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Lidija Hilje shares how her debut novel, Slanting Towards the Sea, and her own journey is shaped by second chances and the courage it required to begin again. Lidija Hilje brings a rare and powerful perspective to her fiction. After a decade working in Croatian courts, she left the legal field to write in English […]

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Explore 34 stunning sea books set against unforgettable coastal backdrops, from riveting perils at sea to seaside romance to unforgettable island adventures. It’s time to set sail in our book stacks with this new book list. Whether you’re drawn to quiet coastal towns, mysterious shipwrecks, or intriguing stories that unfold near the water, these 34 […]

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Explore 30 captivating mysteries featuring amateur sleuths who take matters into their own hands- from cozy, small-town investigations to gripping whodunits! Some people call the police. Others? They grab their notebooks, round up their book club, and solve crimes themselves. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching an ordinary person stumble into a mystery and outsmart […]

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Zoe Wallbrook shares how her debut mystery, History Lessons, blends academia, amateur sleuthing, and suspense in this clever, twisty campus mystery with heart. In today’s special July 4th Book Gang episode, author Zoe Wallbrook joins me for a smart and surprising conversation about her dazzling debut, History Lessons. This savvy mystery novel brings the classroom […]

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Not knowing the publishing rules helped Austin Taylor sell her debut, Notes on Infinity. From lab notes to spreadsheets, learn her data-driven approach. In today’s Book Gang episode, debut author Austin Taylor joins me to discuss her dazzling new novel Notes on Infinity. This high-concept campus novel follows Zoe and Jack, two brilliant students whose […]

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Not knowing the publishing rules helped Austin Taylor sell her debut, Notes on Infinity. From lab notes to spreadsheets, learn her data-driven approach. In today’s Book Gang episode, debut author Austin Taylor joins me to discuss her dazzling new novel Notes on Infinity. This high-concept campus novel follows Zoe and Jack, two brilliant students whose […]

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From messy dorm rooms to elite fellowships, these 32 campus novels explore ambition, identity, and the lasting impact of higher education in today’s book list. Class is in session—but the lessons aren’t always in the syllabus. Whether it’s a scientific breakthrough with your lab partner that leads to an unexpected startup adventure or soapy drama […]

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Dolen Perkins-Valdez shares the riveting history behind her new book, Happy Land, the research surprises she uncovered, and how urgency drives her storytelling. In today’s Book Gang episode, New York Times bestselling author Dolen Perkins-Valdez joins me to discuss Happy Land, a transporting novel inspired by the true story of a lost kingdom built by […]

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Discover 27 historical fiction book club books that spark conversation, deepen understanding, and transport readers through time with unforgettable stories. It’s hard to believe that I’ve been a book club leader for over a decade now. I still remember the thrill of making my first book club announcement to discuss The Paris Architect in 2014. […]

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Allegra Goodman tells the surprising origin story of Isola—from a children’s book discovery to immersive museum research—all written in complete secrecy. In today’s Book Gang episode, celebrated author Allegra Goodman joins me to discuss her stunning survival novel Isola, the incredible true story that inspired it, and the highly unusual creative process behind her most […]

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