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Debut Author Talks About Publishing, Mythology and Monstrous Women

Emily Yu-Xuan Qin’s debut release, Aunt Tigress, is a snarky urban fantasy perfect for fans of Seanan McGuire, Ilona Andrews and Ben Aaronovitch. Inspired by Chinese and First Nation mythology and bursting with wit, compelling characters and LGBTQIA+ representation, readers will eat up this gory story — and the sweet-as-Canadian-maple-syrup …
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New Mystery and Thriller Books to Read | March 18

18 Mar 2025 Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including James Vance Elliott, …
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The Most Interesting AI-Generated Story Yet

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The Most Interesting AI-Generated Story Yet Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, touted a story “written” by their LLM is response to the prompt: “Please write a metafictional literary short story …
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The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen

The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen “Gerritsen has cleverly crafted a mystery that contains as many twists and turns as the delicate shoreline of Maiden Pond.” Purity, Maine, is nothing like its name. It is a summer tourist destination divided into the wealthy and the working-class, seasonal residents and townies, …
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6 New Futuristic & Sci-Fi Infused YA Books to Read

14 Mar 2025 6 New Futuristic & Sci-Fi Infused YA Books to Read From high-tech worlds to mind-bending adventures, these new YA books blend sci-fi with thrilling futures. Whether you love dystopian rebellions, space-faring heroes, or tech-driven mysteries, these reads will transport you to the unknown. Get ready for action, …
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The Biggest Bookish News of the Week

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here are the stories Today in Books readers were most interested in this week. Settle into your Sunday and catch up! The Help Author’s Second Novel is Nigh When The Help and its …
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Brand New Business Books to Wake Up Leaders Everywhere

14 Mar 2025 Brand New Business Books to Wake Up Leaders Everywhere Great leaders never stop learning. These fresh business books are packed with game-changing insights, bold ideas, and strategies to help you stay ahead. Whether you’re leading a team, launching a vision, or just looking for inspiration, these reads …
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NEW YORK TIMES Most Anticipated Spring Fiction Books

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. 24 New York Times-Recommended Fiction Books for Spring Spring is right around the …
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10 Memoirs of Trans Women Making History

This Women’s History Month, let’s not forget the scope of womanhood. For a long time, the only women whose stories were told were straight, white women — but not anymore! In light of the current wave of transphobia sweeping the nation, I wanted to celebrate the importance and raw beauty …
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Interview with Luke Chmilenko, Author of Starbreaker: Volume 1

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Starbreaker: Volume 1? Believe it or not, it was the old Spelljammer series way back in the 80s/90s that started this idea brewing in my mind decades ago! I was simply enthralled by the idea of having a fantasy …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for March 13, 2025

Book Deals This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Today’s Featured Book Deals In Case You Missed Yesterday’s Most Popular Book Deals Previous Daily Deals View Original Source Here
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Secrets Threaten to Derail CIA Duo’s Quest for Vengeance

A Life Saving Bullet by Krista Beggan An exciting and satisfying read. Krista Beggan’s debut novel A Life Saving Bullet starts off fast and never lets up. Six months after a young CIA officer dies during a clandestine operation, his best friend and sister, both CIA officers themselves, get assigned …
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Interview with Aaron Ryan, Author of The End: Alpha (Book 1)

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The End: Alpha (Book 1)? The End: Alpha is the first in a series of dystopian/post-apocalyptic future environment set in the year 2113. When Constantine Jedidiah Goodfellow shot up through the senate, people were all-too surprised and delighted to …
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Kalayla: Unraveling Tangles by Jeannie Nicholas

Kalayla: Unraveling Tangles by Jeannie Nicholas “Kalayla: Unraveling Tangles is a touching reminder that family isn’t always defined by blood, but by the people who stand by you in your darkest times.” Through alternating perspectives in Kalayla: Unraveling Tangles, Jeannie Nicholas brings to life an engaging story that explores themes …
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6 Stunning New Literary Fiction Novels for Your TBR

