Dear Book Friends,
Hello, and welcome to another Monday edition of Book Radar. I’m here to bring you all the buzz on all the books. I know I mentioned it in the last newsletter, but wow. It’s really cold here right now. I made a giant pot of soup and have been surviving off of it for the past several days. You want the recipe? Here you go. Enjoy. And now books.
Book Deals and Reveals
Did you see this coming? Keanu Reeves has written a sci-fi novel with China Miéville. “I’m very excited for the opportunity to announce that I’ve partnered with one of my favorite authors, China Miéville, on the novel The Book of Elsewhere,” Reeves shared with GMA in a video announcement. “The series tells the story of an immortal warrior’s fight through the ages, and I love the world of BRZRKR so much that I wanted to explore it further, and I thought one of the best ways to do that is through a novel.” The book comes out in July.
Here’s the cover reveal of The Boy from Two Worlds, Jason Offutt’s sequel to The Girl in the Corn. It’s out from Camcat Books this June.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Netflix is releasing a 14-episode series adaptation of One Day by David Nicholls. One Day premieres February 8.
Random House will publish Lisa Marie Presley’s posthumous memoir in collaboration with Presley’s daughter, actress Riley Keough. The book will be out this October.
Simon & Schuster has acquired the world rights to Bill Maher’s What This Comedian Said Will Shock You. It’s set for a June release.
Here are the most popular books on Goodreads in the last decade, including all sorts of genres and authors.
Zadie Smith, Paul Murray, and Naomi Klein are among the authors who have been shortlisted for the Writers’ Prize, which was formerly known as the Rathbones Folio Prize.
Here it is! Book Riot’s most anticipated books of 2024! Be sure to look for mine in the list. 😉
Book Riot Recommends
Hi, welcome to everyone’s favorite segment of Book Radar called Book Riot Recommends. This is where I’ll talk to you about all the books I’m reading, the books I’m loving, and the books I can’t wait to read and love in the near future. I think you’re going to love them too!
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Prepare Your Shelves!
The Breakup Tour by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka (Berkley, January 23)
Raise your hand if you love a good second-chance romance! We’ve got a good one coming very soon, so prepare your shelves. Also, I have to shout out this cover because it is a vibe.
Anyway! Singer-songwriter Riley Wynn became an overnight sensation after she released a breakup album featuring a hit single no one can get enough of. But when her ex-husband claims the song is about him, Riley is determined to set the record straight. And so she contacts her old college flame, Max Harcourt, the guy the song is really about.
When Riley asks Max to go public as the real inspiration for the song, he will only agree under one condition. He wants to go on tour with her. As the two travel the country together, they begin to wonder if what was in the past shouldn’t stay in the past. And, well, you know how these things go! Lots of chemistry and fireworks, etc.
What I’m Reading This Week
You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron
Out There Screaming, edited by Jordan Peele
Biography of X by Catherine Lacey
Where You End by Abbott Kahler
Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin
Bookish Memes
The Golden Globes memes are hitting, and these bookish ones are really, really hitting.
And Here’s A Cat Picture!
My goal this week is to cuddle up with a blanket and a book and a cat, and well…dreams are coming true!
Hopefully, you got some book and cat cuddle time over the weekend as well. If not, hey, it’s Monday, but take a break! You’re allowed!