Hello, friends! This is the first week back to a normal schedule after a long, amazing holiday season, and sometimes digging out can feel like a bit of a doozy. But I’m filled with fresh, 2026 energy, so excited about all the good things to come this year—and y’all, I have TWO secrets I’ve been keeping that I can’t wait to share! But, for now, lots of fun news this week… First of all, my friend Jennifer Moorman has a new book out today. And you’re going to love it!
A Note for Us from Jennifer:
Hello, friends! I’m Jennifer Moorman, and I’m so excited to be here with you. I write stories full of heart and sprinkled with everyday magic, and this January I’m celebrating the release of my newest novel, The Charmed Library.
This book is my love letter to libraries and to everyone who has ever fallen in love with a fictional character. It follows assistant librarian Stella Parker, who’s grieving, drifting, and a little lost until the day she burns her personal journal. From there, her favorite fictional hero steps right out of a book and into her life, magic stirs in the stacks, words begin to shimmer, and Stella discovers that her own story is far more powerful than she ever believed.
If you adore cozy, bookish tales filled with hope, wonder, and a touch of enchantment, The Charmed Library was written for you. I can’t wait to share this story with readers, to meet you on my book tour, and to celebrate the magic we all find between the pages.
Thank you for welcoming me into your inbox today. I’m so grateful to Kristy for sharing this book with her incredible community. I hope you’ll join me in Stella’s hometown, where the library holds secrets and where your beloved characters step off the page.
With love and bookish magic,
Jennifer
Doesn’t this sound amazing? A true book for book lovers! I hope you LOVE it!
ICYMI: I was on Good Morning America! Ah!
Guys, I will NEVER be over my appearance on Good Morning America! I wanted to show you a couple behind-the-scenes pics. And, if you missed it…
Make SUMMER STATE OF MIND Your First Preorder of 2026!
I can’t believe it, but SUMMER STATE OF MIND will be out in less than four months! Don’t forget: When you pre-order your copy of SUMMER STATE OF MIND from your retailer of choice (including the Friends & Fiction Spring Subscription with Oxford Exchange and the Nantucket Books special preorder), fill out the form to receive:
1. A custom, acrylic SUMMER STATE OF MIND bookmark with tassel.
2. SUMMER STATE OF MIND signed book plate.
3. “Live Your Story” refrigerator magnet.
4. Page-by-page readers guide with videos, excerpts, and special insight from KWH.
If you preorder multiple copies, feel free to email ashley@kristywoodsonharvey.com to get your swag in one package!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for ALL your support of this novel already. I’m just over-the-moon about sharing Daisy, Mason, Aunt Tilley, and the abandoned baby discovered in Cape Carolina that will change everything!
Goodreads Giveaway Happening Now:
Happening right now: an early Goodreads giveaway for SUMMER STATE OF MIND! You can enter between now and 1.19.26 to win one of 25 early galleys! Fingers crossed you win!
Friends & Fiction:
Join us Wednesday, January 7th at 7pm Eastern on the F&F Facebook page and YouTube channel as Kristin Harmel & Ron Block welcome #1 bestselling author Brad Meltzer on our first show of the new year to discuss The Viper, the brand-new installment in his thrilling Zig and Nola series which unravels a shocking cold case with a personal—and deadly—twist.Don’t want to miss any free updates about SUMMER STATE OF MIND? Subscribe for free below!
Thank you, friends, for being here with me. I appreciate each and every one of you SO very much, and you make all my days brighter. Happy 2026. It’s going to be a great year!
