Happy Oaks Day from Louisville, Kentucky! It’s Derby weekend here which means the kids are out of school, the city and track are packed, and everyone’s gearing up for the greatest two minutes in sports tomorrow. I can’t name a single horse running right now but that will change in the next twenty-four hours. But first: we’re actively putting together our 2024 Summer Reading Guide, coming your way so soon!
Are you ready for Book Camp?
Our THIRTEENTH annual Modern Mrs Darcy Summer Reading Guide drops on May 16. In addition to releasing the guide, we’ll host our fabulous Unboxing party for our MMD Book Club members, What Should I Read Next Patreon community members, and a la carte purchasers. If you’ve ever considered becoming a member, now is an excellent time to jump in. I can’t wait to talk summer books with you all! Sign up here. Have a friend who would enjoy the MMD Summer Reading Guide and live Unboxing event? We now have a way for you to gift them a la carte access.
What’s this about Book Camp? This year’s guide has a gentle summer camp theme, and our team had so much fun bringing it to life. We can’t wait to show you!
Speaking of, we’re excited to introduce you to our new bookish merch in honor of Summer Reading Guide season. Read in style with our stickers and soft, cozy t-shirts and sweatshirts. Our merch shop is full of the perfect picks for any reader.
*Some items will be on preorder until May 10th with a limited quantity stocked after that date. We encourage you to order before May 10 to make sure you are able to grab the size and color you want!
My favorite finds from around the web:
The woman behind the Kentucky Derby’s most coveted hats: ‘The hat becomes part of you.’ (The Athletic) “Millinery, in fact, is as much a game of numbers as horse racing.” (If you read this profile and wanted to check out the hats, like I did, check out the Christine A. Moore Millinery Instagram account.)
Does all the Kentucky Derby coverage make you want to read more about millinery? Try this YA novel—and past MMD Book Club selection—set in gilded age Atlanta. (MMD)
Cast of ‘Thursday Murder Club’ Film Is Revealed. (Kirkus) What a lineup!
These fabulous Old Navy High-Waisted Linen-Blend Wide-Leg Pants are 40% off right now. (I adore my Anthro cropped linen pants, but you can’t beat the price on the Old Navy ones!) This is also a great dress for the price, in killer prints or an adorable white eyelet.
The Rick Steves guide to life. (Washington Post gift link) “The real Rick Steves is so much more complex than who you see on TV.”
The Great Felicity Reckoning. (Slate) “Felicity, by contrast, feels slightly forgotten, which means the timing is ripe, perhaps even felicitous, for a large-scale discovery and rediscovery.”
12 Mystery Novels Featuring Black, Indigenous, and POC Protagonists. (Electric Literature) Great list.
The Magic of Charlotte Tilbury. (Elle) Fun to learn more about the woman behind the brand. I’m a big fan of Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Sexy Sienna (Sephora) and their Magic Cream moisturizer.
20 backlist reads from your favorite Summer Reading Guide authors. (MMD) What to read while you’re waiting for this summer’s buzziest new releases.
Important Seltzer Update: I tried the Topo Chico Sabores Tangerine Ginger Sparkling Water in Tallahassee and fell in love … but Topo isn’t widely available in my area. Imagine my surprise when I found a great selection at my local Target!
4 tips for dealing with a ferocious allergy season. (Vox) Ferocious is right: this is solid advice.
A Bronx Teacher Asked. Tommy Orange Answered. (New York Times gift link) What an incredible teacher! His students will never forget this day.
15 Pastas Absolutely Perfect for Spring. (Bon Appétit) These sound good!
Why I wrote an AI transparency statement for my book, and think other authors should too. (The Guardian) I hate that this has become necessary but I’m glad people are thinking about it.
Don’t miss these posts:
20 backlist favorites from 10 years of the Summer Reading Guide. A little something to whet your appetite as you wait for this year’s Summer Reading Guide.
7 steps to read “hard” books. “Hard” books are the books we want to read but feel intimidated by because of difficult themes or subject matter. These tips will help!
16 page-turning mysteries that aren’t too dark and gloomy. A list of favorite mysteries that fall squarely within the confines of the genre, yet maintain a hopeful tone throughout.
Have a great weekend!
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