Introducing Tell Me How You Eat
Amber Husain’s third book, *Tell Me How You Eat*, expands her previous explorations of flesh and labor to a sweeping meditation on humanity’s relationship with food. Drawing on examples from World War II starvation experiments to modern vegan debates, the work links personal eating habits to larger power structures and capitalist exploitation. Husain argues that food has been weaponized both against and by societies, urging a re‑imagining of a collective right to nourishment grounded in pleasure and care. A live conversation with the author is slated for March 21.
M.L. Stedman Is Back — With Another Impossible Dilemma
M.L. Stedman returns with *A Far‑Flung Life*, a 448‑page novel set in 1958 Western Australia. The story follows 17‑year‑old Matt MacBride, the sole survivor of a fatal crash, who awakens with amnesia and a hidden child he must protect. Stedman...
Jennifer A. Nielsen’s Magnitude Is Thrilling Historical Fiction
Jennifer A. Nielsen’s new middle‑grade novel *Magnitude* dramatizes the 1906 San Francisco earthquake through the eyes of Cora, an 11‑year‑old searching for her family. The hardcover, released March 3, 2026 by Scholastic Press, delivers fast‑paced action, mystery, and vivid descriptions...
In Her Own League by Liz Tomforde
Liz Tomforde’s *In Her Own League* introduces Reese Remington, the first female owner in Major League Baseball history, and field manager Emmett Montgomery in a slow‑burn, dual‑POV romance. The novel weaves baseball’s competitive world into every conflict, exploring gender dynamics,...
My New Book Announcement: Liar's Kingdom
Andrew Weissmann announces his upcoming book, Liar’s Kingdom: How to Stop Trump’s Deceit and Save America, slated for publication on May 19. The work proposes concrete legal reforms to prevent habitual liars from holding elected office, drawing on anti‑misinformation statutes...
Looking Through Historical Residue: Maïssa Bey’s “Blue White Green,” Translated by Erin Twohig
Maïssa Bey’s novel *Blue White Green*, set in post‑independence Algiers, will be released in English in April 2026, translated by Georgetown professor Erin Twohig. The narrative follows Lilas and Ali, whose intertwined lives mirror Algeria’s shift from French colonial rule through...
Current Most Popular Novel Comps
The author surveyed the most‑comped novels from January‑February 2026 deals on Publishers Marketplace, noting how these titles differ from earlier 2025 favorites. The list serves as a benchmark for writers seeking effective comparative titles when querying agents. The piece also...
Event: FEMINIST GIANT & The Strand Present Halal Sex
Feminist Giant and The Strand Book Store are co‑hosting a live discussion on March 16 in the Strand’s Rare Book Room, focusing on Sheima Benembarek’s nonfiction work *Halal Sex: The Intimate Lives of Muslim Women in North America*. The book, released...
Copland: A Story About America Is Excellent Biography of Composer
Veronica Mang’s new picture book, *Copland: A Story About America*, published Feb. 24, 2026 by Viking Books for Young Readers, offers a concise biography of composer Aaron Copland for children ages 4‑8. The hardcover volume, priced at $18.99, blends conversational text with vibrant illustrations...
Want to Know a Secret? By Freida McFadden
Freida McFadden’s 2021 novel *Want to Know a Secret?* delivers a fast‑paced psychological thriller set in a pressure‑cooker suburb. The story follows YouTube baker April Masterson as anonymous messages expose family, financial, and past secrets, driving a series of twists...
Once a King, Now a Prince by Ira Blacker
"Once a King, Now a Prince" is Ira Blacker's raw autobiography that chronicles a traumatic Brooklyn childhood, his rise as a pivotal music‑industry executive in the 1960s‑70s, and later entrepreneurial ventures. Blacker details signing acts like Rod Stewart, Deep Purple,...
The Minstrels (2026) by Eva Hornung
Award‑winning Australian author Eva Hornung releases her first novel since 2017, *The Minstrels*. The sweeping narrative follows Gem, a farmer navigating climate‑driven dystopia, Indigenous language revival, and urban‑rural conflict. Hornung blends literary fiction with speculative elements to explore identity remaking...
Sarah Bruni’s Book Notes Music Playlist for Her Novel Mass Mothering
Sarah Bruni contributed to Largehearted Boy’s Book Notes series by sharing a curated music playlist that accompanies her novel Mass Mothering. The novel, praised by Kirkus for its fragmented, prismatic take on motherhood amid political turmoil, weaves together stories set...
Announcing the Launch of Our Spring 2026 Issue: ‘SYRIA: Fall of Eternity’
ArabLit Quarterly announced its Spring 2026 double issue, titled “SYRIA: Fall of Eternity,” guest‑edited by Ghada Alatrash and Fadi Azzam. The anthology assembles poems, prose, and visual art that chronicle Syria’s half‑century of turmoil and the ongoing quest for freedom....
How to Get Away with Murder by Rebecca Philipson
Rebecca Philipson’s debut thriller, How to Get Away with Murder, launches with a chilling serial‑killer narrator and a flawed yet determined Detective Inspector Samantha Hansen. The novel’s dual‑timeline structure interweaves the killer’s self‑help manual with a gritty London homicide investigation,...
Translating Mann (II)
When Thomas Mann’s works entered the public domain at the start of 2024, publishers quickly moved to release new editions. Oxford University Press issued fresh translations of Buddenbrooks, The Magic Mountain and Doctor Faustus, while Norton announced a competing Magic Mountain...
Treacherous God (Haven University #2) by J.M. Stoneback
J.M. Stoneback’s new novel *Treacherous God* (Haven University #2) follows a manipulative protagonist who forces a marriage of control over Lilac, using psychological terror to bind her. The story blends dark romance with horror, examining coercive control, identity erosion, and...
