With a title that is very natural to me, THE IRISH GOODBY: MICRO-MEMOIRS Beth Ann Fennelly @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social February 2026 looks intriguing...and I love the purple and yellow cover! #ewgc

Has anyone read Jessie Garcia's sophomore thriller THE FAIR-WEATHER FRIEND? Good premise, several POV but I feel like it might have gone on a big too long. #ewgc

I'm a huge fan of Olivia Laing's non-fiction, but haven't read her fiction. THE SILVER BOOK will be out next month. #ewgc

The pub date is six months out, but I'm so eager to read THE BOOK WITCH by Meg Shaffer. I adored her last one, THE LOST STORY #ewgc

Hello from ordering hell. Trying to sort out how this will play out AT THE END OF THE YEAR! #ewgc

Has anyone read HAVEN'T KILLED IN YEARS Amy K. Green, yet? I picked it up, put it down, picked it up, and halfway through went, wait, what...I think I missed something and finished it in short order. #ewgc

THE TATTERED COVER by Ellery Adams checks all the boxes for a long running cozy series. Set at Halloween with plenty of book recs. Nora and her friends never disappoint. #ewgc

Grrr...forgot to add #ewgc

HOT DESK Laura Dickerman is a publishing story told in two voices. I particularly loved the "historic" narrative (I hate that the 80's are historic). The stories blended well and had a satisfying conclusion.

HOT DESK Laura Dickerman is a publishing story told in two voices. I particularly loved the "historic" narrative (I hate that the 80's are historic). The stories blended well and had a satisfying conclusion.

Just finished Shannon Bowring's third book in the Dalton trilogy IN A DISTANT VALLEY. I love this town so much and her writing is achingly beautiful. Reminiscent of Fannie Flagg #ewgc

Hello! So glad to be here today. It has been a month...or two! At least we're having a short respite from the high temperatures in NJ! #ewgc

Eager for HUNTER'S HEART RIDGE, Sarah Stewart Taylor's sequel featuring Detective Frank Warren in Vermont. #ewgc

Surprisingly, I was gaga for OVERDUE by Stephanie Perkins. It was so sweet and lovely...not my typical read. #ewgc

Hello from NJ! We have a slight reprieve today in the temperatures, but not this soupy humidity! #ewgc

Must head out into the heat...stay cool...see everyone end of the month or in early July! #ewgc

Oops, forgot #ewgc BABY DRAGON CAFE by A.T Qureshi is a sweet beginning to three interconnected books. I'm feeling like I need a baby dragon in my life.

It feels like a long time since there was a new Chevy Stevens, but I guess not really. Either way, glad to have gotten a copy of THE HITCHHIKERS in the mail this week. #ewgc

BABY DRAGON CAFE by A.T Qureshi is a sweet beginning to three interconnected books. I'm feeling like I need a baby dragon in my life.

Anyone going to ALA end of the month? #ewgc

We've just hit hot and humid in New Jersey! The pages are starting to stick to my fingers! #ewgc

Am I the only one who, at first glance, thought these were muffin liners? Loved the use of pencils and magical realism in THE PHOENIX PENCIL COMPANY Allison King #ewgc

35-year-old, plus-sized Sunny Greene has a breakdown in the dressing room trying on a bathing suit (who hasn't?) This becomes a catalyst for her to reevaluate her life and take control in this debut novel that is whip-smart and filled with self-deprecating, but wise humor. #ewgc

Loving THESE SUMMER STORMS by Sarah MacLean: a New England family gather's on their private island off the New England coast to celebrate their father's life, only to learn in order for any of them to inherit, they have to spend a week together & follow instructions he left for each of them #ewgc

I'm working on the last minute details for our consortium's book buzz tomorrow. Sadly, they don't open it to other libraries 😮‍💨 #ewgc

Hello all! I've got reminders of reminders not to miss today's #ewgc!

What a great twist in THE MISSING HALF by Ashley Flowers with Alex Kiester. I was more surprised than I thought I would be.

