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A Pomegranate Tree, L’Shana Tova, on the Birthday of the World<\/p><\/div>\n

09\/07\/25
\nDear Friends and Readers,<\/p>\n

September is a month of change. Major new titles for the fall season are arriving weekly and we invite you to stop by to check them out. Make browsing in a bookstore part of your mental health getaway. We aim to make our bookstore a safe and positive space to recharge and reflect on life\u2019s meaning. There is a great quote in E. B. White\u2019s The Once and Future King<\/em>: \u201cThe best thing for being sad,” replied Merlin, “is to learn something. That’s the only thing that never fails.\u201d Here are a few new releases for September we look forward to:<\/p>\n

From Jill Lepore<\/strong>, the best-selling author of These Truths<\/em> comes We the People<\/strong>, a stunning new history of the U.S. Constitution, for a troubling new era.<\/p>\n

In The Wilderness,<\/strong> her long-awaited sophomore novel after the National Book Award finalist The Turner House<\/em>, Angela Flournoy<\/strong> explores the friendship of five women across 25 years, from young adulthood to midlife.<\/p>\n

The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny <\/strong>is Kiran Desai\u2019s<\/strong> first novel since winning the Booker Prize for 2006\u2019s The Inheritance of Loss<\/em>, Desai offers a sweeping family saga and love story, featuring aspiring novelist Sonia and struggling journalist Sunny as they try to find happiness together. The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny<\/em> was also nominated on the long-list for this year\u2019s Booker Prize.<\/p>\n

In Gray Dawn<\/strong>, a thrilling mystery from \u201cmaster of craft and narrative\u201d Walter Mosley <\/strong>(National Book Foundation), Detective Easy Rawlins has settled into the happy rhythm of his new life when a dark siren from his past returns and threatens to destroy the peace he\u2019s fought for.<\/p>\n

The Life Impossible<\/strong> (new in paperback) by Matt Haig<\/strong> is the follow up to his mega-bestseller The Midnight Library<\/em>. Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning.<\/p>\n

On September 21<\/strong>, Book Beat is hosting a signing with Matt Faulkner<\/strong> and Kristine<\/strong> <\/a>Remenar,<\/strong> and on October 5, we\u2019re at the Detroit Public Library with acclaimed thriller writer Lisa Unger<\/strong>.<\/a> See below for more details.<\/p>\n

Our favorite local horror aficionado Josh Malerman<\/strong> releases a guide to the craft of writing horror and courting love in Watching Evil Dead: Unearthing the Radiant Artist Within<\/strong> where Malerman reveals his secrets to writing wildly original and deeply heartfelt fiction. Preorder a signed copy now from our backroom gallery<\/a>. We are working on a date in October TBA for Josh and Jonathon Janz to join forces in a presentation of their new work.<\/p>\n

Read new small press book reviews, author interviews, and indie recommendations from our resident bibliophile Tom Bowden<\/strong> found in his column i arrogantly recommend…<\/a> This month, Tom has provided two columns: #62<\/a> (which features some Book Beat staff favorites) and #63<\/a> (which features more small press works, as well as a special review of the latest from Hanuman Editions).<\/p>\n

Our reading groups will be exploring two extraordinary works\u2014The Lost Steps<\/strong> by Alejo Carpentier and The Stone Door<\/strong> by Leonora Carrington. Come read, think, and celebrate the turning of the season with us.<\/p>\n

We would also like to wish our Jewish friends and family a happy and sweet Rosh Hashanah for the Jewish New Year, a reminder of renewal, reflection, and the chance to begin again. Happy reading!<\/p>\n

~Cary, Colleen and the staff at Book Beat<\/p>\n

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UPCOMING EVENTS<\/h3>\n

Sub-Rosa Reading Group: The Stone Door<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n