Friday Reads 11.8.24
A Bookish Reset
Well. It’s been a week. And don’t worry — I’m not going there. This is a safe, bookish space, and I want to keep it that way. A little normalcy is good for everyone.
A lot of good book things happened over the past week. Namely, A VERY BAD THING is now out in the world! I had a fabulous weekend of launch events, including a party replete with cake and besties at Parnassus Books, where the divine
interviewed me, then traveled across the country to Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale, ate two brilliant meals with my friend Barabra Peters, and got to hang all evening with Danielle Trussoni. Sunday I scooted back home for an online event where I got to talk to well over 100 of you in virtual person. Then I collapsed with a book because that’s how I roll. I have more tour dates ahead, and the PR machine has started cranking out the interviews and essays I wrote, gearing up for launch.Here’s one I think you might like about the core theme of all of my work—women finding their power—from CrimeReads (with book recommendations) and a look at my fun chat with the wonderful women of
.There are signed copies at both Parnassus and Poisoned Pen. The hardcover is so beautiful, and the paperback is a nice chonky book. And the audio is really, really great!
I came home from the bookstores with half a suitcase full of books, and promptly sought to distract myself. I needed a major vibe shift, and I had just the ticket with a wonderful Christmas romance by Martha Waters called CHRISTMAS IS ALL AROUND. My friend John Charles recommended it, and I am so enjoying it. I am a sucker for a meet-cute, and when I read these books, I wonder why I don’t consume more of them because I really enjoy the escape. I think the honest answer is I’d love to write something in this vein, and the more I read in the genre, the stronger that urge becomes.
I also started Emily Henry’s FUNNY STORY. Another wonderful story from this author, whom I really enjoy.
When I’m done with these, I’m moving back to crime fiction with an early copy of Sara Blaedel’s A MOTHER’S LOVE.
And then Danielle Trussoni’s sequel to her stellar book THE PUZZLE MASTER, called THE PUZZLE BOX.
And rounding out the list, Amy Tintera’s LISTEN FOR THE LIE, also a Poisoned Pen suggestion from the vibrant Chantal.
And of course, I must send you to Costco (or any other bookstore) to get your copy of Ariel’s amazing THE FROZEN RIVER, which is the pick of the month and came out this week in trade paperback. She’s out on tour, too, so if you get a chance to see her on the road, do. Wonderful speaker, and a wonderful book.
That’s it from me. How about you? Reading anything fabulous this weekend? I’d love to hear your recommendations!
It has been a week alright. At least 8 days of school in 5. 😵💫😂. I’m starting Eriq La Salle’s Laws of Wrath this weekend. Today after work I’m doing not one but 2 things… One doesn’t start until 9:30. Wish me luck!
I work for a radio station and I'm so glad for the political craziness to be over!
I love Emily Henry and Funny Story was excellent!
I finished THE CROWNS FATE by Evelyn Skye last night. It was the second book in the duology but it took me a week to read it...which tells me it was too slow and didn't keep my interest.
Going back to my job at the radio station....we still have 2 football teams in the race for state playoffs. They play tonight. Also, we have a local volleyball team that made it to state and won their first game! It makes my life slightly chaotic to schedule these games to be on our station, but I love it!!