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Today’s edition of Book Pix is packed with feel-good reads, from a sun-soaked Italian story to an intercontinental romance to Carley Fortune’s first page-to-screen adaptation.
And over on today’s Worth the Read, I’m sharing a few lessons from our office book club, plus practical tips for building one that people actually want to attend. (This month’s pick was Yesteryear, and let’s just say the discussion did not disappoint!)
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Bookmarks | Exciting New Releases
CONTEMPORARY FICTION SPOTLIGHT
Villa Coco
by Andrew Sean Greer
Leave it to Pulitzer Prize winner Andrew Sean Greer to turn a cozy, old-fashioned tale into something delightfully fresh. In Villa Coco, a young American lands a job with an eccentric Italian baroness, setting off a cascade of Tuscan misadventures. As The Chicago Tribune puts it: “What a strange thing. A smart, fizzy novel about how right life can be. In Tuscany! With olive groves!”
ROMANCE SPOTLIGHT
The Missed Connection
by Tia Williams
Tia Williams (Seven Days in June) has a gift for writing the kind of sexy, sharp romances summer was made for. In her latest rom-com, a busy casting agent meets what might be her soulmate on a flight—then loses him. Her solution? Accidentally launch a worldwide search to find him. You know, normal behavior. Pick this one up to see why Taylor Jenkins Reid calls Williams “one of the very best romance writers we have.”
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Page to Screen
Every Year After
Carley Fortune’s bestselling, beloved romance Every Summer After is hitting streaming! Renamed Every Year After for the screen, the series follows childhood friends Percy and Sam, whose deep connection is tested by first love, heartbreak, and mistakes. Spanning years and one pivotal weekend, this sweeping, swoony romance will fit the Off Campus-sized hole in your heart. Streaming now on Prime Video.
The Overstock
Here are a few more new books out this week that we didn’t have room to feature, but definitely deserve a spot on your radar.
Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See
(Historical Fiction)
New from the author of Lady Tan’s Circle of Women. In post–Civil War Los Angeles, three Chinese women forge an unlikely bond as they battle prejudice and heartbreak.
You First by Caroline Kepnes
(Thriller)
New from the author of the You series. This chilling prequel to You traces Joe Goldberg’s descent from lovestruck teen to obsessive killer.
You Won’t Forget Me by Mazey Eddings
(Romance)
New from the author of Late Bloomer. When a rising musician’s toxic ex becomes a star, she finds unexpected love with her bandmate.
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🍿 Watch the new trailer for Jacob Elordi’s next movie: The Dog Stars!
™️ Someone tried to trademark “Hot Girls Read,” and BookTok isn't happy.
🛥️ Elisabeth Moss is bringing Emma Straub’s latest novel to the screen.
Guess the Book: Emoji Edition Answer
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares! We were poking around the web and discovered a special collector’s edition appears to be coming out later this year…!