07 Mar 2025 6 Stunning New Literary Fiction Novels for Your TBR Looking for your next unforgettable read? These six stunning new literary fiction novels are packed with rich storytelling, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes. Whether you love lyrical prose, deep emotions, or powerful narratives, these books will leave a …
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Martin Scorsese is Adapting Marilynne Robinson’s GILEAD Series

The Gilead Quartet by Marilynne Robinson In her quartet of literary masterworks, Marilynne Robinson begins with the story of John Ames, a Congregationalist pastor in the town of Gilead. He is an older man with a young wife and son. While he knows his death is coming soon, he doesn’t …
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Women Ally With the Law to Get Justice in 5 Thrillers

The past shapes who we become. So when something dark happens to us, in our town, or in our family, we carry it into our futures. For the protagonists of these five novels, a history of injustice compels them to dedicate their lives to righting wrongs. Whether a loved one …
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Swoon-Worthy Romances for Fans of Your Fault

07 Mar 2025 Swoon-Worthy Romances for Fans of Your Fault If Your Fault had you hooked with its heartfelt romance and unforgettable characters, get ready to swoon! These love stories deliver all the passion, tension, and emotional depth you crave. Whether you love slow-burn chemistry, star-crossed lovers, or heart-melting moments, …
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The Book World News We Covered This Week

Here’s a look at all the news Book Riot covered this week. Today In Books Newsletter Sign up to Today In Books to receive daily news and miscellany from the world of books. Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. 🍸 We’ve Been Misreading The Great …
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Celebrate Wild, Wicked and Unapologetic Women This Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the resilience, complexity, and power of women, but let’s not forget the ones who refuse to play nice. Literature has long been fascinated with the so-called unhinged woman: the ones who are messy, obsessive, rage-filled, or downright dangerous. These characters challenge societal expectations, reject …
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6 New Mystery & Thriller Novels for Fans of Dean Kloontz |

07 Mar 2025 6 New Mystery & Thriller Novels for Fans of Dean Kloontz If you’re a fan of Dean Koontz’s gripping thrillers and edge-of-your-seat mysteries, these six new novels are for you! Packed with suspense, unexpected twists, and pulse-pounding tension, these books will keep you guessing until the very …
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Here Are the 2025 Libby Award Winners

The winners of the second annual Libby Book Awards have been announced. The award seeks to honor the best in digital reading, and span across ebooks, audiobooks, and a variety of genres. Since Libby is a library app, accompanying this year’s winners announcement is a bevy of recommendations for how …
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Explore Revolutionary Classics, Thrilling New Releases and the Hottest Books of March!

Break the Mold with These Classics Society pressures conformity, but these boundary-pushing books challenge readers to think differently, embrace their individuality and question everything they thought they knew. Through compelling stories of personal transformation and rebellion, they provoke fresh perspectives and ignite new ways of thinking. Unmissable Thrillers That Will …
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2025 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Finalists Announced

The finalists for the 2025 PEN/Faulkner Award have been announced. The award honors the best fiction by permanent American residents within a calendar year. For this 45th iteration of the award, three writers—Bruce Holsinger, Deesha Philyaw, and Luis Alberto Urrea—were chosen to serve as judges. They whittled down the potential …
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Interview with Sarah Branson, Author of North Country

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write North Country? North Country is a stand alone womens fiction/speculative fiction novel that follows four women on an adventurous mission to the isolated North Country. It exists in the same universe as my adult series, Pirates of New Earth …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for March 4, 2024

