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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? My father wrote the original A Woman’s World as a thought experiment about gender and power; my mother updated it after his death. After she passed in 2024, I returned to the world they built—but I wanted …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? Let’s start with the series title, Interstellar Refugees. I grew up reading Robert Heinlein and Isaac Asimov while following the Apollo launches in the news. So, “Interstellar” points to my lifelong fascination with space travel, real and …
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. Z. Church, Leona Bodie, …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? I’ve always loved stories that feel deeply emotional and a little dangerous—the kind where love, power, and survival are all tangled together. Labyrinthine started with the idea of a heroine trapped between duty and freedom, and grew …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? I wanted to write a cozy mystery that felt warm and familiar on the surface, but was more reflective of the community and identity I live in. The Cash Kristiansen books are built around the things I …
These heartfelt memoirs explore identity, growth, healing, and transformation through deeply personal experiences. Readers will connect with stories filled with vulnerability, reflection, and emotional honesty from beginning to end. Every journey offers moments of inspiration and powerful life lessons along the way. These are stories that linger long after reading. …
Fall into unforgettable love stories filled with emotion, chemistry, and second chances. These romance books bring together characters who must overcome obstacles, misunderstandings, and their own fears to find happiness. Every story delivers heartfelt moments and satisfying endings that readers will adore. Perfect for anyone craving love stories that stay …
The truth has a way of surfacing in these gripping mystery and thriller novels. Buried crimes, hidden motives, and dangerous lies create nonstop suspense from beginning to end. Every discovery brings new risks and shocking consequences. These are stories readers will stay up all night to finish. The Lies in …
Are you an avid reader of Young Adult books? This week you are in luck! With all of these new novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite book to add to your reading list. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors K. L. Walther, Tricia Wentworth, Milly Rose, …
Looking for some new business and finance books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from Brian Pitcher, Dr. Richard Kaye, Jared Lightning-Henn, and more. Enjoy your new business and finance books. …
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 George Robstad, Manel Loureiro, Anthea …
Magic, technology, and forbidden knowledge collide in these unforgettable fantasy and science fiction stories. From ancient prophecies to dangerous experiments, every answer uncovered pushes the characters closer to destruction. Perfect for readers who love epic stakes, dark secrets, and worlds where curiosity can change everything. Hope and the Guardians: The …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? The story behind the story was a collision of two worlds. While I was in the middle of grieving my brother’s passing, I discovered I was being review-bombed by people who had never read my work. I …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? The story behind The Darkside Awakens really comes from exploring what happens after the “beginning.” In a lot of stories, we see the moment someone discovers they’re different—but we don’t always sit in what that actually feels …
Every missing piece of the puzzle comes at a cost in these gripping mystery and thriller reads. From buried secrets and deadly obsessions to investigations that spiral out of control, these stories prove that some truths are far more dangerous than lies. Perfect for readers who crave tension, shocking twists, …
Spring is here, along with a bumper crop of new children’s releases. If you know a young reader who’s looking for more to read in the buildup to summer, or you’re a kidlit fan yourself who wants to add to your TBR pile, then there are plenty of great stories …
Looking for some new business and finance books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from Jess Ekstrom, David Epstein, Julian Lighton, and more. Enjoy your new business and finance books. Happy …
Are you an avid reader of Young Adult books? This week you are in luck! With all of these new novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite book to add to your reading list. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors Melanie Cellier, Sarah Dessen, J.T. Hardt, D. …
Looking for some new biography and memoir books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from Porter Stansberry, Craig Fehrman, Jennie Garth, Sara Hall, and more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir …
VIZ Media From best-selling author Rainbow Rowell comes Fangirl: The Manga Complete Box Set. This exclusive slipcased set contains all 4 volumes of the hit manga adaptation and a bonus poster featuring new art by series artist Gabi Nam!aFrom best-selling author Rainbow Rowell comes Fangirl: The Manga Complete Box Set. …


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Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Graphic Novels Help Kids Build Literacy Skills Even though educators and librarians have known for decades that comics are actually good for kids to read, it’s really nice to see …
What’s a romance reader with a perpetual TBR’s greatest fear and biggest delight? New books! This year continues to offer a smorgasbord of riches from new and familiar authors. I’m sure we’re all ready for Kennedy Ryan’s Score, the companion read to Reel, to finally come out. Fury Bound, the …
There’s something for a wide range of readers in May’s new mystery and thriller books, whether you like following an older amateur sleuth or the trope of a billionaire’s children being suspected of his murder. A magician tries to prove her innocence in a cozy mystery for cat lovers, and …
May is jam-packed with excellent new book releases jostling for a place on your TBR. These six have an advantage: they all check off 2026 Read Harder Challenge tasks. So, if you’re looking for an excuse to head to the bookstore, here it is! We have a nonbinary epic, a …


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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. Here are the biggest headlines from last week, from an early “best of” …
Every month, there’s a flood of new children’s books coming out clamoring for a spot on your TBR. But with so many competing for your attention, it’s easy to lose track of the ones you’re most excited about. And often, you just end up hearing about the titles with the …
Every month, there’s a flood of new mystery and thriller books coming out clamoring for a spot on your TBR. But with so many competing for your attention, it’s easy to lose track of the ones you’re most excited about. And often, you just end up hearing about the titles …
