5 books not to miss: Diana Gabaldon's new Outlander book, Ann Patchettâs âThese Precious daysâ
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In search of something good to read? USA TODAY's Barbara VanDenburgh scopes out the shelves for this weekâs hottest new book releases. All books are on sale Nov. 23.
1. âThese Precious Days,â by Ann Patchett (Harper, nonfiction)
What itâs about: From the revered author of âState of Wonderâ and âThe Dutch Houseâ comes a collection of essays that turns the writerâs eye inward on her own experiences.
The buzz: âAn enviable life shared with candor, emotion, and knockout storytelling power,â says a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.
2. âGo Tell the Bees That I Am Gone,â by Diana Gabaldon (Delacorte Press, fiction)
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What itâs about: In the ninth book in Gabaldonâs hugely popular Outlander series, Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall are at last reunited with their daughter Brianna â but the American Revolution threatens to tear them apart again.
The buzz: There are no early reviews, but itâs been seven long years since the last Outlander novel, âWritten in My Own Heart's Blood,â and the debut of the Starz TV series, making this a must for fans.
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3. âBlack Artists Shaping the World,â by Sharna Jackson with ZoeÌ Whitley (Thames & Hudson, nonfiction)
What itâs about: Childrenâs author Jackson introduces young readers to 26 artists from Africa and of African descent, including Barack and Michelle Obama portraitists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald.
The buzz: âDelivers a magnificent assemblage of Black artists we all need to know and cherish,â says a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.
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4. âLove, Lists, and Fancy Ships,â by Sarah Grunder Ruiz (Berkley, fiction)
What itâs about: Yacht stewardess Jo Walker is attempting to complete a bucket list of 30 things she wants to do by her 30th birthday â run a marathon, travel the world, sleep in a castle. But itâs item No. 5 â kiss a stranger â that will change her life forever.
The buzz: âReaders are sure to fall for this heartwarming and emotional novel,â says a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.
5. âThe Becoming,â by Nora Roberts (St. Martin's Press, fiction)
What itâs about: Book 2 of The Dragon Heart Legacy fantasy series finds Breen Siobhan Kelly returned to the magical realm Talamh and learning to embrace her powers as her outcast grandfather plots to destroy Talamh.
The buzz: âRobertsâs skills with building suspense and crafting stirring relationships truly shine. Readers will eagerly await the final installment,â says Publishers Weekly.