John McMurtrie Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Independent book editor. Senior editor, @zyzzyvamag. Also edit for @mcsweeneys. Bylines: @nytimes, @latimes. Former San Francisco Chronicle books editor.
The Every
Dave EggersJohn McMurtrie“I’m always interested in these small steps that we barely notice that take us from healthy relationships with technology to ever more control and surveillance.” — Dave Eggers talks to @paperhaus about “The Every.” It’s out tomorrow — but not on Amazon. https://t.co/ToP1masnz8
Paperback, 2021
$17.95$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Chinese Groove
Kathryn MaJohn McMurtrieI spoke with @Kathryn_E_Ma about her endearing novel, The Chinese Groove. “I think of the novel as a love letter to San Francisco,” she says. “I live in San Francisco and I love the city, but I see all of its shortcomings.” Subscribe to @zyzzyvamag here! https://t.co/WPxgiEcZqH https://t.co/cwDlOi4IR9
Hardcover, 2023
$27.00$13.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
If We Desire Respect for the Law, We Must First Make the Law Respectable: Law Student Memory Notebook
Gratitude Daily PublishingJohn McMurtrie“If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.” — Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis https://t.co/8FSa0a2oCf
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Mouth to Mouth
Antoine WilsonJohn McMurtrieHappy publication day to “Mouth to Mouth,” by @antoinewilson. It’s such a satisfying novel — lean and propulsive and smart about identity, secrets, storytelling, the art world and life in Los Angeles. Bravo, Antoine. https://t.co/CvNXTP7N8H
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Wolf Hall
Hilary MantelJohn McMurtrieHilary Mantel will live on among her admirers, young and old. My daughter read “Wolf Hall” last year, at age 15. She tore through it with gusto. https://t.co/wWVxWFtKbu
Paperback, 2021
$20.99$10.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Secret Meaning of Things: Poetry
Lawrence FerlinghettiJohn McMurtrieMade a pilgrimage to @CityLightsBooks — my first visit since the store’s founder, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, died last year at age 101. This display in the upstairs poetry room showcases his work. 🙏 https://t.co/lWRjwrJMe9
Paperback, 1968
$9.95$4.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Vesper Flights
Helen MacDonaldJohn McMurtrieHere’s to author photos that feature writers in independent bookstores. This lovely shot by Bill Johnston Jr. shows the naturalist @HelenJMacdonald — her new book is “Vesper Flights” — at one of my favorite Bay Area bookstores: @PointReyesBooks. https://t.co/4RXoooequN
Paperback, 2021
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Miss Subways
David DuchovnyJohn McMurtrie"A witty and profound showstopper about ancient myths, modern New York City, and the persistence — and magic — of love." @Leavittnovelist reviews @davidduchovny's novel, "Miss Subways" https://bit.ly/2xt1LzC https://t.co/AralWvJQc2
Paperback, 2019
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies
Jason FagoneJohn McMurtrie"A sheer delight to read": @ChelseaLeu reviews "The Woman Who Smashed Codes," by @jfagone https://t.co/XJbR4jk4Eo https://t.co/L1BsSy5cGg
Paperback, 2018
$25.00$12.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Ivory Shoals
John BrandonJohn McMurtrieHappy publication day to John Brandon’s “Ivory Shoals.” I had the great pleasure of editing the novel for @mcsweeneys. The New York Times has just posted its review: “a book chock-full of...psychological acuity, physical action and natural beauty.” https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/20/books/review/john-brandon-ivory-shoals.html?referringSource=articleShare
Hardcover, 2021
$26.00$13.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book