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You Will Never Understand Comics (and That’s Okay)

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The internet abounds with lists about where to start reading to get into superhero comics, whether in general or from a particular company or with a particular character. I’ve written plenty of them …
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Interview with AJ Campbell, Author of Search No Further

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Search No Further? I was sitting in a family-run restaurant one day, watching the comings and goings of the staff and family members, and I thought to myself, I bet there are some stories to be told here! I …
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Why It’s Okay if You Didn’t Read This Year (and

If you’re anything like me, you’re staring at your Goodreads challenge or reading wishlist for the year and feeling a little guilty about how little you read. Each year I feel so hopeful for the number of books I’m going to read. And then it gets to the end of …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for December 28, 2021

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Hachette Audio Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by Hachette Audio. Today’s Featured Deals $3.99 They Both Die at The End by Adam Silvera Get This Deal $2.99 Never Saw Me Coming …
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Interview with Jennifer Collins, Author of Comfort in the Wings

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Comfort in the Wings: A Novel Inspired by Love That Will Not Die? The inspiration for this story is my own experience with having several members of my family, including two of my children, die within a short period …
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Interview with John Hindmarsh, Author of Violent Graduation

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Violent Graduation – Jack Foster Space Opera Series? The idea has been rattling around in the creative section of my brain for some time. I decided to convert the concept into words. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is …
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Happy New Year (and Best Books I Read in 2021)!

So, first off, happy new year, and I hope everyone out there had a festive and safe holiday season! Last year, I wanted to do a Year-in-Review post, but I was busy apartment hunting and getting stuff ready to move so I ran out of time. This year, I was …
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Books for fans of Netflix’s Explained series

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I wasn’t a huge fan of school as a kid. Being forced to study Punnett Squares and imaginary numbers really isn’t my idea of a good time. Fortunately, I had strict parents who …
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Letters & Longing: Retellings of Cyrano de Bergerac

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. In 1897, Edmond Rostand published a play called Cyrano de Bergerac, a meticulously researched work about the life of Hercule Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac (1619–1655) presented in 12-syllable rhyming couplets. Cyrano the person’s …
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Anthologies as Vehicles of Cultural Representation

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Much can be understood about the pulse of a place or of a time based on its literary production. I imagine a giant figure holding out the arm of our times to assess …
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Interview with Nassim Odin, Author of The Sphere of Destiny

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Sphere of Destiny? I wanted to write a story about ancient Egypt, alchemy, and a hero who has less knowledge than we have today! This book has food for thought – only the earth contains the cure for …
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Why We Feel the Need to Share What We Read

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. A month or so ago, I recommended a book to my friend and coworker. We were discussing some of our favorite books, so I had to mention The Little Prince. Considering that we …
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The Only True Name: Who is Elena Ferrante?

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Who is Elena Ferrante? It’s an interesting question posed to me often when I’m recommending her work. It’s meant as a straightforward question, and in some ways I could give them a straightforward …
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20 of the Best Picture Books You’ve Never Heard Of

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. As a former children’s librarian, I’ve read a lot of picture books. Some, I return to again and again, whether for story time or for my own enjoyment (listen, while Penguin Problems doesn’t …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for December 29, 2021

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The NOVL Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by The NOVL. Today’s Featured Deals $5.99 Throne of Glass 8 Book Series by Sarah J. Maas Get This Deal $3.99 Somebody’s Daughter by …
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Interview with N. Daniel, Author of Burn This City to

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Burn This City to the Ground? Burn This City to the Ground is a memoir about my time living, volunteering, and caring for a quadriplegic individual in downtown Minneapolis. It is the sequel to my first book, “Corners Untouched …
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Interview with Willow Winters, Author of Sexy as Sin

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Sexy as Sin? There were two scenes that begged me to write them. They’re “make-up spicy edition” scenes… but more than that they’re heavily emotional without any words being spoken. There’s a depth to this story about a man …
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Interview with Dale Mayer, Author of Simon Says… Hide

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Simon Says… Hide? I was looking for something darker to balance out the lighter cozies and romances that I write. Simon Says was the result. It was actually dreamt up during a conference over 3 years ago! What’s your …
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Interview with Colleen McMillan, Author of The Falls

