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Kirkus Starred Review for SPY RING!

So excited to share that my forthcoming book for kids, SPY RING, got a STARRED REVIEW in Kirkus!!!!! Eeeeep! Thanks so much, Kirkus Reviews!

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/sarah-beth-durst/spy-ring/

THE SHELTERLINGS is on the SSYRA list!!!

So incredibly thrilled, honored, and grateful that THE SHELTERLINGS has been chosen as one of the Sunshine State Young Readers Award books! Thank you so much, Florida librarians!!! You've absolutely made my day!

Goodreads ARC Giveaway for The Spellshop

Goodreads giveaway for THE SPELLSHOP!!! My publisher, Tor/Bramble, is giving away 50 physical ARCs of my forthcoming cozy fantasy book! Enter now through April 22. https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/378335-the-spellshop

 

7 Things I Learned While Writing Across Genres

My article in Writer's Digest!!!!! https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/7-things-i-learned-while-writing-across-genres

Surprise Chocolates!!!

Received these lovely chocolates from my publisher to celebrate the pub day of THE LIES AMONG US! Such a thoughtful -- and delicious -- surprise! Thanks so much, Lake Union!

THE LIES AMONG US comes out today!!!

Today is the book birthday for my newest book, THE LIES AMONG US! It's my first foray into book club fiction, and it's out today from Lake Union! 

THE LIES AMONG US is about sisterhood, grief, and the corrosive nature of lies, as seen through the eyes of a woman who does not exist.

If you'd like to read the first chapter or learn more about the book, please visit my website: http://www.sarahbethdurst.com/Lies.htm

Writing this book was such an amazing experience -- I learned so much and grew so much as a writer. I truly loved working on it. And I am so very happy that it's out in the world!

Barnes & Noble Book Festival

So thrilled to spot my book at the Barnes and Noble Book Festival!!! Thanks MauveQuinn on TikTok for the awesome photo!

Amazon First Reads

I have some awesome news that I'm finally allowed to share! My forthcoming foray into family drama fiction, THE LIES AMONG US, was selected to be an Amazon First Reads pick for March! So starting today, you can get the ebook for FREE if you have Amazon Prime (or for $1.99 if you don't), a month before pub day! Happy reading!

https://www.amazon.com/firstreads

YALSA's 2024 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers List

Thank you again, YALSA librarians! You've made my day twice now, two days in a row! After learning yesterday that my YA book, THE LAKE HOUSE, made YALSA's 2024 Best Fiction for Young Adults list, I found out today that it also made YALSA's 2024 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers list! I'm thrilled and so grateful.

https://www.ala.org/yalsa/2024-quick-picks-reluctant-young-adult-readers

YALSA's 2024 Best Fiction for Young Adults List

I just found out that my YA book, THE LAKE HOUSE, was selected for YALSA's 2024 Best Fiction for Young Adults list! Thanks so much, YALSA librarians!

https://www.ala.org/yalsa/2024-best-fiction-young-adults