What a weekend, Book Friends!
I hope yours was restful. I was working for most of the weekend, but it was fun work, so don’t be sad for me. I’m happy that it’s Monday, though. I’m one of those weirdos who actually likes Mondays. Especially because it means I get to say hello to you again. Shall we talk books?
Book Deals and Reveals
Paste has shared the cover and an excerpt from Laura Piper Lee’s Zoe Brennan, First Crush, the follow-up to the rom-com Hannah Tate, Beyond Repair. It’s out on January 21, 2025.
Here’s a first look at Netflix’s adaptation of The Decameron, starring Zosia Mamet, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, and Tanya Reynolds. It’s coming out in July!
Adam Cesare’s Audible Original Influencer is getting an expanded paperback release, and here’s the cover reveal! The cover features art by Tomasz Majewski.
Did you love Amazon Prime Video’s adaptation of The Idea of You, starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine? Author Robinne Lee is a little disappointed with the changes the film made to her story. (warning: spoilers for the film and the novel)
Check out the cover of Jenni Howell’s YA dark academia thriller Boys With Sharp Teeth. It’s out in winter 2025 and is available for preorder now.
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that they’re developing a new movie based on Gollum from the Lord of the Rings. Andy Serkis is set to reprise the role of Gollum and direct Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Sailor Moon has officially launched a new line of clothing, jewelry, accessories, and home-related items in an official collaboration with the Japanese brand RoseMarie Seoir.
Here are all the book club picks for May 2024. What books are your book club(s) reading this month?
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!
Bright and Tender Dark by Joanna Pearson (Bloomsbury, June 4)
Joanna Pearson’s debut novel Bright and Tender Dark is perfect for fans of Notes on an Execution and I Have Some Questions for You. If you love dark academia books, this is for you. If you love literary thrillers that are character-driven, this one is for you. And, it’s out right at the start of June, so make sure you prepare your shelves.
Set in 1999 and 2019, this book examines the murder of Karlie Richard, a charismatic 19-year-old student who was the It Girl on her campus. Twenty years after Karlie is found murdered, those who were close to Karlie are still rattled by her untimely death. Karlie’s freshman roommate, Joy, is now a middle-aged woman still living in the town where it all happened. But now, fresh out of a divorce, Joy is desperate to leave the past behind her.
But then Joy finds a letter from Karlie that the authorities missed, and the letter is enough to convince Joy that the man who was convicted for Karlie’s death might actually be innocent. In an effort to find out the truth about Karlie’s death, Joy dives deep into the case, exploring conspiracy theories and amateur sleuth blogs. Her investigation connects her with others who are still unable to stop thinking about Karlie’s murder: KC, the trans night manager at the building where Karlie was killed; Sheri, the mother of the man convicted of the murder; and Jacob, the professor with whom Karlie was secretly in a romantic relationship.
What I’m Reading This Week
Come and Get It by Kiley Reid
Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet by Samantha Allen
Codename: Sailor V, Volume 2 by Naoko Takeuchi
Don’t Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones
Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh
Monday Memes
Have you seen The Challengers yet? I know you’ve at least seen the meme! Here are some bookish Challengers memes! Love to see it.
And Here’s A Cat Picture!
Did you know that my little tuxedo cat, Remy, is also a huge fan of journaling? This is his little “Cattitude Journal” and he loves it. Cats! They’re bookish just like us!
And that’s it for this Monday! I’ll catch you all on Thursday. Thanks so much for reading.