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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I enjoyed THE WOMEN IN WHITE, a dual timeline thriller w/a contemporary woman helping her elderly charge investigate what happened to her friends who disappeared years ago after they participated in a secret ESP experiment under the purview of a lauded scientist. #ewgc @macmillanlib.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

There’s only a couple of more weeks (7/28) before the latest Spellshop book is released & everyone should be very excited! SEA OF CHARMS is a warmhearted hug of a novel that adds more depth & enchantment to Durst’s magical realm & I am so here for it! 🥰 #ewgc @macmillanlib.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

There’s a lot of gory, ridiculous fun to be found in BURN LINE, as a small group of strangers riding the underground witness a horrific event- but can’t remember a thing. Evil remembers them though, & it’s coming… I had a great time w/ this read! #ewgc @sbkslibrary.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Brutal, honest, heartbreaking, lyrical, & creative- SUFFER A WITCH is a memoir that shares details about the grooming & abuse in the author’s past, alternating w/letters to historical female figures who tried to share their truths & were made to suffer for it. #ewgc @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

In HEART OF GLASS, 3 best friends spend the night at a local amusement park, but when they cross paths w/a serial killer, only 2 survive. Years later, the circumstances of her death are called into question. What really happened that night? Fun & fast paced! #ewgc @macmillanlib.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A new Linwood Barclay is always a good time, & NOT A WORD is no exception. Page turning thrills & surprising revelations abound in this perfect summer read. #ewgc @harpercollins.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I had such an amazing time diving into the world of Swordheart, first w/bk 1, then w/ DAGGERBOUND. Perfect for lovers of cozy fantasy, slow burn romance, delightful banter, & entertaining action. Coming 8/25! #ewgc @macmillanlib.bsky.social @torbooks.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Loving the latest #bookmail from Penguin Random House! Horror, historical, self-help, memoir, literary fiction, & more- so many wonderful reading options! Thank you very much! First up for me is #Exitparty by Emily St. John Mandel. I can’t wait! 😍

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Thank you @berkleyxobooks.bsky.social for the #bookmail! These New Adult titles look amazing! 🤩

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Last post before #ewgc ends! I definitely recommend THISTLEMARSH for cozy romantasy, A MURDER MOST CAMP for a mystery w/humor, romance, & personal growth, WE BURNED SO BRIGHT for an end of the world emotional & physical journey, & BOOTS BENEATH HER BED for a great romantic suspense debut!

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Weeks later, I still find myself randomly thinking about Kliewer’s THE CARETAKER, a perfectly chilling horror novel that had me tearing through the pages (& leaving the lights on at night for quite a while). #ewgc @ssedlib.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Ella Enchanted meets Bookshops & Bonedust in the utterly charming cozy fantasy STAY FOR A SPELL by Amy Coombe. I relished my time in this world (& wouldn’t have minded taking Tandy’s place!) #ewgc @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

With perfectly crafted world building, a cast of characters that immediately draws you in, & a thrilling plotline that never lets up on the action, any reader worth their Cenobium salt will be desperately seeking a copy of Roth's SEEK THE TRAITOR’S SON! @macmillanlib.bsky.social #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I’m a little embarrassed to confess that THE THINGS WE NEVER SAY is the first book I’ve read by Elizabeth Strout, but this emotional and vibrant story lived up to every expectation that I had based on how beloved this author is. Just lovely. @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I very much enjoyed MAKE BELIEVE, Mac Barnett’s treatise on the joys of children’s literature, the pitfalls of modern publishing, & the need to give children more credit & creativity when it comes to the books we make available to them. #ewgc @hachettelibrary.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

DEATHBRINGER by Sonia Tagliareni is a debut that has everything a reader could want from a dark academia romantasy- a unique magic system, a high stakes plot, a slow burn romance, as well as plenty of angst, suspense, and surprises. @ssedlib.bsky.social #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Did you know that Jesmyn Ward has a new book coming out on 5/19? I devoured every word of ON WITNESS AND RESPAIR, an eclectic essay collection which was full of hard truths & lyrical writing, as one would expect from this literary powerhouse. #ewgc @ssedlib.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

THE BLACK CAT DETECTIVES by Kit Gray was a light & cozy cute story with kitten themed mayhem, magic, & mystery. Fun from the first page to the last! (Plus that cover?! Too adorable!) #ewgc @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I’m starting #ewgc with a book I read earlier this week which blew me away! A PAIR OF ACES by Benedict/Murray was so compelling! I loved the unlikely partnership between NYC’s 1st Black female prosecutor & a madam who join forces to take down a mafia kingpin. Page turning to say the least!

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I’m thrilled by my latest #bookmail, a mix of fantasy, historical fic, literary fic, mystery/thriller, nonfiction, & dystopian- a book for every one of my reading moods. (Including The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden! Swoon!) Thank you, @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social!

