Monday Matters #30

Hi everyone and welcome to Monday Matters #30! 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.

The Devil’s Ransom by Brad Taylor book cover

Make a Wish by Helena Hunting book cover

Recent Author Interviews:

Bookreporter.com interviewed Allegra Goodman on her book “Sam”.

Bookreporter.com interviewed Deborah Goodrich Royce on her book “Reef Road”.

NPR’s Book of the Day interviewed Ashley Hope Pérez on her book “Out of Darkness”.

Upcoming Author Interviews (can play back later):

Murder By The Book interview Janice Hallett on her book “The Twyford Code” on January 23 at 12 PM PT.

Murder By The Book interview book critic Oline Cogdill on her top book picks on January 23 at 4 PM PT.

Friends & Fiction interview Marie Benedict on her book “The Mitford Affair” on January 25 at 4 PM PT.

Books on TV or Film:

*Thanks to Bookreporter.com for this information

Series Premieres:

“The 1619 Project” (6-episode limited series)
Release Dates: Thursdays on Hulu; Series Premiere on January 26th (the first two episodes will be available, followed by two new episodes every Thursday)
Based on: THE 1619 PROJECT: A New Origin Story, created by Nikole Hannah-Jones

“Wolf Pack”
Release Dates: Thursdays on Paramount+; Series Premiere on January 26th
Based on: The Wolf Pack series by Edo van Belkom

“Lockwood & Co.”
Release Date: January 27th on Netflix (Season One)
Based on: The Lockwood & Co. series by Jonathan Stroud

“The Snow Girl”
Release Date: January 27th on Netflix (Season One)
Based on: SNOW GIRL by Javier Castillo

I hope you’ve enjoyed Monday Matters #30! Have a wonderful week ahead!

Stephanie

January 23, 2023 at 8:44 am

I just became a rep for a book box subscription that’s going to be including Georgie, All Along in the first box they’re sending to me. I’m excited to give it a read since I’ve heard great things!
1. thathappyreader
  
  January 23, 2023 at 9:15 am
  
  I just finished it Stephanie and it was a great read! Look for my review posting tomorrow. I hope that you enjoy it too!
I'm All Booked Up

January 23, 2023 at 8:57 am

Thanks for sharing all the book updates this week! We love the cover for Do I Know You? However, we’ve read the authors’ previous work and weren’t impressed.
1. thathappyreader
  
  January 23, 2023 at 9:17 am
  
  Thanks for reading!
Aspen Hite

January 23, 2023 at 9:06 am

Some good stuff coming! I’ve been looking forward to Lockwood and Co for a while, and The 1619 Project looks really good. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week! ✌️
1. thathappyreader
  
  January 23, 2023 at 9:20 am
  
  Thanks for reading Aspen!
Drew Alexander Ross

January 23, 2023 at 9:52 am

Great preview, Jodie! Love the roundup 🙂
1. thathappyreader
  
  January 23, 2023 at 12:19 pm
  
  Thanks Drew!
Wendy Williams

January 23, 2023 at 10:17 am

Make a Wish and Georgie All Along were both so good!
1. thathappyreader
  
  January 23, 2023 at 12:19 pm
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed both of those Wendy!
JamieAdStories

January 23, 2023 at 2:04 pm

I like all things to do with snow. I will check Snow Girl.
1. thathappyreader
  
  January 23, 2023 at 5:45 pm
  
  I hope you enjoy it Jamie!
Raji

January 23, 2023 at 3:23 pm

Thanks for sharing this preview! The Devil’s Ransom sounds interesting, I haven’t heard of this thriller series before. Hope you have a great week!
1. thathappyreader
  
  January 23, 2023 at 5:48 pm
  
  Thanks Raji! I hope you enjoy it!
thathappyreader

January 23, 2023 at 5:44 pm

Thanks for reading Angel!
Kathleen

January 24, 2023 at 1:55 pm

I think I need to check out Georgie, All along!
Kathleen

January 24, 2023 at 1:55 pm

I think I need to check out Georgie, All along!