Kin by Tayari Jones
Tayari Jones returns after a seven‑year hiatus with *Kin*, a dual‑narrated novel set in 1950s‑60s Louisiana that follows childhood friends Vernice and Annie as their lives diverge into Black elite circles and gritty Memphis bars. The book uses alternating chapters...
Victorian-Themed Novels by Annie Elliot and Livi Michael (#ReadIndies)
Two new Victorian‑themed novels are drawing attention for centering women’s experiences within the era’s literary canon. Annie Elliot’s debut, *Mr & Mrs Charles Dickens: Her Story*, retells the marriage of Charles and Catherine Dickens from Kate’s perspective, using a present‑tense framing device that...
Mary Morland in the Time of Dinosaur Discovery Is Delightful
Mary Morland in the Time of Dinosaur Discovery, released by Beach Lane Books on Feb. 24 2026, is a children’s biography that chronicles the life of Mary Morland, a 19th‑century fossil hunter who partnered with William Buckland to introduce Megalosaurus. Written by...
Leo’s Lobo Is Colorful Look at Raising a Pet
Leo’s Lobo, a new picture book by Melissa Cristina Márquez and Maria Gabriela Gama, follows a boy who adopts a magical alebrije and discovers the hard work of pet care. Published by Penguin Workshop on Feb. 10, 2026, the hardcover retails for...
Women Without Men by Shahrnush Parsipur (Translated by Faridoun Farrokh)
Penguin’s International Writers series has finally brought Shahrnush Parsipur’s 1989 novella *Women Without Men* to UK shelves, expanding the reach of a modern Iranian classic. The work intertwines magical realism with feminist critique, following five women in 1953 Tehran as...
The Girls Before by Kate Alice Marshall
Kate Alice Marshall’s new psychological thriller, The Girls Before, intertwines dual timelines of a search‑and‑rescue expert haunted by a missing friend and a nameless woman trapped in a bunker. The novel’s precise prose and alternating “Above/Below” structure amplify atmospheric dread...
God and Science by Thomas G G Fournier
Thomas G. Fournier’s 2025 book *God and Science* bridges the long‑standing divide between faith and empirical inquiry. Drawing on his 25‑year intelligence‑analysis career, Fournier systematically aligns biblical creation narratives with modern cosmology, geology, and fine‑tuning arguments. He critiques both evolutionary...
Ron Pullins’s Book Notes Music Playlist for His Novel Dollartorium
Ron Pullins, author of the satirical novel Dollartorium, contributed to Largehearted Boy’s “Book Notes” series by releasing a curated music playlist that mirrors his book’s themes. The 14‑track list spans country blues, 1970s protest songs, and contemporary pop, each chosen to...
Just in Case Tells Fascinating True Story of Svalbard Seed Vault
The new picture book *Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault* by Megan Clendenan and illustrator Brittany Cicchese celebrates the vault’s 18th anniversary. It explains how the Arctic facility stores nearly one million seed samples as a safety...
Classic Short Fiction by Mohammed Hussein Heikal
ArabLit has released a new translation of Mohammed Hussein Heikal’s classic short story “The Atonement of Love,” rendered into English by linguist Amr El‑Zawawy. The piece, originally published in early‑20th‑century Egypt, follows Zuhayrah’s tragic quest for emotional fulfillment amid restrictive marriage...
Once the Deed Is Done (2025), by Rachel Seiffert
Rachel Seiffert’s new novel *Once the Deed Is Done*—longlisted for the 2026 Walter Scott Prize—examines the chaotic aftermath of World War II through the lens of displaced persons in a northern German town. The narrative weaves together the voices of local...
Andrew Krivak’s Book Notes Music Playlist for His Novel Mule Boy
Award‑winning author Andrew Krivak released a curated music playlist as part of Largehearted Boy’s “Book Notes” series to accompany his novel Mule Boy. The ten‑song list, ranging from Bob Weir to Lana Del Rey, is chosen for its resonance with...
The World’s First (and Best!) Audiobook About Climbing Baruntse
Mark Horrell has completed narrating his expedition diaries and released "The Baruntse Adventure" as an audiobook, claiming it is the world’s first and only audio title devoted entirely to climbing the 7,129‑meter Baruntse peak. The release follows a six‑year narration...
In Tayari Jones’s ‘Kin,’ Friendship Persists as Lives Diverge
Tayari Jones’s 2026 novel *Kin* follows best friends Vernice and Annie through alternating chapters that chart their diverging lives in the Jim Crow South. Vernice earns a scholarship to Spelman College, entering a world of Black refinement, while Annie embarks on...
What Happens to Book Publicity Now?
The author of Publishing Confidential announces that the newsletter will become 80% paid, offering a $6/month subscription with group discounts and free options for those in need. The piece then examines the evolving landscape of book publicity, noting the decline...
What Thinking About Your Process Does for You
The author is hosting a backyard event on March 7 featuring author Lauren Groff promoting her new short‑story collection Brawler, with tickets that include a copy of the book. The gathering is positioned as a unique literary experience in Florida, a...
Elizabeth Bowen on Jane Austen's Englishness
Elizabeth Bowen argues that Jane Austen embodies the purest form of Englishness, contrasting her work with the broader decline of the English novel after the eighteenth century. She suggests that English writers have treated their nationality as a constraint, while...
#ReadIndies Nonfiction Catch-Up: Ansell, Farrier, Febos, Hoffman, Orlean and Stacey
A new indie nonfiction roundup spotlights five 2025 releases that span nature writing, personal memoir, and rewilding. Neil Ansell’s auditory‑focused wildlife quest, David Farrier’s evolution‑centric environmental treatise, and Melissa Febos’s year‑long celibacy experiment illustrate diverse narrative angles. Julian Hoffman and...