Elaine Newton-Critic’s Choice 2019 Summer Reading List

• The Testaments by Margaret Atwood (available October 10)
• The Dakota Winters by Tom Barbash
• The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
• Mistress of the Ritz by Melanie Benjamin (available May21)
• The Guest Book by Sarah Blake (available May7)
• Milkman by Anna Burns
• The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo
• In the Distance by Hernan Diaz
• Gone So Long by Andre Dubus III
• Washington Black by Esi Edugyan
• Promised Land by Martin Fletcher
• The Witch Elm by Tana French
• Late in the Day by Tessa Hadley
• The Western Wind by Samantha Harvey
• The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff
• The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner
• Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok (available June 4)
• Severance by Ling Ma
• Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (available April 23)
• Circe by Madeline Miller
• The Friend by Sigrid Nunez
• There There by Tommy Orange
• The Flight Portfolio by Julie Orringer (available May 7)
• Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
• Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi
• Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• Normal People by Sally Rooney (available April 16)
• The Editor by Steven Rowley (available April 2)
• A Woman is no Man by Etaf Rum
• The End of Loneliness by Benedict Wells
• The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (available July 16)
• American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson
• The Border by Don Winslow

 

Maurice Announces Favorite Books From 2018.

I always tend to put this off until the very end of the year. It is so hard to narrow the list down. But, here it is!

Southernmost

• SOUTHERNMOST by Silas House
• GONE SO LONG by Andre Dubus 111
  

  Gone So Long

   

 

 

 

 

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens

Where The Crawdads Sing

THE GREAT ALONE by Kristin Hannah

The Great Alone

 

 

 

 

AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE by Tayari Jones

An American Marriage

 

NEXT YEAR IN HAVANA by Chanel Cleeton

Next Year In Havana

 

 

 

 

THE IMMORTALISTS by Chloe Benjamin

The Immortalists

 

PROMISE by Minrose Gwen

Promise

 

 

 

 

THE WILDLANDS by Abby Geni

The Wildlands

 

THE GREAT BELIEVERS by Rebecca Makkai

Great Believers

 

 

 

 

BEACH HOUSE REUNION by Mary Alice Monroe

Beach House Reunion

 

So there you have it and in no certain order.  Some of these novels are literary and some are just really well-written stories that I love.

Looks like 2018 reading is a wrap!

New Non Fiction Books Worthy Of Giving This Holiday

Here are a few non fiction books I’m gaga over this year!

 

The Library Book

Already becoming a classic in the book world Great for avid men and women readers.

Our Prince of Scribes

A moving tribute to my favorite writer in all the world: Pat Conroy, I miss you so.

 

 

 

Autumn in Venice

For the Hemingway addict on your list here is the perfect addition to add to their collection and give them their fix.

BECOMING by Michelle Obama is a great gift no matter what your political persuasion. It’s perfect.

 

 

Home Body

I have loved watching the HGTV series called Fixer Upper for several years now. Joanna nails the architecture of style in her newest book. Great gift.

Cook Like A Pro

Ina is back and with a vengeance.  I cooked her short ribs and we are still talking about them after six weeks!

We have all these favorites in stock at Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida and they are discounted 20%. Come on up and let’s talk books.

 

Light Christmas Trade Paperbacks To Enjoy During The Season

Christmas At The Chalet

Okay, I admit, this is not literary fiction. Not even close. However, I have begun a tradition of reading Anita Hughes books over the holidays. It helps me relax and keeps me in the holiday spirit. They are all fun, witty, and just pure joy. Light and fluffy.

Christmas In London

CHRISTMAS IN LONDON was last year’s trade paperback selection. Look at that wonderfully atmospheric cover. Contents fit the bill.

 

CHRISTMAS IN PARIS  is probably my favorite.

Christmas In Paris

I was totally swept away to Paris with pristine snow, fabulous shops, and amazing food. Toss in a love story, boom, you’re cooked.

These three books are just for you. You need them. They will call your name. Yes, they’re sweet and light and fluffy because sometimes that is just what we need.

We have them in stock at Copperfish Books.  I would love to put them each right in your hands. Merry Christmas!

Copperfish Books

 

 

 

Wonderful Novels To Give This Christmas

I have hand-picked just a few novels to give as gifts this season.

Southernmost

SOUTHERNMOST by Silas House is my favorite novel this year.

Where The Crawdads Sing

WHERE THE CRAWDAD’S SING by Delia Owens is an amazing first novel from  a new favorite author.

Gone So Long

 

 

 

GONE SO LONG by Andre Dubus 111 is my novel project this year. I fell in love with the writing of Dubus years ago. Local focus.

Becoming Mrs. Lewis

BECOMING MRS. LEWIS was a big surprise hit for me. Fascinating and bursting with energy and truth.

Rush

I love RUSH. Lisa Patton is a new favorite Southern writer for me.

These are but a few of the new novels I’m talking about at Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, Florida. Come on in and let’s talk books! New hardcovers are always discounted 20%.

Great Books To Give This Christmas!

Here are a few gift ideas for everyone on your gift list this year!

