Dear Reader,

Welcome to the Pick Best Book Newsletter! *

In today’s email:

• Book Review of Justifiable, by Avery Samson
• 8 Essential Tips for Creating Unforgettable Fictional Characters
• 5 Best-Sellers March 29th, 2023
• 5 New releases until April 5th
• Media Recommendation: The StoryGraph

Best,

Jorge

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​Recent Reviews and Posts

If you’re looking for a thrilling, new adult book with witty dialogue and an exciting romantic journey, read Justifiable by Avery Samson.

This article covers key aspects of character development for writers looking to craft memorable fictional characters, helping you get started on your journey to bring them to life on the p

Best Sellers March 12th, 2023

1. It Starts with Us, by Colleen Hoover. This book is the sequel to It Ends with Us, and Lily reconnects with Atlas, her first boyfriend. Ryle, on the other hand, is not happy at all. Read our review here!

2. Daisy Jones & The Six, by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Daisy Jones & The Six had it all - music, fame, sold-out arenas - until they split. This gripping tale explores their love, friendship, rivalry, and brotherhood. Their lives were changed forever by Daisy's barefoot performance, and this book is about more than music - it's about raw emotions and connections.

​3. It Ends with Us, by Colleen Hoover. This book has been on the list for 91 weeks! That is almost two years! The novel is heart-wrenching about a young woman struggling with the complexity of love and the cycle of abuse. Here is our review!​

4. Never Never, by Coleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher. Charlie and Silas were childhood best friends turned teenage lovers, until they wake up with no memory of their past or each other. As they unravel the mystery together, they question the authenticity of their love.

5. Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus. The book follows Elizabeth's professional path as a scientist and TV star while being a single mother in the 1960s. Read our review of this rather enjoyable book.

New Book Releases - April 5th.

1. Romantic Comedy, by Curtis Sittenfeld. Sally Milz is a comedy sketch writer for "The Night Owls" show, not looking for love after several heartbreaks. When her friend Danny dates a beautiful actor, Sally creates a sketch poking fun at the phenomenon of average-looking men dating stunning women. But when pop star Noah Brewster joins the show, Sally wonders if there could be something between them. Through her witty observations, Sittenfeld explores the complexities of love and gender relations in modern society.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Adult, Chick Lit, Contemporary Romance, Adult Fiction

2. Chain-Gang All-Stars, by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. Loretta Thurwar and Hamara "Hurricane Staxxx" Stacker are the beloved stars of Chain-Gang All-Stars, a popular program in America's private prison industry where prisoners compete for their freedom. But as Thurwar's path to freedom becomes more complicated, she faces devastating consequences while trying to preserve her humanity and that of her fellow Links. From the protestors to the employees, Chain-Gang All-Stars offers a poignant examination of systemic racism, capitalism, and mass incarceration in America.

Genres: Fiction, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Fantasy, LGBT, Adult, Queer

3. Cursed Bread, by Sophie Mackintosh. In the aftermath of WWII, Pont-Saint-Esprit is plagued by a mysterious illness and violent hallucinations. When a charismatic couple arrives, Elodie is drawn to their exciting lifestyle. In Cursed Bread, Sophie Mackintosh explores a dangerous game of cat and mouse that will keep you hooked until the end.

Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical, Adult, France, Mystery

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4. Brown Boy: A Memoir, by Omer Aziz. Aziz, a first-generation Pakistani Muslim boy from a tough neighborhood in Toronto, discovers the power of education and falls in love with books. He moves through elite universities, but struggles with feelings of doubt and insecurity as an outsider in an elite white world. In his book, Brown Boy, Aziz raises difficult questions about race, class, and belonging while describing the complex process of creating an identity that fuses his background, perception, and true self.

Genres: Nonfiction, Memoir, Biography

5. Blood and Treasure: Daniel Boone and the Fight for America's First Frontier, by Tom Clavin and Bob Drury. The book is a stirring chronicle of the birth of the United States in the mid-18th century, as colonists wage bloody battles against Native American tribes, the French, and eventually their mother country. America's first pathfinder, Daniel Boone, guides readers through this epic tale, brought to life through contemporary diaries, journals, newspaper reports, and eyewitness accounts.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, American History, Adventure

Media Recommendation

This week I will recommend you a website that is pretty cool. It is called The StoryGraph, and is a platform that lets you keep track of your current reads and discover new novels and authors. You can also join book clubs and engage with others who share your interests. The website features an algorithm that offers personalized book recommendations. The platform is user-friendly, and you can create bookshelves and leave notes on your favorite stories. Overall, The StoryGraph is an excellent resource for book lovers. Check it out here.

And that's it for this week. See you next Wednesday at 12:10pm!