WE BURNED SO BRIGHT was so beautiful. One of my favorite books of 2026. #ewgc

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Okay, you talked me into it. lol #ewgc

Two covers that have captured my imagination: THE LIBRARY OF FLOWERS by L. C. Chu, about generations of Chinese women with magical powers, and THE LOOM TREE by Angela Mi Young Hur, a contemporary fantasy about a Korean American student at a magical university. #ewgc

How lovely that this was your first Elizabeth Strout. it is so poignant and beautiful. #ewgc

Just for fun: LOST IN THE SUMMER OF ‘69 by Eliza Knight. Eleanor Bell has nothing to lose so she takes off on a road trip to join the music festivals across the country in the summer of ‘69. One problem. She forgot to tell her family where she’s gone. Oops. #ewgc @sbkslibrary.bsky.social

A couple of nonfiction titles that have captured my attention: CLEANUP ON AISLE FIVE: Essential Work, Poverty Wages, and the View from Behind the Supermarket Register by Ann Larson and THE CRUELTY OF NICE FOLKS: Why Minneapolis Is the Story of America by Justin Ellis. #ewgc

Katherine Arden has a new book coming out—THE UNICORN HUNTERS! An orphaned duchess must journey to a land of myth to find the power that could save (or destroy) her. Arden excels at bringing myths and legends to life and I am so excited to read this. #ewgc @prhlibrary.bsky.social

I have a bunch of mysteries I’m hoping to read this month including: STORM TIDE by Paul Doiron, THE BOOKSELLER by Tim Sullivan, BIG MONEY SMALL TOWN by Thomas E. Ricks, and A BOTANIST’S GUIDE TO TRADITION AND TREACHERY by Kate Khavari. #ewgc

DAUGHTERS OF THE SUN AND MOON by Lisa See tells the stories of three Chinese women living in Los Angeles during the tumultuous post Civil War period. When anti-Chinese sentiment runs high, the women must band together to find their voices and their freedom. #ewgc @ssedlib.bsky.social

Oh, I would love to hear her reading it! 😍 #ewgc

Looking forward to reading A YEAR OF MARVELOUS WAYS by Sarah Winman. Set in 1940s Cornwall, it chronicles the unlikely friendship between an 89 year old woman nearing the end of her life and a young soldier reeling from World War II. #ewgc @prhlibrary.bsky.social

Oh yes! Love, love, love. #ewgc 💕

Currently reading WHISTLER by Ann Patchett, who is always a joy to read. In this one, a woman in her 50s reunites with a stepfather whom she hasn’t seen in over forty years. This novel explores love, family, and the enduring power of connection. #ewgc @librarylovefest.bsky.social

DAYS OF SUN AND SHADOW by India Hayford, is set in the early 1800s frontier. The MC, Emilie McCain, is a remarkable and resilient young woman who follows her own path, reminding me of Sarah Prine in THESE IS MY WORDS. You will want to stand up and cheer for her. #ewgc @kensington-library.bsky.social

COYOTELAND by Vanessa Hua was a revelatory, multi-layered, character-driven novel set in wealthy California exurb. In a starred review, Kirkus calls this “dark suburbia.” Whatever you call it, it’s a wonderful read/listen. #ewgc @macmillanlib.bsky.social @libro.fm

I saw the teaser for Remarkably Bright Creatures (the movie) and cannot wait to see it now! #ewgc

Hi everybody! Happy to be here to talk books. I just saw a bunch of posts from last week—will have to go back and see what was chatted about. #ewgc

This sounds so good! #ewgc

So many good books coming out in May. Here are just a few: THE PILLAGERS’ GUIDE TO ARCTIC PIANOS by Kendra Langford Shaw, THE TAPESTRY OF FATE by Shannon Chakraborty, THE LAST MANDARIN by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung, and TAKE ME WITH YOU by Steven Rowley. #ewgc

I’m intrigued by BABYLON, SOUTH DAKOTA by Tom Lin, Carnegie Medal winner for his previous novel, THE THOUSAND CRIMES OF MING TSU. A Chinese American couple try to settle on a 160 acre farm as a mysterious military secret reshapes their lives. #ewgc @hachettelibrary.bsky.social

Also in my TBR this month is Tim Sullivan’s latest mystery, THE TEACHER. When an 80 year old man is found dead, the police can find no motive until DS Cross starts looking into his past. Thoroughly enjoying this British mystery series. #ewgc @groveatlantic.bsky.social

Loved LOVE BY THE BOOK! Jessica George is fast becoming a favorite. #ewgc

Vanessa Hua is one of my favorite authors so I look forward to her latest, COYOTELAND, about a Chinese American family moving to an affluent Bay area suburb and setting off a series of scandals. #ewgc @macmillanlib.bsky.social

Hurray for a new Elizabeth Strout — THE THINGS WE NEVER SAY. A beloved teacher is hit with the sudden, powerful realization that he feels isolated from his life and is forced to focus on the relationships he holds most dear. #ewgc @prhlibrary.bsky.social

I am so looking forward to VILLAIN by Natalie Zina Walschots. I loved her debut, HENCH, and can’t wait to return to her imaginative world of heroes and supervillains — and spreadsheets! #ewgc @librarylovefest.bsky.social

THE MOUNTAINS WE CALL HOME by Kim Michele Richardson continues the story of “blue” Cussy Lovett from the time she is sent to prison for miscegenation in the 1930s through the 1950s. Wherever she is, she continues to spread literacy and a love and reading. 💕 #ewgc @sbkslibrary.bsky.social

T.J. Klune’s WE BURNED SO BRIGHT was so gorgeous—beautifully written and deeply moving. As a black hole approaches earth, an older gay couple race across the country to take care of some unfinished business before the end. This one will be on my “best of 2026” list. @macmillanlib.bsky.social #ewgc

It is soooooo good! #ewgc

REDBELLY CROSSING by Candice Fox is a pulse-pounding mystery/thriller from down under. When a young female journalist is killed in a small Australian town, two brother cops come in to investigate. This is a dark one, but so good. @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social #ewgc