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09/14/2021

An announcement from Anne Rice! 😏

Watch this space.

9/17/21

09/14/2021

You can now get your hands on this brand new edition (with a new preface) of THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT by the incomparable Oliver Sacks 🎉

Learn more: https://bit.ly/38Q7VKi

09/14/2021

Out today! These twenty prizewinning stories were selected from the thousands published in magazines over the previous year—continuing the O. Henry Prize's century-long tradition of literary excellence. 📚

Learn more: https://bit.ly/2YJ4283

Out today! These twenty prizewinning stories were selected from the thousands published in magazines over the previous year—continuing the O. Henry Prize's century-long tradition of literary excellence. 📚

Learn more: https://bit.ly/2YJ4283

09/13/2021

Celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern!

10 years ago today, the circus arrived without warning... 🎪🎠🎟🎢 ⁠

Happy anniversary to THE NIGHT CIRCUS by Erin Morgenstern!! 🎉
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Celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern!

09/12/2021

A Witness to Her Own Legacy: Sandra Cisneros on "Martita, I Remember You"

"[Cisneros] is determined to not only produce more but greater literature. Her new book is a result of that drive." Don't miss this interview with Sandra Cisneros in Newcity.

With "Martita," Cisneros grounds the story in a Chicago setting that harkens to her own roots in the city while mostly placing events in a less-than-fanciful Paris she knew as a young traveler.

09/12/2021

“If you’re having a rotten day, go buy yourself an ice cream soda and a new hat.” — NOBODY WILL TELL YOU THIS BUT ME by Bess Kalb

Happy Grandparents' Day to the loved ones who are always there to give us life advice (whether we ask for it or not) 😉 https://bit.ly/3bvZWUK

“If you’re having a rotten day, go buy yourself an ice cream soda and a new hat.” — NOBODY WILL TELL YOU THIS BUT ME by Bess Kalb

Happy Grandparents' Day to the loved ones who are always there to give us life advice (whether we ask for it or not) 😉 https://bit.ly/3bvZWUK

09/10/2021

Reading list: These are the must-have books for fall 2021

Martita, I Remember You by Sandra Cisneros is included on New York Post 's "must-have" fall books list!

Dive into the best books — mysteries, historical fiction, memoirs and more — of the season.

09/10/2021

James Ellroy Adapting His ‘American Tabloid’ Novel Into Scripted Podcast Series With Audio Up

Exciting podcast news from James Ellroy! 🎧

EXCLUSIVE: James Ellroy, the demon dog of American crime fiction, is doubling down on the world of podcasting. Ellroy, who Deadline revealed in April was working on true crime audio series Hollywoo…

09/10/2021

Picking up our copies of Truman Capote books in honor of the new documentary coming out today — 'The Capote Tapes,' which explores the impact of Capote's novels ANSWERED PRAYERS, IN COLD BLOOD, and BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS 📚🎥

If you'd like to join us in a re-read, you can check out Vintage Books & Anchor Books's paperback editions and Modern Library's hardcover editions!

Picking up our copies of Truman Capote books in honor of the new documentary coming out today — 'The Capote Tapes,' which explores the impact of Capote's novels ANSWERED PRAYERS, IN COLD BLOOD, and BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS 📚🎥

If you'd like to join us in a re-read, you can check out Vintage Books & Anchor Books's paperback editions and Modern Library's hardcover editions!

09/09/2021

Martita, I Remember You: An Evening with Sandra Cisneros & Dorothy Allison

‼️Tonight‼️ Sandra Cisneros will appear in converstion virtually with Dorothy Allison at 7pm ET. The event is co-hosted by Miami Book Fair and Books & Books.

Locally-owned, independent neighborhood bookstore

09/09/2021

The Attica Prison Uprising occured 50 years ago on this day. Heather Ann Thompson's BLOOD IN THE WATER is the definitive history of this groundbreaking event and the victims' decades-long quest for justice.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3jMujKF

The Attica Prison Uprising occured 50 years ago on this day. Heather Ann Thompson's BLOOD IN THE WATER is the definitive history of this groundbreaking event and the victims' decades-long quest for justice.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3jMujKF

09/08/2021

40 Books We Can’t Wait to Read This Fall

Vulture included BESSIE SMITH by Jackie Kay on their list of "40 Books We Can't Wait to Read This Fall"!

Including Sally Rooney, Colson Whitehead, Tiphanie Yanique, and, yes, Jonathan Franzen.

