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In The Club Feb 12

Post author By Jenn Northington
Post date February 13, 2018

Welcome back to In The Club, a newsletter of resources to keep your book group well-met and well-read. Let’s dive in.

This newsletter is sponsored by I’ll Stay by Karen Day.

How much do we owe the people we love?

In this compelling, emotionally complex novel, a college friendship sparks a life-changing sacrifice that connects two women forever–even as it shatters their closeness…

It’s Black History Month! There are lots of classics you could read (Toni Morrison! James Baldwin!) but there are also lots of good new ones that should be on your radar. Here’s a round-up of new and upcoming books by black authors.

Pick your own winners: I read this piece about holding a Mock Caldecott (actual Caldecott winners and more for this year here), and now I want an annual Mock National Book Awards in my book group!

You could start right here: Casey has picked her five best audiobook narrators; you could nominate and roll your own Audie Awards in your club!

Looking for a love story (but not a romance)? It’s a category that can be hard to find, but we’ve got suggestions. Bonus idea: read a love story AND a romance, and compare/contrast them structurally!

‘Tis the nomination season: Here’s the Stella Prize longlist, which is for books by Australian women.

More short reads for a short month: LitHub rounded up short books by acclaimed authors, which is a great way to dive into contemporary classics.

I wish every series had this: Jamie put together a “previously on” post for Jane Harper’s The Dry, in case you forgot what happened and want to dive into Force of Nature!

Anyone else obsessed with the Olympics? Because we have recommended reads for you!

And that’s a wrap: Happy discussing! If you’re interested in more science fiction and fantasy talk, you can catch me and my co-host Sharifah on the SFF Yeah! podcast. For many many more book recommendations (including the occasional book club question!) you can find me on the Get Booked podcast with the inimitable Amanda.

Your fellow booknerd,
Jenn

More Resources:
– Our Book Group In A Box guide
– List your group on the Book Group Resources page

Giveaways

Win a Copy of YOUR ONE AND ONLY by Adrianne Finlay!

Post author By Jeff O'Neal
Post date February 13, 2018

We have 10 copies of Your One and Only by Adrianne Finlay to give away to 10 Riot readers!

Here’s what it’s all about:

Jack is a walking fossil. The only human among a sea of clones. It’s been hundreds of years since humanity died off in the slow plague, leaving the clones behind to carry on human existence. Over time they’ve perfected their genes, moving further away from the imperfections of humanity. But if they really are perfect, why did they create Jack? Meanwhile, Althea-310 struggles with the feeling that she’s different from her sisters. Her fascination with Jack doesn’t help. As Althea and Jack’s connection grows stronger, so does the threat to their lives. What will happen if they do the unthinkable and fall in love?

Go here to enter for a chance to win, or just click the cover image below:

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Post author By Natalia Heroux
Post date February 13, 2018

Today’s The Stack is sponsored by Dynamite Entertainment.

Harry Dresden is a man on the edge—and that is something that can be dangerous to friend and foe alike. He’s been drafted by a senior member of the White Council of Wizards to investigate a series of murders in rural Mississippi. As always, there’s more afoot than is immediately apparent. The question is, will Harry’s state of mind keep him from seeing it, and will his actions lead him into direct conflict with the wizard who’s depending on his help?

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Post author By Devin Service
Post date February 13, 2018

Today’s Riot Rundown is sponsored by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing.

At seventeen, Mei should be in high school, but skipping fourth grade was part of her parents’ master plan. Now a freshman at MIT, she is on track to fulfill the rest of this predetermined future: become a doctor, marry a preapproved Taiwanese Ivy Leaguer, produce a litter of babies.

With everything her parents have sacrificed to make her cushy life a reality, Mei can’t bring herself to tell them the truth—that she (1) hates germs, (2) falls asleep in biology lectures, and (3) has a crush on her classmate Darren Takahashi, who is decidedly not Taiwanese.

Today In Books

Harper Lee and Mark Twain Dropped From Curriculum: Today in Books

Post author By Sharifah Williams
Post date February 12, 2018

This edition of Today in Books is sponsored by Penguin Teen, publishers of Down and Across by Arvin Ahmadi.

