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Books & Looks Podcast: Arctic Airship Adventures: The Intriguing and

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either …
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Interview with Sadie Kincaid, Author of Dante

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Dante? I love writing about ruthless Mafia men who would burn down the world for the women they love, and Dante encompasses this more than any other MC I’ve written. He is cruel and dangerous, but when he meets …
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Interview with K.T. Blakemore, Author of The Good Time Girls

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Good Time Girls? I wanted to write a book about strong women in the West who are survivors. Women who take no prisoners and succeed through sheer grit, determination, and a parcel of luck. So many tropes are …
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Lyrics and Life Stories from Musical Great Lucinda Williams

Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You: A Memoir by Lucinda Williams Run, don’t walk, to your nearest bookstore or place an order online for Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You (Crown), a fearlessly frank and fascinating memoir by the mega-talented and tenacious singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams. The …
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Exes Get a Second Chance at Love in Cozy Seaside

Serendipity by the Sea by Jennifer Vido What’s it About? Will a hopeless romantic on the verge of landing her dream job reconnect with her wanderlust ex-boyfriend for a second chance at love? In the small town of Gulf Island, nobody’s business stays secret for long. Word travels fast when …
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Interview with Lexxi James, Author of SINS: The Debt

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write SINS: The Debt? In the earlier books in the series, Smoke D’Angelo is a ruthless mafia kingpin. Between the disappearance of his father and the brutal attack of his sister, he gave up everything to protect his family–even his …
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Interview with Gregory D

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Unwilling Souls? I was really captivated by a few ideas I thought of separately but wove into a single setting for a short story: a world where the gods had tried to exterminate humanity and had summoned up great …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 11, 2023

Book Deals This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Today’s Featured Deals In Case You Missed Yesterday’s Most Popular Deals Previous Daily Deals Read The Full Article Here
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Wonders of Nature Memorialized in Evocative Poetry Collection

Musings from the Mountain by James A. Spillane What’s it About? One man’s collection of over 30 years of poetry exploring nature and all the emotions it elicits — from love and passion to grief and pain. One of the reasons I chose to live in the Appalachian Mountains was …
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Interview with Beth Martin, Author of Memory Clear

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Memory Clear? I love the idea of memory manipulation and how our memories shape who we are as people. To play with this, I created a character who has forgotten tons of formative memories. As he uncovers his lost …
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Interview with Mark Lavine, Author of ForeverChild

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write ForeverChild? Science fiction can often be inspired by imagining a world where current social trends are followed to their extreme end-point. Our current society values youth and longevity. What would the world look like if we continued to place …
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6 Books to Read for Fans of Luther

07 Apr 2023 6 Books to Read for Fans of Luther Are you a fan of the thrilling crime drama Luther? Do you crave more suspenseful tales that keep you on the edge of your seat? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of six gripping books that are sure …
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Texas County Would Rather Close their Library Than Return Banned

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you’ve been following book banning news, you recognize the name Llano County, Texas. They come up frequently in our Censorship News Roundup, including for banning In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak, barring …
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6 Books to Read for Fans of The Handmaid’s Tale

07 Apr 2023 6 Books to Read for Fans of The Handmaid’s Tale Looking for more literary fiction reads? Check out these compelling books that offer unique and thought-provoking perspectives on the human condition. Whether you’re a fan of The Handmaid’s Tale or simply enjoy literary fiction, these books are …
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Beyond the Heart Podcast: The Last Word on COVID-19

“Beyond the Heart” is a brand-new podcast hosted by renowned Cardiologist, Women’s Health Advocate and Author, Dr. Nieca Goldberg. Weekly, she explores essential conversations with doctors, thought leaders, health practitioners and game-changers to help you redefine how to view your body and the healing process. This groundbreaking conversation series is a …
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11 of the Best New Comics and Graphic Novels to

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Another month is upon us, and with it, another batch of amazing new comics. We’re in a weird spot between major events for the big two. Lazarus Planet is ending, and Marvel is …
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“She Wants More” Podcast: Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater?

