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Classics That Matter to Today's Readers
Louis Sachar, Christine Pride, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and more ...
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Hello Readers!
This week, First Impressions readers get lost in the charming and fantastical world of Louis Sachar’s first novel for adults, The Magician of Tiger Castle.
Our Editor’s Choice review features Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s The Bewitching, a riveting historical tale about three women connected to mysterious disappearances at different points in time.
Catching up on the classics doesn’t have to mean making your way through an old dusty pile of books. Meet the publishers putting a contemporary spin on classics with stylish editions, international scope, and relevant conversations.
Plus, we have a giveaway of Christine Pride’s solo debut novel All the Men I’ve Loved Again, books for members to request, and a new Wordplay.
Thanks for reading,
The BookBrowse Team
First Impressions
Each month, we share books with BookBrowse members to read and review. Here are their opinions on one recently released title.
The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar
“The Magician of Tiger Castle is a delightful book about a magician who created magic potions in the sixteenth century but somehow now lives among us drinking cappuccinos. It's a humorous tale told in the first person by the magician, who is humble, kind, and willing to experiment with all sorts of strange concoctions if they will serve his needs. Anyone who enjoys fantasy, a bit of magic, and lots of laugh-out-loud moments will love this book. ” —Linda M. (Ocala, FL) “Events in my life are currently stressful, and this book was a much-needed escape from reality…Book clubs that don't typically read fantasy would enjoy discussing this book. Put it on your list to be read!” —Shawna (TX) |  |
“Whether or not you've read any of Sachar's other books, you will likely be charmed by his distinct voice. This, his first adult novel, delves into themes of love, loyalty, and personal choice. His characters are funny, their drives and motives complex yet relatable…This has so many expected ingredients of a classic fairytale. But it's the unexpected wit and wisdom that make it such a compulsively readable novel.” —Ann B. (Kernville, CA)
For Members
Members! This month's First Impressions and Book Club books are now available to request. Offer closes end of Saturday, August 9.
Books are provided free of charge to BookBrowse members resident in the US with the understanding that they'll do their best to either write a short review or take part in an online discussion forum (depending on whether the book is assigned for First Impressions or the Book Club). Our basic membership guarantees you at least four books a year when you request each month.
Free books are one of the many benefits of a BookBrowse membership. Join by this Saturday (for just $5.00 a month) to request and receive a book from this list. Don't wait!
Editor’s Choice
The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Silvia Moreno-Garcia's The Bewitching follows the stories of three women living decades apart: one in 1904, one in 1934, and one in 1998. In this work by the author of Mexican Gothic, the women are whipsmart and curious, traits that draw them further into the mysteries surrounding them. All three stories center upon mysterious disappearances of loved ones—one in a Mexican farm town, and the other two at a small liberal arts college in Massachusetts. Upon investigation, the disappearances begin to seem supernatural, putting the women in danger when they get too close. … continued Review by Erin Lyndal Martin |  |
Publishers Reimagining the Classics
Some publishers go the extra mile when it comes to shedding new light on old books, introducing underappreciated writing to a modern audience, or simply creating beautiful updated editions. Here are some imprints and series focusing on established, overlooked, and freshly dubbed classics bound (no pun intended) to get you excited about rediscovering old favorites or discovering new ones for the first time. … continued |  |
Giveaway
All the Men I’ve Loved Again by Christine Pride
From the Jacket From Christine Pride, the beloved coauthor of the Good Morning America Book Club Pick We Are Not Like Them, comes a dazzling solo debut novel about a woman who finds herself in a love triangle with two men in her early twenties, and then again, in her forties. Praise “The passionate love scenes and strong Black supporting cast will make this a hit with fans of Jasmine Guillory and Tia Williams.” —Publishers Weekly |  |
"A deeply heartfelt, poignant novel about the journey of love in all its beautiful agonies. Christine Pride made me hope, dream, fear, and then sigh knowing everything turns out as it should. This masterpiece reveals that our hearts are smart enough to find their way if we let them." —Nancy Johnson, bestselling author of People of Means
About This Sweepstakes
We have five print copies of All the Men I've Loved Again by Christine Pride to give away.
This offer is open to residents of the USA, except for BookBrowse members, who are welcome to enter wherever they live. If a member not resident in the US wins, they receive an extension to their membership.
Wordplay
Solve our Wordplay puzzle to reveal a well-known expression, and be entered to win a one-year membership to BookBrowse!
"T T O the T"
Click for the answer to the last Wordplay (W the C A the M W P), and a detailed breakdown of its meaning and history.
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