Books: USA TODAY Book Club: Here's our August pick

What we're reading and discussing this month for USA TODAY Book Club, plus more news.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser Books Thu Aug 3 2023 August is here, and we're getting ready for our USA TODAY Book Club discussion later this month. Our book club pick for August is "A Pocketful of Happiness" by Richard E. Grant. The Oscar-nominated actor ("Can You Ever Forgive Me?") writes of his life, storied career and losing his wife of nearly 40 years in 2021, and fulfilling her final challenge to him to find a "pocketful of happiness in every day." We'll also be speaking live with Grant this month for book club, so stay tuned for those details. We had a great conversation with Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the author of our USA TODAY Book Club July pick, " Silver Nitrate." If you missed that book club discussion, you can catch the replay on our YouTube channel. If you're looking for your next read, why not check out which books are on top this week on our USA TODAY Best-selling Booklist and see what catches your eye. Anyway, onto the news. As always, happy reading! Richard E. Grant recalls King Charles visit in 'Pocketful of Happiness' Oscar-nominated Richard E. Grant shares it all, from ugly details of terminal decline to beautiful devotion that comes with love, in his memoir. READ MORE Advertisement In 'Family Lore,' Elizabeth Acevedo tackles grief, sisterhood, magic "What makes a good life and what would make a good death?" YA author Elizabeth Acevedo aims to answer that in her first adult novel, "Family Lore." READ MORE Richard E. Grant memoir, Ann Patchett's 'Tom Lake': 5 new books Oscar-nominated actor Richard E. Grant ("Can You Ever Forgive Me") writes about his 35-year marriage in a way that will make you believe in love. READ MORE Books to read when you've got Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour on the brain Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour looks are striking - as are these book covers. READ MORE 'Yellowface' by R.F. Kuang is a perfect book for short attention spans In the age of smart phones, it can be hard to muster the attention span to finish a book. These titles will keep you reading to the last page. READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback