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AuthorBuzz: Romance Promises Arranged Marriage to Highest Bidder

Dear Reader, What would you do for 3 Million Dollars? Would you auction yourself off for marriage to the highest bidder, sight unseen? Four women did…and this is their story.   Arranged marriages. A woman on the run. Family drama. Twins vying for the same bride. It’s all part of the …
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Interview with F.T. McKinstry, Author of The Crossroads Bargain

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Crossroads Bargain? I’ve always loved gothic horror and fairytales; monsters, witches, curses, dark themes and otherworldly events find their way into most of my work. This story came to me out of nowhere and got a foothold before …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for January 20, 2023

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This Children’s Book Author Uses Soul Food and Sewing to

From professor to children’s book author, LaShonda Stewart is doing it all. Her two books, The 12 Days of Soul Food Christmas and Emma Jean’s Sew-and-Sew, have garnered praise for their heartfelt messages and depictions of familial love. The books discuss relatable topics for children — everything from family celebrations …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for January 21, 2023

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Children’s Illustrated Biography Passes on the Legacy of Princess Diana

A Real Life Fairy Tale: Princess Diana by Emberli Pridham What’s it About? An illustrated biography of Princess Diana, the first in a series depicting extraordinary women known for their exceptional contributions to the world. From the co-author of the Amazon best-selling children’s book series, If Not You, Then Who?, …
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Types, Tropes, and Themes of Dark Academia

Flatiron Books publisher of Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell in this sequel to Ninth House, the smash bestseller by Leigh Bardugo. Thick with history and packed with Bardugo’s signature twists, Hell Bent brings …
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5 Novels to Read If You Loved Netflix’s “Dead to

I’m not really one to make New Year’s resolutions about dieting or gym memberships. I would never cheat on my Peloton and I’m getting too old to give up ice cream. (Gluten, yes. Chunky Monkey, no thank you.) So this year, most of my New Year’s Resolutions resemble a television …
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Books to Read for Fans of Emily in Paris

19 Jan 2023 Books to Read for Fans of Emily in Paris If, like us, you’re eagerly awaiting the next season of Netflix’s Emily in Paris to release, and need some love stories to keep you occupied in the meantime – look no further! Check out these new romance releases, …
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6 Must-read Literary Fiction Books

19 Jan 2023 6 Must-read Literary Fiction Books We’ve compiled this week’s must-read books for every literary fiction reader. We promise, these stories will have you hooked until the very last page! Happy reading. The Placeholder by Lynda Wolters Release Date: November 1, 2022 “My desire to be someone’s chosen …
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Magic, Space, and Ghosts, Oh My!

19 Jan 2023 Magic, Space, and Ghosts, Oh My! Looking for an exciting new fantasy or science fiction book to read this winter? Check out our picks for new releases that will have you captivated until the very last page! Smoke and Mirrors (The Stricken Squad Book 1) by Minerva …
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Dark Academia Books by Authors of Color

Flatiron Books publisher of Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell in this sequel to Ninth House, the smash bestseller by Leigh Bardugo. Thick with history and packed with Bardugo’s signature twists, Hell Bent brings …
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Expansive Sci-Fi Adventure Combines the Best of Asimov and The

The Glass Planet by Christopher Zyck What’s it About? An expansive Sci-Fi adventure that focuses heavily on the economic philosophy of mankind’s future society. In one of my other reviews, I pondered an age old question in the world of fiction — the difference between science fiction and fantasy.   …
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New Queen Takes the Throne in Epic Historical Fantasy

A Time of Reckoning: Betrayals, Book One by Michelle Simpson What’s it About? In this historical fantasy full of action, adventure, romance and religion, a young woman is thrown into a position of leadership after an unexpected tragedy. In Michelle Simpson‘s A Time of Reckoning: Betrayals, the first novel in …
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How to Survive a Dark Academia Novel

Flatiron Books publisher of Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell in this sequel to Ninth House, the smash bestseller by Leigh Bardugo. Thick with history and packed with Bardugo’s signature twists, Hell Bent brings …
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5 Stories of Star-Crossed Lovers and Forbidden Relationships

