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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Beautiful Beast (Bound to the Mafia Book 1)? I was inspired by Beauty and the Beast and other dark romance stories, mainly stories that feature demons or vampires falling in love with women. My book is a mafia romance …
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. AI search engines cite incorrect news sources at an alarming 60% rate, study …
Emily Yu-Xuan Qin’s debut release, Aunt Tigress, is a snarky urban fantasy perfect for fans of Seanan McGuire, Ilona Andrews and Ben Aaronovitch. Inspired by Chinese and First Nation mythology and bursting with wit, compelling characters and LGBTQIA+ representation, readers will eat up this gory story — and the sweet-as-Canadian-maple-syrup …
18 Mar 2025 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 James Vance Elliott, …
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The Most Interesting AI-Generated Story Yet Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, touted a story “written” by their LLM is response to the prompt: “Please write a metafictional literary short story …
The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen “Gerritsen has cleverly crafted a mystery that contains as many twists and turns as the delicate shoreline of Maiden Pond.” Purity, Maine, is nothing like its name. It is a summer tourist destination divided into the wealthy and the working-class, seasonal residents and townies, …
14 Mar 2025 6 New Futuristic & Sci-Fi Infused YA Books to Read From high-tech worlds to mind-bending adventures, these new YA books blend sci-fi with thrilling futures. Whether you love dystopian rebellions, space-faring heroes, or tech-driven mysteries, these reads will transport you to the unknown. Get ready for action, …
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! The Help Author’s Second Novel is Nigh When The Help and its …
Sun Walker by Dave Schafer Schafer draws wonderfully authentic characters who are a mixed bag of humanity. The son of a Virginia plantation owner and an enslaved woman flees west after he is accused of killing his father… but that is only the beginning of his misadventures in Dan Schafer’s …
14 Mar 2025 Brand New Business Books to Wake Up Leaders Everywhere Great leaders never stop learning. These fresh business books are packed with game-changing insights, bold ideas, and strategies to help you stay ahead. Whether you’re leading a team, launching a vision, or just looking for inspiration, these reads …
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. 24 New York Times-Recommended Fiction Books for Spring Spring is right around the …
This Women’s History Month, let’s not forget the scope of womanhood. For a long time, the only women whose stories were told were straight, white women — but not anymore! In light of the current wave of transphobia sweeping the nation, I wanted to celebrate the importance and raw beauty …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Starbreaker: Volume 1? Believe it or not, it was the old Spelljammer series way back in the 80s/90s that started this idea brewing in my mind decades ago! I was simply enthralled by the idea of having a fantasy …
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A Life Saving Bullet by Krista Beggan An exciting and satisfying read. Krista Beggan’s debut novel A Life Saving Bullet starts off fast and never lets up. Six months after a young CIA officer dies during a clandestine operation, his best friend and sister, both CIA officers themselves, get assigned …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The End: Alpha (Book 1)? The End: Alpha is the first in a series of dystopian/post-apocalyptic future environment set in the year 2113. When Constantine Jedidiah Goodfellow shot up through the senate, people were all-too surprised and delighted to …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Terry Brooks published the first book in the epic fantasy series Shannara in 1977. After writing dozens of bestselling titles and selling more than 25 million copies of his books, he announced at …
Kalayla: Unraveling Tangles by Jeannie Nicholas “Kalayla: Unraveling Tangles is a touching reminder that family isn’t always defined by blood, but by the people who stand by you in your darkest times.” Through alternating perspectives in Kalayla: Unraveling Tangles, Jeannie Nicholas brings to life an engaging story that explores themes …
07 Mar 2025 6 Stunning New Literary Fiction Novels for Your TBR Looking for your next unforgettable read? These six stunning new literary fiction novels are packed with rich storytelling, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes. Whether you love lyrical prose, deep emotions, or powerful narratives, these books will leave a …
The Gilead Quartet by Marilynne Robinson In her quartet of literary masterworks, Marilynne Robinson begins with the story of John Ames, a Congregationalist pastor in the town of Gilead. He is an older man with a young wife and son. While he knows his death is coming soon, he doesn’t …
The past shapes who we become. So when something dark happens to us, in our town, or in our family, we carry it into our futures. For the protagonists of these five novels, a history of injustice compels them to dedicate their lives to righting wrongs. Whether a loved one …
07 Mar 2025 Swoon-Worthy Romances for Fans of Your Fault If Your Fault had you hooked with its heartfelt romance and unforgettable characters, get ready to swoon! These love stories deliver all the passion, tension, and emotional depth you crave. Whether you love slow-burn chemistry, star-crossed lovers, or heart-melting moments, …
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Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the resilience, complexity, and power of women, but let’s not forget the ones who refuse to play nice. Literature has long been fascinated with the so-called unhinged woman: the ones who are messy, obsessive, rage-filled, or downright dangerous. These characters challenge societal expectations, reject …
07 Mar 2025 6 New Mystery & Thriller Novels for Fans of Dean Kloontz If you’re a fan of Dean Koontz’s gripping thrillers and edge-of-your-seat mysteries, these six new novels are for you! Packed with suspense, unexpected twists, and pulse-pounding tension, these books will keep you guessing until the very …
The winners of the second annual Libby Book Awards have been announced. The award seeks to honor the best in digital reading, and span across ebooks, audiobooks, and a variety of genres. Since Libby is a library app, accompanying this year’s winners announcement is a bevy of recommendations for how …
Break the Mold with These Classics Society pressures conformity, but these boundary-pushing books challenge readers to think differently, embrace their individuality and question everything they thought they knew. Through compelling stories of personal transformation and rebellion, they provoke fresh perspectives and ignite new ways of thinking. Unmissable Thrillers That Will …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Public Speaking: Unlock the Power of Your Voice? I’ve always been a voracious reader, but with a demanding career, I never had time to write or publish a book. Now that I’m retired, I finally have the time to …
The finalists for the 2025 PEN/Faulkner Award have been announced. The award honors the best fiction by permanent American residents within a calendar year. For this 45th iteration of the award, three writers—Bruce Holsinger, Deesha Philyaw, and Luis Alberto Urrea—were chosen to serve as judges. They whittled down the potential …
Justice Never Rests by William Kolibash, with Jon Land and Shariane Kolibash Taylor This book grabs you from the very first page. If you like John Grisham-like thrillers and legal TV shows and movies, you’re going to love Justice Never Rests: A U.S, Attorney’s Battle Against Murders, Drug Lords, Mob …
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