Lee And Twain Dropped From Minnesota Curriculum

Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird and Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn were both dropped from the Duluth school district class curriculum due to the risk of students being marginalized and humiliated by the novels’ use of racial slurs. The books will be available in the school libraries, but will be replaced in ninth and 11th-grade English classes. According to the local newspaper, no specific complaints were filed by students, but the titles’ use created an uncomfortable atmosphere. The NAACP has voiced support for the move, while the National Coalition Against Censorship has criticized the decision.

ALA Announces Youth Media Award Winners

The American Library Association announced the top books, video, and audio books for children and young adults. Winners included Piecing Me Together, written by Renée Watson who received the King Author Award; We Are Okay, written by Nina LaCour, winner of the Printz Award; and Jacqueline Woodson, winner of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award. Click here for the full list of winners.

Jay Asher Expelled From Writer’s Organization

Jay Asher, a writer of best-selling young adult novels, was expelled from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators over sexual harassment allegations. According to SCBWI executive director Lin Oliver, claims against both Asher and illustrator David Diaz were investigated; both were found in violation of the society’s harassment code and banned. The news came to light in result of a School Library Journal piece about harassment in children’s publishing.

Events

Teens in Texas, Dickens in California, and More Bookish Happenings!

Post author By Maria Cristina Garcia Lynch
Post date February 12, 2018

Welcome to Book Riot’s Events Newsletter, hosted by me, María Cristina. I’m experience some serious FOMO looking at all these things that I can’t realistically be at, and I apologize if I’m inducing a little FOMO in you. But hopefully there’s at least one thing within an acceptable radius of yourselves! Clear your calendars on the following dates, my reading friends.

Live your best bookish life with our New Release Index. It’s a fantastically functional way to keep track of your most anticipated new releases. It’s available exclusively to Book Riot Insiders. Subscribe to Book Riot Insiders!

IRL GATHERINGS

Teen Bookfest by the Bay: February 17 in Corpus Christi, TX

Educators and librarians doing what they do best: awesomeness. In this particular instance, that means organizing their own book festival for area teens who would otherwise have to make an expensive trek to other parts of the state. Parking is free. Admission is free. Books are available to purchase onsite, but you can bring your own for any one of the thirty featured authors to sign.

ONYXCON: SANKOFA: February 17 in Atlanta, GA

This is the comic con that shines a light “on the impact, contributions, and presence of the African Diaspora in realms of imagination!” And you can bet it’s going to be a good time, as their tenth anniversary coincides with the release of Marvel’s Black Panther (way better than the traditional ten-year gift of tin or aluminum).

Search for Meaning Festival: February 24 in Seattle, WA

“Dedicated to topics surrounding the human quest for meaning, and the characteristics of an ethical and well-lived life,” this festival wins the award for Real-Life Event Most Likely to Attract Fictional Chidi Anagonye. But it also looks fun enough for Eleanor and Jason, and the glittering roster of guests could probably be found in Tahani’s contacts. Ruth Ozeki, author of A Tale for the Time Being, is giving one of the keynote speeches, so that’s something for which I’m going to resent all you lucky West Coasters.

The Riverside Dickens Festival: February 24-25 in Riverside, CA

Speaking of things I can’t go to because they are on the opposite coast… Making Great Expectations the featured book for this year’s DickensFest puts me in a disappointment-mindset, but this is the event’s twenty-fifth year, so they probably know how not to be the Fyre Festival. If they deliver on the promises of their Oliver’s Alley (apple juice tea parties and appearances by Queen Victoria!) they’re already on their way to being a template for all future events of any kind anywhere.

Let’s Woman-splain Romance!: February 26 in New York, NY

Now this Strand event is something your humble correspondent can get to using her MTA card! And when Katharine Ashe, Lisa Kleypas, Beverly Jenkins, Alisha Rai, and Alyssa Cole are going to be there, why would I be anyplace else?!

AUTHORS ON TOUR

Elif Batuman

Stops include: February 13 (Brooklyn, NY), 15 (Purchase, NY), 20 (Washington, D.C.), 22 (Hoboken, NJ), 26 (Evanston, IL), 27 (Los Angeles, CA), and 28 (Portland, OR)

This New Yorker writer is touring in support of the paperback release of her debut novel The Idiot. She is not to be confused with Dostoyevsky (but she does hold a Ph.D. in Russian lit).

