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The Chill Quill: April is Blooming with Frightfully Fresh Reads

Spring is officially here, and April is blooming with fresh new reads from the dark side! From familial ghosts to monsters both figurative and literal, to nostalgic nightmares, futuristic fears, and even a murder by cheesecake, this month’s new releases span the gamut from the sweetly spooky to the downright …
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Your Weekly True Detective Starter Pack—Book Edition

17 Apr 2025 Your Weekly True Detective Starter Pack—Book Edition If the gritty tension and slow-burn brilliance of True Detective keep you up at night (in the best way), you’re in the right place. This week’s lineup of mystery and thriller novels delivers the same brand of cerebral chills, morally …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 17, 2025

Book Deals The best book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Today’s Featured Book Deals In Case You Missed Yesterday’s Most Popular Book Deals Previous Daily Deals View Original Source Here
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12 Books about Second-Wave Feminism

Writing my third novel, Three Cousins, which features three young women coming of age in the 1970s, I was carried back to the works that brought second-wave feminism into conversations, relationships and lives at the time. These were books that impacted us not only intellectually, but also emotionally and viscerally. …
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Spring 2025 Latine Books

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Book Riot Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz is a writer and former bookseller from San Diego, CA whose Spanish is even faster than her English. When not reading or writing, she enjoys dreaming up …
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6 New Books for Your Inner Rachel Cusk |

11 Apr 2025 This Week’s Lit Fic Fix: 6 New Books for Your Inner Rachel Cusk Craving crisp prose, quiet tension, and the kind of emotional depth that lingers long after the final page? This week’s literary fiction drop is here to deliver. Whether you’re into introspective narrators, layered relationships, …
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More Books, More Features, All Access

Book Riot Editorial is made up of passionate readers, writers, and book lovers dedicated to delivering insightful book recommendations, literary analysis, and the latest in book culture. With expertise spanning multiple genres and a deep understanding of the publishing industry, we offer thoughtful commentary, book deals, and news that matters …
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Romance Novel Captures the Magic of Second Chances and New Beginnings

Deceptive Images by Joanne Henning A must-read for anyone who believes in the transformative power of passion and love. Joanne Henning’s Deceptive Images is a beautifully crafted novel that blends romance, self-discovery and artistic passion into a compelling narrative. Set against the backdrop of the dance world, the story follows Rosa, a …
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This Week’s YA Drop: 6 Books You’ll Obsess Over

11 Apr 2025 This Week’s YA Drop: 6 Books You’ll Obsess Over New week, new reads—and this batch is bringing the drama, the feels, and the plot twists. Whether you’re craving star-crossed romance, spine-tingling suspense, or swoon-worthy fantasy, these six fresh YA releases are ready to take over your TBR. …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 12, 2025

Book Deals The best book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Today’s Featured Book Deals In Case You Missed Yesterday’s Most Popular Book Deals Previous Daily Deals View Original Source Here
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6 Inspiring Takes on Business Motivation & Leadership |

11 Apr 2025 6 Inspiring Takes on Business Motivation & Leadership In the ever-evolving world of business, staying motivated and leading with purpose are essential ingredients for long-term success. But let’s be real—leadership isn’t always about bold speeches and big wins. Sometimes, it’s about quiet resilience, authentic connection, and the …
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The 2025 PEN Finalists Announced

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Announcing The 2025 PEN America Literary Awards Finalists What an amazingly odd line-up of awards and finalists PEN offers up every year. In terms of adding things to my persona …
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Profound Poetry Examines Our Shared Experiences of Love and Pain

The Pain We Call Love by Joanne Sherry Mitchell Through raw honesty, humor and keen retrospection, Mitchell digs into her own life to reveal deeper universal truths. It’s been said that “To love is to suffer. To avoid suffering one must not love. But then one suffers from not loving.” …
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Apple TV+ Just Dropped the Official Murderbot Trailer

