ABSOLUTE FAVORITE 2023 RELEASES The Frozen River by @ariel.lawhon :: Everything Ariel Lawhon writes is gold. Lookout by Christine Byl :: I haven’t seen a single other review for this one so I’ll consider myself its “one woman marketing team.” Full of tender and truthful dialogue, Lookout is both light and full of love, as well as heavy and achingly sad. North Woods by Daniel Mason :: As much an ode to nature as it is a series of character studies. Wellness by Nathan Hill :: The Facebook sections should be mandatory reading for everyone. Swipe Up for More!: Inside the U ..read more

                                          *free review copies*  Title: Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things Author: Dan Ariely Publisher: Harper Release Date: 9.19.23 Sometimes I just need to read about how other people are dealing with irrationality and combating the onslaught of misinformation to feel the tiniest bit better about the dumpster fire of the American news cycle.  Ti ..read more

                                         *free review copy*  Title: A Haunting on the Hill Author: Elizabeth Hand Publisher: Mulholland Release Date: 10.3.23 Publisher’s Summary  From three-time Shirley Jackson, World Fantasy, and Nebula Award-winning author Elizabeth Hand comes the first-ever authorized novel to return to the world of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House: a suspenseful, contemporary, and terrif ..read more

                                         *free review copy*  Title: North Woods Author: Daniel Mason Publisher: Random House Release Date: 9.19.23 Publisher’s Summary  A sweeping novel about a single house in the woods of New England, told through the lives of those who inhabit it across the centuries—a daring, moving tale of memory and fate from the Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The Piano Tuner and The Winter ..read more

Title: The Book Club Hotel Author: Sarah Morgan Publisher: Canary Street Press Release Date: 9.19.23 Publisher’s Summary  This Christmas, USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan returns with another heartfelt exploration of change, the power of books to heal, and the enduring strength of female friendship. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Jennifer Weiner. With its historic charm and picture-perfect library, the Maple Sugar Inn is considered the winter destination. As the holidays approach, the inn is fully booked with guests looking for their dream vacation. But widow ..read more

                                          *free review copy*  Title: Wellness Author: Nathan Hill Publisher: Knopf Release Date: 9.26.23 Publisher’s Summary  When Jack and Elizabeth meet as college students in the '90s, the two quickly join forces and hold on tight, each eager to claim a place in Chicago’s thriving underground art scene with an appreciative kindred spirit. Fast-forward twenty years to married life, and a ..read more

                                          *free review copy*  Title: Night Watch Author: Jayne Anne Phillips  Publisher: Knopf Release Date: 9.19.23 Publisher’s Summary  From one of our most accomplished novelists, a mesmerizing story about a mother and daughter seeking refuge in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War In 1874, in the wake of the War, erasure, trauma, and namelessness haunt civilians and veterans ..read more

  I got some great (cook)bookmail today! Diner: Day for Night by Andrew Tarlow (releasing September 26, 2023 / Ten Speed Press) Skinnytaste Simple: Easy, Healthy Recipes with 7 Ingredients or Fewer by Gina Homolka and Heather K. Jones R.D. (releasing September 19, 2023 / Clarkson Potter) Cook It Up: Bold Moves for Family Foods by Alex Guarnaschelli and Ava Clark (released September 5, 2023 / Clarkson Potter ..read more

                                          *free review copy*  Title: Every Season Is Soup Season: 85+ Souper-Adaptable Recipes to Batch, Share, Reinvent, and Enjoy Author: Shelly Westerhausen Worcel Publisher: Chronicle Release Date: 9.19.23 Publisher’s Summary  From the author of the bestselling Platters and Boards comes this versatile collection of 85+ go-to recipes for soups, soup fixings, and more. Plus 100 beau ..read more

  I am getting ready for some autumn baking. It's time to prep my kitchen and gather my supplies, including some new cookbooks. Here are 4 new autumn baking books I've got my eye on:  Happiness in a Mug Cake : 30 Microwave Cakes to Make in Minutes by Kate Calder (out now) Sweet Soulful Baking : Recipes Inspired by Southern Roots by Monique Polanco (out now)  Finch Bakery Disco Bakes and Party Cakes : Disco Bakes and Party Cakes by Lauren Finch (out now)  Big Yum : Supersized Cookies For Over-The-Top Cravings by Chloe Joy Sexton (releasing 9.19.23) Are you ready for ..read more