Retired LSU scholar releases biography of Thomas Jefferson, just in time for America's birthday
Just in time for the country’s 250th birthday, “Being Thomas Jefferson” promises “an intimate history” of the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
"It’s a striking reminder that Jefferson’s legacy endures — all the more reason to read what might be Burstein’s crowning achievement."
Fantastic conversation with LG Literary's Andrew Burstein on his new work on Thomas Jefferson in @theadvocatebr.bsky.social. More here ⤵️
11.03.2026 14:17
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Literary Matriarchs | Interview with Tatiana Johnson-Boria
In conversation with Tatiana Johnson-Boria on ONLY POEMS | On motherhood identity in poetry
"I believe inheritance is oftentimes a reality, and it’s up to us to understand what the things we inherit must mean for our own lives."
LG Literary's @tatianajboria.bsky.social is Poet of the Week at
@onlypoemsmag.bsky.social! Read her full interview here ⤵️
26.02.2026 19:39
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Canadian Authors Are Ruling the Romance Genre | ELLE Canada Magazine | Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle Trends & Celebrity News
From Elsie Silver and Lily Chu to Hannah Bonam-Young, we present five Canadian romance authors shaking up the genre.
“I feel like I can draw from my own experience as a Canadian Muslim and, at the same time, get to write really swoony romantic stories.”
Check out LG Literary's Uzma Jalaluddin, featured here among four other fantastic Canadian romance authors in @ellecanada.bsky.social ⤵️
25.02.2026 20:21
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Jefferson Seen and Unseen - Pittsburgh Review of Books
What might it have been like to be Thomas Jefferson? Just weighing such a question raises questions anew, implicitly demanding a rationale for reopening the
“To write an intimate history is a formidable summons, because any approach to historical biography is autopsy, not a two-sided conversation.”
An excerpt from BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON: AN INTIMATE HISTORY by Andrew Burstein, out now from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social.
pghrev.com/jefferson-se...
21.01.2026 14:17
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Illuminating talk on Thomas Jefferson from LG Literary's Andrew Burstein! Watch here ⤵️
12.02.2026 16:29
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Newly arrived at the LG Literary offices: the stunning Turkish edition of @jodipicoult.bsky.social's first novel, SONGS OF THE HUMPBACK WHALE, out now from April Publishing!
10.02.2026 17:14
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Fascinating piece from new release BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON by LG Literary's Andrew Burstein! More from @literaryhub.bsky.social ⤵️
05.02.2026 20:04
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DORMIR EL TRÓPICO by LG Literary's Martha Riva Palacio Obón has received a 2026 Premio Fundación Cuatrogatos, the annual award for high-quality books created by Ibero-American writers and illustrators. ¡Felicitaciones, Martha!
See the full list of winners here ⤵️
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03.02.2026 22:03
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The audiobook for Andrew Burstein's BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON (narrated by John Chancer) is a trending history release on Spotify! Listen here ⤵️
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02.02.2026 20:47
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ARC alert: the first installment of Mark Pryor's new Paris Bookshop Mystery series is out from @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social on March 31st! Read more about the book @publisherswkly.bsky.social calls "a satisfying confection" here ⤵️
www.publishersweekly.com/9781496756381
30.01.2026 20:09
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This timely, thorough, and thought-provoking new book from LG Literary's @normansolomon.bsky.social is available for free now! More information below ⤵️
27.01.2026 16:11
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How genetic testing redefines motherhood [PODCAST]
Family physician Rebecca Thompson discusses her article, "The weight of genetic testing in a family," an excerpt from her book. She shares a profoundly personal story from the memoir about a woman who...
"There is something so much greater than any one person’s struggle. We really see that all of these stories are about growth and change. That is always inspiring."
Illuminating discussion of HELD TOGETHER by LG Literary's Rebecca N. Thompson on KevinMD. Listen to the full podcast episode here ⤵️
22.01.2026 15:39
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Book Talk: Andrew Burstein — Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History
YouTube video by Politics and Prose
LG Literary's Andrew Burstein spoke yesterday at @politicsprose.bsky.social about his new book, BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON, available now from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social! Learn more about Jefferson's melodic language and contradictory inner life at this fantastic event — full video here ⤵️
20.01.2026 17:21
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Andrew Burstein's BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON—acclaimed as "a nuanced, warts-and-all examination of a complicated Founding Father" by Kirkus Reviews—is out today from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social! Happy publication day, Andrew!
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
13.01.2026 16:22
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Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History | Washington Independent Review of Books
The Independent is an important voice in the community of readers and writers dedicated to book reviews and writing about the world of books.
"Burstein employs the key events of Jefferson’s life to probe the inner man to a degree no other biographer has attempted, and he succeeds brilliantly."
Another glowing review for Andrew Burstein's BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON in @wirobooks.bsky.social! See the full piece here ⤵️
12.01.2026 18:18
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Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History - Manhattan Book Review
He was 33 years old when he authored the document that invoked autonomy for the 13 colonies from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson’s reputation was cemented on July 4, 1776, and continued to grow as he ...
