HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET
by Jamie Ford
"Mesmerizing and evocative, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet is a tale of conflicted loyalties, devotion, as well as a vibrant portrait of Seattle's Nihonmachi district in its heyday."
–Sara Gruen, New York Times bestselling author of Water for Elephants
"An impressive, bitter, and sweet debut."
–Lisa See, bestselling author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
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In Jamie Ford's stunning debut novel, he tells the story of how friends Henry and Keiko stand by each other during the most trying times and how they never let go of the hope that they will one day find each other again. At once a story of love, of sacrifice, and of history, HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET has something for anyone in search of a story that will captivate, teach, and inspire.
Read an excerpt from HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET
Visit Jamie's website to view his blog, videos, and much more.
 HOME SAFE
by Elizabeth Berg
Beloved author Elizabeth Berg tells the story of recently widowed Helen Ames and of her 27-year-old daughter Tessa. Helen is shocked to discover that her mild-mannered and loyal husband had been leading a double life. The Ames's had saved money for a happy retirement, planned in minute detail, but the money has disappeared in several big withdrawals—spent by Helen's husband before he died. What could he possibly have been doing? And what is Helen to do now?
Why does Helen's daughter object to her mother applying for a job—and why doesn't Tessa meet a nice man and get married? What Helen's husband did with all that money turns out to be provocative, revelatory—and leads Helen and her daughter to embark on new adventures, change, and ideas about home.
Read an excerpt from HOME SAFE.
See if Elizabeth Berg is coming to a city near you!
Sadly, our beloved author Dominick Dunne has recently passed away. In celebration of his life and writing career, we are re-releasing two of his classic novels, People Like Us and The Two Mrs. Grenvilles. You don't want to miss these deliciously dishy tales about the intersection between wealth and scandal.
 THE LAST DICKENS
by Matthew Pearl
"Matthew Pearl is the new shining star of literary fiction—a heady, inventive, and immensely gifted author. With intricate plots, classical themes, and erudite characters... what's not to love?"
–Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code |
Following the critical acclaim and success of The Poe Shadow and The Dante Club, Matthew Pearl's latest literary historical suspense novel tells the tale of a young publisher's dangerous quest to discover the ending to Charles Dickens' unfinished final work.
Wonder where Matthew Pearl got the idea of this book? THE MYSTER OF EDWIN DROOD is the real life unfinished Dickens manuscript that gave Matthew Pearl the inspiration for his amazing novel, THE LAST DICKENS. Enrich your book club discussion by reading THE LAST DICKENS and THE MYSTER OF EDWIN DROOD together! Our new Modern Library edition includes an introduction by Matthew Pearl who lends new insight into the novel, the literary milieu of 1870s England, and the private life of Charles Dickens.
Read an excerpt from THE LAST DICKENS.
Invite Matthew to speak with your book group.
 THE CORAL THIEF
by Rebecca Stott
"Vividly atmospheric, propulsive and intricately plotted, this is a surefire page turner with literary heft and wide appeal."
–Publishers Weekly (starred review) |
From the author of the national bestseller GHOSTWALK comes a new historical novel set in Paris after the fall of Napoleon.
Read the first four chapters of THE CORAL THIEF on Book Glutton!
 THE WHITE GARDEN
by Stephanie Barron
A lost manuscript. A family secret. A new beginning. There are many things to be found while tending a garden. Jo Bellamy's quest for the truth takes her into the troubled life of literary icon Virginia Woolf, whose tortured dreams mirror Jo's own — and whose connection to the White Garden was devastating.
Read an excerpt from THE WHITE GARDEN.
 THE POSSIBILITY OF EVERYTHING
by Hope Edelman
From the bestselling author of Motherless Daughters, here is the real-life story of one woman's search for a cure to her family's escalating troubles, and the leap of faith that took her on a journey to an exotic place and a new state of mind.
To see for yourself, view this trailer about Hope's journey.
Last month, we asked if your book club usually wait until a book is out in paperback or if you will splurge on the hardcover. Here's a sampling of what you had to say!
Elsie from La Mesa, CA:
In our Book Club, we choose the next month's book by referral from one of the members. We don't wait for the paperback to come out, but do buy that if it is out already. Some buy the hard cover immediately; others go to the library and check out the book. Some of us buy a book, and then share it with others in the club. There seems to be no special way to get the book.
Ramona from Las Cruces, NM:
We usually read books that have been out for a while because we tend to go for word-of-mouth recommended titles. So by the time we get to a book, it is already out in paperback and that's what we buy most of the time. We are a pretty frugal (poor might be more like it) bunch, and a lot of times we end up searching our local used book store to find our next reading project as well.
Joan from Chattanooga, TN:
Our book club does not wait for the paperback edition. If a book sounds interesting and/or receives good reviews, we don't hesitate to select it just because it is a new release. Our club meets once a month. Each month one of our members is the "presenter," she brings three books and gives an overview of each one. We then vote on which one we would like to read. Sometimes the books presented all happen to be available in paperback, sometimes they are a combination of those available in paperback and those available in hardback only. Several of our members will check out new releases from the library.
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