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8 Memoirs by LGBTQ Elders You Need To Read

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. During Pride month, we look back on the people who made the current event possible. A common refrain in recent years is that the first Pride event in the United States was a …
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New Romance Books to Read

14 Jun 2022 Looking to fall in love with some new romance reads? You’ll adore these exciting new novels! This week you can get your hands on books by bestselling authors Alexi Venice, Susan Sands, Charmaine Ross, and more. Enjoy your new romance books and happy reading! Related grant scrolls_pure; if (shouldBeFixed …
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New Mystery and Thriller Books to Read

14 Jun 2022 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 Fiona Barton, Simon …
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10 2SLGBTQ+ Disabled Authors to Read This Pride Month

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. For queer disabled folks, Pride can be, well, complicated. Many Pride Month festivities aren’t organized with disabled people in mind. Drag shows don’t include ASL interpreters. Parades aren’t planned with mobility aids in …
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Interview with Susan Sands, Author of The Island of Summer

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Island of Summer Sunsets? I have vacationed on Fripp Island for years and we love it! It’s a tiny, protected wildlife and shore bird sanctuary, so while it’s got homes and amenities, it’s still very natural in many …
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A Compelling Villain Is All About the Backstory

For as long as there have been heroes, there have been villains. It’s an inescapable fact. Of course, it also just makes sense to have a foil to the protagonist. Honestly, who wants to read about the good guy living his normal day to day? Almost no one. That’s boring. …
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Interview with Charmaine Ross, Author of Magic Claimed

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Magic Claimed: Cursed Shifters Book 1? I love writing reverse harem as well as building dystopian worlds that explore the different realms of magic, different shifters, and Fae (All super sexy of course). If you had to pick theme …
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The Most Popular Middle Grade Comics as Chosen by Students

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. As a high school librarian, it’s a great time to be a fan of comics. There are so many amazing ones out there it’s nearly impossible to keep up. I love putting new …
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Interview with J.J. Gonzalez, Author of The Starstrike

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Starstrike? I was recovering from some health issues at the time I started writing The Starstrike. Issues I wasn’t expected to face at my age. The idea of a strong heroine who rapidly ages began to manifest and …
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Interview with Sarah Forester Davis, Author of Her Name is

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Her Name is Hazel? The characters of Killian and Hazel came to me while driving my kids to school one day. Their story takes place in my hometown, and each day a little bit more of their story would …
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Interview with Sidney Son, Author of Through the Abyss

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Through the Abyss? I wanted to present thoughts and ideas in an entertaining way that get readers thinking about the world. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Through the Abyss, what would they …
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Interview with Alexi Venice, Author of Hawaiian Paradise Surprise

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Hawaiian Paradise Surprise? While watching the athletic, handsome surfers in Molokai, Hawaii one afternoon, I experienced a burst of creativity to write a romance featuring Nash Denning, a legendary surfer, and Jill Cabott, a bestselling author. Jill is reluctant …
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Interview with Jaydeep Shah, Author of Boondocks

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Boondocks (Survive the Doom #1)? This is a great question. I grew up watching Hindu mythologies and folklores, and Indian horror shows. I always wanted to write something about Indian myths, but I knew I’m not good at it. …
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Interview with Graham Fluster, Author of I Guess We’re Heroes

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write I Guess We’re Heroes? My interest in writing began with tabletop roleplaying games, with my favorites being Dungeons & Dragons, D20 Future, and GURPS. I loved creating vast and detailed worlds for the player characters to interact with, and …
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Interview with Metin Murat, Author of The Crescent Moon Fox

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Crescent Moon Fox? The struggles of the Turkish Cypriot community in Cyprus during Colonialism and Independence; the stories of the illiterate rural women; the search for identity. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for June 14, 2022

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. VIZ Media Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by VIZ Media. Today’s Featured Deals $2.99 The Girl With All the Gifts by M. R. Carey Get This Deal $1.99 Coraline by Neil …
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Interview with Tyler Richardson, Author of Juggling Bullies

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Juggling Bullies? I am a public middle school teacher, and I wrote my bullying story because I was always telling it to students to help them if they were struggling. It always seemed to give them hope, so I …
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The History of the Cherokee Phoenix, the First Native Language

It’s February of 1828. The Cherokee Nation, which spreads across several southern states, is being pressured by the United States government to either move west of the Mississippi River or to end their tribal government and cede their treaty rights to the United States. In the Nation’s capital of New …
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Interview with J.S. Lark, Author of The Secret Couple

