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Books & Looks Podcast: From Bucharest to Books: Author William

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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Two Sweet Siblings Make a Splash in a Story of

The Adventures of Strawberryhead and Gingerbread: To the Lake We Go! by KF and KM Wheatie In the magical forest of S’moresville, a cozy candy cottage sits in the limbs of a tall tree. It’s the home of the titular characters in KF and KM Wheatie’s The Adventures of Strawberryhead and …
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How GOOD OMENS Gave Me Hope As A Trans College

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. CJ Connor is a cozy mystery and romance writer whose main goal in life is to make their dog proud. They are a Pitch Wars alumnus and an Author Mentor Match R9 mentor. …
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8 Science Books Out This Summer That You Don’t Want

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Jaime Herndon finished her MFA in nonfiction writing at Columbia, after leaving a life of psychosocial oncology and maternal-child health work. She is a writer, editor, and book reviewer who drinks way too …
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22 July Releases to Add to Your Beach Bag

Sinners of Starlight City by Anika Scott From the author of the international bestseller  The German Heiress, a gripping historical drama about a woman determined to avenge the crimes against her family, set at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. “The magnificent Anika Scott has written a lush and beautifully rendered …
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Immersive Adventure Educates Young Readers About the Digestive System

Ewww! Lulu Meets the King of Poo by Janice Condon Children as young as 3 years old will be enthralled by Janice Maximov Condon’s colorful children’s book, Ewww! Lulu Meets the King of Poo (Bowker). This educational story teaches children about the inner workings of their own bodies with scientific …
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Can You Match the Romance Novel to Its Opening Lines?

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. R. Nassor is interested in myth, performance, and pop culture. After embarking on a double major in English and Psychology and a Dance minor at GWU, she graduated with a BA in 2019. …
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How To Own A News Cycle: Book Censorship News, July

Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She’s the editor/author of (DON’T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL WORLD. Her next book, BODY TALK, will publish in Fall 2020. Follow …
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New Sapphic Romance for Summer 2023

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Rachel is a writer from Arkansas, most at home surrounded by forests and animals much like a Disney Princess. She spends most of her time writing stories and playing around in imaginary worlds. …
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Memoir From “Lion of the Law” Recalls Courtroom Battles and

JUSTICE AT TRIAL: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases by James Brosnahan Gender discrimination, freedom of the press, voting rights, refugees, sexual harassment, false imprisonment—mention any headline in the nightly news, and legal legend James Brosnahan has tried a case. Harvard legal giant Laurence Tribe calls him a Lion of the …
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How to Survive and Thrive at a Book Fair

Earlier this year, I finally fulfilled a long-held dream: I got a job doing marketing in publishing, for an indie I’ve had my eye on for a while called Gallic Books. And as part of that, I got to fulfill another long-held, if more modest, dream: I went to the …
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6 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Audiobooks from AudioFile’s Golden Voices

Are you a fan of science fiction and fantasy audiobooks? AudioFile’s newly-crowned Golden Voice narrators have done phenomenal work in these genres. Kevin R. Free narrates the charming YA romance So This is Ever After, perfectly aligning his tone and style with the shenanigans of the plot. Arek is crowned king …
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Spell-Binding Parable of Leadership Inspired by Video Game Industry

The Four Swords by Paul Tozour What’s it About? As a “leadership fable,” The Four Swords illustrates valuable lessons and perspectives on leadership, management, culture, values, and team-building through an entertaining fictional narrative. “Game design is not rocket science.” At least not to one fictional video game developer in Paul …
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Attorney Falls Victim to the Client She Is Defending in

Her, Too by Bonnie Kistler What’s it About? Defending an accused rapist, a high-powered lawyer learns firsthand the terrible truth about her client … a discovery that propels her on a quest for justice and revenge in this addictively readable thriller. Her, Too (Harper) is the story of one woman’s …
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Books About Women’s Soccer

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Susie (she/her) is a queer writer originally from Little Rock, now living in Washington, DC. She is the author of QUEERLY BELOVED and the forthcoming LOOKING FOR A SIGN from Dial Press/Random House. …
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Books & Looks Podcast: Beyond the Book: Diane Bergner on

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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9 Great Chapter Books for 4th Graders

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Ashlie (she/her) is an educator, librarian, and writer. She is committed to diversifying the reading lives of her students and supporting fat acceptance as it intersects with other women’s issues. She’s also perpetually …
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9 DIY Bookbinding Kits to Showcase Your Creativity

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Katie Moench is a librarian, runner, and lover of baked goods. A school librarian in the Upper Midwest, Katie lives with her husband and dog and spends her free time drinking coffee, trying …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for July 17, 2023

Book Deals 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 Read The Full Article Here
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Here are the Bestselling Books of 2023 (So Far)

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Publishers Weekly has just released a list of the bestselling print books of the first half of 2023. The list is separated into Adult, YA, and Children’s books. Colleen Hoover is the big …
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Barack and Michelle Obama Thank Librarians for Protecting the Freedom

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Former President Barack Obama is known for being a reader, releasing highly anticipated annual lists of his favorite books of the year. Today, he posted a letter thanking librarians for defending the freedom …
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Bookish TTRPGs to Try at Your Next Game Night

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Kristian Wilson Colyard grew up weird in a one-caution-light town in the Appalachian foothills. She now lives in an old textile city with her husband and their clowder of cats. She’s on Twitter …
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Late Father’s Story Gives Hero a Chance to Reinvent Himself

Hero of Yesterday? by Henry D. Trett What’s it About? After the tragic death of his father, David finds a story of love, regret, and the call of the great unknown — his father’s story. Following up on his first book, Hero of the Day? (which you will also want to read), …
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Get Your Move On! Occupational Therapist’s Guide to Self-Regulation

Mr. Sillymoovs and His Silly Moves by Marveline Bazelais What’s it About? A picture book by an occupational therapist to promote body-awareness and sensory self-regulation in children. Another great tool for grown-ups to help their preschoolers. Ask any parent, guardian or teacher of a young child, and they will be …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for July 12, 2023

Book Deals 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 Read The Full Article Here
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The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Readers (Updated July

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. July 11th and 12th are Prime Days, which means there are a lot of sales on Amazon for Prime members. We’ve scoured the site for the best deals for readers, from ereaders to …
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Best Amazon Prime Days Book Box Sets Deals (Updated July

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. July 11th and 12th are Amazon Prime Days, and there are a ton of sales for Prime members going on. One of the themed sales is boxed book sets! These prices are for …
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Dragons, Rare Books and The Nanny Gets Tough with Hollywood

You thought you were going to relax this weekend, but there are dragons to train, murders to solve, alien worlds to explore, rare books to bid on and a picket line to walk. The Pulse is kicking it into high gear — and we’re already booked. Graduate … Or Die! …
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Forbidden Romance, Dark Fantasy and Siren Magic in Stunning YA

Sing Me to Sleep by Gabi Burton What’s it About? In this dark and seductive YA fantasy debut, a siren must choose between protecting her family and following her heart in a prejudiced kingdom where her existence is illegal. Gabi Burton’s debut young adult novel, Sing Me To Sleep (Bloomsbury …
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