Jeanine Cummins’s novel, acclaimed by Oprah Winfrey, Stephen King and others, also faces scathing criticism from Latinx writersJeanine Cummins’s British publisher, Headline, is standing shoulder to shoulder with the American press that published her divisive thriller, declaring that it is proud to publish her in the UK. As the backlash continues over her novel about migration from Mexico to the US, the imprint acknowledged the book has “sparked debate about the legitimacy of who gets to tell which stories”.American Dirt, the high-octane story of a Mexican mother who crosses into the US with her son, was published this week. It was acquired for a seven-figure sum by Flatiron Books in the US, and received effusive pre-publication praise from authors including Stephen King and Don Winslow. It went on to land a film deal and win selection from Oprah’s Book Club – a surefire guarantee of bestsellerdom. Related: Jeanine Cummins on her explosive new novel, American Dirt Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
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There's the latest novel by poet Ocean Vuong, an indie, coming-of-middle-age Indigenous tale, a look at the cost of patriarchy, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot
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In June, the Book Review Book Club will read and discuss “Mrs. Dalloway,” Virginia Woolf’s classic novel about one day in the life of an London woman in 1923. Continue reading at The New York Times
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Drag Race star Miss Peppermint is coleading Queer History 101, a virtual book club merging stories of queer resistance with community. Continue reading at Wired
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In this interview, author Martha Hall Kelly discusses how a reading recommendation planted the creative seed for her new book of historical fiction, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club. The post Martha Hall Kelly: On Personal History Inspiring Historical Fiction appeared first on Writer's... Continue reading at Writer's Digest
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Ocean Vuong’s second novel, The Emperor of Gladness, debuts at #2 on our hardcover fiction list and is the newest Oprah’s Book Club pick. Plus Kennedy Ryan’s third Skyland romance, Can’t Get Enough, lands at #2 on our trade paperback list, and Joe Abercrombie lightens his usual grimdark fare... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Last month I found myself on a Zoom call with the members of a book club who’d read my debut novel; truly, a bucket list moment in my writing life. Near the end of the call, someone asked the question I suspect every fiction writer gets at some point: Where do you get ideas from? Simple, […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Get into these cute totes, pretty notebooks, and helpful guides that will make your book club run smoothly and get members hype Continue reading at Book Riot
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A Zora Neale Hurston classic, an award-winning YA, a Reese Witherspoon book club pick, domestic suspense, and more of today's best book deals Continue reading at Book Riot
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Get ready for a literary dystopian centering books, Beyoncé's mom's memoir, a novel with a comp to Barry Jenkins's Moonlight, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot
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Ta-Nehisi Coates bestselling, a romantic debut fantasy based on Chinese mythology, A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, and more of the best deals of the day Continue reading at Book Riot
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In May, the Book Review Book Club will read and discuss “The Safekeep,” Yael van der Wouden’s novel about a woman wrapped up in a historical drama and a forbidden romance. Continue reading at The New York Times
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If you're curious about exactly how far-reaching these celebrities' impact is when it comes to books, the Libby shared their app's ranking with us. Continue reading at Book Riot
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An adapted Black classic, an Oprah's Book Club selection, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON for young readers, and more of today's best book deals Continue reading at Book Riot
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Read with Jenna selects a new literary thriller from Amity Gaige, Reese’s Book Club spotlights Emily Everett’s debut, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Reductress is one of the best humor sites out there. They have an amazing editorial staff and a talented pool of writers who keep their headlines and articles sharp and surprising. It’s a tough moment to find a good comedic angle on the news, but Reductress’ topical satire continues to land by... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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If you want a very intense discussion—or just immaculate prose, humor, and devastation—choose this as your next book club read Continue reading at Book Riot
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