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It’s Time to Stop Being Surprised That Comics Are Jewish

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I have lost track of the amount of articles, thinkpieces, reviews, and podcasts I’ve encountered online that open by announcing, with great fanfare, that many of the writers and artists who created your …
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Interview with Diane Weiner, Author of Murder in Training

If you were in an elevator with a stranger and had 1 minute or less to describe Murder in Training before the doors opened, what description would you give? A retired music teacher and her best friend join a training class to prep for a breast cancer charity race. When a member …
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20 Must-Read Middle Grade Fairytale Retellings

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. There are few things I love more than a great fairytale retelling. I loved fantasy as a kid, so even from a young age I was attracted to books exploring fairytale tropes and …
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Interview with James Dan Casey, Author of We Shall Never

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write We Shall Never Speak of This Again? I am 3rd generation Irish and always had an interest in Irish history. My ancestors lived in County Roscommon which experienced the highest population loss in Ireland during the 19th century Great …
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Best Romance & Chick Lit Books for 2022 (New &

By Jennifer Marie Lin on Nov 19th, 2021 (Last Updated Nov 19th, 2021) If you’re in the mood to read some chick lit with plenty of romance and meet cutes, this is a list of the Best Romance & Chick Lit Books for 2022! For me, I’ve been enjoying Emily …
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Reading Short Stories is Helping Me Fall in Love With

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I think by now, a lot of us can relate to the fact that it’s been a hard two years to read and focus on time for ourselves. In fact, it feels like …
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THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE is

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. It’s hard to know for sure what makes a book a massive hit. The kind of book that gets named Book of the Year by one of the world’s largest book retailers. The …
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Interview with Jennifer Estep, Author of A Sense of Danger

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Sense of Danger? I’ve always loved spy stories because they usually feature a little bit of everything—action, adventure, danger, and romance. I love putting all those elements in my own books, so writing a spy story seemed like a …
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February 2022 Most Anticipated New Book Releases

By Jennifer Marie Lin on Nov 20th, 2021 (Last Updated Nov 20th, 2021) Notable upcoming books to be published in February 2022, limited to hardcover new releases. Here are the most anticipated books releases for the month: The Paris ApartmentLucy FoleyWhat It’s About: Jess needs a fresh start. She’s broke …
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15 Top Management Books to Make You a Better Leader

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Whether it was through a group project in school, your first job, or someone in your family, we’ve all encountered leaders in our lives. Good ones are sure to inspire you, challenge you, …
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The World’s Most Glamorous Librarian

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. At the corner of 36th Street and Madison Avenue on the east side of Manhattan, you’ll find a small campus of buildings that make up one of the most remarkable literary collections in …
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Summary and Review: The Maid by Nita Prose

Main / Books / The Maid Book review and synopsis for The Maid by Nita Prose, A heartwarming journey wrapped up in a Clue-like, locked-room mystery. The Maid is set to be released on January 4, 2022. Synopsis In The Maid. Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She struggles …
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Raybearer Netflix TV Series: What We Know (Release Date, Cast,

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko is being adapted into a TV series on Netflix. For all the details about this upcoming book adaptation, here’s what we know about the Raybearer Netflix TV Series: What’s it about? What’s the plot of Raybearer? In this West African-inspired YA fantasy series, Tarisai is a …
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Horrorstör Movie: What We Know (Release Date, Cast, Movie Trailer)

Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix has a movie adaptation that’s been in the works for a w little while now. For all the details about a potential jump to film for this book, here’s what we know about the Horrorstör movie: What’s it about? What’s the plot? From IMDB: Horrorstör is …
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2021 National Book Award Winners Announced

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The mission of the National Book Foundation is to celebrate the best literature in America, expand its audience, and ensure that books have a prominent place in American culture. Each year they award …
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Interview with Nicole Snow, Author of The Worst Best Friend

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Worst Best Friend? I adore small towns and everything about two best friends falling hopelessly in love. This book is all that and then some, and it’s also the fourth in my Knights of Dallas series (but you can …
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Barnes & Noble Names Their 2021 Book of the Year

Barnes & Noble named eight books as their finalists for Book of the Year in October. The third annual “Book of the Year” award is given to a book by the booksellers working across company stores, and they’ve announced this year’s winner: The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present (Two Volume …
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Lady Chatterley’s Lover Movie: What We Know (Release Date, Cast,

Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D.H. Lawrence is getting a new adaptation from 3000 Pictures and director Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre. For all the details about the newest adaptation of this classic, here’s what we know about the Lady Chatterley’s Lover Movie: What’s it about? What’s the plot? Lady Chatterley’s Lover follows …
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Billy Summers: Recap & Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

The Quick Recap and Chapter-by-Chapter Summary for Billy Summers by Stephen King are below. Spoiler warning: these summaries contains spoilers. For a non-spoiler version of the plot synopsis, see The Bibliofile’s review of Billy Summers by Stephen King. Quick(-ish) Recap The one-paragraph version: Billy Summers, 44, is a hitman who …
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Interview with Lauren Rowe, Author of Swoon

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Swoon? Swoon is a complete standalone with no reading required. That said, the hero is a character who’s been a beloved side character in several books, and my readers have been literally begging me to give him a story of …
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Summary and Review: Billy Summers by Stephen King

Book review and synopsis for Billy Summers by Stephen King, A thriller about a hitman doing one last job that goes sour. Synopsis Billy Summers is a hitman and a decorated former Marine sniper. He’s ready to retire, but before he does, he accepts one last job that offers a …
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The Other Black Girl Hulu Series: What We Know (Release

By Jennifer Marie Lin on Aug 14th, 2021 (Last Updated Aug 14th, 2021) The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris has a TV series adaptation in the works at Hulu. For all the details about a potential jump to the small screen for this book, here’s what we know …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for November 18, 2021

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Tor Books Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by Tor Books. Today’s Featured Deals $2.99 The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H.G. Parry Get This Deal $1.99 Alpha Night by Nalini …
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Libro.fm Announces Their Top 10 Bestselling Audiobooks of 2021

Libro.fm acts as a bridge between digital content and independent bookstores. They partner with 1,500+ bookstores, mostly in North America. Readers can buy their audiobooks through the website, and a portion of the profit will go towards their chosen indie bookstore. Annually, Libro.fm announces their bestselling audiobooks of the year, …
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