09/08/2021

What personality are you? How the Myers-Briggs test took over the world

Merve Emre was interviewed by The Guardian about THE PERSONALITY BROKERS and how the Myers-Briggs test took over the world

Deemed ‘astrology for businessmen’ for some, lauded as life-saving by others, the personality tests are a ‘springboard’ for people to think about who they are

09/07/2021

Happy On Sale Day to Martita, I Remember You by Sandra Cisneros! 🎉🎉

Happy on sale day to Martita, I Remember You (Martita, te recuerdo)! This beautiful tribute to the life-changing power of youthful friendship is now available wherever books are sold. 👭 📖

Learn more about this dual-language edition here: https://bit.ly/2WYsX6w

09/07/2021

‼️Tonight, 7PM CT‼️ Sandra Cisneros joins Donna Seaman in conversation to celebrate her new book MARTITA, I REMEMBER YOU, hosted virtually by Barbara's Bookstores

Photo credit: © Keith Dannemiller

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‼️Tonight, 7PM CT‼️ Sandra Cisneros joins Donna Seaman in conversation to celebrate her new book MARTITA, I REMEMBER YOU, hosted virtually by Barbara's Bookstores

Photo credit: © Keith Dannemiller

https://bit.ly/2WGJz2G

09/05/2021

Colson Whitehead Library Sweepstakes | penguinrandomhouse.com

Did someone say free tote bags? Enter for a chance to win a complete Colson Whitehead Library and tote bag. 👜 📚

(NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US, 18+ only. Ends 9/10)

Enter for a chance to win a complete Colson Whitehead Library and tote bag

09/04/2021

Alma's Favorite Books for Fall 2021

"The language is poetic. . . . The magic and power of [Cisneros's] writing is ever present."

Alma recommends MARTITA, I REMEMBER YOU by Sandra Cisneros! 😍

Let's get right to it: There is a plethora of incredible books coming out this fall, and there's truly something for everyone. As it is every season, this list is shoppable on Bookshop, a platform supporting independent bookstores. So make your midnight margaritas, get on some cozy pajamas and curl

09/04/2021

Sandra Cisneros will be joining writer Rubén Martínez and Bookshop Santa Cruz to discuss MARTITA, I REMEMBER YOU on September 8th at 7PM PT! 📚

Photo credit © Keith Dannemiller

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Sandra Cisneros will be joining writer Rubén Martínez and Bookshop Santa Cruz to discuss MARTITA, I REMEMBER YOU on September 8th at 7PM PT! 📚

Photo credit © Keith Dannemiller

https://bit.ly/3kMSQi0

09/03/2021

Watch CBS This Morning: Elizabeth Holmes trial set to begin - Full show on CBS

Watch John Carreyrou, author of BAD BLOOD, talk about the long awaited trial of Elizabeth Holmes on CBS This Morning

09/02/2021

Grossman - MORE THAN I LOVE MY LIFE + Backlist | penguinrandomhouse.com

Giveaway Alert‼️ In Celebration of the Publication of David Grossman's MORE THAN I LOVE MY LIFE. we're giving away a book stack of some of his bestselling works.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US Residents, 18+. Ends September 12, 2021. See Official Rules at https://bit.ly/2U5Q8L8

Enter for a chance to win a David Grossman Prize Pack

09/02/2021

Sandra Cisneros Loves to Read About Women Waging Battle

Sandra Cisneros is in The New York Times By the Book! Read about what she keeps on her night stand and her favorite classic novels.

“These are not your typical war stories.”

09/02/2021

Interview: Sparrows, Hutches, and Growing into an Ending, Sandra Cisneros Discusses Her New Novella | Third Coast Review

Don't miss the first virtual event with Sandra Cisneros, where she will be discussing her new dual-language book, MARTITA, I REMEMBER YOU! 👭📖

Note: Sandra Cisneros will appear on Tuesday, September 7, at 7 p.m., in a virtual event sponsored by Barbara’s Bookstore in Chicago and the suburbs. For information, visit their site.   As …

09/02/2021

The Best Books of Fall 2021

Esquire included TACKY by Rax King on their Best Books of Fall list! 🎉

Our favorite books of the season include new novels from buzzy contemporary writers, gripping nonfiction about the most pressing issues of our lifetimes, and even the return of long-dormant literary giants.

