookTube, Bookstagram, BookTok, BookLinkedIn (JK. That’s not a thing… I don’t think). You get the idea. Don’t have the time, energy, or the will to do all of that yourself? No problem. I got you. In this weekly section of Book Radar, we’ll take a look at something cool, interesting, and/or newsy that’s going on in the book community.
We’re all members of the book community, and there’s something we need to do right now to help our community. As you’ve probably read, book bans are on the rise. But we don’t have to just sit back and watch it happen. There are ways we can take action. A few months ago, our very own Kelly at Book Riot posted this helpful guide for how to take action against book banning. You could also consider starting your own banned book club, just like these teens. The ALA also provides information on their website all about how to fight against bans and censorship.
Your Weekend Reading Soundtrack
I know that Spotify is kind of iffy right now, so I’m going to refrain from linking to Spotify for the time being. Apologies if you’ve been enjoying the music! Just wanted to explain why this section would be going away for a little while.
For now, enjoy this Pusheen’s Valentine video instead.
And Here’s A Cat Picture!
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If you’ve wondered about my work set-up, I’m usually working at my desk with this little cutie in my lap. Murray is the lap kitty of my three cats. And isn’t he cute?
And that is all, friends! I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Read good books.
❤️ Emily