Robin
@galleychatter.bsky.social
Retired librarian. Active participant of EarlyWord's GalleyChat, where a group of librarians meet virtually once a month to discuss forthcoming books.
You guys, I am discovering so many new books I missed during #libfaves25 that I am maxing out my library holds! And there are still 3 days left!
December 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
You guys, I am discovering so many new books I missed during #libfaves25 that I am maxing out my library holds! And there are still 3 days left!
My choice for day 7 of #libfaves25 is Jennifer E Smith's FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. At their famous sister's request, four estranged siblings gather for a weekend of revelations. I needed a Costco-sized box of tissues for this "family finding family" tale.
December 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
My choice for day 7 of #libfaves25 is Jennifer E Smith's FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. At their famous sister's request, four estranged siblings gather for a weekend of revelations. I needed a Costco-sized box of tissues for this "family finding family" tale.
This is a repeat as I forgot the #libfaves25 tag.
Today's favorite book for #libfaves is the little-known FREE RIDE: Heartbreak, Courage, and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey that Changed My Life. Noraly's experiences in riding a motorcycle around the world are jaw-dropping and fascinating.
Today's favorite book for #libfaves is the little-known FREE RIDE: Heartbreak, Courage, and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey that Changed My Life. Noraly's experiences in riding a motorcycle around the world are jaw-dropping and fascinating.
December 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
This is a repeat as I forgot the #libfaves25 tag.
Today's favorite book for #libfaves is the little-known FREE RIDE: Heartbreak, Courage, and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey that Changed My Life. Noraly's experiences in riding a motorcycle around the world are jaw-dropping and fascinating.
Today's favorite book for #libfaves is the little-known FREE RIDE: Heartbreak, Courage, and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey that Changed My Life. Noraly's experiences in riding a motorcycle around the world are jaw-dropping and fascinating.
Today's choice for #libfaves25 is Deanne Raybourn's wonderfully entertaining thriller, KILLS WELL WITH OTHERS, featuring the return of the kick-ass 60-something women assassins introduced in KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE.
December 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today's choice for #libfaves25 is Deanne Raybourn's wonderfully entertaining thriller, KILLS WELL WITH OTHERS, featuring the return of the kick-ass 60-something women assassins introduced in KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE.
Missed yesterday #libfaves25 so catching up. I loved Patrick Ryan's historical family novel, BUCKEYE. At the close of WWII, two families become entwined and spend the next 40 years trying to overcome their mistakes.
December 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Missed yesterday #libfaves25 so catching up. I loved Patrick Ryan's historical family novel, BUCKEYE. At the close of WWII, two families become entwined and spend the next 40 years trying to overcome their mistakes.
Day 3 #libfaves25 choice is SOFTLY, AS I LEAVE YOU by Priscilla Presley. There were times I thought she was a bit of an unreliable narrator but was still engrossed in her life. Pair this with her daughter's memoir, FROM HERE TO THE GREAT UNKNOWN, for a "mom said/daughter said" comparison.
December 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Day 3 #libfaves25 choice is SOFTLY, AS I LEAVE YOU by Priscilla Presley. There were times I thought she was a bit of an unreliable narrator but was still engrossed in her life. Pair this with her daughter's memoir, FROM HERE TO THE GREAT UNKNOWN, for a "mom said/daughter said" comparison.
Day 2's choice for #libfaves25 is Janelle Brown's WHAT KIND OF PARADISE. Set in the 1990s, at the dawn of the internet, this is a coming-of-age character study tinged with intrigue.
December 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Day 2's choice for #libfaves25 is Janelle Brown's WHAT KIND OF PARADISE. Set in the 1990s, at the dawn of the internet, this is a coming-of-age character study tinged with intrigue.
I hope I made the deadline for today's #libfaves25 ! Coming in at number 10 is THE HARVEY GIRLS by Juliette Fay. I loved learning about the highly trained waitresses who worked in the restaurants on the Santa Fe Railway plus following Billie and Charlotte's trajectory toward a better life.
December 9, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I hope I made the deadline for today's #libfaves25 ! Coming in at number 10 is THE HARVEY GIRLS by Juliette Fay. I loved learning about the highly trained waitresses who worked in the restaurants on the Santa Fe Railway plus following Billie and Charlotte's trajectory toward a better life.
