Hello Book Friends!
Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was great. My dad is in town visiting, so I’ve been doing some of the touristy things in the city that I hadn’t gotten to do yet. But it’s Monday, so it’s time to stop playing and start getting serious. About books.
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Book Deals and Reveals
Spring is here, but we’re already looking towards Christmas. Here’s the cover reveal of Lisa Unger’s new novella Christmas Presents, out from Mysterious Press on October 24, 2023.
Tim O’Brien has sold the world rights to America Fantastica, the author’s first novel in two decades, to Peter Hubbard at Mariner Books. The book is slated for an October release.
Teju Cole has sold the U.S. rights to his second novel Tremor to Caitlin McKenna at Random House. The publisher described the book as “a powerful, wide-ranging work of fiction that explores what constitutes a meaningful life in a violent world.”
Apple TV+ has canceled the Jason Katims-produced drama Dear Edward, which was based on the novel of the same name by Ann Napolitano.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock of the pop group Little Mix has announced that she has written a memoir. Believe, co-written by Natalie Morris, will be out on October 26, 2023 and is available to preorder now.
Prize-winning author Lydia Davis says her new short story collection will not be available on Amazon. Our Strangers will be published in the U.S. on October 1 and will only be available in physical bookshops, Bookshop.org, and selected online independent retailers.
With all the challenges that the book publishing industry currently faces, what will the future bookstore look like?
The latest PEN report on the state of U.S. book banning: more bans, more book ban laws, more proliferation of misinformation.
A Twilight show is being made! In addition to Stephenie Meyers being involved with the production, here’s what else we know so far.
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!
Prepare Your Shelves!
Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli (Balzer + Bray, May 2)
I’m a huge fan of Becky Albertalli’s novels. I’ve been hooked ever since I read Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in one day. That might not seem like a big deal to some of you super readers out there, but to me, that means something. And I know I’m not alone. A lot of people enjoy these books, and at this point, this author probably needs no introduction. But if you’ve somehow missed out on Becky Albertalli and/or didn’t know this book was coming, here it is! Prepare your shelves.
Imogen Scott is straight, but she considers herself an LGBTQ+ ally. She’s attended every Pride Alliance meeting. Her sister is queer. Her two best friends are queer. Her friend Lili is newly out and off to college hanging out with her cool, queer college friends. Imogen is happy for Lili and is ready to support her friend in any way she can. So when Lili lies to her friends and says she and Imogen used to date, she’s all in to play along. Even if she is totally straight…except maybe she isn’t.
Imogen, Obviously is an exploration of queerness, sexuality, identity in all of their nuances. It’s a story that also seems to be especially near and dear to the author. And it’s a story that will be relatable for anyone who has ever questioned their sexuality. This is such an adorable, fun read that’s also thought-provoking and heart-warming. And it’s coming out in just a few short weeks!
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What I’m Reading This Week
The Black Queen by Jumata Emill
Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang
Daughters of Victory by Gabriella Saab
House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson
Burn Down, Rise Up by Vincent Tirado
Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy
Monday Memes
This is how I act literally every time I read a murder mystery.
And Here’s A Cat Picture!
Here’s something I can never get enough of: cats in windows. Look at how cute they are!
And that’s all I’ve got for you today, friends. I hope you enjoy your week. Find a cat to cuddle!