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5 Great Reads for December and How to Get One for Less Than $10
Book of the Month announces the five best books you need to read this month — plus there's a special discount for Patch readers. [SPONSORED]
Each month, Book of the Month offers up five great reads recommended by all-star judges — and the December picks are in! They're finishing 2016 strong with a book endorsed by a Comedy Central star, a twisty thriller, and the perfect book for curling up with on a cold day. This round-up is also the biggest holiday gift idea of the year.
This month the club is offering its first exclusive early release, the hotly anticipated "Swimming Lessons" by Claire Fuller. The novel is available exclusively to club members now; everyone else will have to wait until March when the title becomes available in superstores.
Recently the cast of Showtime's "The Affair" sat down with Book of the Month to discuss a topic the show and book share — infidelity. Watch the video here.
Next up, a selection by comedian Abbi Jacobson. Known for her hilarious single girl antics in the hit television show "Broad City," Jacobson ditched the jokes when making her December Book of the Month pick. "Whatever Happened to Interracial Love" by Kathleen Collins is a collection of just-discovered stories from the 1960s that explores gender, family, race and sexuality.
"I felt a lot while reading her stories," said Jacobson, "and that's what I'm looking for right now, to find content that makes me feel something." Read Jacobson's exclusive Q&A here.
Book of the Month is also sweetening the deal for Patch readers this month with a special discount for becoming a member. Sign up using code PATCHBOOKS to receive 3 months for just $9.99 each, plus a free tote. You can also gift a subscription to someone on your holiday shopping list and try a month totally free yourself.
Here's a look at the rest of the December picks:
"Sun is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
"This book made me want to learn the life story of every stranger I pass on the street. The world is COMPLICATED and BEAUTIFUL." – Judge Dana Schwartz
"You Will Know Me" by Megan Abbott
"Nobody writes about teenagers better than Megan Abbott. Also, few authors write moody, twisty thrillers as well as her either. 'You Will Know Me' is Abbot in top form!" – Judge Kevin Nguyen
"'Pull Me Under' is a dark, delicious, mesmerizing story, with writing so good it will give you chills. So grab a hot drink, curl up with a blanket, and prepare to be captivated by a child, a crime, and the hope of salvation." – Judge Liberty Hardy
Get your hands on any December selection for just $9.99 by signing up here with the code PATCHBOOKS.
Happy reading!
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