The official trailer was just released for the Apple TV+ series adaptation of Martha Wells’s bestselling, award-winning book series, The Murderbot Diaries. In the trailer, we watch as the eponymous sec unit (or “security unit”), which has named itself Murderbot, is hired for security detail by a crew of scientists. …
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The Power of Why-Choose Romance — and How It’s Empowering Women

Stepping onto the scene as a why-choose romance author, I’ve been met with all sorts of generalizations and inquires like: “Why-choose romance is all spice and no plot, right?” or “When there’s more than one love interest, there’s no time to develop real connections between the characters” or “Why-choose romances …
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The ALA is Suing DOGE Over “Gutting” the IMLS

Book Riot Editorial is made up of passionate readers, writers, and book lovers dedicated to delivering insightful book recommendations, literary analysis, and the latest in book culture. With expertise spanning multiple genres and a deep understanding of the publishing industry, we offer thoughtful commentary, book deals, and news that matters …
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6 Books to Read if You Loved Lessons in Chemistry

04 Apr 2025 6 Books to Read if You Loved Lessons in Chemistry If Lessons in Chemistry won you over with its quirky charm, sharp dialogue, and unforgettable characters, you’re in for a treat. Whether it was the clever storytelling, the unexpected twists, or the way science and heartache shared …
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The Biggest Bookish News of the Week

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! And Another Best of the Century List Enters the Ring I could …
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What Hangs in the Balance by Philippe Johnson

What Hangs in the Balance by Philippe Johnson “What Hangs in the Balance is a thoughtful and sobering study-in-contrasts of good leadership vs. Trump leadership and what hangs in the balance for our country if the latter wins out.” The fundamental principles of effective and inspirational leadership are all but …
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6 Gripping New Mysteries for Fans of Gillian Flynn

04 Apr 2025 6 Gripping New Mysteries for Fans of Gillian Flynn Gillian Flynn carved a space in modern mystery fiction that blends psychological tension, flawed yet fascinating characters, and dark secrets you never see coming. For readers craving that same pulse-pounding thrill, we’ve rounded up six electrifying new mysteries …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 4, 2024

Book Deals The best book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Today’s Featured Book Deals In Case You Missed Yesterday’s Most Popular Book Deals Previous Daily Deals View Original Source Here
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Spring Into This Month’s Top Audiobooks

LES NORMAUX: Les Normaux, Book 1 by Janine Janssen, S. Al Sabado Read by Janine Janssen, S. Al Sabado, Fajer Al-Kaisi, Jean Brassard, Xavier Casals, Alexander Cendese, Kyla Garcia, Ramón de Ocampo, Abby Manning, Christopher Salazar, André Santana, Devon Sorvari, Jeanne Syquia | AudioFile Earphones Award This audiobook adaptation of …
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Blackberry Cove: Free Women’s Fiction eBook

Blackberry Cove (Sunset Bay Book 3) by Roxanne Snopek: A woman hiding out in an Oregon beach town meets an intrepid journalist determined to uncover her secrets. Netgalley reviewers say: “…you’ll love this emotional, poignant, touching story…well written, with a heartwarming, moving, and engaging plot…A feel-good novel that stresses family …
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Libby’s Most Anticipated April Releases

