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Bedside Reading Curates Exclusive Book Selection for the Hamptons! ~ Book Nation by Jen
New Books at Hamptons Hotels for Film Festival Attendees this month… I am thrilled to be part of a wonderful team at Bedside Reading®, where we are placing books in hotels across the country and in the Hamptons for guests to enjoy! For October, as the spotlight shines on East Hampton for this year’s film […]
Unlock Your Career Potential with The Business of You... ~ Book Nation by Jen
The Business of You is a guide that leads you to understanding your core values and all you have to offer. I am thrilled to have read this valuable book and hope you will pick up a copy, too! In The Business of You, authors Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio introduce us to a refreshing […]
Settle Into the Fall With These New October Books! ~ Book Nation by Jen
Grisham, Connelly and DeMille are offering up new mysteries sure to thrill men and women alike, an informative book for parents, school counselors and therapists called Overcoming School Avoidance will be hot off the press this month, and a brand new medical fiction novel, Always Hope, by Heather Frimmer, should be added to your TBR […]
Warm Days, Cool Nights, Exciting New September Books... ~ Book Nation by Jen
Kids are back to school so now is the time to dive in to a new book! My community book club read James Frey’s new book, Next to Heaven and had a lively discussion about his characters and writing style, how people are influenced by money, and yes… swingers! It got juicy! Our next book […]
Immerse Yourself In the Best New Books of August! ~ Book Nation by Jen
Mysteries, thrillers, murders, secrets….time to dive in and enjoy new releases during the heat of the summer! The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen (mystery/thriller) Was it…Bitter, all-consuming jealousy?Pathological sibling rivalry?Pure insanity? Whatever the cause—and everyone has a theory—it’s the Crime of the Decade when glamorous Georgia Cartwright, who was adopted as a newborn, is accused […]
I Love Books, Parties and The Hamptons...Don't You? ~ Book Nation by Jen
East Hampton Library 21st Annual Author’s Night, August 9th Every summer the East Hampton Library hosts their celebrity studded fundraiser celebrating books with 100 authors! On Saturday, August 9th from 5-7:30pm there will be the gathering of authors, readers and library supporters outdoors under a grand tent at Herrick Park in the middle of the […]
Summer Lovin'...Best Authors to Take to the Beach! ~ Book Nation by Jen
Love, Romance, and more… Annabel Monaghan and Emily Henry are two of my favorites when it comes to un-put-downable beach reads. Nothing like getting lost in a story that follows the journey of love, and these two are enjoyable, whether you read the books or listen to them! Below find two titles from each author […]
Pack Up Your Beach Bag With New Books For July Vacations and Weekends! ~ Book Nation by Jen
Holiday weeks are perfect for reading and there is a lot of new material to choose from! Check out the new romance, mystery, memoir and fiction books publishing this month and enjoy getting lost in the pages! Where you’re Planted by Melanie Sweeney (Romance) From the author of the “phenomenal achievement” (Kirkus) Take Me Home, a […]
Spring Into Summer with New Books this June! ~ Book Nation by Jen
So Much To Choose From… Fiction, romance, nonfiction and thrillers all have a place with me! This month I am excited to check out the latest Wally Lamb book as well as Bianca Marais’s new mystery! My cup runneth over when it comes to 2025 releases so I am curious and want to know what […]
May I Have Some New Books, Please? ~ Book Nation by Jen
OMG! My birthday month brings an abundance of gifts in the form of new books!!! Thank you Annabel Monaghan for writing another bingeworthy love story called It’s A Love Story! Some favorite male authors are here in spades with May must reads (listed with a reminder here of previous best sellers you may have missed)…John […]
My Favorite Books this Month Plus Best TV Shows ~ Book Nation by Jen
Well Rounded Stack I love this list of books… nonfiction, medical fiction, historical fiction and contemporary fiction – something for everyone! And then, take a break and visit an emergency room through your tv with some great medical shows. You will realize how fortunate you are to be lying on your couch! The Let Them […]
Marcy Dermansky Gives Us Unique, Off Beat Fun In Her New Book, Hot Air ~ Book Nation by Jen
My Review… Marcy Dermansky is my favorite author this week! She makes me laugh, she makes me think, and I now am spending time wondering what preposterous thoughts are in other peoples minds (or even my own mind) that are not shared! In Hot Air, there is a first date, a bad kiss, a hot […]
Big Announcement! Our Next Book Nation Book Club Pick Is..... ~ Book Nation by Jen
