Hey, hey, Hamptons — happy October! It’s the season of gorgeous gourds, pumpkin spice shenanigans, leaf peeping excursions and, with the ever-waning moments of daylight, the right time to cozy up in a good chair with an even better book. Get your readings lamps ready: We’ve got the ultimate new autumnal picks from those tome-toting mavens over at BookHampton (41 Main St., East Hampton, 631-324-4939).
For over 50 years, this year-round, brilliant bookseller has kept South Forkers supplied with pages by pound and then some. Bought by Carolyn Brody in 2016, the store has a 5,000-strong inventory packed into every inch of its 1,000-square foot space. There are tons of author events, a monthly book club that meets at LongHouse Reserve, and Brody’s awesome Authors to Schools program, which brings touring writers into local schools to talk about taking on writing as a career, among other topics.
We checked in with marketing manager Liz Bartek (thanks, Liz!) on what the staff is stoked to pore over this month — and it’s a proliferation of page-turners you won’t want to miss.
A Grave in the Woods by Martin Walker
“The latest entertaining and enlightening entry in Martin Walker’s Bruno, Chief of Police series, featuring an architectural dig in the French countryside that unearths WWII-era mysteries. Walker, a former international journalist, captivates us with French cuisine, glasses of wine, a love affair, and the endearing portrayal of village life – and all the while, Bruno is solving a murder.” — Carlolyn Brody
The Restless Wave by Admiral James Stavridis
“A historical novel that charts the coming-of-age of a gifted but immature young naval officer as he is tested in the crucible of WWII in the Pacific. First-rate naval fiction by a four-star admiral and former NATO commander—captivating, pulse-pounding, and at times heartbreaking.” — Carlolyn Brody
The Elements of Marie Curie: How The Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science by Dava Sobel
Sobel’s Galileo’s Daughter was highly readable and amazingly informative. Now, Sobel turns her storytelling skills to Marie Curie, the most famous woman in the history of science, to reveal the intricacies of Curie’s life both in and outside of the laboratory. — Eve Karlin
A Reason to See You Again by Jami Attenberg
Billed as an immersive family drama about smart, flawed people, A Reason to See You Again promises to be a novel that will carry the reader through love, hate, frustration, and redemption.
Be Ready When the Luck Happensy Ina Garten
“While we know how easy she makes cooking look and feel, this memoir promises to give the reader a view of the hard work, dedication, and ups and downs that brought Ina Garten to where she is now. This read should be a great inside look at the life that started in politics and lead to finding her lifelong partner and passion.” — Kait Kelly
“Finally (and surprisingly), a follow-up to the Southern Reach trilogy! This novel should give closure to the mind-bending world that was introduced in the original trilogy, while introducing new mysteries involving Area-X, those involved, and those who made it out to tell their tale.” — Kait Kelly