Book Deals This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Today’s Featured Book Deals In Case You Missed Yesterday’s Most Popular Book Deals Previous Daily Deals View Original Source Here
Wiz Khalifa Announces Red Rocks Concert For 4/20 Cannabis Holiday Tomorrow | Celebrity Insider
Wiz Khalifa Announces Red Rocks Concert For 4/20 Cannabis Holiday Tomorrow | Celebrity Insider
Mormon Wives Star Jessi Draper Reacts to Marciano Brunette Romance Speculation
Mormon Wives Star Jessi Draper Reacts to Marciano Brunette Romance Speculation
Justin Bieber Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 Highlights: Billie Eilish One Less Lonely Girl & More
Justin Bieber Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 Highlights: Billie Eilish One Less Lonely Girl & More
58 Mega-Popular Songs Musicians Regret, Cringe At, Or Straight-Up Hate Performing
58 Mega-Popular Songs Musicians Regret, Cringe At, Or Straight-Up Hate Performing
Rose of Nevada review – a gorgeous Cornish time-travel yarn
Rose of Nevada review – a gorgeous Cornish time-travel yarn
Bold & Beautiful Spoilers for What Happens This Week (April 20-24)
Bold & Beautiful Spoilers for What Happens This Week (April 20-24)
Lee Cronins The Mummy | Miroirs No. 3 | The Blue Trail
Lee Cronins The Mummy | Miroirs No. 3 | The Blue Trail
Nicolas Cages Widely Acclaimed 2021 Thriller Is Leaving Netflix 
Nicolas Cages Widely Acclaimed 2021 Thriller Is Leaving Netflix 
Today, GMA, & CBS Mornings Ratings Revealed After Savannah Guthries Return
Today, GMA, & CBS Mornings Ratings Revealed After Savannah Guthries Return
Angela Bassetts Favorite American Horror Story Character Was Based On A Real Person – TVLine
Angela Bassetts Favorite American Horror Story Character Was Based On A Real Person – TVLine
Daytime TV Performer of the Week: Y&Rs Courtney Hope Delivers Dramatic Turn With Surprise Pregnancy
Daytime TV Performer of the Week: Y&Rs Courtney Hope Delivers Dramatic Turn With Surprise Pregnancy
Tia Carreres Forgotten Tomb Raider-Style Series Is Streaming For Free – TVLine
Tia Carreres Forgotten Tomb Raider-Style Series Is Streaming For Free – TVLine
Guns N Roses Perform Rare Sex Pistols / Runaways Song Live for First Time
Guns N Roses Perform Rare Sex Pistols / Runaways Song Live for First Time
Tory Lanez Sues California Prison System Over Inmate Stabbing
Tory Lanez Sues California Prison System Over Inmate Stabbing
PinkPantheress Brings Out Janelle Monáe, Zara Larsson & More During Coachella Set
PinkPantheress Brings Out Janelle Monáe, Zara Larsson & More During Coachella Set
5 Death Metal Bands Whose Third Album Is Their Best
5 Death Metal Bands Whose Third Album Is Their Best
Leadership and Success Tips: Business Books – NewInBooks
Leadership and Success Tips: Business Books – NewInBooks
Legends & Adventure: Fantasy & Sci-Fi Reads for You – NewInBooks
Legends & Adventure: Fantasy & Sci-Fi Reads for You – NewInBooks
Emotion & Meaning: Literary Fiction Books for You – NewInBooks
Emotion & Meaning: Literary Fiction Books for You – NewInBooks
Interview with C.L. Gaber, Author of The Order of Odd Brilliance – NewInBooks
Interview with C.L. Gaber, Author of The Order of Odd Brilliance – 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
Ive Been Binge Watching Euphoria—Ive Tracked Down Every Single One of the Shows Best Outfits
Ive Been Binge Watching Euphoria—Ive Tracked Down Every Single One of the Shows Best Outfits
Movie Review: The Paranormal | Blu-ray | HNN
Movie Review: The Paranormal | Blu-ray | HNN
A MOTHERS RECALL, a haunting psychological horror film from Black Mandala | HNN
A MOTHERS RECALL, a haunting psychological horror film from Black Mandala | HNN
Short Film Reviews: Online Block #3 Cockroach and more. Panic Fest 2026 | HNN
Short Film Reviews: Online Block #3 Cockroach and more. Panic Fest 2026 | HNN
Film Review: Bear (Panic Fest 2026 Coverage) | HNN
Film Review: Bear (Panic Fest 2026 Coverage) | HNN