THE AVID READER ON YOUR LIST WILL LOVE:

Jane Mount

I bought myself a copy of BIBLIOPHILE. I got it  from Copperfish Books just before Thanksgiving. I knew I wanted it and could NOT bear to wait and see if it would be under our Christmas tree.  The photography is stunning. You have my personal guarantee and seal of approval! Purrfect.

Mimi with Book

 

 

 

1000 Books To Read Before You Die by James Mustich is a tome I’m giving to my 13 year-old grandson who’s reading far beyond his years. He makes my reading agenda look ridiculous! This is a great book he can keep forever…

1000 Books To Read Before You Die

I’d Rather Be Reading

I’d Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel is just the right size to stuff into the book lover’s stocking.

 

 

 

TWO GREAT BOOKS FOR SMALL CHILDREN:

Construction Site on Christmas Night

We are giving our 2 year-old grandson who LOVES all things trucks this amazing book along with a  tough Tonka excavator to go with. Can’t wait to see his happy face.

Pearl

 

 

 

Pearl is a gorgeous picture book fit for a little mermaid. This one will be kept forever.

More suggestions will follow.  You can get most of these favorites at Copperfish Books in Punta, Gorda, Florida.

Copperfish Books

Elaine Newton-Critic’s Choice 2018/2019

Critic’s Choice 2018:19

It’s here. This is what you’ve been waiting for. The upcoming 2018/2019 book selections have been announced at Artis-Naples. Just click on the link above and you will find the list complete with dates and appearances. You may have to click more than once to get through.  This is going to be a very special season for Elaine and Critic’s Choice. Plus, Artis-Naples presents “A conversation with Michael Ondaatje” on March 9.  Ondaatje will appear with Elaine.  This is a big deal! Tickets for the upcoming season go on sale in August. Check  Artis-Naples  website.

Asymmetry

ASYMMETRY by Lisa Halliday( Thursday, November 15 and Saturday, November 17.)

The Female Persuasion

THE FEMALE PERSUASION by Meg Wolitzer ( Thursday, December 13 and Saturday, December 15). * The author will be appearing on stage with Elaine.

The Maze at Windermere

THE ITALIAN TEACHER by Tom Rachman ( Thursday, January 3 and Saturday, January 5)

The Italian Teacher

THE MAZE AT WINDERMERE by Gregory Blake Smith ( Thursday, January 24 and Saturday, January 26)

AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE by Tayari Jones * ( Thursday, February 14 and Saturday, February 16) The author will appear on stage with Elaine.

An American Marriage

Remembering Roth  ( A tribute to the man and his writing) ( Thursday, March 28 and Saturday, March 30)

Coming Soon!

The Banker’s Wife

Her first novel dazzled me. Now she’s back with THE BANKER’S WIFE, an International thriller that might just keep you up all night.! July 3.

Look what’s on my radar. Anne Tyler’s CLOCK DANCE is out just in time for summer reading. She does not disappoint. July 10.

The Other Woman

 

 

My favorite thriller writer, Daniel Silva, brings us the 18th installment in the Gabriel Allon series. I loved it. July 10.

Where The Crawdads Sing

A quiet town off the coast of North Carolina. A young almost feral girl, living along. WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING  is filled with secrets. August.

 

These are but a few of the great books coming forth this summer.  And, wait until you see what October is going to bring!

Elaine Newton-Critic’s Choice-2018 Summer Reading List

Maurice’s Summer Reading List

The Female Persuasion

If this one isn’t on your TR list you will need to immediately put it at the top! THE FEMALE PERSUASION is already getting a lot of well-deserved attention. It’s bound to become a classic.

TIN MAN

Tin Man

by Sarah Winman is out next month. Little novel with big heart.

Alternate Side

THE ALTERNATE SIDE by Anna Quindlin. NYC, marriage, new beginnings.

The House of Broken Angels

THE HOUSE OF BROKEN ANGELS by Luis Alberto Urrea.  Heartfelt and witty. Urrea knows his stuff.

LOVE AND RUIN

Love and Ruin

by Paula McClain. Hemingway’s third wife, Key West, Cuba. Yes, it’s well-worth the read. Martha Gelhorn rocks.

The Lost Family

THE LOST FAMILY by Jenna Blum will be out in June. Yes, she’s the author of THOSE WHO SAVE US.

AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE

An American Marriage

by Tayari Jones is a quick read that everyone is talking about.

High Season

THE HIGH SEASON by Judy Blundell is available next month. Grab a copy and run with it!

NEXT YEAR IN HAVANA by Chanel Cleeton should be on everyone’s list. The cover itself is enough to draw you in. But it’s the wonderful story that will keep you reading. And it’s in paper.

Next Year In Havana

THE OVERSTORY by Richard Powers is a tome of a novel. Only for those very literary readers. Reimagining our place in the living world. Powerful!

The Overstory

This is but a smattering of the books I’m suggesting for summer. Some, as you can see, are literary. Some are less. All are well-written.

The Critic’s Choice Summer Reading List will be available soon. Maybe later this week. I will keep you posted. We are working feverishly to get it to you in a timely manner as always.