Book of the Month Live

We met Lisa Kleypas at the Kate Spade in Soho for an episode celebrating her latest novel, Queen of Lombard Street. Before shopping and savoring a custom cocktail, she told us all about the historical women who inspired the book, the importance of happy endings, and why the Victorian Era isn't as far off as we think.  When a female economist decides to open the first all women's bank in Victorian London, a revelation about her mentor threatens everything she's built. She'll have to protect her found family and preserve her reputation while fighting society's expectations and a budding relationship that she didn't see coming.  Get Queen of Lombard Street at bookofthemonth.com. Learn more about Book of the Month LIVE at bookofthemonth.com/botm-live.

In this special episode recorded at the Aspen Literary Festival, authors Sofia Montrone, Bobby Palmer, and Ríoghnach Robinson sit down to discuss their latest books—all BOTM Selections. Tune in for an honest conversation on craft, love, and the self-punishing art of reading your book's bad reviews.  About Nymph: At her family's hotel in the Italian countryside, Leo is struggling to find her footing after a tragedy changes everything. When an American girl arrives for the summer, Leo finds herself drawn into a first love filled with dizzying desire and self-discovery. About Main Characters: A chance encounter in London sparks an undeniable romance between Clara and Seb, captivating everyone in their orbit—from close friends to total strangers. Told entirely through the eyes of that audience, this novel watches their epic love story unfold as twenty years pass and tensions build. About Bad Words: A brutal review ignites a viral feud between a struggling author and an uncompromising critic. But as their public sparring gives way to an unexpected private connection, the line between bitter rivals and undeniable attraction begins to blur.  Get Nymph, Main Characters, and Bad Words at bookofthemonth.com.  Learn more about Book of the Month LIVE at bookofthemonth.com/botm-live.

We sat down with author Nafissa Thompson-Spires at our New York launch party for her debut novel, The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford. Tune in as we touch on everything from unlikely sources of inspiration to board game cheating and the strange line dance of small-town rumors. When a 1920s Oklahoma moonshiner turns up dead, his four wives and the house cook each claim credit for the crime. Told across multiple perspectives, this literary novel turns a murder mystery into a study of small-town motives and community history. Get The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford at bookofthemonth.com.  Learn more about Book of the Month LIVE at bookofthemonth.com/botm-live.

We hosted author Sarah Anderson at headquarters to talk all about her debut novel, Fallow. She unpacked the ideas—and absurdities—behind her invented world of corporate surrogacy, from the perils of paying for dental care to workplace culture to why sometimes a job is just a job. Drowning in student loans and uninsured dental pain, Natalie becomes one of the world's first corporate surrogates—trading her womb to get a luxury condo and financial freedom. But as the reality of the contract sets in, and clients begin complicating the deal, her gilded setup begins to fracture. Get Fallow at bookofthemonth.com.  Learn more about Book of the Month LIVE at bookofthemonth.com/botm-live.

John Green stopped by our headquarters to chat about his debut adult novel, Hollywood, Ending. With his signature wit and wisdom, he unpacked the work behind creativity, examined our strange algorithmic lives, and flexed his formidable trivia knowledge. When two young actors land breakout roles in a major Andy Warhol biopic, they're launched into the spotlight just as sparks begin to fly between them. But as the film's press tour takes off, they quickly experience both the intoxicating thrills and crushing lows of sudden fame. Get Hollywood, Ending at bookofthemonth.com. Learn more about Book of the Month LIVE at bookofthemonth.com/botm-live.

Author Evann Normandin stopped by our headquarters to discuss her new debut novel, The Good Parts. What ensued was a thoughtful conversation on memory, soulmates, and some very questionable magic pills.  When Rose takes a memory-erasing pill to wipe away a tragic past, her husband tracks her down in Scotland to make her fall in love with him all over again. But as buried memories start to resurface, the couple is forced to confront grief, second chances, and what love leaves behind. Get The Good Parts at bookofthemonth.com. Learn more about Book of the Month LIVE at bookofthemonth.com/botm-live.

Thriller icon Riley Sager stopped by our headquarters to chat about his tenth novel, The Unknown. Tune in for a delightful conversation about the deeply unsettling—including imposter syndrome, the logistics of ten extra toes, and why his latest release is an ode to longtime fans. While preparing for a new film, a movie crew visits a notorious island with rumors of witchcraft, where five women vanished in 1926. When a sudden emergency leaves them stranded, strange occurrences begin to mirror those of the past.  Get The Unknown at bookofthemonth.com Learn more about Book of the Month LIVE at bookofthemonth.com/botm-live.

Author Elizabeth Wellington Rollins joined us at our headquarters to discuss her debut novel, The Three Graces of Pearl Street. What followed was a cozy conversation about nonnas, neighbors, and the relationships that carry us home.  Three generations of Italian American women find themselves under one roof again, after years of growing apart. As a grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter confront old tensions and new secrets, they navigate the love and friction of family.  Get The Three Graces of Pearl Street at bookofthemonth.com.  Learn more about Book of the Month LIVE at bookofthemonth.com/botm-live.

Author Jenny Jackson stopped by our headquarters to discuss her new novel, The Shampoo Effect. Tune in as we dissect messy Millennial friendships, the college hangover cure behind her title, and the hard work of staying close in adulthood. In a tight-knit coastal town, a lifelong friend group stays frozen in time by sweeping their worst behaviors under the rug. But when a newcomer falls for one of them, the rug gets lifted—and years of secrets come spilling out. Get The Shampoo Effect at bookofthemonth.com. Learn more about Book of the Month LIVE at bookofthemonth.com/botm-live.

Author Chelsea Curto met us at Kate Spade in Rockefeller Center to discuss In Stormy Weather, her latest romance novel. The conversation went far beyond weather small talk, touching on her Florida roots, the romantic potential of a tornado, and her dedication to writing women in male-dominated fields. When a chaotic hurricane season forces rival meteorologists Quincy and Sebastian to team up, they're thrown into close proximity. Together, they'll spend the summer chasing extreme Florida weather, and coming to terms with some extreme feelings. Get In Stormy Weather at bookofthemonth.com.  Learn more about Book of the Month LIVE at bookofthemonth.com/botm-live.