Hi everyone and welcome to Monday Matters #28! Most of us hate to see Monday come, but I’m one for making it a bit more fun. Each week I take a look at new book releases, books on TV or film, recent author interviews and more! Life’s too short to hate Mondays so let’s start the week off right!
5 Books Publishing This Week:
*Click on the book cover for the link to my review or to Goodreads.
Recent Author Interviews:
Bookreporter.com talked to Dani Shapiro on her book “Signal Fires”. You can watch the interview here or listen the podcast here.
NPR’s Book of the Day podcast interviewed Leila Mottley on her book “Nightcrawling”.
NPR’s Book of the Day podcast interviewed Andrew Sean Greer on his book “Less is Lost”.
Upcoming Author Interviews:
Murder by the Book interviews Maureen Johnson on her book “Nine Liars” on January 9 at 5 PM PT.
Friends & Fiction interview Sonali Dev on her book “The Vibrant Years” on January 11 at 4PM PT.
Books On TV or Film:
*Thanks to Bookreporter.com for this information
In Theaters:
Chess Story
Release Date: January 13th (limited)
Based on: CHESS STORY by Stefan Zweig
On TV:
Film Releases
Dog Gone
Release Date: January 13th on Netflix
Based on: DOG GONE: A Lost Pet’s Extraordinary Journey and the Family Who Brought Him Home, by Pauls Toutonghi
Made-For-TV Movies:
The Wedding Veil Inspiration
Air Date: Saturday, January 14th at 8pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel
Based on: SECOND CHANCE HERO by Lori Wilde
Series Premieres:
“Trial by Fire” (limited series)
Release Date: January 13th on Netflix (all episodes will be available)
Based on: TRIAL BY FIRE: The Tragic Tale of the Uphaar Fire Tragedy, by Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy
On DVD:
She Said
DVD Release Date: January 10th
Based on: SHE SAID: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey
I hope you’ve enjoyed Monday Matters #28! Have a wonderful week ahead!
Stephanie
After all of the wild takes on Prince Harry’s book, I’m definitely more interested than I ever thought I would be. I’ve never cared much about the royal family, but even if all I get out of it is a good laugh, it could be a fascinating read!
thathappyreader
I hope that you enjoy it Stephanie. Thanks for reading.
I'm All Booked Up
We’re so excited to read The Spare after watching Harry & Meghan on Netflix.
thathappyreader
I hope that you both enjoy it!
Her Digital Coffee
Those thrillers sound amazing! I’m also intrigued by Harry’s book, after reading all of the reviews online. Thank you for sharing Jodie, I can’t wait to check them out.
thathappyreader
Thank you for reading!
Suzie
I am excited to read Harry’s book!
thathappyreader
I hope that you enjoy it Suzie! Thanks for reading.
Wendy Williams
I’m not sure about Harry’s book. I thought I wanted to read it, but now I’m just not sure.
thathappyreader
I feel exactly the same way Wendy. Thanks for reading!
According to Chren
Prince Harry’s book is on our list!
thathappyreader
I hope that you enjoy it!
Lucy @ Lucy Knows Things
Another great Monday Matters post! Four of the books releasing this week are on my TBR. Hoping to get to them soon 🙂
thathappyreader
Thanks Lucy! I hope that you enjoy them all!
Carla
I bought Spare on Audio and am looking forward to the time to listen to it. I want to watch that movie based on Lori Wilde’s book. I loved the book. Thanks for the heads up, Jodie.
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Carla!
Aspen Hite
I love your Monday Matters…even a week late…lol! Added the two thrillers, so that all worked out. Looking forward to She Said. Take care!
thathappyreader
Thanks Aspen! I’m glad that you enjoy this post and hope that you will love She Said!