Vintage Books & Anchor Books

IN COLD BLOOD by Truman Capote, BAD BLOOD by John Carreyrou, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON by David Grann, SAY NOTHING by Patrick Radden Keefe, and more Vintage Books & Anchor Books were represented on Business Insider's list of best true crime books!

GIOVANNI'S ROOM by James Baldwin is one of the first novels to openly explore themes of homosexuality, and subsequently paved the way for generations of LGBTQIA+ novelists. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/3xDzSz3

"The subject Colwin did do brilliantly in her novels and short stories was the pursuit of happiness." The Wall Street Journal on Laurie Colwin's work https://on.wsj.com/35NkULb

Happy birthday to activist and SUPERMAN'S NOT COMING author, Erin Brockovich!! https://bit.ly/3v8p5ff

The 25th anniversary edition of PUSH by Sapphire (the inspiration for the hit movie 'Precious') hits shelves today now with a new foreword by AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE author Tayari Jones and a new afterword by Sapphire! For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/3gjIB2w

GIVEAWAY Enter to win these four riveting historical fiction books, including Vintage Books & Anchor Books's CODE NAME HÉLÈNE by Ariel Lawhon!!

GIVEAWAY In honor of the paperback release of CODE NAME HÉLÈNE, we teamed up with some of our book publishing friends on an awesome historical fiction giveaway featuring incredible women in history!! Enter for a chance to win CODE NAME HÉLÈNE by Ariel Lawhon, LILAC GIRLS by Martha Hall Kelly, Author, THE GIVER OF STARS by Jojo Moyes, and THE LIONS OF FIFTH AVENUE by Fiona Davis:

Attention crime readers: CrimeReads featured two Vintage Crime/Black Lizard authors Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö in their Guide to the Classics, covering 10 of their books! Check it out: https://bit.ly/39YUGXw

From The New York Times bestselling author of I WAS ANASTASIA, comes Ariel Lawhon's latest historical fiction feat about real-life WWII spy Nancy Wake: CODE NAME HÉLÈNE. CODE NAME HÉLÈNE is out in paperback on 2/2! Grab your copy here: http://bit.ly/3oLzOt9

LEAVING ISN'T THE HARDEST THING by Lauren Hough made Cosmopolitan's list of LGBTQ+ books to read in 2021! Read more about it:

CODE NAME HÉLÈNE by Ariel Lawhon tells the story of real-life spy Nancy Wake, who assumed four code names throughout WWII. First up, Lucienne Carlier: With this code name, Nancy smuggled people and documents across the borders under the guise of an oblivious mistress... http://bit.ly/3oLzOt9

Emily St. John Mandel is going on a (virtual) book tour for the paperback release of THE GLASS HOTEL! If you'd like to catch any of these events, click here for more info: http://bit.ly/3qT5Owe

"There is something special about learning the magic of this music from the people who were there..." Kirkus Reviews on DECODING "DESPACITO" by Leila Cobo (out 3/2/21!) Read the rest of the review here

Former US Atty, SDNY and DOING JUSTICE author Preet Bharara launched a new podcast today, based on the book, that will explore cases from the perspective of prosecutors as they grapple with urgent legal and moral questions. The first episode is now available! Check it out: http://apple.co/3ppLCBB

WEATHER by Jenny Offill is the perfect mix of great feeling and wry humor. Check out the newly on sale paperback: http://bit.ly/3pTv3y0

Today is the last day to enter this giveaway!! Enter to win a copy of YEAR OF THE MONKEY with a bookplate signed by Patti Smith here (US only, 18+):

Literary Hub makes the case for reading unfinished novels (particularly Jane Austen, Edgar Allan Poe, and Charles Dickens). What do you think? Do you agree?

Thrillist included INTERIOR CHINATOWN by Charles Yu, an "honest, funny, sad, and necessary satire," and THE BIG BOOK OF MODERN FANTASY by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, "the definitive contemporary fantasy story collection," in their list of the best books of 2020

Diane Keaton's bestselling memoir BROTHER & SISTER is coming to paperback on Tuesday! The film star's latest memoir delves into her relationship with her younger brother and is a poignant exploration of the divergent paths siblings' lives can take. For more info: https://bit.ly/3ncxhr4

Penguin Random House has launched a new website to support families, educators, communities, organizations, and readers who are working to combat racism and end racial inequities. Join the conversation and check out reading guides for books like THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD by Colson Whitehead here: https://bit.ly/2GyIeTM

Head into the new year with a new thriller! THE RED LOTUS by Chris Bohjalian hits the shelves in paperback on 1/5 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3mnsDFv

May your weekend be filled with puppies, books, and deep breaths.

Just two awesome "Best of 2020" books to add to your 2021... WOW, NO THANK YOU by Samantha Irby: http://bit.ly/2WdvDuD INTERIOR CHINATOWN by Charles Yu: http://bit.ly/3r74zdB

Available tomorrow this gorgeous box set of Margaret Atwood's THE HANDMAID'S TALE and THE TESTAMENTS! Now is your chance to own both books in paperback: https://bit.ly/3mCKuZy

"It’s not entirely new for a woman to get to be the center of a story about the pursuit of excellence, but it’s rare enough to make 'The Queen’s Gambit' a thrilling watch. The Cut Psst: It's a thrilling read, too! If you're interested in reading the book that inspired Netflix's 'The Queen's Gambit,' visit: https://bit.ly/34QTPqG

National Book Foundation award finalist INTERIOR CHINATOWN by Charles Yu is getting a gorgeous new look in paperback! This edition hits shelves on 11/17 Learn more about this "delicious, ambitious Hollywood satire" (@washingtonpost): https://bit.ly/2TB1anV

"All my loved ones who love me wrong float like comic ghost tails in my periphery." Beautiful words from Tommy Orange, author of THERE THERE, via Literary Hub!

"The only writer who can make me laugh with abandon in public...Her signature irreverence is intact, of course, but it can't mask the heart she leaves bleeding on the page." ELLE on WOW, NO THANK YOU by Samantha Irby, one of "the best books of 2020!"

Starting on 11/2, you can own THE HANDMAID'S TALE and THE TESTAMENTS by Margaret Atwood as a box set! If you haven't read them both, now is your chance to snag them. And if you have read them both and are a fan, this makes for a great collectible! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3mCKuZy

Praise be Halloween! Margaret Atwood

Check out our list of scary reads from light spooky vibes to scare-the-pants-off-you-horror, there's something for everyone! https://bit.ly/3o0F4ZO

Happy Halloween from your friends at Vintage & Anchor! We hope you carve out some time for spooky fun today

Congrats to Samantha Irby, Real Hope Jahren, and Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn on being nominees for the Goodreads Choice Awards!! The first round of voting takes place from now through Nov. 8!