Tore through Laura Lippman's MURDER TAKES A VACATION. More Mrs. Blossom, please! @librarylovefest.bsky.social #ewgc

Looking forward to seeing if Sarah Penner does for shipwrecks what she did for mudlarking THE AMALFI CURSE #ewgc

Excited to read the conclusion to the Sunken Archive duology A LETTER FROM THE LONESOME SHORE by Sylvie Cathrall

I'm completely enchanted by the art work of @jessicasroux.bsky.social can't wait to take a look JANE AUSTEN'S GARDEN by Molly Williams

Jumped on late to the ALMA book buzz today, but was in time to hear about DAYS OF LIGHT by Megan Hunter coming in June from @groveatlantic.bsky.social You had me at Bloomsbury Group

Wow! Got so thrown off by the really delayed opening, almost missed #ewgc this week. Time to readjust!

YOU ARE FATALLY INVITED by Ande Pliego had some neat twists and turns on locked room murders and mystery tropes in general. Wasn't entirely surprised at the outcome(s) but it was a fun read #ewgc

I tore through HOW TO SLEEP AT NIGHT by Elizabeth Harris. I loved the characters, the politics, the journalism...everything! @librarylovefest.bsky.social #ewgc

Hello friends! Looking forward to the first #ewgc of the year. First, though, I must take the book bike out for a quick spin to clear my head...just saw the net neutrality ruling. BRB

Can't believe I'm saying this, but today is my last #libfave24 pick...a seasonal choice HOW TO WINTER by Kari Leibowitz explores the delights and some science, of the cold season---this of course includes curling up with a good book and warm drink!

Today's #libfave24 pick is Louise Eldrich's THE MIGHT RED, which I admit is my first novel by this glorious author. I now plan to read through her backlist...as soon as my TBR pile shrinks a bit lol

As we near the last few days of #libfaves24 there's still time for a few more shout outs. My list wouldn't be complete without THE LIGHTEATERS Zoë Schlanger. What do plants know, what would they tell us is they could, and what do they hear us say and what secrets do they hold? Utterly fascinating

My day 7 of #libfaves24 is a book I started in December of 2024 and read a chapter a week: THE COMFORT OF CROWS by Margaret Renkl is an amazing journey though backyard nature...with some incredible artwork by her brother

It's nearing the Witching Hour on the East Coast (or at least my bedtime). I'll be turning you over to @vnesting.bsky.social capable hands for Day 7 of #libfaves24 Keep posting on the West Coast!

We're almost up to 30 titles on Day 6 of #libfaves24. Keep them coming! I remain astonished at all the new titles that are on the list! So many things to explore!

I was out making Merry for Day Five of #libfaves24. Today's late pick is SANDWICH by Catherine Newman. It'll make you laugh until it makes you cry and then laugh again.

For day four of #libfaves24 I'm reusing a recent post. The family dynamics in this book were amazing, the whip-smart banter, especially from the mid-mother was wonderful; add to it a family mystery to solve, such a great read with plenty for book groups to discuss!

My day #libfaves24 pick is another sweet cottagecore fantasy: THE TELLER OF SMALL FORTUNES by Julie Leong. With a most delightful protagonist on an odyssey with a baker and magical cat. What could be better? @prhlibrary.bsky.social

Today's #libfaves24 recommendation is BEAR by Julia Phillips a gorgeous, unsettling fairy tale of two sisters and a bear who lives among them.

Let's get this party started! Time for #libfaves24 Over a week to shout out favorites and grow your TBR pile! My first pick today is THE SPELLSHOP by Sarah Beth Burst. A sweet cottage core fantasy with a librarian, a magical library, and a talking spider plant! @macmillanlib.bsky.social

Can't wait to see what everyone loved this year! Start making your lists #LibFaves24

This book has my favorite line of 2024 "I've told you before, you may not kill your little sister" it makes me giggle every time.