Save the Date: Wed. April 23rd at 8pm ET A Girl Within A Girl Within A Girl, Nanda Reddy’s debut, is published by Zibby Publishing. I am so excited to talk with Nanda next month. Pick up a copy today and plan to join us! Email jen@booknationbookclub.com to sign up and you will receive the […]
Lots of Great New Books for March Reading! ~ Book Nation by Jen
Authors I love have been working hard… Chris Bohjalian, Marcy Dermansky, Jaqueline Friedland, Charlotte McConaghy, Patti Callahan Henri and Jill Santopolo all have new books out this month! And don’t miss Boris Fishman’s new one (he wrote A Replacement Life), and Emma Donoghue’s (she wrote The Room)…and I really want to check out A Girl […]
A New Collection of Poetry by Ira Joe Fisher ~ Book Nation by Jen
The Magic of Nature and Small Moments Ira Joe Fisher has a sharp eye; he sees something special and unique in the ordinary and expresses his take on it with beautiful prose. The Birth of Snow is his latest collection of poetry and I had the wonderful opportunity to discuss writing and his life with […]
YOU ARE INVITED to Book Nation Book Club Tonight (Wed. 2/5) at 7:30pm ET on Zoom! ~ Book Nation by Jen
I am thrilled to be talking with Lynda Cohen Loigman about her new book, The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern. If you would like to like to attend, please send an email to jen@booknationbookclub.com and we will send you the zoom link later this afternoon! In case you can’t make it, all interviews are recorded […]
The Best February Picks to Add to Your Bookshelf... ~ Book Nation by Jen
Great Books For Winter Reading There is so much to look forward to this month when it comes to reading and I have my eye on a few books that will definately be on my list. After reading The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey last year and loving it, I have anxiously been waiting for […]
Best Books for Men to Close Out 2024 ~ Book Nation by Jen
There is a certain type of book… often a mystery or thriller and part of a series, that many men gravitate towards. Here is a list of new, action packed books (women read these, too) along with a few other great ones I enjoyed and recommend, to put on your radar. The House of Cross […]
Book Review, Taking a Stand, Last Minute Gift... ~ Book Nation by Jen
I feel torn…. One the one hand, I really enjoyed Sally Rooney’s new book, Intermezzo, about Peter and his younger brother, Ivan, their relationship with each other, others and the loss of their father. This was a slow moving story with an unusual writing style, intriguing, introspective and insightful. Sharing what I read and love […]
December's Best New Releases for the Holidays! ~ Book Nation by Jen
Get ready for… Thrillers, Fiction, True Crime, and lots of Romance this holiday season! We are closing out the year with something for everyone so take a look below for suggestions. Authors Jillian Cantor and Weike Wang have new books out this month that are on my list! Time to stock up so you are […]
Happy Thanksgiving! Check out these book recommendations for men! ~ Book Nation by Jen
Perfect for Holiday Gifts! I read quite a bit but what I have come to learn is that my brother reads so much more than I do! We happen to enjoy a lot of the same books and it is always nice for me to hear about what appeals to him so I can include […]
Serve Up the Turkey and These New Books In November! ~ Book Nation by Jen
Carve out some time to read this Thanksgiving… I can’t wait to read Emma Grey’s new book, Pictures of You and I also want to check out The Lies We Leave Behind by Alyson Richman and The Sunflower House by Adriana Allegri. SJP’s imprint is releasing The Story of the Forest by Linda Grant, and […]
Food, Fashion, Fiction, Famous People... New Book Recommendations! ~ Book Nation by Jen
I spend a considerable time on social media and specifically Facebook, where I hear about new books, read author’s recommendations, watch interviews and contribute to posts about what is new and what I am reading. Last month I was hacked and my personal Facebook account was suspended. (I do plan to create a new Facebook […]
1920s Young Girl Secretly Makes Matches in The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman ~ Book Nation by Jen
Perfect book at the perfect time… I adored The Two Family House and The Wartime Sisters so it is no suprise that it was love at first sight the moment I saw the cover of this beauty! I devoured The Matchmaker’s Gift and have been thinking about it a lot even after I finished. It […]
Great Deals Today; It's Amazon Prime Day! ~ Book Nation by Jen
Holiday Favorites for Your Book Club Pals Here are some cute, affordable white elephant gifts as well as personal presents for friends and family this holiday season. Each is under $50! Book Lover T Shirt Tree Bookshelf Rechargable Book light Yoga Bookends Custom photo/text candle Ball Pillow Thinking, Reading, Listening Statues Audible Membership And More… […]