During this pandemic, many of us took comfort in books. According to several industry figures, reading was up at least 5 to 20 percent. And this was a stellar year for mysteries—stories that touched us, that captured who we are as a society and what our future might be.
Another bright side to 2020 was all the new authors making their entrance with these captivating debuts.
The wind might howl outside and the rain pelt down, temperatures may plummet and spring might feel like an eternity away, but there really is no better season than winter to take advantage of a comfy chair in a cosy corner and get lost in a chilling read.
Book clubs can be hit or miss. Assemble the ideal group and choose a page-turner and you’re set. Gather a disinterested crew and pick a total dud and you’ll regret ever having expressed interest.
How did you become a writer? I’m baffled by it myself. Around five or six, I began typing up stories and drawing illustrations for them. I can’t really remember what drew me to storytelling—reading and writing have just always been my favorite ways to spend my free time.
Rose Gold believed she was sick for 18 years before she discovered her mother had been lying. She testifies against her and her mother goes to prison, but what will happen when she is finally released? We’d be surprised if this edge-of-your-seat novel doesn’t become the next must-watch Netflix drama.
Sometimes we all need a book that’s just a little more comforting, don’t we? For us crime readers, though, it’s usually something a bit dark and creepy, with one or two murders thrown in for good measure.
Goodreads has released their top 10 most popular 2020 debut novels released from February through June of this year, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hardboiled fiction of the twenties, thirties and forties and classic film noir of the forties and fifties mostly feature a particular kind of guy. You know him. Think of Raymond Chandler’s private dick, Philip Marlowe, in The Big Sleep, The Long Goodbye and Farewell My Lovely.
Under normal circumstances our bookshops would be piled high with great novels from debut authors, whilst events and signings would put their names on every booklover’s lips.
It’s hard enough to find an audience as a debut author, but without traditional publicity strategies in place, it can be nearly impossible. So Bustle has compiled a list of 23 debut books that had their launches impacted by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, to help give…
I wanted a perfect Mother’s Day selection of books, but not about perfect mothers. Because bad mothers — in fiction at least — are more intriguing. So I asked myself: What books have bad mothers?
We’re in lockdown so I can’t physically let you in but don’t worry I’ll tell you about two books to keep you company over the next few days.
This thriller is not exactly “light” reading, but it is gripping and relatively quick. For years, everyone thought Rose was seriously ill and she got sympathy from neighbors and strangers — but it turns out it was all her mother Patty’s doing.
12 rapid-fire book recs from the author of Darling Rose Gold.
Whoopi Goldberg includes Darling Rose Gold on her list of recommended reading!
An author’s debut novel is an incredible and exciting achievement — which is why it’s so disappointing that many debut authors have had their launches affected by the shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
On my nightstand is Set Me on Fire: A Poem for Every Feeling by Ella Risbridger. I pick it up every few weeks, whenever the mood strikes. I love the playful way the anthology is organized and how accessible the poems are.
We’re all practicing the art of social distancing rn, right? Right. So, naturally, it’s the perfect time to catch up on a bunch of books that are coming out while we’re all hanging at home. Astrology? Murder? Memoirs? Don’t worry. No matter what you like, we’ve got you covered.
Author Stephanie Wrobel talks about her thrilling debut and how she tried to stay as true as possible to the truth of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.