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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. By day, I’m an educator, so June is a big month. The academic year is coming to an end for my year-round students, and preparations are well under way for those doing summer …
Storytelling is so fundamental to the experience of humanity that we might take it for granted. Stories are how we share our inner lives with others, how we persuade, how we educate, how we remember, and so much more. I love that stories are so crucial to us. We even …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Summer is looming around the corner. Concerts, travel, playgrounds, ocean waves, the lake, sweat, rumbles of thunder in the distance, nighttime fireworks, day lilies blooming and AC roaring: June, July, and August are …
08 Jun 2023 6 Books to Read for Fans of Lucy Foley Attention Lucy Foley fans! Get ready for a thrilling ride with this selection of heart-pounding mysteries and cozy puzzlers. From chilling whodunits to mind-bending suspense, these captivating reads will keep you guessing until the very end. Dive into …
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 …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Shot Through Time? I always wondered how a British soldier, fighting in the American Revolutionary War, if transported into the future would respond to the fact that Britain lost the war and learn that it is now a strong …
The Algorithm Will See You Now by Jennifer Lycette Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence — two topics that seem to be ever-present in the news cycle. But what are these two seemingly separate matters doing in an exhilarating speculative thriller? Well, it turns out that Jennifer Lycette’s The Algorithm Will See …
If you are on this website, then you love books. And you know what’s almost as exhilarating as reading a book? Hunting for the next one — especially if you are in a book club. Whether your club has spirited discussions, takes a vote, or turns selection over to its …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. In 2012, author Ken Liu’s “The Paper Menagerie” became the first work of short fiction to win all three major SFF awards: The Hugo Award, The Nebula Award, and the World Fantasy Award. …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Duke Is Always Intrigued? I have always had a vivid imagination that allowed me to create these different worlds or scenes and sometimes those stories inspire me to put them on paper in the hope that others will …
The Devil’s Delegation by J. Len Sciuto What’s it About? A nuclear bomb has been launched at the United States by terrorists. Can the military thwart this attack or will millions die? One of the best-known authors on Earth, Tom Clancy was a pioneer in military thrillers whose name became …
06 Jun 2023 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 Jennifer S. Alderson, …
With film adaptations like Mildred Pierce, Double Indemnity, and The Postman Always Rings Twice, James M. Cain has more adaptations than any of the original noir authors. But few people realize the man behind these stories has more work to be discovered. In 2012, The Strand released their first uncovered …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Beaches are places to witness water bodies and the vastness of the unexplored ocean. Even though the deep waters are largely a mystery to us, staring into them lends us comfort. One of …
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer What’s it About? Years ago, a reclusive mega-bestselling children’s author quit writing under mysterious circumstances. Suddenly he resurfaces with a brand-new book and a one-of-a-kind competition, offering a prize that will change the winner’s life in this absorbing and whimsical novel. Have you ever …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Tuesday means new releases, and I’ve got some meaty ones for you. As we hurtle towards officially starting summer, the release of highly anticipated new releases is amping up. Just this week alone, …
Emerging From the Dark by Terence Ang What’s it About? In his first book, Ang shared his moving story of stroke recovery with us. In this new book, Ang has assembled a collection of moving stories from people in all stages of stroke recovery. I startle awake in the middle …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Mindfield? I honestly don’t remember. I found one chapter in my “never completed” file, read it, and thought, “Huh, let’s go with this.” What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? …
Davis School District in Utah–a 70,000+ district north of Salt Lake City–has officially removed the Bible from elementary and middle schools. This may be the first official removal of the religious text from schools in the country following a district’s review process. The decision comes after a parent complained about …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I was reading a fantasy romance book the other day when it hit me: I really love this kind of story. They tend to have a bit of everything. There’s adventure, magic, amazing …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Ah, summer. The season of backyard barbecues. Any time I smell something sweet and savory roasting over a charcoal grill, I’m like Pepé Le Pew, following the scent straight to its source and …
Functional Architecture of the Human Mental by Joseph J. Jean-Claude and Caroline Stamu-O’Brien Millions of adult Americans suffer from serious psychological distress. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, hypomania, etc., or caring for a close one with psychosis, you’ve possibly tapped into numerous self-help books with theories about what …
Writing a Series Versus a Standalone Novel Writers often debate the merits of writing a series versus standalone novels. There are pros and cons to either approach. I’ll recap the debate by focusing on three key elements in any novel: characters, setting, and plot. Characters. A series negates the need …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Book Riot’s June 2023 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations! Summer reading season — and Pride! — is officially here. It’s the perfect time to pick up an escapist, entertaining, and/or educational new …
02 Jun 2023 6 Books to Read for Fans of Jo Nesbø Calling all Jo Nesbø fans! From intricate plots to complex characters, these reads will have you guessing, gasping, and eagerly turning page after page. So grab your detective hat, prepare for some white-knuckle suspense, and let’s dive into …
Everyone is becoming more conscious of environmental issues — climate change, endangered species, and keeping our planet safe and habitable. Children and young adults, more than anyone, have these issues at the forefront of their minds. They are the future, after all. But why should educating young people about these …
Drag Story Hours are being protested across the country. So why should we still have them? Let’s chat about what drag story hour is, why it’s important, and why we should fight to keep it. So what is Drag Story Hour? It’s an event happening in libraries, bookstores, summer camps, …
His First Book In Two Decades: Award-winning author Tim O’Brien, known for his Vietnam War-related works, is set to release his first novel in over 20 years. Titled America Fantastica and set for publication Oct. 24, the book follows a disgraced journalist-turned-department store manager who commits a bank robbery and …
02 Jun 2023 6 Books to Read for Fans of Sarah J. Maas If you’ve been captivated by Sarah J. Maas’ enchanting tales and crave a dash of extra heat in your reads, this list is for you. Brace yourself for passionate encounters, irresistible chemistry, and heart-pounding romance that will …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. TikTok, specifically BookTok, is now the hottest thing in the publishing industry. And because it has become so popular for readers, it has many aspiring authors feeling somewhat apprehensive. Many feel pressure (warranted …
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