The best new paperbacks for July 2023 — Ian McEwan, Maggie O’Farrell and more
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Plan your reads: Cozy Case Files-Volume 19
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I am a great fan of the cozy case files. They include helpful descriptions of forthcoming titles along with generous excerpts and information on the authors. Just the thing for planning what to read next.
In this edition of the free resource, readers will learn about forthcoming mysteries by Celeste Connally, Elizabeth Penney, Cate Conte, Diane Kelly, Korina Moss, Ellie Alexander, Donna Andrews, and, M.C. Beaton with R.W. Green. Some of these writers were known to me while others offered a chance to learn about something new. Cozy readers will find much to enjoy here.
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 22 August 2023
What would it mean to be a part of: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women (by Lisa See)
Lisa See has written many works of historical fiction yet this is the first book of hers that I have read. It won’t be the last.
Ms. See tells an absorbing story and one that is filled with historical detail and, numerous characters and aspects of Chinese culture. Her settings come to life so gorgeously. Early in the book, the protagonist is traveling to Shanghai. I could feel her seasickness and claustrophobia. I think I was as eager as she was to get outside for some air. The author’s words made this voyage so vivid.
Characters are a strength of this writer. They are complex, multidimensional, interesting and relatable, despite the fact that they lived long before us. For example, the protagonist’s mother dies very early in the story. I had been admired her and was upset when she collapsed. The why of this was historically accurate and tragic to those of our present day. I could feel the daughter’s grief. Another example… a concubine was living in the home. She, too, was not a cardboard figure but rather a woman with feelings, education and a wish to help this grieving girl.
These are examples from early in the book but so much more follows. This is a long and involving novel. Along the way, readers will learn much about the China in the 1400s.
Readers are introduced to Yunxian and her friend/colleague Meiling . Yunxian has a life in which she tries to balance her love of medicine with the traditional women’s roles of the time. Readers will hope that she can achieve all that she wants.
Highly recommended to fans of historical fiction. I know that I will now read more titles by this author.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Scribner for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 06 June 2023
368 pages
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Now out: Growing Feelings
Five stars *****
The cover of this book gives a good indication of the range of feelings that are explored in these pages. The authors are well qualified for their task with one a psychologist and the other a parenting and health writer.
This book is for children although adults may want to peek at it as well and be open to what their child wants to say while reading it. They may also want to sit down and share some of the ideas in this one with younger kids.
This title covers many day to day feelings and situations that kids face in their friendships and more. It is cleverly designed with cartoons, information and even a cat and dog who make points. I like that the book covers serious topics in a fun way.
I highly recommend this title. It is a gift (for a lifetime) to help children identify, understand and learn to cope with their emotions. Get this one for your home library.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Beyond Words Publishing. All opinions are my own.
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Some e book bargains for 7.28.23
What could be better than: A Month in Provence (by Gillian Harvey)
Boldwood has a talent for finding the kinds of stories that readers of women’s fiction crave, and that is clearly the case here. There will be readers who are excited about some romance and professional challenges with a character who is NOT in her twenties.
Nicky: She has been widowed and this has not been easy. Nicky’s two children are now grown and she is a bit adrift. Enter a friend with a challenge (that readers will adore) and a trip to Provence. What will NIcky find? Will she be successful? Will she find love again?
Settle down to read this one when you have time. You will enjoy the escape and won’t want to be interrupted.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 11 July 2023
