Bridgerton Meets Groundhog Day in Lisa Berne’s New Regency Romance
Pan Macmillan has picked up a Regency-era romantic comedy by Lisa Berne that’s being described as a cross between Bridgerton and Groundhog Day. Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton series, has called Lisa Berne “one of the most exciting historical fiction writers in a long time.” Berne’s regency romance, entitled The Redemption of Philip Thane, follows the story of a “gentlemen and a scoundrel” who is cursed to live out the same day over and over until he gets it right. That includes finding a way to win the affections of Miss Margaret Allen, who despises him (and with good reason). In a statement, Berne said, “I’m thrilled to be joining the Pan Macmillan family…The Redemption of Philip Thane is a book very close to my heart, it’s brimming with laughter as it explores the ever-fascinating question of how a rake can really and truly be redeemed.”
National Book Award Winner Kacen Callender Announces New Middle Grade Novel
On Friday, August 6, National Book Award winner Kacen Callender took to Twitter to announce their upcoming middle grade novel. Callender tweeted, “My deeply personal MG called Moondflower, about 12-year-old Moon who struggles with depression and suicidal ideation, will be out next year. I know I needed this book when I was Moon’s age, and I’m happy this story will be out in the world soon.” The book will be published by Scholastic Books in 2022.
Overdue Library Book Returned 50 Years Late with Surprise Letter
In Plymouth, PA, an overdue book, checked out 50 years ago, was anonymously returned to a public library with an apology and a $20 bill. The book in question? A 1967 copy of Coins You Can Collect by Burton Hobson. The letter was written as if by the book itself and reads, “Fifty years ago (yes 50!), a little girl checked me out of this library in 1971. At this time, she didn’t know they were going to move from Plymouth. Back then, kids weren’t told things like that.” The letter acknowledges that $20 is not enough to cover the late fees accrued over the past 50 years, but suggested: “Perhaps you can pay off some fines of some kids with it.” Both the letter and the book will soon be on display at the library, according to library director Laura Keller.
8 Fantastic Romance Novels by Indigenous Authors
Looking for romance novels by Indigenous authors? Here are 8 fantastic titles to get you started.