SCATTERED SHOWERS
“Best-selling and beloved, Rowell’s writing will entice readers to the library in droves, whatever the weather.”
-- BOOKLIST
Scattered Showers collects all my previous short stories — many for the first time in print — as well as five brand new ones.
It’s a real looker of a book, with sky-blue stained edges and a bookmark — and best of all, duotone color illustrations by one of my favorite artists, Jim Tierney.
Here’s the cover copy:
In her first collection, Rowell gives us nine beautifully crafted love stories. Girl meets boy camping outside a movie theater. Best friends debate the merits of high school dances. A prince romances a troll. A girl romances an imaginary boy. And Simon Snow himself returns for a holiday adventure. It’s a feast of irresistible characters, hilarious dialogue, and masterful storytelling—in short, everything you’d expect from a Rainbow Rowell book.
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Indie Bound
Target
Signed copies from the Bookworm in Omaha
This one’s a looker …
Paper-over-board cover, designed by Jim Tierney and art-directed by Olga Grlic
Patterned endpapers
Sky-blue stained edges
White ribbon bookmark
Duotone illustrations for each story by Jim Tierney — who also illustrated the interiors of the Simon Snow Trilogy
Nice things people are saying about Scattered Showers . . .
“The remarkable Rowell offers readers a generous serving of nine exemplary short stories that are, from the first to the last, romances of a sort… the appeal of these enchanting stories is universal, and their publication provides an occasion for celebration. [...] Best-selling and beloved, Rowell’s writing will entice readers to the library in droves, whatever the weather.”
— Booklist (starred review)
"This stunning short story collection full of Rainbow Rowell’s signature romantic writing is a must-read for romance fans of all ages. Bright, bold, and fun, this gorgeously packaged tome will make a beautiful addition to any bookshelf. And bonus for Simon Snow fans – he makes a guest appearance."
— B&N Reads
"Scattered Showers showcases Rowell's trademark character-driven storytelling, realistic relationship building and witty dialogue with nine big-hearted, genre-spanning, inclusive stories centering on love and friendship in all its guises."
— ReadingZone
"The first short story collection from Rainbow Rowell, author of the hugely popular Simon Snow trilogy, is beautiful inside and out. Featuring loveable characters (new and familiar), cute interactions, funny dialogue and realistic relationships, these nine love stories are a genuine treat for fans of the author’s books. It’s a great introduction to Rowell’s storytelling for new readers too."
— Culturefly
"Scattered Showers is a feast of irresistible characters, hilarious dialogue, and masterful storytelling. With nine short stories to enjoy and the welcome appearance of familiar faces from previous books (think Reagan from Fangirl and Beth and Jennifer from Attachments), Omaha-based Rowell has put her heart and soul into this book of love which features the fabulous illustrations of Jim Tierney and is an unmissable treat for Rainbow fans old and new."
— Lancashire Post
GUIDE TO HARDCOVER EDITIONS
Standard U.S. Edition
This is the hardcover edition you’ll find in most American bookstores and online at Amazon. It’s seriously the prettiest book with my name on it. Cover design by Jim Tierney and art direction by Olga Grlic. Featuring lush duotone illustrations in plummy wine and minty teal inks, also by Jim Tierney. The edges are sprayed sky blue, and there's a white satin ribbon bookmark. We wanted this book to feel like a present, and it does!
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Release Date: November 8, 2022
ISBN: 9781250855411
Barnes & Noble | IndieBound | Powell’s | Book Depository | Amazon
Signed Copies:
The Bookworm in Omaha, Nebraska
This my local indie bookshop. It’s the only place to order signed and personalized books (where I write your name in them). The Bookworm will ship internationally, but it can be expensive.
Standard UK Edition
This is the hardcover edition that will be sold in most bookstores in the UK. It's just like the American edition but with red sprayed edges and rainbow endpapers. No ribbon bookmark.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date: November 8, 2022
ISBN: 9781529099119
Waterstones UK Signed Special Edition
Signed hardcover edition, offered exclusively by Waterstones in the United Kingdom -- with a special nighttime take on the cover and shiny metallic raindrops. The rainbow-striped edges are the real showstopper here. The endpapers are a dark reddish-orange. This edition is limited. When they're gone, they're gone!
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date: November 8, 2022
ISBN: 2928377091002
Exclusively at Waterstones!
UK International Edition
This hardcover edition may be available in bookstores that sell English books in places where English is not the first language (France, Singapore, the Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Hong Kong, etc.) It's just like the standard UK edition, but there’s a cloud-and-raindrop pattern on the edges. Unfortunately, all the UK standard editions have the same ISBN -- and some international shops may offer the U.S. edition -- so the only way to know which edition you're ordering is to call the store and ask.
No one meant for this edition to become a white whale; they were just trying to make every edition as cool as possible.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date: November 8, 2022
ISBN: 9781529099119
