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Big thank you to @fineplan.bsky.social for compiling this month's titles. I'll send an email when the final catalog is posted on EarlyWord.com. If you need to be added to my notification list, email me at galleychatter@earlyword.com. AND if you're interested in helping w/ future chats, let me know.

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A reminder that our next GalleyChat comes up in just three short weeks, on October 1, so everyone, get crackin' on those advanced DRCs and ARCs, OK? :-) #ewgc

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Any fans of Iain Reid's books (author of I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS)? His next book is co-authored with Ellie Foumbi, A NEW KIND OF CLEAN & eager to see what new twists they have up their sleeves. #ewgc

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I am a huge fan of Jennifer E. Smith's novels and can't wait to read her next book, RABBIT RABBIT, coming in December. #ewgc

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Edelweiss, by Above the Treeline, is the book industry’s platform to sell, discover, and order new titles.

I let out a little squeal when I saw the next Alice Feeney book, TWIST (February), was available on Edelweiss. #ewgc www.edelweiss.plus?sku=12504246...

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When I worked in the library, I always meant to read Julian Gloag's OUR MOTHER'S HOUSE but never did. I was happy to see it being re-released by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, so I downloaded a DRC on Edelweiss. Eager to finally read this gothic-toned dark novel. #ewgc

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I read Jane Wiedlin's memoir, TMI: MEMOIRS OF A GO-GO, and yep, a little too much TMI but it was definitely entertaining. She "bares" all, pretty much. #ewgc

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A goal #ewgc is spreading the word about future releases. I think I may have won in this regard. Yesterday I posted in Facebook's Historical Fiction Fiction Lovers group about Marie Benedict's next book, WITCH OF WALL STREET, coming in March and the post has over 1100 likes! Heh.

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Right now, I am inhaling Caitlin Doughty's DEAD IN THE WATER (April), with in-depth reporting about the Titanic passengers. I'm only 10 pages in and already have chills. She is such a compelling writer. #ewgc

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SPEECHLESS by Jordan Sawyer (January) has many of us buzzing about the author's true identity-- a bestselling author who lives in NYC and Sag Harbour . Any guesses? It's next on my TBR pile. #ewgc

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I usually wait for Janet Evanovich's books featuring Stephanie Plum to arrive in audio, but I didn't want to wait, so I snapped up the digital review copy of SPLIT SECOND (November). It was, as usual, a fun romp, and I didn't miss the audio since the voices are in my head. #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Hey, everyone. I'll be late but will be there to talk about a few good books. #ewgc

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Hey Galleychatters, our next #ewgc chat will take place on September 10 instead of the 3rd. We would hate to leave out anyone who might be doing an early exit for the Labor Day weekend.

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Before I leave, our next GC is scheduled for the Thursday before the Labor Day weekend. Any thoughts on postponing until September 10? Seems many are busy, preparing to leave early or dreaming of a 3-day weekend and forgetting about GC. #ewgc

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I am always up for a good memoir or biography of celebrities so I am looking forward to BOB NEWHART by Michael Starr (Oct) and IS IT TOO LATE TO MAKE A RUN FOR IT by Judy Dench (November). #ewgc

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I recently discovered the joy of listening to Edward Ashton's science fiction book MICKEY7 on audio and am looking forward to the next in the series, including MICKEY PRIME, coming in February 2027. It was a good readalike for fans of the Murderbot series. #ewgc

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I want to give thanks to those who are keeping #ewgc alive. Special thanks to volunteers who are compiling every month's titles into an Edelweiss catalog. If anyone else is interested in helping, we need help for the months after November. Feel free to DM me at galleychatter at gmail dot com.

