Dear Book Friends,
Happy Monday, and happy Thanksgiving holiday week for those of you in the US. I’m still coming at you from Belgium. I went to Bruges yesterday, which was fun! But I’m heading back soon, so next time you see me, I’ll be back in boring ‘ole America. But for now, let’s chat books.
Book Deals and Reveals
Here’s the cover of Paul Tremblay’s upcoming novel Horror Movie! It’s out in June 2024.
What would you do if you had to walk down the aisle with a guy who’d given your book a 1-star review? If you’re author Laura Hankin, you write a new book. One Star Romance is coming June 18, 2024, and is available now for preorder.
More exciting cover reveals! Here’s the cover of Cate Baumer’s The Faithful Dark, a new gothic fantasy for fans of The Foxglove King and One Dark Window. It’s out on April 2, 2024.
Erika Robuck’s Prohibition-era novel The Last Twelve Miles releases on June 24, and here’s the gorgeous cover. It’s available for preorder now.
Aimee Nezhukumatathil has a new essay collection coming out! Here’s the cover of Bite by Bite: Nourishment and Jamborees, which features illustrations by Fumi Nakamura. It’s out in May 2024.
Chaotic matchmaking? Childhood friends to lovers? Found family? Check out Swati Hegde’s Match Me if You Can, out on June 4, 2024.
And here’s the official cover reveal of Karmen Lee’s The 7-10 Split, a sapphic romance out from Harlequin Books on May 21, 2024.
Sarah Street’s sapphic “Little Red Riding Hood” retelling A Sea of Wolves is also coming in May 2024, and here’s the cover reveal!
The 2023 National Book Awards were announced during a ceremony hosted by LeVar Burton. Here are the winners.
Here we go, book lovers. Announcing Book Riot’s picks for the best books of 2023!
Book Riot Recommends
Hi, welcome to everyone’s favorite segment of Book Radar called Book Riot Recommends. This is where I’ll talk to you about all the books I’m reading, the books I’m loving, and the books I can’t wait to read and love in the near future. I think you’re going to love them too!
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Prepare Your Shelves!
Seven Minutes in Candyland by Brian Wasson (Quill Tree Books, December 12)
December is the perfect month to read a YA rom-com about candy, wouldn’t you agree? Thankfully, we’re getting Brian Wasson’s debut novel Seven Minutes in Candyland in just a few short weeks on December 12.
This adorable rom-com follows sophomore Kalvin Shmelton, who has a little business going, selling candy at school. It’s the perfect way to make a little extra money. His classmates love the candy, and it keeps Kalvin far away from the drama. That is…until his crush, Sterling Glistern, waltzes into his candy supply closet.
Suddenly, Kalvin finds himself running a whole new side hustle: relationship therapist. He only meant to let Sterling know what a jerk she was dating, but when you’re good at something, news travels fast in the world of high school. Soon, Kalvin is supplying way more than sweet treats to broken hearts who are hungry for thoughtful relationship advice. But while on the outside, Kalvin might seem like he has it all together, not everything is as it seems.
What I’m Reading This Week
Making it So by Patrick Stewart
Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Out There Screaming, ed. Jordan Peele
This Spells Love by Kate Robb
Codename: Sailor V by Naoko Takeuchi
Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata
Bookish Memes
Wuthering Heights is my absolute favorite book of all time, so I was excited to see this excellent collection of Wuthering Heights/Brontë memes. Hope you enjoy!
And Here’s A Cat Picture!
I can’t believe this, but I forgot to wish Remy a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. He turned two on November 9. Look at this cute little Scorpio king! Happy belated birthday, Remy! I love you so much!
And that’s all I’ve got for you today, friends. I hope you have an amazing week. I hope you have a wonderful week. Have a wonderful holiday. Be kind to yourself. Remember that you don’t have to earn your food. And I’ll see you soon!