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.
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.
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 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
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.
I'm a huge fan of "industry insiders" type of nonfiction and James Martin's WORK IN PROGRESS appears to be a quick and informative read. #ewgc
October 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I'm a huge fan of "industry insiders" type of nonfiction and James Martin's WORK IN PROGRESS appears to be a quick and informative read. #ewgc
If Rachel Lithgow inherited any of her father's (John Lithgow) talent and charm, her memoir, YEAR OF REALLY BAD DATES (early November), should be an interesting book. #ewgc
October 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
If Rachel Lithgow inherited any of her father's (John Lithgow) talent and charm, her memoir, YEAR OF REALLY BAD DATES (early November), should be an interesting book. #ewgc
One of my favorite novelists is Alison Winn Scotch, and her next book, INSOMNIACS (April), has a very intriguing premise -- a combo of "found family" and a mystery. Can't wait to read it. #ewgc
October 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
One of my favorite novelists is Alison Winn Scotch, and her next book, INSOMNIACS (April), has a very intriguing premise -- a combo of "found family" and a mystery. Can't wait to read it. #ewgc
Shannon McKenna Schmidt writes engaging nonfiction, and she has found her niche in researching and writing about lesser-known events of famous women. Her next book, YOU CAN'T CATCH US, is about Lady Bird Johnson's 1964 campaign train for her husband, Lyndon B., and is now available as a DRC. #ewgc
October 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Shannon McKenna Schmidt writes engaging nonfiction, and she has found her niche in researching and writing about lesser-known events of famous women. Her next book, YOU CAN'T CATCH US, is about Lady Bird Johnson's 1964 campaign train for her husband, Lyndon B., and is now available as a DRC. #ewgc
Laura Dave's THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM, a sequel to THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME, comes out in early January. I'm finally ready to dive in now that I was able to read the ending of the first book, so I could remember how it ended! #ewgc
October 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Laura Dave's THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM, a sequel to THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME, comes out in early January. I'm finally ready to dive in now that I was able to read the ending of the first book, so I could remember how it ended! #ewgc
I'm so torn regarding the next Murderbot Diaries title, PLATFORM DECAY, featuring everyone's favorite SecUnit. I am eager to read it, but six months is a long time to wait for the GraphicAudio version. Decisions, decisions... #ewgc
October 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I'm so torn regarding the next Murderbot Diaries title, PLATFORM DECAY, featuring everyone's favorite SecUnit. I am eager to read it, but six months is a long time to wait for the GraphicAudio version. Decisions, decisions... #ewgc
I'm finally here and ready to roll. Starting out with Catherine Newman's sequel SANDWICH, my favorite book from 2024. WRECK continues Rocky's somewhat chaotic life with an unknown illness and continued middle-aged travails. Loved it. To be released in late October. #ewgc
October 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I'm finally here and ready to roll. Starting out with Catherine Newman's sequel SANDWICH, my favorite book from 2024. WRECK continues Rocky's somewhat chaotic life with an unknown illness and continued middle-aged travails. Loved it. To be released in late October. #ewgc
Here to quickly mention Linda Hamilton's FOURTH WIFE (March), which lives up to its billing of a "Mormon gothic" with a compelling historical account of the "4th wife" moving to a crumbling manor (with a ghost?) to live with sister wives. Fab mix of Victoria Holt and Haunting of Hill House. #ewgc
September 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Here to quickly mention Linda Hamilton's FOURTH WIFE (March), which lives up to its billing of a "Mormon gothic" with a compelling historical account of the "4th wife" moving to a crumbling manor (with a ghost?) to live with sister wives. Fab mix of Victoria Holt and Haunting of Hill House. #ewgc