Apr 29, 2023

Sunday Salon: Some Lighter Reads TBR

 Book Galleys

These books aren't published as yet; they are galleys made available for readers to submit their comments. Something like the publishers asking for beta readers, but not quite. The final copies of the books may differ a little or a lot from these galleys, but I don't mind reading the unpublished, maybe closer to original versions by the authors



Publication: September 19, 2023; Berkley 
Publisher: Lila Macapagal's godmothers April, Mae, and June—AKA the Calendar Crew—are celebrating their business venture, a new laundromat. However, a joyous occasion turns into a tragedy when they discover the building vandalized—and the body of Ninang April’s niece, recently arrived from the Philippines, next to a chilling message painted on the floor. 


Publication: May 9, 2023; Sourcebooks Casablanca
Publisher: Who is Ariadne Hui?
• Laser-focused lawyer diligently climbing the corporate ladder
• The “perfect” daughter living out her father’s dream
• Shocking love interest of South Korea’s hottest star


Kindergarten at 60: A Memoir of Teaching in Thailand
Publication: June 20, 2023: Apprentice House
Publisher: Teaching kindergarten in Thailand. Dian Seidel, at age sixty and craving adventure, convinced her husband to try working abroad. Rambunctious children, sweltering heat, and Covid-19 turned out to be the challenge she needed. Struggling to understand Thai culture, their school, and their marriage, could she learn Thailand's essential lesson: mai pen rai, don't worry, keep cool?

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for access to these galleys

What are you reading this week?

Memes: The Sunday Post hosted by The Caffeinated BookreviewerAlso,  It's Monday: What Are You Readingand Sunday SalonStacking the ShelvesMailbox Monday

20 comments:

  1. Presently coming up to the half-way point in 'Girlfriend in a Coma' by Douglas Coupland. Next will be 'The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy - What Animals on Earth Reveal About Aliens - and Ourselves' by Arik Kershenbaum. After *that*...., not 100% sure yet!

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  2. The Comeback is one I'm really looking forward to reading. The premise of it just appeals to me.

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  3. Kindergarten at 60 definitely sounds interesting! I think Thai culture would be fascinating.

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  4. I agree that Kindergarten sounds intriguing. And I need a book set in Thailand for my Read Around the World. On the list it goes!
    Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
    https://www.bookshelfjourneys.com/post/sunday-post-46

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  5. It's interesting that you are able to beta read these books. You will feel like you have a stake in making these stories the best they can be when they are published, I think.

    I like the idea of Kindergarten at 60. I am always amazed to see older people (my age!) who can still keep up with kindergarteners. And what a fun experience to go to Thailand and do this.

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    1. Hopefully the publishers and authors will take our comments into consideration!

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  6. Kindergarten at 60 sounds so good!!!

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  7. I could use some lighter reads now to balance the nonfiction!

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  8. I love the title Kindergarten at 60! I miss my teaching days, and yet I find myself still learning…at 62!

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  9. Looks like nice selections and interesting that you are reading like beta reader. Murder and Mamon looks cute (dog on cover). Have a good week and Happy Reading!

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    1. I read as an ARC reader really, for the public, but I assume that publishers might look at our reactions to the books as if we are also beta readers. Hard to tell if or when they take these reactions into consideration

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  10. I enjoyed the first two books in Manansala’s series and am looking forward to reading this one! Kindergarten at 60 sounds wonderful! Happy reading!

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  11. I hope you enjoy them!

    Wishing you a great reading week.

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  12. The memoir looks interesting.
    Mary @Bookfan

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  13. Enjoy your books. They look interesting.

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  14. Interesting assortment of books. NetGalley does have a huge variety. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  15. Teaching in Thailand at age 60 sounds like an interesting memoir. That takes some guts.

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  16. The third book sounds very interersting to me too. Enjoy!

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  17. Kindergarten at 60 sounds good. I admire people who are brave enough to move to a country where they don't speak the language.

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  18. I'm intrigued by Kindergarten at 60. The premise and the setting sound interesting to me.

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