The next GalleyChat is scheduled for January 1, but since it's the holiday, shall we move it to January 8, 2026? If that works for everyone, we'll plan on it. #ewgc
December 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The next GalleyChat is scheduled for January 1, but since it's the holiday, shall we move it to January 8, 2026? If that works for everyone, we'll plan on it. #ewgc
I'm here! Many of my 2026 titles have been mentioned but here's another. John Searles has a new book, SINGLE GIRLS, coming out in July, based on the early career of Helen Gurley Brown. He has an insider's focus since he's worked for Cosmo for years. I hear it's excellent. #ewgc
December 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I'm here! Many of my 2026 titles have been mentioned but here's another. John Searles has a new book, SINGLE GIRLS, coming out in July, based on the early career of Helen Gurley Brown. He has an insider's focus since he's worked for Cosmo for years. I hear it's excellent. #ewgc
I'm sorry to say I might not be at GC today as we have to run a few errands. I don't have much to submit anyway, as I've been catching up on published books for my best-of-2025 list. I do have many 2026 pubs I am eager to read and will send when I return, so they appear on the compilations. #ewgc
December 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I'm sorry to say I might not be at GC today as we have to run a few errands. I don't have much to submit anyway, as I've been catching up on published books for my best-of-2025 list. I do have many 2026 pubs I am eager to read and will send when I return, so they appear on the compilations. #ewgc
I haven't read it, but how can you resist a historical novel about Anne Boleyn —only after she is beheaded does she return to life to exact revenge? THE BEHEADING GAME by Rebecca Lehmann comes out in March. DRC is on Edelweiss. #ewgc
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I haven't read it, but how can you resist a historical novel about Anne Boleyn —only after she is beheaded does she return to life to exact revenge? THE BEHEADING GAME by Rebecca Lehmann comes out in March. DRC is on Edelweiss. #ewgc
Another author who writes about "found families" is Ethan Joella, and I adored his previous book, SAME BRIGHT STARS. I was excited to see a new book coming out in June, TOP OF THE WORLD. #ewgc
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Another author who writes about "found families" is Ethan Joella, and I adored his previous book, SAME BRIGHT STARS. I was excited to see a new book coming out in June, TOP OF THE WORLD. #ewgc
Many of you most likely are aware that the popular author, Viola Shipman, is actually Wade Rouse, and he is releasing a new novel in March, THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR, which gives THE GUNCLE vibes. Sounds like fun. #ewgc
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Many of you most likely are aware that the popular author, Viola Shipman, is actually Wade Rouse, and he is releasing a new novel in March, THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR, which gives THE GUNCLE vibes. Sounds like fun. #ewgc
Four prominent authors have new books coming out this spring. Ann Patchett's WHISTLER (June, no DRC), Richard Russo's) UNDER THE FALLS (Aug, Edelweiss), Elizabeth Berg's LIFE (March, DRC on NetGalley), and Elizabeth Strout's THINGS WE NEVER SAY (May but no DRC or even entry on Edelweiss). #ewgc
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Four prominent authors have new books coming out this spring. Ann Patchett's WHISTLER (June, no DRC), Richard Russo's) UNDER THE FALLS (Aug, Edelweiss), Elizabeth Berg's LIFE (March, DRC on NetGalley), and Elizabeth Strout's THINGS WE NEVER SAY (May but no DRC or even entry on Edelweiss). #ewgc
I love Eileen Garvin's novels about "found family," and am excited about her next book,, BUMBLEBEE SEASON (April) as I loved her first book, MUSIC OF THE BEES. #ewgc
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I love Eileen Garvin's novels about "found family," and am excited about her next book,, BUMBLEBEE SEASON (April) as I loved her first book, MUSIC OF THE BEES. #ewgc
Shari Lapena has another intriguing domestic suspense novel coming out next July, GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER. I loved her last book and can't wait to read this one. DRC is already on Edelweiss. #ewgc
November 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Shari Lapena has another intriguing domestic suspense novel coming out next July, GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER. I loved her last book and can't wait to read this one. DRC is already on Edelweiss. #ewgc
Shannon McKenna Schmidt's YOU CAN'T CATCH US (March) is a fascinating look at Lady Bird Johnson's campaign journey in the deep south for her husband. I love this author's way of engaging the average reader in a little-known historical event. #ewgc
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Shannon McKenna Schmidt's YOU CAN'T CATCH US (March) is a fascinating look at Lady Bird Johnson's campaign journey in the deep south for her husband. I love this author's way of engaging the average reader in a little-known historical event. #ewgc
I am so excited to get an early copy of Willy Vlautin's next book, THE LEFT AND THE LUCKY (April). I'm expecting a heart-rending story of people I won't want to let go when the story ends. #ewgc
November 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I am so excited to get an early copy of Willy Vlautin's next book, THE LEFT AND THE LUCKY (April). I'm expecting a heart-rending story of people I won't want to let go when the story ends. #ewgc
Laura Hamilton's THE FOURTH WIFE (March) was a fascinating historical gothic featuring the young 4th wife who comes to the crumbling mansion who not only has to learn the ways of the sister wives but also how to handle a ghost. #ewgc
November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Laura Hamilton's THE FOURTH WIFE (March) was a fascinating historical gothic featuring the young 4th wife who comes to the crumbling mansion who not only has to learn the ways of the sister wives but also how to handle a ghost. #ewgc
I'm always up for a good caper/heist thriller, and Michael Kardos's FUN CITY HEIST (December) did not disappoint. Plus, it's a short, quick, and compelling read. #ewgc
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I'm always up for a good caper/heist thriller, and Michael Kardos's FUN CITY HEIST (December) did not disappoint. Plus, it's a short, quick, and compelling read. #ewgc
Well, I was late to the party, and now I'll have to leave a little early. Please remember next month's GC will be on November 6 so you have five full weeks to read more books! #ewgc Remember to let me know if you aren't on my email notification list. galleychatter at earlyword dot com.
October 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Well, I was late to the party, and now I'll have to leave a little early. Please remember next month's GC will be on November 6 so you have five full weeks to read more books! #ewgc Remember to let me know if you aren't on my email notification list. galleychatter at earlyword dot com.
Virginia Hume's last book, HAVEN POINT, was an absorbing family drama, and her next book, LIBERTY ISLAND (May), promises the same kind of reading experience.
October 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Virginia Hume's last book, HAVEN POINT, was an absorbing family drama, and her next book, LIBERTY ISLAND (May), promises the same kind of reading experience.
Psychological suspense I'm eager to read: Ashley Elston's ANATOMY OF AN ALIBI (Jan), Joshilyn Jackson's MISSING SISTER (March), T. M. Logan's ROOM IN THE ATTIC (Jan), and more adventure than psychological, but Stephen Fishbach's ESCAPE! is based on his Survivor experiences. #ewgc
October 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Psychological suspense I'm eager to read: Ashley Elston's ANATOMY OF AN ALIBI (Jan), Joshilyn Jackson's MISSING SISTER (March), T. M. Logan's ROOM IN THE ATTIC (Jan), and more adventure than psychological, but Stephen Fishbach's ESCAPE! is based on his Survivor experiences. #ewgc