It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but we’re giving you a gift, the gift of buzz — all wrapped up with a pretty bow. Excitement for Tim Johnston’s novel Descent is at a fever pitch. The book comes out in January, but booksellers are already reaching for the thesaurus to find new adjectives to describe thisContinue reading

Readers often wonder about the behind-the-scenes aspects of book publishing, and jacket design can seem especially mysterious. Today, Creative Director Anne Winslow explains the creative process behind the jacket for Brock Clarke’s  The Happiest People in the World. Deploying the wry wit and nimble prose for which he is known, Clarke has crafted a darklyContinue reading

As we honor our military veterans today, here are some books that offer insight into the veteran experience, battles large and small: Pumpkinflowers by Matti Friedman: It was just one small hilltop in a small, unnamed war in the late 1990s, but it would send out ripples that are still felt worldwide today. The hill,Continue reading

Each of the November Lucky Stars books introduces us to women, real or imagined, on a journey of a lifetime. Travel into their unforgettable and wise worlds. Go first class with these e-books — for just $2.99 or less throughout the month!      A Life in Men by Gina Frangello: The friendship between Mary and NixContinue reading

The good people at Goodreads culled the 275 million books added, rated and reviewed on their site this year and nominated the top tier of titles in 20 categories for their Goodreads Choice Awards. This is your chance to let your voice be heard. Make a difference in the national conversation. On Election Day, noContinue reading

No matter how you look at it, getting a rejection letter can take the wind out of your sails. It can be hard to keep going, or know what to do next. When it comes to rejections, though, writers have lots of company (see below). In a recent guest post for the fantastic blog TheContinue reading