09/01/2021

22 Novels You Need to Read This Fall

"The House on Mango Street was THE book of my teenage years. . . . Martita, I Remember You/Martita Te Recuerdo feels like a continuation of that magic." — Literary Hub

Literary Hub includes MARTITA, I REMEMBER YOU on its list of books you need to read this fall. 📚

As you may have already noticed, fall is a big season for books—particularly novels. This year, we’ve got a TBR full of blockbusters, indie darlings, debuts, and yes: Sally Rooney. So where&#…

09/01/2021

"If you surrendered to the air, you could ride it."

SONG OF SOLOMON by Toni Morrison was published 44 years ago today in 1977 ❤️

(📷: @lettireads on Instagram)
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"If you surrendered to the air, you could ride it."

SONG OF SOLOMON by Toni Morrison was published 44 years ago today in 1977 ❤️

(📷: @lettireads on Instagram)
https://bit.ly/2YY42ym

08/31/2021

Sandra Cisneros

Sandra Cisneros discusses the inspiration for her new work of fiction, Martita, I Remember You with Jorge Ramos on Real America with Jorge Ramos! This breathtaking tribute to life-changing power of friendship is available wherever books are sold on September 7th. 📖

08/31/2021

“This high-spirited tour of Paris has terrific charm . . . with the infectious energy of eternal youth.” — The New York Times Books on COQ AU VIN by Charlotte Carter

Out in this newly repackaged Vintage Crime/Black Lizard edition today! https://bit.ly/3xV7Grd

“This high-spirited tour of Paris has terrific charm . . . with the infectious energy of eternal youth.” — The New York Times Books on COQ AU VIN by Charlotte Carter

Out in this newly repackaged Vintage Crime/Black Lizard edition today! https://bit.ly/3xV7Grd

08/30/2021

What to read next based on your quarantine hobby.

We're particularly fond of the book recs to read if you were into baking and roller skating ☺️

Remember the beginning of quarantine, when everyone wanted to make sourdough but there was no flour to be found anywhere? What hobby did you pick up to pass the time? Personally, I was super commit…

08/30/2021

In William Maxwell’s Fiction, a Vivid, Varied Tableau of Midwestern Life

"He was a resolutely modern writer, attuned to the fine vibrations of individual and interpersonal psychology against the backdrop of everyday life." — The New York Times Books on William Maxwell

Though his novels and short stories — published over six decades, beginning in 1934 — are set in an older, more decorous America, he grapples with themes that feel shockingly contemporary.

08/29/2021

In honor of Maggie Shipstead's latest novel, GREAT CIRCLE, making the Booker Prize longlist (!!), we're re-reading her earlier work — ASTONISH ME and SEATING ARRANGEMENTS 💜

What are you reading today?
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In honor of Maggie Shipstead's latest novel, GREAT CIRCLE, making the Booker Prize longlist (!!), we're re-reading her earlier work — ASTONISH ME and SEATING ARRANGEMENTS 💜

What are you reading today?
https://bit.ly/3mgIM3a

08/28/2021

MARTITA, I REMEMBER YOU — Sandra Cisneros's first fiction book in 9 years — is coming out in just two weeks!! 🧡

Pre-order you copy now to read this poignant and gorgeously told story: https://bit.ly/3Bsos44

MARTITA, I REMEMBER YOU — Sandra Cisneros's first fiction book in 9 years — is coming out in just two weeks!! 🧡

Pre-order you copy now to read this poignant and gorgeously told story: https://bit.ly/3Bsos44

08/27/2021

The Rise Of The Myers-Briggs, Chapter 1: Katharine

THE PERSONALITY BROKERS author Merve Emre was featured in NPR Science Friday's series about the Myers-Briggs personality test!

A mother sets out to raise the perfect child.

08/26/2021

THE LOST SYMBOL Trailer

Step into an intriguing world of secrets, surprises, and the unknown... The latest trailer for Peacock TV's THE LOST SYMBOL (based on the book by Dan Brown) was just released, and it looks SO cool!

September 16th cannot get here fast enough... 🤩

08/26/2021

Happy Women's Equality Day! ✊ Today we're reflecting on the continuing pursuit of gender equality by reading about one woman who spent her career tirelessly advocating for just that — Ruth Bader Ginsburg ❤️ https://bit.ly/3htCM1D

Happy Women's Equality Day! ✊ Today we're reflecting on the continuing pursuit of gender equality by reading about one woman who spent her career tirelessly advocating for just that — Ruth Bader Ginsburg ❤️ https://bit.ly/3htCM1D