With the new month comes a new list of books to get excited about, and our friends at Libby have compiled a list of the books coming out in April that they’re most looking forward to. The list comes courtesy of Madison Stoneburner Simon, who discussed her most anticipated April …
Wiz Khalifa Announces Red Rocks Concert For 4/20 Cannabis Holiday Tomorrow | Celebrity Insider
Wiz Khalifa Announces Red Rocks Concert For 4/20 Cannabis Holiday Tomorrow | Celebrity Insider
Mormon Wives Star Jessi Draper Reacts to Marciano Brunette Romance Speculation
Mormon Wives Star Jessi Draper Reacts to Marciano Brunette Romance Speculation
Justin Bieber Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 Highlights: Billie Eilish One Less Lonely Girl & More
Justin Bieber Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 Highlights: Billie Eilish One Less Lonely Girl & More
58 Mega-Popular Songs Musicians Regret, Cringe At, Or Straight-Up Hate Performing
58 Mega-Popular Songs Musicians Regret, Cringe At, Or Straight-Up Hate Performing
Rose of Nevada review – a gorgeous Cornish time-travel yarn
Rose of Nevada review – a gorgeous Cornish time-travel yarn
Bold & Beautiful Spoilers for What Happens This Week (April 20-24)
Bold & Beautiful Spoilers for What Happens This Week (April 20-24)
Lee Cronins The Mummy | Miroirs No. 3 | The Blue Trail
Lee Cronins The Mummy | Miroirs No. 3 | The Blue Trail
Nicolas Cages Widely Acclaimed 2021 Thriller Is Leaving Netflix 
Nicolas Cages Widely Acclaimed 2021 Thriller Is Leaving Netflix 
Today, GMA, & CBS Mornings Ratings Revealed After Savannah Guthries Return
Today, GMA, & CBS Mornings Ratings Revealed After Savannah Guthries Return
Angela Bassetts Favorite American Horror Story Character Was Based On A Real Person – TVLine
Angela Bassetts Favorite American Horror Story Character Was Based On A Real Person – TVLine
Daytime TV Performer of the Week: Y&Rs Courtney Hope Delivers Dramatic Turn With Surprise Pregnancy
Daytime TV Performer of the Week: Y&Rs Courtney Hope Delivers Dramatic Turn With Surprise Pregnancy
Tia Carreres Forgotten Tomb Raider-Style Series Is Streaming For Free – TVLine
Tia Carreres Forgotten Tomb Raider-Style Series Is Streaming For Free – TVLine
Guns N Roses Perform Rare Sex Pistols / Runaways Song Live for First Time
Guns N Roses Perform Rare Sex Pistols / Runaways Song Live for First Time
Tory Lanez Sues California Prison System Over Inmate Stabbing
Tory Lanez Sues California Prison System Over Inmate Stabbing
PinkPantheress Brings Out Janelle Monáe, Zara Larsson & More During Coachella Set
PinkPantheress Brings Out Janelle Monáe, Zara Larsson & More During Coachella Set
5 Death Metal Bands Whose Third Album Is Their Best
5 Death Metal Bands Whose Third Album Is Their Best
Leadership and Success Tips: Business Books – NewInBooks
Leadership and Success Tips: Business Books – NewInBooks
Legends & Adventure: Fantasy & Sci-Fi Reads for You – NewInBooks
Legends & Adventure: Fantasy & Sci-Fi Reads for You – NewInBooks
Emotion & Meaning: Literary Fiction Books for You – NewInBooks
Emotion & Meaning: Literary Fiction Books for You – NewInBooks
Interview with C.L. Gaber, Author of The Order of Odd Brilliance – NewInBooks
Interview with C.L. Gaber, Author of The Order of Odd Brilliance – NewInBooks
We Channeled the '90s in Guess For Coachella Weekend – Starting at
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I Spent an Afternoon With an Aritzia Stylist—My Spring Wardrobe Has Never Looked Better
I Spent an Afternoon With an Aritzia Stylist—My Spring Wardrobe Has Never Looked Better
Pretty Dresses, Tops, and Sandals From Nordys End of Season Sale
Pretty Dresses, Tops, and Sandals From Nordys End of Season Sale
Ive Been Binge Watching Euphoria—Ive Tracked Down Every Single One of the Shows Best Outfits
Ive Been Binge Watching Euphoria—Ive Tracked Down Every Single One of the Shows Best Outfits
Movie Review: The Paranormal | Blu-ray | HNN
Movie Review: The Paranormal | Blu-ray | HNN
A MOTHERS RECALL, a haunting psychological horror film from Black Mandala | HNN
A MOTHERS RECALL, a haunting psychological horror film from Black Mandala | HNN
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Short Film Reviews: Online Block #3 Cockroach and more. Panic Fest 2026 | HNN
Film Review: Bear (Panic Fest 2026 Coverage) | HNN
Film Review: Bear (Panic Fest 2026 Coverage) | HNN