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Interview with Gia Pere, Author of Her Sister’s Friends

If you were in an elevator with a stranger and had 1 minute or less to describe Her Sister’s Friends before the doors opened, what description would you give? Did you watch The White Lotus on HBO? It was so good. It reminded me of my new book, Her Sister’s Friends, which …
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Interview with Bruce Calhoun, Author of Ardennia: The Unlikely Story

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Ardennia? Watching the Princess Bride, a movie based on William Golden’s book of the same name.  This book was made into a movie in 1987, and the movie went on to become a cult favorite.  It’s a sweeping romance set in …
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Interview with Caitlin Gola, Author of She Said He

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write She Said He? She Said He is about two friends with a complicated relationship. After a night out, evidence appears suggesting maybe Jordan isn’t the guy she thought he was. And, these days, isn’t it easier to choose cancel …
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Interview with F.E. Arliss, Author of The Osiris Stone (Shield

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Osiris Stone? The Osiris Stone is the second book in the ‘Shield Skin’ series and continues on from where Emery Harlow learned she’d be able to attend college at the University of St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland. When …
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Horror Webcomics To Read This Halloween

Planning to celebrate Halloween with some horror this year? Look no further than these eight horror webcomics you can read for free online this October. Reading webcomics is a great way to support indie creators and up-and-coming comics posting their wok online on site like Tapas and WebToon. Even better? …
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By the Gods! An Olympic List of the Best Greek

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Storytelling has always been the best way to connect with people, especially kids. From a young age, we love to hear stories of adventure, excitement, bravery, and cool characters. Greek mythology ticks ALL …
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Summary and Review: The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

Main / Books / The Paris Apartment Book review and synopsis for The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley, A locked room mystery set among a group of residents of a Paris apartment building. The Paris Apartment is set to be released on February 22, 2022. Synopsis Jess needs a fresh …
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Interview with Pete KJ, Author of One Afternoon in April

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write One Afternoon in April?  Once, from a hotel window, I watched three cars pause next to each other on the road below. I decided I wanted to put three characters—ones as different from each other as possible—next to one …
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How Much of These Hills is Gold TV Series: What

How Much of These Hills is Gold by C. Pam Zheng has a potential TV series in the works. For all the details about the adaptation, here’s what we know about the How Much of the Hills is Gold TV series. What’s it about? What’s the plot? In How Much …
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Interview with Susan Markloff, Author of The Rise of the

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Rise of the Raidin? I always loved fantasy stories when I was a kid. The concept of worlds just beyond our vision fascinated me. I was in middle school when the first inklings of The Rise of the …
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Summary and Review: Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally

Book review and synopsis for Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney, Sally Rooney’s latest modern day romance. Synopsis In Beautiful World, Where Are You, Alice, a novelist, meets Felix, who works in a warehouse, and asks him if he’d like to travel to Rome with her. In Dublin, …
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19 Must-Read Adult LGBTQ Books

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Looking for LGBTQ books that aren’t YA? Welcome to a magnificent world, because there are lists and lists full of fantastic books that aren’t YA but that are undeniably queer. Which is so …
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The Best Books You’ve Never Heard of (Fall 2021)

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I’ve been trying to keep up with new releases lately, and it’s like drinking from a firehose. There are just so many amazing books coming out every week that there’s no way to …
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Interview with Tavi Taylor Black, Author of Where Are We

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Where Are We Tomorrow? I worked backstage on rock tours, theater shows, corporate events, you name it, for over twenty years. I didn’t really want to write about touring, as I was tired of it, but eventually, the story …
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Beautiful World, Where Are You: Recap & Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

The Quick Recap and Chapter-by-Chapter Summary for Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney are below. Spoiler warning: these summaries contains spoilers. For a non-spoiler version of the plot synopsis, see The Bibliofile’s review of Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney. Quick(-ish) Recap The one-paragraph version: Alice …
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Interview with Quinn Avery, Author of In Her Father’s Shadow

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write In Her Father’s Shadow? I’ve been obsessed with true crime for all of my adult life, mostly because Jeffrey Dahmer was arrested when I was in middle school, and I was fascinated by what he’d done. In fact, I …
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Literati Book Club Subscription: Review & Unboxing!

I’ve seen these lovely turquoise Literati Book Club boxes around, but this subscription book club didn’t really catch my eye until I found out about the fantastic authors and luminaries that curate their selections. When I was offered the opportunity to review a Literati box, I jumped at the chance. …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for October 27, 2021

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Penguin Random House & Underlined Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by Penguin Random House & Underlined. Today’s Featured Deals $1.99 The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo Get This Deal $1.99 The …
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Interview with C.C. Bolick Author of Legacy of Power

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Legacy of Power?  Legacy of Power is a prequel to my Leftover Girl series. Set in 1990, It takes place 25 years before Leftover Girl and revolves around Charlie Conners, a teen who finds out her mother is an …
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Interview with Kimberly Readnour, Author of Heartbreak Hitter: A Hero

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Heartbreak Hitter? Rick, the main character from Heartbreak Hitter, had a minor role in Swinging Strike, book one of Cessna U Wildcats. He was drafted after his junior year and didn’t make any other appearance until he was mentioned …
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Interview with JK Noble, Author of Hale: The Rise of

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Hale? The inspiration came from a dream. It was so powerful that I had to write it down, and before I knew it, I wrote a book. I was only sixteen. I shopped it around my freshman year of …
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Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense Books to Read

04 Nov 2021 Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense Books to Read | November 2021 Don’t miss out on these exciting new mystery, thriller, and suspense books that are perfect to add to your reading list this fall! Check out these new books by bestselling authors Roslyn Reid, Marilyn Wright Dayton, Christian …
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Romance Reads You’ll Love

04 Nov 2021 Romance Reads You’ll Love | November 2021 In the mood for a new romance read this week? Check out our favorite new romance paranormal and romantic suspense books from bestselling authors Kimberly Readnour, Winter Renshaw, Meghan Quinn, Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward, K.F. Breene, and Lauren Landish. …
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