Antimicrobial resistance is responsible for some 1.2 million deaths a year a year and contributes to millions more. Data in the new report shows that the problem is growing at an alarming rate. n.pr/3J0HVBC

Half-off me *could* mean a 31.5" tall Erika. Alas, it is simply a full size (very good) novel at half the price.

Dispelling some myths about hard cider. Plus, a visit to a unique cidery in Maine that @chrisholmbooks.bsky.social & @niidasholm.bsky.social introduced me to!

So thrilled that PW asked me to do this Q&A with the brilliant, charming, incredibly talented Caroline O'Donoghue. Her new book, SKIPSHOCK, comes out soon, and I can't recommend it highly enough. In the meantime, here's a link to our chat: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

If I say "magical interworld post office" and you think, "oo, tell me more," then you should definitely check out Emily J. Taylor's latest, THE OTHERWHERE POST. It doesn't come out until 2/25, though, so in the meantime, here's a Q&A I did with her for PW: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

An unprecedented spike in tuberculosis cases. Officials telling people not to worry. Sound familiar, CHILD ZERO fans?

Imagine you and your family becoming the unwitting enemies of a QAnon-style viral cult convinced you're about to trigger the apocalypse. That's the premise of Edgar winner @alisongaylin.bsky.social's riveting new novel, WE ARE WATCHING, which drops today. I freakin' loved it. Maybe you will too.

@erikaswyler.bsky.social Hey! Look who's an editor's pick in today's PW newsletter!

Reupping, because it's 2 days away and it would be lovely to spend time with you.

The fucking dentist was a hack. One goddamn filling, and that dickbag numbs up half my face, leaves me drooling like an overmedicated mental patient. On top of that, I’ve got this burr now, rough as grout, tongue drawn to it like a junkie to a fix. It’s gonna be a... https://wp.me/p6nLTG-7W5

Wooo! Start your new year off right with some brand new Chris Holm flash fiction.

Whyyy did none of you tell me that Apple dropped the S2 premiere of BAD SISTERS?

It's come to my attention that you may have missed this. There are ARCs for WE LIVED ON THE HORIZON in the wild, ARCs available on NetGalley and Edelweiss, and I *think* there are Goodreads giveaways, if that's your jam! (I've blocked myself from the site for mental health reasons.)

Emily Layden's forthcoming ONCE MORE FROM THE TOP is perfect for fans of music, of crime fiction, of Taylor Swift, of Taylor Jenkins Reid, and of just straight-up excellent writing. PW did me the honor of asking me to do a Q&A with Emily; check it out: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

If anybody in or hoping to move to Western Maine is seeking a 4-bedroom home with 2.5 baths on a quiet half-acre lot with river views, check it out. The Stanley Brothers (of the Stanley Steamer and Stanley Hotel fame) were born there. Just $265,000... www.csmrealestate.com/listings/566...

The Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie snubs are aggressively obtuse. Gosling's nomination, in the face of their absence, only underscores the point of Gerwig's film.

Christmas shopping for my mom is both an exercise in patience, and HILARIOUS:

A very happy birthday to the love of my life, @chrisholmbooks.bsky.social! I'm so lucky to call you my person. Always always, love.

Cat Instagram is 98% cat puns, 2% DM’ing your address to strangers so their cats can send your cats a Christmas card.

It always breaks my heart just a little when an audiobook I’ve been eagerly anticipating turns out to have a poorly cast narrator.

ME REX’s Giant Elk, out today, is the best album I’ve heard in ages—idiosyncratic, anthemic, and frequently breathtaking. If you’re the sort of hopeless relic who believes rock music still matters, you owe it to yourself to give it a spin.

PEOPLE OF EARTH! For ONE WEEK ONLY, my acclaimed biological thriller, CHILD ZERO, is only $2.99 for all e-formats! THAT'S $11 OFF! Apple: books.apple.com/us/book/chil... Amazon: www.amazon.com/Child-Zero-N... BN: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/child-zero... Google: play.google.com/store/books/...

I don’t know why it took me so long to watch Felicity, but it’s a goddamn delight.

Looking for a riveting read this spooky season at almost 80% off? "You're going to enjoy this to the max." -Stephen King "Really scary." -Lee Child "Terrifying." -Tess Gerritsen "I lost sleep over this book." -Joseph Finder "Gave me nightmares." -Lou Berney

This is one hell of a read—particularly if, like me, you mostly thought of DARE as a tone-deaf Gen-X punchline and/or reliable source of ironic T-shirts.

PSA: Netflix just dropped a new ep of The Great British Baking Show.

I'm really looking forward to chatting with some good friends about a living legend who's shaped my writing and my life in countless ways—the incomparable Stephen King. Best of all? The event is free and open to the public! 6:15PM on Wednesday, 9/20, at Longfellow Books. Hope to see you there!

Looking for a good read this spooky season? "Gave me nightmares." -Lou Berney "Really scary." -Lee Child "I lost sleep over this book." -Joseph Finder "Chilling." -Matthew FitzSimmons "Terrifying." -Tess Gerritsen "You're going to enjoy this to the max." -Stephen King

If you get the chance to see Lauren Mayberry’s solo tour, GO. She puts on one hell of a show.

I wish I had known when I started my day that that airport breakfast burrito would be my only actual meal of the day…

One of the best under-the-radar sitcoms I’ve ever seen, Playing House, is streaming for free on the Roku channel.

Say, are you headed to San Diego for Bouchercon 2023? Here's where you'll find me and @niidasholm.bsky.social!

CHILD ZERO fans may find this article—which suggests trauma is heritable in the form of an altered gut microbiota*—less outlandish than their uninitiated counterparts.

Our cats’ IG account got followed by another cat account whose bio is in another language. I hit translate before following back, just to make sure they weren’t spewing hate or something. Not sure whether this qualifies… 😹 “Moonbong (mother-in-law, male)”

Me: It's no wonder I'm on anxiety meds; I was raised by the two biggest worriers I've ever met. Mom: I'm not a worrier! I just care! Did you hear about [awful thing]? I hope [awful thing] doesn't happen. [More awful things.] Why would you need medication for that? You need herbal tea, honey.

Happy 23rd anniversary to my love, my lobster, my partner in crime, @chrisholmbooks.bsky.social! Marrying you was the best decision I ever made. Always, always.

Holy shit, @lauralippman.bsky.social’s PROM MOM is amazing. Highly, highly recommend.

Any recommendations for software to replace iTunes on a Mac?

We finally ditched cable on Friday, and so far, the only thing I've missed is the clock on the box...

Seeing Barbie on my birthday was among the best gifts I could have given myself. 💗