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I haven't had a chance to read it yet, but my sister read Jane Wiedlin's memoir, TMI (Nov). The guitarist and founder of the Go-Go's tells readers they may want to know, but my sis found it both hilarious and touching. #ewgc

Also looking forward to a "local" Tucson author, Lydia Millet's next book, FAIR ONES, coming in October. #ewgc

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Next up on my list is Linwood Barclay's NOT A WORD (Aug). He never fails to deliver a nonstop thriller that is impossible to put down. It will be perfect for this torrid weather. #ewgc

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Has anyone read Chloe Benjamin's UNDER STORY (Sept)? The "much love" is astronomical on Edeweiss. I loved her earlier book, THE IMMORTALISTS. #ewgc

I am looking forward to Michael Douglas's memoir, ONE HELLUVA A RIDE, coming in October. I doubt there will be an advance copy, but a girl can dream... #ewgc

My first post is a major WHY????????? I have been looking forward to the next Cher memoir, which was postponed to November 2026 and now it's not being published until late April!!! @librarylovefest - I'm so disappointed. #ewgc

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Almost time to talk books. For some odd reason, I have been catching up on published books so I don't have much to offer except a bunch I'm looking forward to reading. #ewgc

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Is anyone from #ewgc here for virtual happy hour? I'm wondering if we should discontinue this time period, as not many are participating. What do you think -- provided anyone is here! :-)

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Hey, @prhlibrary.bsky.social , any idea if DRCs will be available for the next Liane Moriarty book, BIG LITTLE TRUTHS? So eager to read this! #ewgc

Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Well, would you look at that? It's GalleyChat day, and I have another appointment! Sheesh, someday I'll be here in person! In the meantime, enjoy the show and I'll submit my titles later so they can appear on the GC compilation. See you all next month (maybe!) on August 6. #ewgc

Time is almost up for this month's chat. July's chat is scheduled for the 2nd. Will that work for everyone? #ewgc

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I started Ashley Audrain's THE THINGS YOU'LL NEVER KNOW and was immediately absorbed, but will wait to finish closer to the pub date of Jan 2027. [Note: those of you who downloaded it a bit ago may have it on your Kindle/ereader as THE TRUTH.] #EWGC

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Peter Swanson's DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE (Oct) was a fun gumdrop of a holiday story. It was short and sweet, and a bit like an Agatha Christie locked room mystery. #ewgc

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As usual, I inhaled the next Beaumont mystery by JA Jance, THE TAKEN ONES (November), and was left with both happy and sad feelings -- happy because I was such a good story with it's usual array of appealing people, but sad because it will be two years before another one is published. #ewgc

Already one of my favorite books of the year is THE SINGLE GIRLS by John Searles (July). It's a marvelous look at Helen Gurley Brown and how she developed Cosmopolitan magazine into a powerhouse. Photo of me reading in my favorite salon. #ewgc

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I just checked out Big Little Lies from the library so I can refresh my memory for the forthcoming sequel, BIG LITTLE TRUTHS, coming in August. #ewgc

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I know I'm a week or two late but I absolutely loved THE FOURSOME by Christina Baker Kline. Fascinating history and family. It was fun to go down a rabbit hole looking up photos and history. No wonder the women looked a little chagrined: 21 kids between the two of them! #ewgc

As threatened, her are two cactuses that flowered this morning. Unfortunately, they only last about half a day before wilting.

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I'm here, if you can believe it! Anyone else here, besides @jillsreads.com ? It's a warm day in Arizona, and I'm going to soon be sharing a couple of cactus flowers that bloomed overnight. #ewgc

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A reminder that the next GalleyChat is scheduled for May 7. And if you aren't on my reminder email list, email me at galleychatter at earlyword dot com. #ewgc

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Has anyone read CRASH INTO ME by Robinne Lee? Due to be published in July, it is getting a lot of Booktok attention. #ewgc

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Due to be published next week, get a copy of Willy Vlautin's stupendous, heartrending novel THE LEFT AND THE LUCKY. You won't be sorry. It was a well-deserved choice for LibraryReads. #ewgc

Allison Winn Scotch's THE INSOMNIACS is about four strangers who hang out at night, become interconnected, and then the story turns into a mystery. Due to be published in a couple of weeks, so watch for it. Readers who enjoy books by Cynthia Sweeney and even Emily Henry may want to read this. #ewgc

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John Searles's SINGLE GIRLS (July) is a look at Helen Gurley Brown's life and how she turned Cosmopolitan into a force that remains strong. Searles has worked at Cosmo for years, so he knows what he's writing about. It's funny, heart-tugging & entertaining. #ewgc @librarylovefest