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Falls? I’ve been working on this story for over a decade, starting with short stories set in Sterling Falls. I’ve always wanted to delve into the small Midwest town dynamic, since my mom grew up in a very …
Katy Perry & Ruby Rose Drama: The Accusations, Response & Other Updates
Katy Perry & Ruby Rose Drama: The Accusations, Response & Other Updates
Late Influencer Ashlee Jenaes Family Addresses Her Suspicious Passing, Death Investigation
Late Influencer Ashlee Jenaes Family Addresses Her Suspicious Passing, Death Investigation
Britney Spears DUI Arrest Updates: Court Date, Rehab Check-in & More
Britney Spears DUI Arrest Updates: Court Date, Rehab Check-in & More
24 Famous Actors Who Were Fired, Quit, Or Died While Filming And Had To Be Replaced ASAP
24 Famous Actors Who Were Fired, Quit, Or Died While Filming And Had To Be Replaced ASAP
The Blue Trail review – a winding and creative dystopian drama
The Blue Trail review – a winding and creative dystopian drama
General Hospital Spoilers Today: Willow Makes a Dirty Move on Apr. 13
General Hospital Spoilers Today: Willow Makes a Dirty Move on Apr. 13
The Hunger Games Return in Sunrise on the Reaping Trailer
The Hunger Games Return in Sunrise on the Reaping Trailer
California Schemin review – a predictable and soft-edged music biog
California Schemin review – a predictable and soft-edged music biog
David Duchovny Talks Secrets Declassified Season 2 & X-Files Reboots Potential
David Duchovny Talks Secrets Declassified Season 2 & X-Files Reboots Potential
Two Star Wars Legends Never Met Until An Episode Of The Big Bang Theory – TVLine
Two Star Wars Legends Never Met Until An Episode Of The Big Bang Theory – TVLine
Morning Joe Hosts Slam Trump Over Disturbing Jesus Image
Morning Joe Hosts Slam Trump Over Disturbing Jesus Image
Jennifer Lawrence Was In A Commercial For A Hit Reality Show She Didnt Appear On – TVLine
Jennifer Lawrence Was In A Commercial For A Hit Reality Show She Didnt Appear On – TVLine
Longtime Nemeses Phil Collins and Noel Gallagher Will Be Inducted Together into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Longtime Nemeses Phil Collins and Noel Gallagher Will Be Inducted Together into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Joy Division, Oasis, and Wu-Tang Clan Inducted Into Rock Halls Class of 2026
Joy Division, Oasis, and Wu-Tang Clan Inducted Into Rock Halls Class of 2026
An Attack On Creative Freedom: Maryland Passes New Law to Keep Rap Lyrics Out of Criminal Cases
An Attack On Creative Freedom: Maryland Passes New Law to Keep Rap Lyrics Out of Criminal Cases
Rob Halford Comments on K.K. Downings Involvement in New Judas Priest Documentary
Rob Halford Comments on K.K. Downings Involvement in New Judas Priest Documentary
New Mystery and Thriller Books to Read | April 14 – NewInBooks
New Mystery and Thriller Books to Read | April 14 – NewInBooks
Interview with Stu Strumwasser, Author of A Real Collusion – NewInBooks
Interview with Stu Strumwasser, Author of A Real Collusion – NewInBooks
Interview with Emma Lenn, Author of Whispers from Heaven – NewInBooks
Interview with Emma Lenn, Author of Whispers from Heaven – NewInBooks
Interview with Larry Jordan, Author of Pathic Time Stain – NewInBooks
Interview with Larry Jordan, Author of Pathic Time Stain – NewInBooks
We Channeled the '90s in Guess For Coachella Weekend – Starting at
We Channeled the '90s in Guess For Coachella Weekend – Starting at $29
I Spent an Afternoon With an Aritzia Stylist—My Spring Wardrobe Has Never Looked Better
I Spent an Afternoon With an Aritzia Stylist—My Spring Wardrobe Has Never Looked Better
Pretty Dresses, Tops, and Sandals From Nordys End of Season Sale
Pretty Dresses, Tops, and Sandals From Nordys End of Season Sale
Our Favorite Editor-Approved Quince Leather Jackets Are Over 50% Off
Our Favorite Editor-Approved Quince Leather Jackets Are Over 50% Off
Shudder Announces Killer Halfway To Halloween Lineup Of New Streaming Premieres | HNN
Shudder Announces Killer Halfway To Halloween Lineup Of New Streaming Premieres | HNN
Madrid Skateboards has something Groovy Lined Up For Evil Dead Fans This Fall! | HNN
Madrid Skateboards has something Groovy Lined Up For Evil Dead Fans This Fall! | HNN
SHED, a gripping survival horror film from Black Mandala | HNN
SHED, a gripping survival horror film from Black Mandala | HNN
Sci-Fi Horror Feature Red, White & Bloody Launches Indiegogo Campaign, Blending Political Allegory with Dystopian Terror | HNN
Sci-Fi Horror Feature Red, White & Bloody Launches Indiegogo Campaign, Blending Political Allegory with Dystopian Terror | HNN