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I feel like there are only two kinds of people in late August: those eager to dive into cozy season and those who would rather cling to summer a little longer. (Personally, I am ready to bust out my sweaters and scarves!) Luckily, today’s Book Pix has both covered, with a charming autumnal Vermont bookshop romance and a twisty seaside thriller that may permanently ruin amusement parks for you. (Hey, don’t say I didn’t warn you.)
And over in Worth the Read, we’re having a September books bonanza! I’m giving you the quick and dirty rundown on twenty—twenty!—books you need to preorder or reserve at your library before the waitlists skyrocket.
Yours,
Genevieve
Books Content Manager @ Pix
Current 📖: Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter by Katya Suvorova
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THRILLER SPOTLIGHT
Heart of Glass
by Jennifer Hillier
Called “captivating” by Freida McFadden, this twisty thriller follows two women forced to revisit the murder of their teenage best friend when the convicted serial killer suddenly recants his confession. With the seaside amusement park at the center of the original killings about to reopen, long-buried secrets are resurfacing, too, and TBH, you may never look at a carnival the same way again…
ROMANCE SPOTLIGHT
The Cozy Nook Bookshop
by Jeannie Chin
If autumn’s approach has you craving a seasonal romance that’s “sweet, fluffy, and occasionally sappy” (Publishers Weekly), you’re in luck! A Manhattan bookseller looking for a fresh start lands in a quirky Vermont town, where a local legend says she’s destined to fall for the gruff forest ranger she literally runs into. Perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore, this cozy grumpy/sunshine romance is packed with small-town charm, bookish vibes, and a little help from fate.
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The Reviews Are In
From starred reviews to glowing blurbs, here are three new books critics and authors are championing this week.
“A searching work from one of our most gifted and consistent writers.”
—The Boston Globe
“This is a masterpiece.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“I absolutely loved this book and would die (or at least commit a dangerous burglary) for Dog Violet.”
—Naomi Kritzer, author of Obstetrix
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Live! by Loews - St. Louis
The Vibe: Baseball, bourbon, and the Arch
The Location: St. Louis, MO
Instaworthy Accommodations:
St. Louis is a baseball city, and Live! by Loews - St. Louis leans into it completely. The hotel sits in Ballpark Village, steps from Busch Stadium, with Stadium View rooms facing the field directly and a rooftop terrace, The Bullock, looking out over Cardinal Nation. Clark & Bourbon runs a classic steakhouse alongside a Whiskey Room stocked with 480 bottles, which makes the question of where to go after the game pretty easy. The Gateway Arch is minutes away, Enterprise Center is less than a mile, and many of the city's most exciting attractions are within easy reach.
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🧪 Watch the trailer for The Love Hypothesis!
📚 Dolly Parton wasn’t just a musical icon. She was a literacy champion, too.
⭐ Another A-lister just joined the cast of How to Kill Your Family.
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Hotel Tybee
The Vibe: Classic oceanfront escape
The Location: Tybee Island, GA
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Hotel Tybee has been on this beach since 1889, making it Tybee Island's most historic retreat. The 208 recently remodeled rooms feature luxurious white bedding, blackout drapes, and private balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Plus, since you’re only 100 feet from the sand, every stay comes with complimentary beach chairs, towels, and bikes included. Two outdoor pools, the new Tybee Tidal Zone, and the Oasis Tiki Bar keep everyone entertained, whether you’re traveling with kids, as a couple, or solo. When adventure strikes, Savannah's most famous restaurants and centuries of history are just 18 miles down the road.
Page to Screen
The Dog Stars
When Peter Heller’s blockbuster novel The Dog Stars first hit shelves in 2012, a world-ravaging pandemic felt like firmly sci-fi/dystopian fiction territory. Now, this stunning story of a man searching for hope and connection in the wake of a society-ending virus reaches new levels of poignancy and importance. Starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Josh Brolin, and directed by Ridley Scott, this film adaptation promises to move audiences just as deeply as Heller’s novel did over a decade ago. In theaters August 28.
Guess the Book: Emoji Edition Answer
Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton! If you’re looking for a fitting way to honor Dolly’s legacy this week, we suggest revisiting her classic children’s book.
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