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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? I always write about underdogs. Mainly women in the middle of their lives who still haven’t quite got anything figured out just yet. I myself fit this description. Actually, it’s led to an interesting life for me …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? The book grew out of years of working with business leaders and entrepreneurs who were overwhelmed by information overload. I saw highly competent leaders struggle with competing priorities, uncertainty, and mental noise that impeded their ability to …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? Twenty years visiting the Caribbean; ten years living there full-time. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be? A line from Laura Barnigan’s Self Control: I live …
Looking to fall in love with some new romance reads? You’ll adore these exciting new novels! This week you can get your hands on books by bestselling authors LJ Evans, Layla Hagen, Alia Turin, Mila Moss, Shain Rose, and more. Enjoy your new romance books and happy reading! View Original …
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 Mike Stetz, Aleksander Szeser, Margaret …
Unravel high-stakes intrigue and uncover dark secrets with these new Mystery & Thriller releases. From shocking kidnappings and small-town scandals to deadly legal battles and erased identities, these stories grip you from the first page and never let go. Perfect for readers who crave pulse-pounding suspense and riveting twists. None …
Sometimes two people come from completely different backgrounds, lifestyles, or circumstances. These Romance books explore what happens when those differences become part of a relationship. The contrast can shape characters’ expectations, priorities, and ideas about love. Vows of Blood (Dark Vows: A Forbidden Love Mafia Romance Series Book 1) by …
These Literary Fiction stories confront uncomfortable truths with clarity and depth. From fractured families to lifelong regrets, each novel explores the boundaries between hope, grief, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive. Ideal for readers who appreciate fiction that feels real, emotionally resonant, and unafraid to ask tough questions. …
Explore fantasy and science fiction stories where dangerous magic awakens, ancient secrets lurk, and heroes rise to face impossible odds. These books deliver everything from courtroom intrigue to galactic survival and serpentine evolution. Perfect for readers seeking high-stakes adventure, fierce protagonists, and worlds brimming with wonder and danger. Serpent Lord …


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“Independent media, especially cultural criticism, is essential in this moment, with the growing consolidation of traditional media paired with acquisitions from private equity and billionaires more interested in profit than media as a collective good,” says s.e. smith, author and cofounder of The Flytrap. All of these things contribute to …
Comics and graphic novels are one of the best ways to transport yourself while reading. Artists use style and detailed flourishes to show their readers both the familiar and the strange. When it comes to fish-out-of-water graphic novels, artists utilize these elements to strike the balance of explaining what the …
Put away the beach reads: we’re now firmly in fall, the best reading season of the year. In September, the majority of the most-read titles were carryovers from previous months, including The Correspondent by Virginia Evans and Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. The Netflix adaptation of The Love Hypothesis by …
I didn’t get a ton of reading done in September: it was mostly graphic novels. I did reread Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated by Lin King, for my book club, which I highly recommend. It ended up being our most animated discussion yet, because there were a lot of …
Underlined Five years ago, Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. Case closed—or so everyone in Fairview believes. But Pip remembers Sal differently. When she reexamines the case for her senior project, she uncovers dark secrets that could prove his innocence. Someone in Fairview …
October and horror reading go together like cheese and crackers, like peanut butter and jelly, and like garlic and bread vampires. While every month brings with it an array of scary good reads, October’s new horror releases are always among the most anticipated. With Halloween falling on a Saturday this …
I didn’t get a ton of reading done in September: it was mostly graphic novels. I did reread Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated by Lin King, for my book club, which I highly recommend. It ended up being our most animated discussion yet, because there were a lot of …
It’s been a heavy week for survivors of sexual assault. The news of the “Cornell 7″ has been a stark reminder that accountability too often evades perpetrators while victims are left to live a nightmare. Look no further than the details of the case, and the “punishment” assigned to the …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? This book has been 15 years in the making. After helping build a brand-new high school basketball program into a state championship team in just four years – the fastest in Indiana high school history – people …
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 D. L. Whipple, John Grisham, …
Looking to fall in love with some new romance reads? You’ll adore these exciting new novels! This week you can get your hands on books by bestselling authors Reece Barden, Anna Durand, Nadia Lee, Vi Keeland, Nicole Fox, and more. Enjoy your new romance books and happy reading! View Original …
Explore Romance books centered on forbidden attraction, dark secrets, and life-changing second chances. From pulse-pounding suspense to small-town warmth, these novels feature complex relationships, unexpected connections, and heroes who risk everything for love. Perfect for readers who crave their romance bold, emotional, and impossible to put down. Fallen Rook (Society …
September brings a change of pace, with cooler moments, fresh routines, and plenty of reasons to settle in with a good book. It’s the perfect time to trade busy days for quiet reading moments, discover a story you didn’t expect to love, and let a few extra pages become part …
Explore Fantasy and Science Fiction stories where rogue AIs threaten civilization, cyborg bounty hunters face impossible choices, and legendary dragoons embark on interplanetary journeys. These new releases blend high-stakes technology with epic world-building, inviting readers into realms of AI uprising, mythic investigations, and magical battles for survival. Perfect for fans …
Stay ahead of the curve with Business books that deliver hands-on insights and practical strategies. From people-first leadership and breaking the busyness trap, to high-stakes sports ownership and maximizing Social Security, each title equips you to influence, advance, and thrive in a fast-changing world. Perfect for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone …
These Literary Fiction releases navigate love and loss, haunting pasts, and the edges of reality. From fractured relationships and second chances to journeys through darkness and time, each novel probes the turning points that shape who we become. Ideal for readers drawn to fiction that explores life’s complexities with depth …
Deena Helm is the author of Our Cut of Salt, out today from Tor Nightfire. Below, she discusses the relationship between haunted house stories and haunted history. Haunted houses are alluring, in part, because we want to know why. It’s a terrifying concept, to live your life in one place …
The Booker Prize honors the best work of fiction written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland annually. It began in 1969 and has become an honor that can catapult a book and an author’s career. Five judges comprise the panel that determines the finalists for the …
Recently, Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus celebrated its 15th anniversary. (Say it with me now: Whaaaaaat?) The debut fantasy novel about a magical circus is one of the biggest novels of the 21st century, and in celebration of it and its fifteen years of magic, I thought I’d recommend five …
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