Are more women having affairs? Or are they finally just talking about it? Throughout history, women have been stigmatized, ostracized, and so much worse for committing adultery — while men have too often been given a pass. But the truth is that women have the same wants, needs and desires …
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6 Books to Read for Fans of Love Is Blind

07 Apr 2023 6 Books to Read for Fans of Love Is Blind From steamy contemporary romances to heartwarming love stories, each of these books will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick read or a sweeping epic, these recommendations are perfect …
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Feast Your Eyes On This Dark Academia Art

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you’ve spent anytime in online bookish spaces you’ve probably heard of Dark Academia. If you haven’t, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. It’s fair to say that this growing trend is gaining …
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8 of the Best Books About the Moon

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The moon has always played a central role in human history and culture, unsurprisingly so. The orbit of the moon impacts the tides, and the changing phases of the moon have been used …
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10 Powerful Children’s Books About Consent

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Children’s books about consent have grown increasingly popular in recent years. As a lifelong educator, one of my favorite aspects of modern parenting is the focus on respecting children. As a culture, we …
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This Empowering Book Shows Us There’s No Such Thing as

Perfectly Imperfectly YOU by Jamie James What’s it About? “You may not feel normal. Do you not match your friends? Are you not up to date with current fashion trends?” It’s a problem many of us, young and old, have faced. We want to fit in with our peers and …
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Groundbreaking Research Reframes Helen Keller’s Journey in New Biography

After the Miracle by Max Wallace What’s it About? In this powerful new history, New York Times bestselling author Max Wallace draws on groundbreaking research to reframe Helen Keller’s journey after the miracle at the water pump, vividly bringing to light her rarely discussed, lifelong fight for social justice across …
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6 New Releases for Sci-fi and Fantasy Fans

07 Apr 2023 6 New Releases for Sci-fi and Fantasy Fans Are you ready to blast off into otherworldly adventures and get lost in magical realms? Then these six new sci-fi and fantasy releases are for you. With action-packed adventures full of time travel, futuristic drugs, and magic all around, …
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Interview with J. Traveler Pelton, Author of The Falconcrest Chronicles

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Falconcrest Chronicles? My grandson wrote the first book in this setback when he was completing his home school requirements; no, all home schools do not require the participants write an entire book before they graduate, but when your …
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AudioFile Program Offers 28 Free Audiobooks to Teens This Summer

AudioFile magazine has announced the return of its program that offers free audiobooks for teens. The AudiobookSYNC program — tailored toward making books accessible and free — is the perfect fix as book bans grow, the pandemic continues, and young people have less access to their school and local libraries. …
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Interview with Blake & Raven Penn, Author of The Skystone

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Skystone Chronicles: Dragon Thief? We wanted to write a book that would’ve kept our teenage selves up reading until 3 in the morning. We just love dragons and magic, and wanted to take our own stab at it, …
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Here Are 10 April New Romance Releases to Read Next

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. New month, new romance releases! As you already know, when a new month arrives, we get to meet the latest romance stories like the ones in this list *grabby hands*. And April is …
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New Asian American and Pacific Islander Literature for AAPI Heritage

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. It’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May, and what a wonderful selection of new books by Asian American and Indigenous Pacific writers there is to choose from! There are …
Is Tyra Banks Married? Inside Her Split From Louis Bélanger-Martin & Her Dating History
Is Tyra Banks Married? Inside Her Split From Louis Bélanger-Martin & Her Dating History
40 Photos That Show Famous Pop Culture Moments From A Slightly Different Angle
40 Photos That Show Famous Pop Culture Moments From A Slightly Different Angle
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?
Being Heumann review – a feelgood nineties style throwback of…
Being Heumann review – a feelgood nineties style throwback of…
Denis Villeneuve Delivers James Bond Casting Update That Fans Might Love
Denis Villeneuve Delivers James Bond Casting Update That Fans Might Love
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
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
Phoebe Bridgers Extends Tour Into 2027
Phoebe Bridgers Extends Tour Into 2027
Parkway Drive Drives It HOME In Career-Defining Concert Film Shot at Sydney Opera House
Parkway Drive Drives It HOME In Career-Defining Concert Film Shot at Sydney Opera House
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
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
Lit Hub Daily: November 11, 2026
Lit Hub Daily: 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.
I Asked a Beauty Director About the One Item Shes Gifting This Holiday Season—She Immediately Said Max Maras New Perfume
I Asked a Beauty Director About the One Item Shes Gifting This Holiday Season—She Immediately Said Max Maras New Perfume
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
WITCHCRAFT: THE LANTERNE OF LIGHT WRAPS PRODUCTION AT ICONIC DISTRICT 12 FILMING LOCATION FROM THE HUNGER GAMES | HNN
WITCHCRAFT: THE LANTERNE OF LIGHT WRAPS PRODUCTION AT ICONIC DISTRICT 12 FILMING LOCATION FROM THE HUNGER GAMES | HNN
Kane Hodders Jason Goes to Hell Mask Opens at ,000
Kane Hodders Jason Goes to Hell Mask Opens at $40,000
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