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Welcome to the Sunday edition of Today in Books, where we recap the stories readers were most interested in this week. New Study Finds That Book Bans Increase Readership of Inclusive Content Researchers at Carnegie Mellon and George Mason University have published a new study about the impact of book bans …
Accidents Happen and Other Stories by F.H. Batacan ” … ideal for readers who would like some thrilling tales but have limited time.” Soho Crime is a leader in presenting and publishing global mysteries and crime fiction going well beyond the known writers from all parts of Europe and Scandinavia …
17 Apr 2025 Twisted Hearts Club: 6 Romance Books for Those Who Loved the Chaos of You If you couldn’t look away from the romantic wreckage of You, or found yourself rooting for love stories that should come with a warning label, we’ve got six brand-new reads that will feed …
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Spring is officially here, and April is blooming with fresh new reads from the dark side! From familial ghosts to monsters both figurative and literal, to nostalgic nightmares, futuristic fears, and even a murder by cheesecake, this month’s new releases span the gamut from the sweetly spooky to the downright …
17 Apr 2025 Your Weekly True Detective Starter Pack—Book Edition If the gritty tension and slow-burn brilliance of True Detective keep you up at night (in the best way), you’re in the right place. This week’s lineup of mystery and thriller novels delivers the same brand of cerebral chills, morally …
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Writing my third novel, Three Cousins, which features three young women coming of age in the 1970s, I was carried back to the works that brought second-wave feminism into conversations, relationships and lives at the time. These were books that impacted us not only intellectually, but also emotionally and viscerally. …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Love & Other Cures for the Recently Undead? I was golfing with a friend and we were talking about zombies and zombie cures. It got me thinking about the psychology impact of going through a zombie apocalypse and what …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Book Riot Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz is a writer and former bookseller from San Diego, CA whose Spanish is even faster than her English. When not reading or writing, she enjoys dreaming up …
Bless Your Heart and Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan Lindy Ryan delivers an unsettling, deeply human tale of legacy and loss. With Another Fine Mess on the horizon, now is the perfect time to revisit Lindy Ryan’s chilling Southern horror series. If you haven’t yet stepped into the eerie …
11 Apr 2025 This Week’s Lit Fic Fix: 6 New Books for Your Inner Rachel Cusk Craving crisp prose, quiet tension, and the kind of emotional depth that lingers long after the final page? This week’s literary fiction drop is here to deliver. Whether you’re into introspective narrators, layered relationships, …
Book Riot Editorial is made up of passionate readers, writers, and book lovers dedicated to delivering insightful book recommendations, literary analysis, and the latest in book culture. With expertise spanning multiple genres and a deep understanding of the publishing industry, we offer thoughtful commentary, book deals, and news that matters …
Deceptive Images by Joanne Henning A must-read for anyone who believes in the transformative power of passion and love. Joanne Henning’s Deceptive Images is a beautifully crafted novel that blends romance, self-discovery and artistic passion into a compelling narrative. Set against the backdrop of the dance world, the story follows Rosa, a …
11 Apr 2025 This Week’s YA Drop: 6 Books You’ll Obsess Over New week, new reads—and this batch is bringing the drama, the feels, and the plot twists. Whether you’re craving star-crossed romance, spine-tingling suspense, or swoon-worthy fantasy, these six fresh YA releases are ready to take over your TBR. …
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These days, when I’m overwhelmed by everything going on in the world, I turn to writers I love. What are they doing? What are they saying? It’s encouraging and inspiring to listen to writers trying to figure it all out — how to make work that matters, how to remain …
11 Apr 2025 6 Inspiring Takes on Business Motivation & Leadership In the ever-evolving world of business, staying motivated and leading with purpose are essential ingredients for long-term success. But let’s be real—leadership isn’t always about bold speeches and big wins. Sometimes, it’s about quiet resilience, authentic connection, and the …
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Announcing The 2025 PEN America Literary Awards Finalists What an amazingly odd line-up of awards and finalists PEN offers up every year. In terms of adding things to my persona …
The Pain We Call Love by Joanne Sherry Mitchell Through raw honesty, humor and keen retrospection, Mitchell digs into her own life to reveal deeper universal truths. It’s been said that “To love is to suffer. To avoid suffering one must not love. But then one suffers from not loving.” …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Stuck With The Hot Boss? I’ve always loved the idea that a bit of magic is involved in bringing couples together, so I decided to write a series of books where a type of fairy godmother, Miss Lovelock, makes …
The official trailer was just released for the Apple TV+ series adaptation of Martha Wells’s bestselling, award-winning book series, The Murderbot Diaries. In the trailer, we watch as the eponymous sec unit (or “security unit”), which has named itself Murderbot, is hired for security detail by a crew of scientists. …
Stepping onto the scene as a why-choose romance author, I’ve been met with all sorts of generalizations and inquires like: “Why-choose romance is all spice and no plot, right?” or “When there’s more than one love interest, there’s no time to develop real connections between the characters” or “Why-choose romances …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Certainty: How Great Bosses Can Change Minds and Drive Innovation? The spymaster—CIA’s Deputy Director and one of the most powerful people on Earth—once asked me, “Why don’t the levers work?” Meaning: why don’t all of our leadership and management …
Book Riot Editorial is made up of passionate readers, writers, and book lovers dedicated to delivering insightful book recommendations, literary analysis, and the latest in book culture. With expertise spanning multiple genres and a deep understanding of the publishing industry, we offer thoughtful commentary, book deals, and news that matters …
It seems the world has forgotten what real equality is all about. But why is that? What has caused this shift or rift, this great polarization that seems to be occurring? Or has inequality been there all along? Embark on an immersive journey in Radical Equality as author Priscilla Doremus …
04 Apr 2025 6 Books to Read if You Loved Lessons in Chemistry If Lessons in Chemistry won you over with its quirky charm, sharp dialogue, and unforgettable characters, you’re in for a treat. Whether it was the clever storytelling, the unexpected twists, or the way science and heartache shared …
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! And Another Best of the Century List Enters the Ring I could …
What Hangs in the Balance by Philippe Johnson “What Hangs in the Balance is a thoughtful and sobering study-in-contrasts of good leadership vs. Trump leadership and what hangs in the balance for our country if the latter wins out.” The fundamental principles of effective and inspirational leadership are all but …
04 Apr 2025 6 Gripping New Mysteries for Fans of Gillian Flynn Gillian Flynn carved a space in modern mystery fiction that blends psychological tension, flawed yet fascinating characters, and dark secrets you never see coming. For readers craving that same pulse-pounding thrill, we’ve rounded up six electrifying new mysteries …
