Friday Reads 11.29.24

More Books For You And Me, And A Special Offer!

Happy Day after Thanksgiving! I hope you had an absolutely lovely holiday and are stuffed full of yummy foods and vigorous conversation!

First things first. I’ve never done this before, but I thought it might be fun to do a special offer to the paid side of The Creative Edge. I love this community we’ve built, and I want to keep writing about writing and sharing my journey and experiences with you. I have some ideas for the coming year, including a mini-series on independent publishing, as well as another deep dive into the writing of my next book. I would love it if you came along for the ride! This special is for annual subscriptions because if you make an investment in the future of this work, it helps me plan exactly what to give you in return!

As always, Friday Reads will continue to be in the Free Tier. Because book talk should always be free. 🤓

Now, speaking of book talk...

I am the proud owner of a new book. I know, I know, this isn’t exactly something new. But a friend recommended ALL THE BEAUTY IN THE WORLD by Patrick Bringley, who was a guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the story looked so fabulous that I snagged it immediately. I am a sucker for books about art museums. Remember me gushing about my interview with Christine Coulson? There’s something about the insider look that just does it for me.

(PSA: A WORD ON WORDS is now available on the PBS app!)

And, of course, with the anniversary of the Kennedy assassination this week, I’ve finally bumped Stephen King’s 11/26/63 onto my TBR shortlist. The same friend who suggested the Bringley book has been raving about this one for years, and I am finally in a place where I can get lost in some of the books I’ve been holding on to for, well, a time when I didn’t have other obligations hanging over my head. I started and realized, wow, she was right. This is going to be gooooood.

And yes, that means I’m finally going to get to David Grann’s THE WAGER, too, which I’ve also had waiting impatiently. Dare we say judgmentally? That book gives vibes, man.

Who’s read JAMES, by Percival Everett? Also in my need some uninterrupted time pile.

Do y’all ever do this? Put aside books for holidays and vacations, when you won’t have a million other things pulling at your attention?

There were a couple of great books on specials this week, and you know I can’t pass up a special. Rebecca Yarros put out VARIATION—and really, she had me at ballet dancer. Also, Jeneva Rose’s YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE COME HERE, and John Scalzi’s STARTER VILLAIN. It has been so much fun to watch Jeneva’s rise to fame and glory!

Last, but not least, Jayne #5 came out yesterday! It’s called The Book of Spirits and sees our Thorne sisters in all sorts of trouble. There is a sun goddess and ancient Japanese manuscripts and Wraiths and all kinds of magical warmongering. I’m almost ready to send the last book off to copyedit.

That’s it from me. How about you? Reading anything fabulous this holiday weekend? I’d love to hear your recommendations! And thanks for considering becoming a paid subscriber!

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