The buzziest book to read this week is by far Let Me Tell You by Shirley Jackson, a collection of stories compiled by her daughters.
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New Young Adult Fiction | August 4
Get your post apocalyptic fix with After the Red Rain and The Girl at the Center of the World. Or, for fans of Eleanor and Park, pick up Never Always Sometimes.
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New Fantasy Books | August 4
From a dark and twisted take on Wonderland in Christina Henry's Alice to a plethora of strange realities in China Mieville's new book, Three Moments of an Explosion, this week's new fantasy books to read are as mind boggling as they are magical.
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New Biographies & Memoirs | August 4
It's a beautiful week when there is a literary themed biography fresh off the press. Don't forget to pick up Joy: Poet, Seeker, and the Woman Who Captivated C. S. Lewis by Abigail Santamaria.
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New Thriller & Mystery Books | August 4
Don't miss out on the new thriller from Edgar-nominated author Paul Cleave, Trust No One. Karen Robards is back with the genre bending The Last Time I Saw Her.
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New Romance Novels | August 4
These new Romance books to read are made for you. Made for Us by best selling author Samantha Chase is full of happiness, wit, and true love. It Happened On Wedding by Julie James is a sweet second chance romance.
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The 4 Best Alice in Wonderland Inspired Books
Alice in Wonderland is near and dear to many reader's hearts. A classic tale of adventure, magic, and madness, the original story has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, ever since Tim Burton's twisted movie edition hit screens big as small in 2010. Keep reading for some of our favorite trips into Wonderland.
Brand new this week (Penguin: August 4th, 2015), Alice by Christina Henry is a whirlwind tale of dark fantasy featuring all of the main characters from Wonderland... with a twist. In Alice readers follow Alice, once a good girl from the pristine New City, as she breaks out of an insane asylum in the lawless Old City and hunts down the Jabberwock. A tale overflowing with corruption, violence, and, of course, magic, Alice crafts a Wonderland for adult audiences that is even more mind-bending than the original.
This list would not be complete without Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter. Book one of the White Rabbit Chronicles, and best selling YA read, Alice in Zombieland is perfect for fans of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
In Splintered by A.G. Howard Alyssa Gardner, the descendent of the original Alice, must venture back into Wonderland, a place more dark and terrifying than Lewis Carol every portrayed, in order to save her family.
The Looking Glass Wars is a best selling sword and sorcery approach to Wonderland. In this retelling Alyss is the heir to the throne of Wonderland until her parents are murdered by her wicked aunt Redd. A trilogy, the Looking Glass Wars follows Alyss as she tries to stay alive and retake the throne.
Bonus Recommendation:
If you enjoys watching your Wonderlands as much as you enjoy reading them, don't forgetto watch Malice in Wonderland (Film: Released 2009), a modern day remake of the classic tale, following Alice, an American Law student studying in London, who gets hit by a car, only to awake with amnesia in Wonderland. Follow this adult Alice as she works to remember who she is and how to get home.
Which is your favorite Wonderland? Let us know on Twitter @newinbooks or on Instagram @newinbooks.
Interview with Gwendolyn Knapp, author of After a While You Just Get Used to It
Tell us a little bit about your new release, After A While You Just Get Used To It.
It's a story about life's clutter—both physical and emotional clutter. It's also the story of strong southern women—my mom, my sister, my aunt, myself— trying to make their way in a world full of absurdity, setbacks, and extreme baggage, from crapping your pants in public to discovering your boyfriend is a lying cheating no good scoundrel.
What advice would you give your teenage self?
Don't get a tattoo in a stripmall.
What's something you're truly terrible at doing?
Tweeting.
Editor's note: we disagree with that statement. See below as evidence.
"I think it's funny, but I would've enjoyed it more if it was about somebody else." -Mom, after reading my book.
— Gwendolyn Knapp (@gwendolynsknapp) June 16, 2015
Do you listen to anything while you write? If so, what's your audio of choice?
The sound of my neighbor's dog barking its brains out at anything that moves.
BAM. You're a superhero. What's your superpower?
I'd like to be one of those surfing Santas, with the ability to be on permanent vacation.
Who is your favorite fictional character from literature?
The Misfit from A Good Man is Hard To Find
If you had to pick one place to vacation for the rest of your life, where would you choose?
The Maldives, based upon my internet stalking of island resort webpages alone.
What's on your writing desk?
Galleys, a squirrel vase, squirrel underpants, a Pez bunny, a squirrel pencil holder and bowl, ginger flavored gum, and a bunch of receipts and post it notes.
What's your favorite quote from After A While You Just Get Used To It?
"You goddamn well better stay," Grandma said. "We have farting monkeys. Jack, get the farting monkeys."
Do you have a favorite local bookstore we can give a shoutout to?
I love Octavia Books and Maple Street Books.
Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?
"Dear god, why is this happening?" seems to come up a lot, but you know, it keeps things interesting.
Gwendolyn Knapp is the author of the new book After a While You Just Get Used to It.
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Win Shirley Jackson's Previously Unreleased Works
Shirley Jackson, author of The Haunting of Hill House and The Lottery, is one of the most impactful authors in modern American literature. She died in 1965, and many of her stories and essays remained unpublished. Until now.
Let Me Tell You is a collection of essays, stories, and writings from Shirley Jackson. We're excited about it and we're giving away a copy of Shirley Jackson's new book to one of our lucky readers.
If you want to read the new Shirley Jackson book for free, enter to win below. Good luck!
About The Book
Publication Date: August 11, 2015
Longtime fans and new readers will find a lot to love in this compilation of previously unpublished works by Shirley Jackson.
Delve into essays on writing, beautiful short stories, comedic quips about her family, and so much more.
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The News in Books Week of July 31
This, my friends, is the News:
Is it the Golden Age of Publishing?
YES. Flavorwire may disagree in a moment of pessimism concerning large publishing houses, but here at NewinBooks we adhere to the stance that it is absolutely the golden age. With more people reading than ever people, and more people getting published, conventionally and independently, things are looking pretty shiny in the book world Read More ↦
Young Bookworm has a Great Week
A 12-year-old boy in Utah asked his mailman for junk mailto ead, because he didn't have any books. The mailman posted the young man's plight to Facebook and now he has enough books to completely fill his bookcase and more Read More ↦
App of Thrones
Love GOT but don't really want to read the HUGE, DESCRIPTION RICH books that the show is based off of? There is an app for that. Read More ↦
The Perfect Accessories for your Man Purse and your Monocle
Business insider has compiled "6 books every modern gentleman should read in 2015. I think it's a great list for any modern ladies too Read More ↦
Time's Top Picks
Time Weighs in on the top books of 2015 so far. We whole heartedly agree with H is for Hawk and SevenEves. Read More ↦
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