Tavi Gevinson

Stops include: February 13 (Winnetka, IL), 14 (New York, NY) 16 (Menlo Park, CA), 17 (Seattle, WA), and 18 (Los Angeles, CA)

We started with something aimed at the youths, and we end there as well. The Rookie on Love anthology is a great resource for teens, and you can get a copy signed by editor Tavi Gevinson.

THERE YA GO!

If you end up participating in any of the above, tell us about it on social media.

And if there are any bookish events that should be on my radar, tweet me @meowycristina or email me at mariacristina@bookriot.com.

Hope to see you Riot readers in the wild!

-MC

New Books

February New Release Megalist: The Sequel

Post author By Liberty Hardy
Post date February 12, 2018

It’s a beautiful day in the book neighborhood… ♪♫♬

In case you haven’t figured it out by now, I *hate* having to make decisions. Picking just a few books to discuss when there are so many amazing ones to choose from is HARD! There was no way I couldn’t do another big list today – there are too many books coming out today that I love! And I like including a lot of titles, even if I haven’t had a chance to read them, because maybe they are something YOU are excited to read or to learn about. I’m all about discussing books, as many and as often as I can.

Win a Copy of OLIVER LOVING by Stefan Merrill Block!

Post author By Jeff O'Neal
Post date February 11, 2018

We have 10 copies of Oliver Loving by Stefan Merrill Block to give away to 10 Riot readers!

Here’s what it’s all about:

A family in crisis, a town torn apart, and the boy who holds the secret has been cocooned in a coma for ten years.

A moving meditation on the transformative power of grief and love, a slyly affectionate look at the idiosyncrasies of family, and an emotionally-charged page-turner, Stefan Merrill Block’s Oliver Loving is an extraordinarily original novel that ventures into the unknowable and returns with the most fundamental truths.

Go here to enter for a chance to win, or just click the cover image below:

Giveaways

Win a Copy of AMERICAN PANDA by Gloria Chao!

Post author By Jeff O'Neal
Post date February 10, 2018

We have 10 copies of American Panda by Gloria Chao to give away to 10 Riot readers!

Here’s what it’s all about:

Go here to enter for a chance to win, or just click the cover image below:

Today In Books

Plagiarism Software Discovers New Source for Shakespeare’s Plays: Today in Books

Post author By Sharifah Williams
Post date February 9, 2018

This edition of Today in Books is sponsored by Call Me Zebra by Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi, on sale now.

Plagiarism Software Discovers New Source For Shakespeare’s Plays

Scholar Dennis McCarthy and LaFayette College professor June Schlueter discovered source material for Shakespeare’s plays using WCopyfind. Through the software, they compared Shakespeare’s plays with George North’s 1576 unpublished work, A Brief Discourse of Rebellion, and traced more than 20 passages back to Discourse. These passages included Gloucester’s opening soliloquy in Richard III, Macbeth’s comparison of dog breeds to different classes of men, and the Fool’s Merlin prophecy in King Lear. In their upcoming book, A Brief Discourse of Rebellion and Rebels by George North, McCarthy and Schlueter wrote that Discourse “is one of the most influential Shakespearean source texts in any form.”

Cassandra Clare Will Launch A One-Off Publishing House

The Mortal Instruments author Cassandra Clare announced the launch of her one-off publishing house, Shadow Market Enterprises. Through it, Clare will release a collaborative anthology, Ghosts of the Shadow Market, which will feature short stories from Maureen Johnson (Shades of London series), Robin Wasserman (Girls on Fire), Sarah Rees Brennan (Demon’s Lexicon series), and Kelly Link (Get in Trouble), set within the Shadowhunter canon. Beginning in April, Clare will digitally release the stories on a monthly basis for $2.99 each. A print edition from Simon & Schuster, which will include two additional stories, will be available next year.

Stephen Chbosky’s Second Novel Will Be A Horror Story

The Perks of Being a Wallflower author has announced his second novel, almost 20 years after his debut. Described as literary horror, Imaginary Friend follows a single mother trying to start over in a new town with her son after fleeing an abusive relationship. Her son disappears in the woods, to return days later with a voice only he can hear, and a warning. Chbosky’s second book will be out fall of 2019.