A Brand New List… Yankees or Mets, true crime or mystery, short stories, cooking or history…there is something interesting, enlightening and engrossing for every man (and woman) this month. Order a new book for spring today! The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson (history/nonfiction) The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War—a slow-burning crisis that finally tore a deeply divided nation in two. On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the fluky victor in a ..read more

It’s a great day to read! Try fiction from Ruth Reichl, short stories from Amor Towles and another love story from David Nicholls, the author of One Day (now streaming on Netflix). History, mystery fantasy romance… it is all here for you. The Beautiful People by Michelle Gable (historical fiction) It’s 1961, and for Margo Hightower, everything is about to change. True, her engagement is off, her family has fallen in scandal, and she’s completely broke. But she’s just been hired as assistant to photographer Slim Aarons—famous for his vibrant pictures of high society, royalty, and Hollywood st ..read more

Join us to discuss Combat Love with two time Emmy award winning broadcast journalist, Alisyn Camerota on May 7th at 8pm on Zoom! SUMMARY: CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota’s memoir Combat Love is her story of growing up longing for stability and attachment as the foundation of her family crumbled. Set on the Jersey Shore in the free-range 1980s, Camerota finds the belonging she craves courtesy of a local punk rock band named Shrapnel and their diehard fans. Combat Love chronicles her near-misses and misadventures at clubs like CBGB and Max’s Kansas City, coupled with th ..read more

Emerging Authors and New Book Series Presents: Badass Grief by Jennifer E. Hassel We all experience grief as part of life, and how we handle it can make all the difference. In Badass Grief, author Jennifer Hassel shares her personal experience and her inspiring approach to life after the death of her husband, Mark.  Tragedy, loss and extreme change can lead to growth if we allow it; Jennifer made brave, herculean efforts to expand her horizons, reach beyond her limitations, make connections and participate in life, and is reaping the benefits.  There is no playbook when it comes to ..read more

Read With the Masses Join in the conversation with fellow readers across the country and pick up copies of the celebrity and morning show book club recommendations each month. Author interviews and group discussions are available to watch and participate in online and you may want to invite your book group to take part, too! Good Morning America JANUARY – The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan FEBRUARY – Come and Get it by Kiley Reid MARCH – Listen For the Lie by Amy Tintera Read with Jenna JANUARY – The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell FEBRUARY – Good Material by Dolly Alderton MARCH – The Grea ..read more

The Next Great Discussion… Is your book group looking for a great read that generates interesting discussion? Topics like World War ll, Vietnam, Adoption, Alexander Graham Bell, Huckleberry Finn the Panama Canal and more are here for the taking. Check out these new books perfect for Book Club this year… The Boy With the Star Tattoo by Talia Carter From acclaimed author of The Third Daughter comes an epic historical novel of ingenuity and courage, of love and loss, spanning postwar France when Israeli agents roamed the countryside to rescue hidden Jewish orphans—to the 1969 daring escape of t ..read more

23 Books to take on vacation… An anticipated thriller from tried and true writer Lisa Scottoline, to a new romance from Rebecca Serle, to debut fiction from podcaster and bookstore owner Zibby Owens, there is much to enjoy whether you are home or away. A Great Country by Shilpi Soraya Gowda (fiction) From the New York Times bestselling author, a novel in the tradition of Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere, exploring the ties and fractures of a close-knit Indian-American family in the aftermath of a violent encounter with the police. Pacific Hills, California: Gated communiti ..read more

Emerging Authors and New Books Series Presents… Fun: Essays on a Life Embraced by Aline Weiller Summary on Book Cover FUN: Essays on a Life Embraced is a collection of humorous and hopeful slice-of-life stories. Full of the author’s signature wit, poignancy, and zest, FUN offers readers a front row seat to Weiller’s World: be it performing stand-up comedy, prepping for a middle school swim test, or waxing poetic about discontinued bank pens. Both observant and clever, Aline’s wordsmithed pieces are all heart: whether she’s spilling family tales that resonate, paying superfan ho ..read more

My Review: All Cameras Live is a propulsive, heart pounding crime thriller that will keep you glued to the pages!  The talented tv news producer, Ethan Benson challenges authority and fights his own demons while pulling out all the stops to investigate a series of local fires causing deaths in Massachusetts. With a dark, gritty, Law and Order SVU vibe, this is the fourth book in the satisfying crime solving detective series by author Jeffrey Diamond as he consistently treats readers to skillful storytelling. I enjoyed All Cameras Live and its explosive ending! About the Author: Jeffry L ..read more

Are you all ears? Whether you are downloading and listening to books any chance you get or in need of something great to listen to on a long drive, I’v got you covered. Audiobooks can be music to your ears; it is a fun way to devour books in a nontraditional way…and it still counts as reading! So check out this list of best audiobooks for all occasions! Free Trial Audible Membership Biographies, Memoirs, Nonfiction and True Crime The Wager by David Grann The Nazi Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan When Crack Was King by Donovan X. Ramsey Madame Restell by ..read more