Today in Bookish and Literary History, November 21
2023 The Heron Catchers by David Joiner Joiner's second novel set in the fabled Kanazawa area is an intimate yet understated look at an American who seeks recovery after his marriage to a Japanese woman has failed. International Rubery Book Awards Winner American Writing Awards Finalist Foreword Indies Awards Finalist Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist 2025 Manhattan Death Ballad by Maxim Jakubowski (UK) An evocative and compelling look at the trials and tribulations of an author-cum-assassin as he reflects on his life, his loves, and the death he delivers with careful precision. 2025 The April King by Isolde Martyn (UK) A thrilling Tudor adventure novel! Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Alison Weir, Rose Tremain and Elizabeth Chadwick. 2025 The Glass Brigade by Celine Rachelle For fans of The Inheritance Games, Truly Devious, and the sharp humor of Gilmore Girls, The Glass Brigade is a twisty, puzzle-filled dark academia mystery wi...