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The Biggest Book News of the Week

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to the Sunday edition of Today in Books, where we round up the stories readers clicked on the most this week. Come on in and catch up! Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of …
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An Author Reflects on Life, Love & Living the Italian Villa Dream

Casalvento: House of the Wind by Gudrun Cuillo In vino veritas. The Latin phrase can be translated as ‘in wine, there is truth.’ It’s an expression with some fact to it, given the effect alcohol can have on loosening the tongue. But in Gudrun Cuillo’s Casalvento: House of the Wind, …
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6 Reflective Memoirs for Fans of Joan Didion

31 Oct 2024 6 Reflective Memoirs for Fans of Joan Didion For readers drawn to Joan Didion’s introspective style and sharp insights, these six memoirs offer a similarly powerful exploration of life’s complexities. Through personal stories and reflective prose, each author delves into themes of loss, identity, resilience, and self-discovery. …
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The Best Queer Books of 2024, According to PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Last week, I shared The Best Queer Books of the Year, According to Barnes & Noble: I combed through each of the B&N Best Books of the Year 2024 lists and picked out …
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6 New Young Adult Novels for Fans of The Witcher

31 Oct 2024 6 New Young Adult Novels for Fans of The Witcher Calling all fans of The Witcher! These six new YA novels are brimming with magical worlds, fierce heroes, and epic quests, perfect for anyone who craves adventure and a dash of the supernatural. From dark fates to …
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These are the Finalists for the Barnes & Noble Book of the Year

Every year, Barnes and Noble selects a list of the best books of the year in various categories as well as their overall best book of the year. The lists are out now, but the Book of the Year won’t be announced until November 15th. Until then, they’ve shared their …
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Helpful, Hands-On Writer’s Guide to Crafting a Novel

The One-Week Writing Workshop by Karin Adams “Each chapter, each page and each exercise provides an enlightening and fun way for writers to think about their craft.” If you’ve read enough books, at some point you’ve probably wondered: How do they do it? How do they write books? Is there a …
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New YA Books Out This Week, October 30, 2024

Don’t Let The Forest In by CG Drews Andrew likes to write twisted fairy tales, and he finds great refuge in them—and in sharing them with Thomas, who illustrates them. Thomas is Andrew’s rock, so when Thomas arrives at school one day with his abusive parents suddenly gone and blood …
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New Mystery and Thriller Books to Read | October 29

29 Oct 2024 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 Willow Rose, Eric …
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The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. We have a fair amount of titles on all five bestseller lists this week, including two newcomers from Bob Woodward and Michael Connelly. Freida McFadden is still in the top ten across all …
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6 New Literary Fiction Novels to Remind You It’s Never Too Late

25 Oct 2024 6 New Literary Fiction Novels to Remind You It’s Never Too Late In a world that often feels rushed, these six new literary fiction novels beautifully capture the essence of timing and transformation. Each story reminds us that it’s never too late to pursue dreams, find love, …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for October 27, 2024

Book Deals This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Today’s Featured Book Deals In Case You Missed Yesterday’s Most Popular Book Deals Previous Daily Deals View Original Source Here
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Memoir Seeks to Destigmatize and Shine a Light on Mental Illness

Scenes From a Misbegotten Life by Victoria Maiden “If the book was designed to enlighten, touch our emotions and provide us with a magnificent story, chock full of anecdotes and incredible use of the language, well, you can check off all those boxes.” It’s a hard subject to talk about, …
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The Buzziest Books of October | 2024

25 Oct 2024 The Buzziest Books of October | 2024 Get ready for a spine-tingling literary adventure this October with our eerie selection of must-read titles! From chilling thrillers to enchanting romances, prepare to be bewitched by the captivating tales that await. Curious about the books that are sending shivers …
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Here are the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals Longlisted Books

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals Longlists The 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals Longlists for Fiction …
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Shedding Light on the Unique Trauma of a Holocaust Survivor’s Child

Little Boy, I Know Your Name by Mitchell Raff Mitchell Raff reveals a side of the Holocaust — the effects on the next generation — that are not conveyed enough in literature and formal studies. His story is deeply personal, authentic and heartbreaking. There’s a school of thought that argues …
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Interview with Neal Cassidy, Author of SCHROEDER

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write SCHROEDER? I promise I am not skimping out with this answer, but I can only respond with — life. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of SCHROEDER, what would they be? They are in …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for October 24, 2024

Book Deals The best book deals of the day, all hand picked by Book Riot. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Today’s Featured Book Deals In Case You Missed Yesterday’s Most Popular Book Deals Previous Daily Deals View Original …
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7 of This Year’s Most Spellbinding Releases

This spooky season, I’ve decided to embrace all things witchy. As a longtime fan of everything Hocus Pocus — and now the spellbinding Agatha — I wanted to find some books that match the vibe. What I found was a wide assortment of witchy tales. The women in these stories …
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Interview with Scott Killian, Author of Stellar Heir

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Stellar Heir? I’ve always loved martial arts movies like Fists of Fury, Enter the Dragon, Ip Man and a ton of others. I’ve also always loved space operas like The Expanse, Dune and of course Star Wars. So, I …
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The Best Fiction & Mysteries of 2024, According to Barnes & Noble

Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar Kaveh Akbar is just as brilliant a poet as he is a novelist, and Martyr! is one of the best books I’ve ever read. Cyrus Shams, his friend Zee, Cyrus’ parents, and his uncle each get their own distinct point-of-view chapters and feel so real. Cyrus also provides …
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Detailed Exploration of Medieval Life — With a Unique Twist

M Was Twenty August 1346 by Anthony Hamer The perfect cozy read for fans of historical fiction. What would you do if you could suddenly live hundreds of years? What would your future look like? Would you even know where to start? Anthony Hamer answers these questions and more in …
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New Fantasy & Science Fiction Novels for Fans of Arcane |

18 Oct 2024 New Fantasy & Science Fiction Novels for Fans of Arcane If you loved Arcane and its rich world-building, compelling characters, and thrilling narratives, you’re in for a treat! In this post, we’ll explore new fantasy and science fiction novels that capture the same vibrant essence and depth. …
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Thrillers About Prison Systems With A Twist

The Distance by Helen Giltrow I went into this knowing nothing about it and loved getting to experience how layered it was. Charlotte Alton lives in London and we don’t really know who she really is, nor anything about her past. Let’s just say she might be a fixer because …
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Gripping True Story of Longest-Held POW in American History

Prisoner of Lies by Barry Werth An inspiring story of remarkable fortitude and resilience. Prisoner of Lies: Jack Downey’s Cold War delves deeply into the life of the courageous, remarkably resilient man who became America’s longest-held POW, released after spending over 20 years imprisoned in what was then called Red …
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6 Adventurous Travel Memoirs | NewInBooks

18 Oct 2024 6 Adventurous Travel Memoirs For those with a restless spirit and a thirst for exploration, travel memoirs can transport you to distant lands and ignite your wanderlust. In this post, we’ll dive into six adventurous travel memoirs that capture the thrill of discovery, the beauty of diverse …
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
Jacob Elordi will star in an adaptation of The Executioners Song.
Jacob Elordi will star in an adaptation of The Executioners Song.
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
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