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New Literary Fiction Book Recommendations

09 Dec 2021 Looking to add to your literary fiction list this November? Check out these new novels by indie bestselling authors Travis Casey, T. Satterfield, Amanda Gorman, Lisa Harding, Wayne Stinnett, and Jerry McGill. Enjoy your new literary fiction book recommendations! The Mayor’s Race (Carolina Callings Book 2) by …
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New Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read

09 Dec 2021 New Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read | December 2021 Have you been searching for some exciting new sci-fi and fantasy reads? You’ll be able to explore fantastic new worlds with these amazing new releases from bestselling authors John S. McFarland, Michael Anderle, Edward Hochsmann, AJ …
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Not Every Picture Book Needs to Be a Board Book

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you’re a parent or you’ve bought books for a new baby, then chances are you’re familiar with board books: they’re the all-cardboard, mini versions of picture books that are meant for the …
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Must-Read Biography Books

09 Dec 2021 Must-Read Biography Books | December 2021 In the mood for a new biography or memoir? Check out these instant bestsellers by Gina Lynn Murray, James Golden, Mike Cidoni Lennox & Chris May, James Patterson & Benjamin Wallace, Sharon Gless, Ryan Green. Enjoy your new non-fiction picks! One …
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Why Library Staff Don’t (or Shouldn’t) Comment on Your Library

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. What you check out is your business. This is one of the things library school drills into students. When folks join a library staff, whether or not they’re degreed librarians, managers will often …
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Is YA Leading Diversity in Publishing?

Conversations about diversity in publishing and literature have dominated publishing news for several years now, internationally and across all genres and age groups. Many articles have explored the sad fact that, even well into the 21st century, publishing is still overwhelmingly white-centric, with authors of color less likely to be …
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The Last Mrs. Parrish Netflix Movie: What We Know (Release

The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine is being adapted into a movie by Netflix. For all the detail about this upcoming book to film adaptation, here’s what we know about The Last Mrs. Parrish Netflix movie: What’s it about? What’s the plot of The Last Mrs. Parrish? The Last …
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9 Chilling Middle Grade Horror Anthologies

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Telling scary stories is a middle school rite of passage. Whether it’s swapping creepy tales in the playground or taking it in turns to share horror stories around a campfire, kids have always …
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Interview with Kelly Moran, Author of Mistletoe Magic

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Mistletoe Magic? It’s the 6th book in the Redwood Ridge series (though a stand-alone) and I felt like the series needed something to close it out on a proper endnote. What better time of year than Christmas? Also, the …
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25 Best Christmas Historical Fiction Books for the Holidays

By Jennifer Marie Lin on Dec 3rd, 2021 (Last Updated Dec 6th, 2021) A Christmas-themed historical fiction novel is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit with the holidays coming up just around the corner. This is a list of the Best Christmas Historical Fiction Books for the …
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Fall 2021 Pick: Cloud Cuckoo Land

Cloud Cuckoo Land: A NovelAnthony DoerrWhat It’s About: Thirteen-year-old Anna, an orphan, lives inside the formidable walls of Constantinople in a house of women who make their living embroidering the robes of priests. Restless, insatiably curious, Anna learns to read, and in this ancient city, famous for its libraries, she …
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Trouble in Romancelandia: Online Censorship of Romance and Erotica

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Although the paint has dried on our posters for Banned Books Week, which took place from September 26 to October 2, the time is still ripe to talk about censorship issues, especially the …
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Interview with Olene Quinn, Author of Christmas in Harmony Ridge

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Christmas in Harmony Ridge? I had been thinking a great deal about what family means to me when I decided to write this novel. In my life, blood ties have been at times meaningless and at times agonizing. My …
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Wish You Were Here: Recap & Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

The Quick Recap and Chapter-by-Chapter Summary for Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult are below. Spoiler warning: these summaries contains spoilers. For a non-spoiler version of the plot synopsis, see The Bibliofile’s review of Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult. Quick(-ish) Recap The two-paragraph version: In March 2020 …
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Pick Pink: A Panoply of Pink Bookish Provisions

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Amazon Publishing This holiday season, find the perfect gift for yourself or a reader you love with Kindle Exclusive deals up to 80% off. Discover page-turning thrillers like Right Behind Her by bestselling …
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Summary and Review: Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult

Book review and synopsis for Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult, a novel set during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic about a young woman who ends up stranded on an island in the Galapagos. Synopsis Set in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, Wish You Were …
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Best Mystery & Thriller Books for 2022 (New & Anticipated)

By Jennifer Marie Lin on Nov 2nd, 2021 (Last Updated Nov 2nd, 2021) A bunch of great and new mystery and thriller titles are slated for 2022 release. If you follow this blog, you’ll know that I love a good mystery-thriller. I’m really excited for what’s in store. This is …
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January 2022 Most Anticipated New Book Releases

By Jennifer Marie Lin on Nov 2nd, 2021 (Last Updated Nov 2nd, 2021) Notable upcoming books to be published in January 2022, limited to hardcover new releases. Here are the most anticipated books releases for the month: The MaidNita ProseWhat It’s About: Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She …
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Apples Never Fall TV Series: What We Know (Release Date,

Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty has a limited series in development. For all the details about this potential jump to the small screen, here’s what we know about the Apples Never Fall TV series: What’s it about? What’s the plot? Apples Never Fall follows the four Delaney siblings after …
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17 Best Web Novels for Your Serial Fiction Fix

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Delve into the world of light novels and you’ll eventually find yourself running across mention of web novels. Not gonna lie: it can be confusing when trying to figure out the difference. Some …
Virginia Madsen and Antonio Sabato Jr.s Son Jack Sabato, 32, Arrested Over Fatal Hit-and-Run
Virginia Madsen and Antonio Sabato Jr.s Son Jack Sabato, 32, Arrested Over Fatal Hit-and-Run
The Pitt vs. ER Lawsuit: Are the Medical Dramas Similar?
The Pitt vs. ER Lawsuit: Are the Medical Dramas Similar?
He Was A Very Powerful Figure In Town, And No One Wanted To Get On His Bad Side: 11 Famous People Who Allegedly Sabotaged Their Partners Careers
He Was A Very Powerful Figure In Town, And No One Wanted To Get On His Bad Side: 11 Famous People Who Allegedly Sabotaged Their Partners Careers
Man Reportedly Stabbed in the Neck During Halloween Party at Jamie Foxxs Home, Suspect Arrested
Man Reportedly Stabbed in the Neck During Halloween Party at Jamie Foxxs Home, Suspect Arrested
Inside this years London Palestine Film Festival
Inside this years London Palestine Film Festival
Scarlett Johanssons Non-MCU Sci-Fi Blockbuster Is Leaving Netflix: Heres When
Scarlett Johanssons Non-MCU Sci-Fi Blockbuster Is Leaving Netflix: Heres When
Prima Facie review – falters despite best intentions
Prima Facie review – falters despite best intentions
NBC Affiliate Anchor Is Leaving Just Months After Joining Station
NBC Affiliate Anchor Is Leaving Just Months After Joining Station
9 Shows Like Campus Drivers to Watch Next
9 Shows Like Campus Drivers to Watch Next
Ask Matt: Send in More (and Funnier) Clowns, Getting Fired on Abbott, Raves for Cupertino & More
Ask Matt: Send in More (and Funnier) Clowns, Getting Fired on Abbott, Raves for Cupertino & More
Fox News: Jessica Tarlov Notices Trump Is Doing This After Election Disaster
Fox News: Jessica Tarlov Notices Trump Is Doing This After Election Disaster
Lit Hub Daily: November 10, 2026
Lit Hub Daily: November 10, 2026
sombr Begs Fan to Stop Flipping Him Off at His Shows
sombr Begs Fan to Stop Flipping Him Off at His Shows
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Announce New Album Entropy, Two North American Tours
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Announce New Album Entropy, Two North American Tours
Momo vs. Momo: How Momo Boyd Is Finding Her Own Voice While Staying True to Infinity Song — Thats Always Been the Dream
Momo vs. Momo: How Momo Boyd Is Finding Her Own Voice While Staying True to Infinity Song — Thats Always Been the Dream
Damage Control: Why Warner Bros. Keeps Making a Mess of the DC Universe
Damage Control: Why Warner Bros. Keeps Making a Mess of the DC Universe
Book Riots Deals of the Day for November 11, 2026
Book Riots Deals of the Day for November 11, 2026
The brand new Stylus Prize will distribute 0,000 to three literary nonprofits.
The brand new Stylus Prize will distribute $750,000 to three literary nonprofits.
Voting has Begun for the 2026 Goodreads Choice Awards
Voting has Begun for the 2026 Goodreads Choice Awards
The November Oprahs Book Club Reading Selection
The November Oprahs Book Club Reading Selection
39 Stylish Accessories Thatll Give Your Fall and Winter Looks A Cool Vibe
39 Stylish Accessories Thatll Give Your Fall and Winter Looks A Cool Vibe
These Chanel Fine Jewelry Pieces Are Made to Become Future Heirlooms
These Chanel Fine Jewelry Pieces Are Made to Become Future Heirlooms
How Jennifer Zuccarini of Fleur du Mal Revolutionized Lingerie Styling
How Jennifer Zuccarini of Fleur du Mal Revolutionized Lingerie Styling
5 Dated Wardrobe Staples to Skip in 2027 (and What to Buy)
5 Dated Wardrobe Staples to Skip in 2027 (and What to Buy)
Maika Monroe on Victorian Psycho: Maybe Everyone Is Evil
Maika Monroe on Victorian Psycho: Maybe Everyone Is Evil
The Awakening Review: Colombian Military Horror That Peaks Too Early
The Awakening Review: Colombian Military Horror That Peaks Too Early
Naked Alien Massacre Punishes the Wrong Sin, and That Is the Whole Joke
Naked Alien Massacre Punishes the Wrong Sin, and That Is the Whole Joke
Letitia Wright Horror In Her Shadow Begins in a Basement
Letitia Wright Horror In Her Shadow Begins in a Basement