"Thomas Jefferson was a unique study in contrasts, as brilliantly highlighted by Andrew Burstein in BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON...objective and fascinating."
Fantastic Manhattan Book Review of BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON by LG Literary's Andrew Burstein, out next Tuesday from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social!
08.01.2026 15:47
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John Green, Jodi Picoult Top PEN’s Banned Books List
A new report from PEN America, which rounds up the 52 most frequently banned books since 2021, shows schools across the country targeting titles related to race, LGBTQ+ identities, and sexual abuse,…
A new report from PEN America on the 52 most frequently banned books since 2021 shows schools across the country targeting titles related to race, LGBTQ+ identities, and sexual abuse, as well as bestselling novels by Green and Picoult.
17.12.2025 21:00
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Why Uzma Jalaluddin wrote a Christmas rom-com about a Muslim family | CBC Books Bookends
The Ontario-based author discussed Yours For The Season on Bookends with Mattea Roach.
"I realized that as someone who's not an observer of the Christmas holidays, I get to pick and choose...So I get all of the fun without actually having any of the responsibilities."
Read more about the inspiration behind Uzma Jalaluddin's new holiday rom-com on the CBC's Bookends with Mattea Roach⤵️
16.12.2025 17:34
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Our Ultimate Bookish Gift Guide Is Back. Here’s Everything to Buy for the Reader in Your Life
Stock up now to beat the holiday rush.
"If you’re looking for an entertaining, Hallmark-esque story in book form, pick this one up."
theSkimm recommends Uzma Jalaluddin's YOURS FOR THE SEASON among other fantastic offerings for your bookish holiday gifts here ⤵️
15.12.2025 18:02
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The Best Winter Romances To Snuggle Up With
Feeling a holiday fling or a wintry sports story? Curl up with a mug of hot cocoa and settle in with some of the best winter romances.
Ready to cozy up with a new winter romance? How about Uzma Jalaluddin's YOURS FOR THE SEASON, which @bookriot.bsky.social calls "warmhearted and hilarious"? Learn more about Uzma's newest, listed among great company here ⤵️
09.12.2025 20:50
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The Globe 100: The best books of 2025
Our annual guide to the books that captured, delighted and informed us this year. Plus, track your favourites from years past in our first Book Archive
DETECTIVE AUNTY, the first installment of Uzma Jalaluddin's new cozy mystery series, is one of The Globe and Mail’s Top 100 Books of 2025! See the full list here (and mark your calendars for Uzma's sequel, out next year with @harpercollins.bsky.social & HarperCollins Canada) ⤵️
08.12.2025 17:34
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The Blue Road to Trump Hell
Get the new book "The Blue Road to Trump Hell" — available now as a FREE download.
LG Literary's @normansolomon.bsky.social's newest book, THE BLUE ROAD TO TRUMP HELL: HOW CORPORATE DEMOCRATS PAVED THE WAY FOR AUTOCRACY, is now available as a free eBook and paperback original! Confounded by our current political reality? Read more here ⤵️
04.12.2025 17:54
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🎶 Do you see what I see? 🎶
That’s right, it’s Uzma Jalaluddin's new holiday rom-com, YOURS FOR THE SEASON, right outside of New York’s Penn Station!
03.12.2025 22:06
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Mindy Kaling is a huge fan of this Toronto author's holiday romance novel
Kaling, who published Uzma Jalaluddin's new novel, said: "She shows that the magic of love and the holidays belongs to everyone.”
"Everyone has their own love story, but when you add race, class, culture and faith to that, I find it fascinating."
Read more about LG Literary's Uzma Jalaluddin's writing process and new holiday rom-com YOURS FOR THE SEASON (beloved by Mindy Kaling!) in this fantastic feature from @thestar.com ⤵️
02.12.2025 20:10
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Book giveaway for Yours for the Season by Uzma Jalaluddin Dec 01-Dec 28, 2025
Enter to win one of 100 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Dec 01-Dec 28, 2025. Enter for a chance to win a Kindle edition of ''Yours for the Sea...
Happy publication day to Uzma Jalaluddin's YOURS FOR THE SEASON, out now from Mindy's Book Studio and #1 on Amazon for Fake Dating Romance!
Enter to win a copy of the book Kirkus calls "an intercultural holiday rom-com that fully nails the promise of its premise” on Goodreads today through 12/28 ⤵️
01.12.2025 19:26
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All the Latest Holiday Romances to Add to Your Wishlist
It’s never too early to discover your next festive read!
The holidays are already in full swing at LG Literary, with Uzma Jalaluddin's YOURS FOR THE SEASON out next week from Mindy's Book Studio! Read more about Uzma's novel on this fantastic list of new holiday romances from BookBub ⤵️
24.11.2025 18:44
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