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

ACROSS THE VANISHING SKY was my first read by Catherine Cowell, & I’m definitely a fan now. The perfect blend of suspense & romance, & the start of a new series that I am absolutely looking forward to continuing! #ewgc @sbkslibrary.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

THE NIGHT WE MET is another gem by Abby Jimenez. I cannot get enough of her books- I fall so deeply in love every time! ❤️ #ewgc @hachettelibrary.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

UPWARD BOUND: What an amazing debut by Woody Brown, a collection of short stories focused on the clients & staff at an adult daycare for people with disabilities. Vibrantly written characters, plenty of humor & pathos. Unmissable. #ewgc @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

THE ENCORE by Juliet Izon was so dang good!!! Two talented musicians with a tangled past are drawn together again by a teenager who’s seeking answers about herself & her birth parents. What follows is messy, & magical, & moving. I loved it!!! #ewgc #unionsquareandco @hachettelibrary.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Romance readers: have you discovered the Story Lake series by Lucy Score? Book 2 is MISTAKES WERE MADE, an opposites attract delight that is quirky, sweet, & a whole lot of fun! @sbkslibrary.bsky.social #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Part memoir, part cookbook, WILL THIS MAKE YOU HAPPY shares a year in the life of a young woman seeking purpose & satisfaction & finding it in the culinary arts. Photos connect w/recipes & illustrations w/the narration, & altogether it’s a delicious delight. #ewgc @chroniclebooks.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Elle Kennedy masterfully uses the classic “there’s only one lake house” trope 😏 in her newest romance LOVE SONG, which begins the romantic shenanigans of the next generation of the Off Campus characters. Being new to that world didn’t stop me from swooning. #ewgc @sbkslibrary.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

In my opinion, T. Kingfisher can do no wrong, & WOLF WORM is no exception. Historical horror that is absolutely gruesomely delightful! I could not read it fast enough! @torbooks.bsky.social @macmillanlib.bsky.social #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I was thrilled to hear that Yann Martel (Life of Pi) had a new work upcoming! In SON OF NOBODY, a scholar discovers fragments of a lost epic of the Trojan War & shares them, along w/footnotes which reveal his interpretation & parallels w/his life. So well done! #ewgc @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social

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Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

A woman on the run from a dark past finds space to heal and unexpected love when she takes a job on an Alabama flower farm in WHERE THE WILDFLOWERS GROW. This was a lovely, heartfelt read that had me enthralled from the first page to the last. #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

THE IRISH GOODBYE: MICRO-MEMOIRS is an absorbing collection of raw, honest, and soul bearing autobiographical essays that feel like catching up with a good friend who holds nothing back, sharing moments of a life well lived and well loved. I’m a fan. #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

UNREAD is an engagingly honest memoir, where a TikTok star shares his journey to become literate, recounts past events that led to his situation, & talks about the books that provided the messages and inspiration he needed to guide him on his path to improvement. #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

The wonderful Heartstrings series continues with another well written, emotional, & sweetly romantic story. AND NOW, BACK TO YOU was a delight! #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Coming out 1/13, fans of First Lie Wins (& those are new to Elston’s works) will want to pick up ANATOMY OF AN ALIBI. I had such a good time reading this twisty, highly entertaining thriller! #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

OPERATION BOUNCE HOUSE is adventurous, humorous, and thought-provoking, with characters you'll become deeply invested in. This is my first Dinniman read, but will certainly not be my last! #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Less than 2 weeks until everyone can get their hands on A BOX FULL OF DARKNESS, the latest page turning chiller from Simone St. James. I absolutely devoured this one! #ewgc

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Robin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Hey GalleyChatters, if you're trying to follow #ewgc - apparently, the Bluesky search is not working and is a few hours behind. If you follow me, please RT this so we get the word out.

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

THE GALLAGHER PLACE is a debut by Julie Doar where a typically tense family gathering gets significantly darker when a body is discovered near the familial estate & the current investigation reignites a cold case involving the disappearance of the mc’s teenage best friend. A page turner! #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Recently, I read THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS by Jennie Godfrey & loved it! The mc is a 12yo who distracts herself from family drama & other issues by attempting to figure out the identity of a serial killer who’s active in her town. Definite Flavia de Luce vibes! #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Another novel that’s coming out in just a few days (11/11) is BRIGANDS & BREADKNIVES, the 3rd in the world of Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree. Every book in the series is so darn fun & charming! 🥰 #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

It’s time to talk about upcoming books you should have on your radar! If you’re in the mood for something short but wonderfully moving, I highly recommend THE FERRYMAN AND HIS WIFE by Frode Grytten. It comes out on 11/18. I hope that you give it a read! #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Hi, @vnesting.bsky.social & @jillsreads.com! Happy galley chat day! Any other chatters around? 🤔 #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

I adore #HannahBonamYoung, & simply fell in love with PEOPLE WATCHING. Her characters are always complex & real, with damage & hope, & hard fought growth that feels so satisfying to read. ❤️ #ewgc @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

THIEF OF NIGHT is the welcome & well crafted end to the Charlatan duology, where Charlie continues to cause chaos & endanger her life in her quest to steal her shadow boyfriend’s memories (& heart) from an evil cabal. #ewgc @torbooks.bsky.social @hollyblack.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

THE WASP TRAP was compulsive, thrilling fun by @markedwardsauthor.bsky.social. After 25 years apart, six university friends gather to honor a mentor’s death- but before the night is over, more bodies will join his. @ssedlib.bsky.social @atriabooks.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

PITCHER PERFECT is fake dating fun between a playboy hockey rookie & a no-nonsense softball pitcher. It was a blast- sweet & spicy! #ewgc #TessaBailey @avonbooks.bsky.social @librarylovefest.bsky.social

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Hello, Galley Chatters! Hope everyone is well, and is enjoying their summer! #ewgc

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@sharonlayburn @sharonlayburn.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

It was nice chatting with everyone! I hope to see some of you in person at ALA Annual at the end of the month! #ewgc

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