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As a longtime fan of the Diane Rehm Show, I'm delighted to share that Everything I Never Told You will be featured on the DR Show's next "Readers' Review"!  

Readers' Review is a once-monthly segment in which Diane Rehm, several critics, and call-in listeners discuss works of fiction. Past episodes have included Lily King's Euphoria, Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming, and Anthony Doerr's All The Light We Cannot See.

The Readers' Review featuring Everything I Never Told You will air at 11am (EST) on Wednesday, June 24-- for your broadcast time.

Here's more information: 

And here's how to call in and join the conversation: 

More foreign editions news: here's the cover for the Chinese edition of Everything I Never Told You (literal translation: Silent Confessions).

This is the simplified Chinese edition (the version of Chinese used in most of mainland China), which should be out soon from Dook Publishing. There will also be a traditional Chinese edition, coming out from Delight in Taiwain.

Here's the Dutch cover for Everything I Never Told You (literal translation: What I Never Before Have Said). I think it's gorgeous...

And for any Dutch speakers out there, here's a link to the book's page at my Dutch publisher, A.W. Bruna: 

I'm thrilled to share that the paperback of Everything I Never Told You debuted on the NYT bestseller list at #10, and in its second week rose to #9!

The novel is also officially a national bestseller, appearing on the Chicago Tribune, Indie Bestseller, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and San Francisco Chronicle bestsellers lists, among others.

Thanks to all of you who read, enjoyed, and recommended the novel to others--this is all because of your support.

 

 

Everything I Never Told You is #8 on the ! 

It was a special treat to have my paperback launch at Porter Square Books, a local independent bookstore where I shop often. There was a packed house and the owner, David Sandberg, gave me a very sweet introduction. And there was a cake with my book cover on it!

Thanks to the whole staff of Porter Square Books and all who came for such a lovely launch!

 

Everything I Never Told You is out in paperback today--with a shiny new cover and a gorgeous and generous quote from Alex Chee, a writer I deeply admire. It's in bookstores everywhere (as well as Target and Costco!). 

Tonight is the launch event at Porter Square Books, and Thursday I head out on book tour. First up is the West Coast:

San Diego: Warwick's in San DiegoLA: Pages and Vroman'sSan Francisco: Bookshop West Portal and Towne Center Books  

I'll try to post updates (and photos!) here--but in the meantime, check the to see if I'm coming to a city near you. 

It definitely does not feel like spring yet here in Boston--but we're already working on the book tour for the paperback, which will be out May 12!

I've updated my website with the tour schedule--I have upcoming stops in Columbus, Boston, San Diego, LA, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Atlanta, DC, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and more. Hope to see you if I'm in your city!

Still snowed in with the 4yo, but am so proud to share that Everything I Never Told You has (also) won an Alex Award! The Alex Awards are given by the American Library Association (ALA) to the 10 best adult books with special appeal to teens.  It was announced this morning at the ALA's Midwinter Conference, along with the winners of the Newbery, Caldecott, and other awards.  As you can see from the list below, it's in amazing company--I'm still reeling.

Thank you, ALA. 

I'm snowed in at the moment, but have good news to share: Everything I Never Told You has won the ! 

This award is given by the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), an affiliate of the American Library Association, to promote Asian/Pacific American culture and heritage and are awarded to titles based on their literary and artistic merit. I'm thrilled, especially to be in the company of other titles that have won and been honored.

Thank you, APALA.