Hello! It’s been over a year since I’ve opened Substack but I’m so happy to be back in your inbox for a moment to share a few things!
1) Election Day is two weeks away. To verify voter registration, volunteer at the polls, or for general information on what to expect in two weeks, check out When We All Vote. If you live in Pennsylvania, a critical voting region, today is your last day to register to vote. If you need access to transportation to the polls or would like to volunteer to drive voters, check out Ride2Vote.
2) This November was originally slated to be the pub month for my fourth book. Due to complicated health issues over the last year and a half, book four was delayed, which means I’m just now wrapping up the final drafts. I can’t wait to get this book into your hands. Title, cover release, and pre-orders will begin next year and pub day will happen November 2025. TLDR: I took time off to address health concerns, but a new book is coming soon!
3) My TBR pile is exploding with good books right now which has rendered me overwhelmed and sweaty, but in a good way. Of note is my friend Maggie’s new book on writing, Beautyland, and of course Rooney’s new one is in there somewhere. My friend Danielle also has a book coming out in February which was picked up by Mindy Kaling! As always, I’ll be updating what I love on Baer Books (no spoilers ever and no negative reviews…if I don’t like it, who cares!). The last thing I read and reviewed was Margot’s Got Money Trouble which was a riot!
More to say, but not the medium to say it. Instead I hope to see you in the pages of book four (stay tuned), at the next IRL event (stay tuned), or over on millennial facebook (Instagram). Updates there + book previews.
With love and hope,
KJB
PS: I can’t stop listening to this Celine Dion remix.
PSS: Cleaning shop before we gear up for book 4! Free shipping + supports female small business