Books We’re Feeling Thankful For
With the holiday season upon us, the staff here at Borrow. Read. Repeat. wants to share some recent books that we’re feeling thankful for.
Rachel is Thankful for:
We Shall Be Monsters: A Novel by Alyssa Wees
A girl marked for death ventures into the wooded realm of the fairies to rescue her mother in this dark, lyrical fantasy about vengeful witches, beastly fathers, and the stories mothers tell to keep their daughters safe—from the author of Nocturne.
“A beautiful nightmare and a fairy tale all at once . . . Wees’s lyrical prose swept me away in this unique story about the battle between love and despair. Nocturne is not to be missed.”—Evelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author of The Crown’s Game
“Richly imagined and heartbreakingly told, Nocturne is a lush gothic romance that will dance you dizzy.”—Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Sharnell is Thankful for:
Time and Tide: A Novel by J.M. Frey
Historical fiction with a touch of time travel where a modern bisexual woman is thrown into Regency England and must figure out how to survive, while she falls in love with a woman who will become a famous author.
When Sam’s plane crashes catastrophically over the Atlantic, it defies all odds for Sam to be the sole survivor. But it seems impossible that she’s rescued by a warship in 1805.
At the mercy of the men and morals of the time she’s left with no choice but to throw herself on the charity of the captain’s sisters. What she doesn’t expect is that her new landlady is Margaret Goodenough—the world-famous author. As the two women grow ever closer, Sam must tread the tenuous line between finding her own happiness in a place where she doesn’t think she’ll ever fit in, and possibly (accidentally) changing the course of history.
Available in Trade Paperback.
Maureen is Thankful for:
Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve by Alison Fragale, PhD
Behavioral scientist Alison Fragale offers powerful new insights and a practical playbook for women to advance in any workplace, full of tips, tricks, and strategies to help secure that elusive corner office.
“In Likeable Badass, Alison Fragale dives deep into the science behind gender bias and stereotypes—and how we can challenge them. With warmth, humor, and powerful personal stories, she provides women with actionable advice for achieving greater success in the workplace.”—Sheryl Sandberg, New York Times bestselling author of Lean In
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
Miriam is Thankful for:
Cole Porter: Selected Lyrics by Cole Porter
Cole Porter possessed to a singular degree the art of expressing depth through apparent frivolity. The effervescent wit and technical bravura of his songs are matched by their unguarded revelations of feeling. Of the masters of twentieth-century American songwriting, Porter was one of the few who wrote both music and lyrics, and, even in the absence of his melodies, his words distill an unmistakable mixture of poignancy and wit that marks him as a genius of light verse.
“Any treasury of Porter’s classic ditties ought to be worth its weight in gilded wit, and this edition is no exception. It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely . . . His technical prowess as a versifier wasn’t just his best-kept secret—it was the secret weapon of his urbane charm.”—David Barber, The New York Times Book Review
Available in Trade Paperback and eBook Editions.
Kelly is Thankful for:
Good Housekeeping Holiday Cookies: 100 Fun and Festive Treats Edited by Good Housekeeping
Bake your best batch yet with 100+ holiday cookie recipes from the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen that will come out perfect every time.
This special recipe collection offers a crunchy or chewy, or chocolatey cookie for everyone and it will inspire you to take your own baked goods to the next level! Whether you’re baking a small batch for the family, a big batch for a cookie exchange, or simply putting a few out with milk for Santa, these cookies will make your holiday festivities a little sweeter.
Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
Kate is Thankful for:
The Life Impossible: A Novel by Matt Haig
The remarkable next novel from Matt Haig, the author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Midnight Library.
“What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don’t understand yet . . .”
“A beautiful novel full of life-affirming wonder and imagination and, at its adventurous heart, a wry and tender love-letter to the best of being human.”—Benedict Cumberbatch
Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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Jen R. is Thankful for:
A Sweet Year: Jewish Celebrations and Festive Recipes for Kids and Their Families by Joan Nathan
The “queen of American Jewish cooking” (Houston Chronicle) revises her children’s classic for a new generation.
When her own children were young, Nathan published the first version of this book, which covers nine Jewish holidays and includes step-by-step instructions for kids and their families to prepare accessible feasts.
Now she updates a beloved go-to resource for her grandchildren’s generation (Out with the Pot Roast! In with the Tahini Shakes!) and adds a heaping helping of new recipes. Included are dishes old and new, traditional and novel, and mouthwatering recipes that everyone will enjoy, from Moroccan Apricot Chicken and Chicken Schnitzel Tenders to Mushroom Kreplach Dumplings and Veggie Quiche.
Available November 19th in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
Elizabeth is Thankful for:
Tell Me Everything: A Novel by Elizabeth Strout
From Pulitzer Prize–winning author Elizabeth Strout comes a “stunner” (People) of a novel about new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world.
“Tell Me Everything hits like a bucolic fable . . . A novel of moods, how they govern our personal lives and public spaces, reflected in Strout’s shimmering technique.”—The Washington Post
Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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Jen C. is Thankful for:
What Does It Feel Like?: A Novel by Sophie Kinsella
From #1 bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an unforgettable story—by turns heartbreaking and life-affirming—of a renowned novelist facing a devastating diagnosis and learning to live and love anew.
“Only Sophie Kinsella can make you laugh like this while she’s got you crying. What Does it Feel Like? is daring and original—both a breath of fresh air and a deeply courageous story. This is one of the gutsiest moves I’ve seen from a writer in a long time. I could not put it down.”—Taylor Jenkins Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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