Since the days of Romeo and Juliet, people have been compelled by tales of star-crossed romance. These stories can take many forms — from families that forbid a relationship, to cultures, religions, customs and circumstances that make it nearly impossible. But as we optimistic readers know, love conquers all.However, these …
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Enlightening Guide Teaches Us How to Optimize Children’s Education

Principles of Education by Donald Sung What’s it About? Principles of Education will help readers understand how people learn, guide our children, assess the effectiveness of education, explore the proper and necessary tools for education, and watch children grow. “The human brain and the human body are very complicated, and …
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New Mystery and Thriller Books to Read

03 Jan 2023 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 Samantha Adair, Christoffer …
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Why Dark Academia is Perennially Popular

Flatiron Books publisher of Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell in this sequel to Ninth House, the smash bestseller by Leigh Bardugo. Thick with history and packed with Bardugo’s signature twists, Hell Bent brings …
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Interview with D. M. Almond, Author of Trollin’

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Trollin’ -or- The Life & Times of Kwajo Vance, Troll? The story centers around a troll who has been raised by humans but is now thrust into the wider world. I had this idea of a world that formed …
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Listen to Wagih Abu-Rish, Historical Fiction Author of Nad Of

Check out our Facebook Live Author Interview with Wagih Abu-Rish, author of Nad Of Nadidé. Compared favorably to Romeo and Juliet, the novel is a story about love in a maze of social, religious and political obstacles. After his love affair with the stunning Lebanese Dania takes a turn for the worse, Fareed …
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8 Dark Academia Manga and Manhwa

Flatiron Books publisher of Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell in this sequel to Ninth House, the smash bestseller by Leigh Bardugo. Thick with history and packed with Bardugo’s signature twists, Hell Bent brings …
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Class Action: 8 of the Best Dark Academia YA Fantasy

Flatiron Books publisher of Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell in this sequel to Ninth House, the smash bestseller by Leigh Bardugo. Thick with history and packed with Bardugo’s signature twists, Hell Bent brings …
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Dark Academia and Horror: A Bloody, Perfect Marriage

Flatiron Books publisher of Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell in this sequel to Ninth House, the smash bestseller by Leigh Bardugo. Thick with history and packed with Bardugo’s signature twists, Hell Bent brings …
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THE EYES HAVE IT: A Royal Pain and Other Bookish

IT ENDS WITH THIS: Plans for a coloring book adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s popular novel It Ends With Us were dashed a day after criticism as to whether the dramatic novel could survive the adaptation into other mediums — given its themes of domestic abuse and trauma. Atria Books confirmed …
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High-Profile Book Club Picks and Another Royal Memoir?

TONI MORRISON PAPERS TO BE EXHIBITED: 90 never-before-exhibited objects from Toni Morrison’s manuscript drafts, speeches, correspondence, photographs and other ephemera housed in the Princeton University Library’s department of special collections will go on view in the exhibition “Toni Morrison: Sites of Memory,” which opens Feb. 22 in the Milberg Gallery …
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ITW Spotlight: Grady Hendrix on Grief and Haunted Houses

How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix If you know anything at all about the publishing world, it’s probably this: It’s full of people who think you should have to choose between a nuanced, deeply moving tale of grief and family strife, and a barnburner of a horror …
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Why Was Joseph Duggars Wife Kendra Duggar Arrested?
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Baywatch Reboot: Projected Release Date, Cast, How to Watch & More
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Mormon Wives Jordan Ngatikaura Files for Divorce From Jessi
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Joseph Joe Duggar & Wife Kendra Caldwells Kids: How Many Children Do They Have?
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CNNs Scott Jennings Lambasted by Abby Phillip Panelists Over Iran War Comment
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The Rock Stars + Celebs Who Were at Billy Corgans Surprise 59th Birthday Party – Yungblud, Marilyn Manson + More
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Michael Jackson, Billy Joel and a Most Peculiar Song By Rob McConnell
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Interview with Diana Mikas, Author of No Regret Money Rules – NewInBooks
Interview with Diana Mikas, Author of No Regret Money Rules – NewInBooks
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Interview with Mark Mueller, Author of Unchained: Your AI Blueprint for Liberation – NewInBooks
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Interview with Alisse Lee Goldenberg, Author of The Wizards Apprentice – NewInBooks
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