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Secret Couple? I love writing intense emotions between characters, drawing the reader into the characters’ journeys. That was true for the romantic fiction that I wrote as Jane Lark, and those stories always ended up quite dark. So, …
Why Was Joseph Duggars Wife Kendra Duggar Arrested?
Why Was Joseph Duggars Wife Kendra Duggar Arrested?
Baywatch Reboot: Projected Release Date, Cast, How to Watch & More
Baywatch Reboot: Projected Release Date, Cast, How to Watch & More
Mormon Wives Jordan Ngatikaura Files for Divorce From Jessi
Mormon Wives Jordan Ngatikaura Files for Divorce From Jessi
Joseph Joe Duggar & Wife Kendra Caldwells Kids: How Many Children Do They Have?
Joseph Joe Duggar & Wife Kendra Caldwells Kids: How Many Children Do They Have?
Steve Carell & Will Arnetts 0 Million Movie Arrives on Netflix Today
Steve Carell & Will Arnetts $940 Million Movie Arrives on Netflix Today
How Much Money ABC Loses by Not Airing Bachelorette Season 22
How Much Money ABC Loses by Not Airing Bachelorette Season 22
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come review – here comes the bride…again
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come review – here comes the bride…again
Does Project Hail Mary Have Any Post-Credits Scenes?
Does Project Hail Mary Have Any Post-Credits Scenes?
Where Youve Seen the Jury Duty: Company Retreat Cast Before (PHOTOS)
Where Youve Seen the Jury Duty: Company Retreat Cast Before (PHOTOS)
Is Outlanders Claire In Control Of Her Powers? Caitríona Balfe And EP Matthew B. Roberts Say It Depends On Who You Ask – TVLine
Is Outlanders Claire In Control Of Her Powers? Caitríona Balfe And EP Matthew B. Roberts Say It Depends On Who You Ask – TVLine
CNNs Scott Jennings Lambasted by Abby Phillip Panelists Over Iran War Comment
CNNs Scott Jennings Lambasted by Abby Phillip Panelists Over Iran War Comment
9-1-1 Sends Buck Down A Dark Path, Revealing A Dangerous Secret Hes Keeping From Eddie – TVLine
9-1-1 Sends Buck Down A Dark Path, Revealing A Dangerous Secret Hes Keeping From Eddie – TVLine
Justin Timberlake DWI Arrest Body Cam Footage Released
Justin Timberlake DWI Arrest Body Cam Footage Released
Michael Jackson, Billy Joel and a Most Peculiar Song By Rob McConnell
Michael Jackson, Billy Joel and a Most Peculiar Song By Rob McConnell
Neurosis Surprise Drop First Album in 10 Years
Neurosis Surprise Drop First Album in 10 Years
Jay-Z and Roots to Be Joined By Erykah Badu, Kehlani, Brandy, T.I. & More at 2026 Roots Picnic
Jay-Z and Roots to Be Joined By Erykah Badu, Kehlani, Brandy, T.I. & More at 2026 Roots Picnic
Interview with Diana Mikas, Author of No Regret Money Rules – NewInBooks
Interview with Diana Mikas, Author of No Regret Money Rules – NewInBooks
Interview with Mark Mueller, Author of Unchained: Your AI Blueprint for Liberation – NewInBooks
Interview with Mark Mueller, Author of Unchained: Your AI Blueprint for Liberation – NewInBooks
Interview with Alisse Lee Goldenberg, Author of The Wizards Apprentice – NewInBooks
Interview with Alisse Lee Goldenberg, Author of The Wizards Apprentice – NewInBooks
Business Books That Rethink How Success Works – NewInBooks
Business Books That Rethink How Success Works – NewInBooks
Wait, Spring Is Looking So Fashionable Thanks to Banana Republics Friends and Family Sale
Wait, Spring Is Looking So Fashionable Thanks to Banana Republics Friends and Family Sale
Sorry, Blue Jeans, the Khaki Denim Trend is Big News in 2026
Sorry, Blue Jeans, the Khaki Denim Trend is Big News in 2026
Chic French Women Are Wearing This Exact Blouse With Jeans This Spring—But It Wont Be in Stock for Long
Chic French Women Are Wearing This Exact Blouse With Jeans This Spring—But It Wont Be in Stock for Long
6 Rich-Looking Shoe Trends at Nordstrom That Chic Women Are Wearing for Spring 2026
6 Rich-Looking Shoe Trends at Nordstrom That Chic Women Are Wearing for Spring 2026
STRANGER THINGS Joe Davisons Sorority of the Damned SCREAMING on AMAZON | HNN
STRANGER THINGS Joe Davisons Sorority of the Damned SCREAMING on AMAZON | HNN
FIRST LOOK: Mary Shelleys Christmas Nightmares Summons Old-Hollywood Horror in Debut Feature From De Havilland Pictures | HNN
FIRST LOOK: Mary Shelleys Christmas Nightmares Summons Old-Hollywood Horror in Debut Feature From De Havilland Pictures | HNN
OFFICIAL TRAILER NOW LIVE!! – NIGHT PATROL Starring Jermaine Fowler, Justin Long, CM Punk, YG, Flying Lotus, Dermot Mulroney – In Theaters January 16, 2026 | HNN
OFFICIAL TRAILER NOW LIVE!! – NIGHT PATROL Starring Jermaine Fowler, Justin Long, CM Punk, YG, Flying Lotus, Dermot Mulroney – In Theaters January 16, 2026 | HNN
Hazels Heart (2025) Screening at ARTQUEST | HNN
Hazels Heart (2025) Screening at ARTQUEST | HNN