1. “L’arbre de fer” (Michael Connelly), published on January 1, 2026 by Calmann Lévy

2. “Comme un goût de miel, tome 2 : Léandre” (Louise Tremblay D’Essiambre), published on January 1, 2026 by Saint Jean

Source : Gaspard

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Robert B Parker’s Booked by Alison Gaylin

Alison Gaylin is the new author writing the Sunny Randall series for the Parker family.

In this one, Sunny gets pulled in to investigate when a past client, Melanie Joan Hall is trolled by a famous book reviewer who gives her a one-star review. Melanie resents it and after getting drunk said some things she probably shouldn’t have said.  

Book Babe – the reviewer apparently can make or break an author’s career.

Melanie’s publisher has threatened to fire her over it. Sunny suggests they go talk to Book Babe. The only problem is that no one knows who Book Babe is.

Other characters pop up in this book. Sunny’s ex-husband Richie who she is now pre-engaged to be engaged to. Spike who owns a restaurant and seems like the only person who can calm Melanie down. Tony, Melanie’s agent, I think, who Sunny had a relationship with, in the past. Blake, her assistant and Rosie her dog.

To make matters worse, someone dies and Melanie is the prime suspect. Sunny’s job becomes more difficult because while trying to run down her leads she meets some unsavory characters who threaten harm.

This was a fun read. I am familiar with the Parker books, but I haven’t read much in this series. I have seen her mentioned in the Jesse Stone books. I liked the way the author mentions and brings in characters from that series. I used to be a huge fan of those books. I do also like the Spencer books that were the ones I got hooked on first. I do also like the adaptation of the Jesse Stone series that Tom Selleck starred in several years ago.

This series does have a lighter feel than either the Spencer or Stone series.

I do highly recommend this book and may try to read more in the future.

This is a new release – published May 12, 2026

Thanks to NetGalley and G P Putnam Sons for sending this book for review. All opinions are my own.

I include links to purchase. As an associate, I earn from qualified purchases. Thanks to my readers who have supported me in the past.

Books by Alison Gaylin:

Robert B Parker’s Booked

And She Was

What Remains of Me

What I am currently reading:

Black Notice by Patricia Cornwell

Femme Feral by Sam Beckbessinger

Happy Reading!

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On the List: How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay by Jenny Lawson

Lawson’s new book shares tools and tricks she relies on when her brain isn’t working properly due to depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
https://janefriedman.com/on-the-list-how-to-be-okay-when-nothing-is-okay-by-jenny-lawson/

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China Bestsellers, April 2026: Flash Fiction, Health and Wellness, and Comics+

OpenBook shares insight into April 2026 book sales across fiction, nonfiction, and children’s titles, with insight into what books by foreign authors are also selling well.
The post China Bestsellers, April 2026: Flash Fiction, Health and Wellness, and Comics+ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/05/china-bestsellers-april-2026-flash-fiction-health-and-wellness-and-comics/

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What’s Missing from Belle Burden’s “Strangers”

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