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In need of a lil escape? Travel back to the 1970s with these graphic novels. Here are some more of the day’s highlights. Now that we are in August, there are many new releases to consider. So many that I really had to exercise restraint with this list. There’s the translated mystery Time of the Flies by Claudia Piñeiro, trans. by Frances Riddle; and the historical fiction/mystery combo that is the whimsical After Oz by Gordon McAlpine.

The Best New Books Out Today

The Conversation UK

Looking for a great read to take on holiday with you? We had our experts review some of the hottest books of 2024. From love stories to tales of murders and food, there’s something for every fiction lover. Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. How do we make meaning out of...

Five of this summer’s best fiction reads

I don’t watch a lot of the sports ball, but have been dialed into this year’s Olympics. If you’d like some Olympic-friendly reading in between watching your faves, Susie Dumond compiled a nice list full of athlete memoirs and fun, sporty fiction. And, if you’re curious about...

The Best New Book Releases Out August 6, 2024

What’s better than a regular-sized historical fiction book? A short historical fiction book that you can finish in the span of a weekend. That’s just math. All of these historical fiction books under 300 pages are short, sweet, and to the point. They’re not going to drag you along for dozens upon dozens of pages on side tangents about the Napoleonic wars (looking at you Victor Hugo). Instead, these books set the historical scene and get straight to the story. Sometimes, that’s exactly what you need.

Short Historical Fiction Books To Read In a Weekend

It’s Women in Translation Month! Like it says on the Women in Translation website, “Every August, readers from all continents around the world (except Antarctica, but we’ll get those penguins yet!) gather in spirit (and sometimes in person) to read, review, and discuss works by women writers in translation.” I first started observing #WITmonth back in 2016 and have loved it ever since. So today, we’re looking at two different nonfiction titles by women in translation. But first, bookish goods!

It’s Women in Translation Month!

Woman's World

From romance to thriller to women's fiction and more, these books will be hard to put down.

10 Must-Read Backlist Books From Authors With New Releases in 2024

Real Simple

Some of these books were foundational in inspiring other writers to share their stories.

10 Banned Books Everyone Should Read, According to These Published Authors

For many, reading is a cherished pastime, but not everyone finds themselves drawn to books. Whether due to a busy lifestyle, a short attention span, or simply a lack of interest, some people struggle to immerse themselves in lengthy texts. However, finding a book that captivates even the most reluctant reader is entirely possible. In this guide, we’ll explore the top 20 books for people who don’t like to read, featuring engaging stories, quick reads, and compelling narratives designed to ignite a love for books.

Top 20 Books for People Who Don’t Like to Read: Engaging Reads for Reluctant Readers

Another week, another batch of books for your TBR pile. Happy reading, folks. “[N]erve-shredding . . . Mejia maintains breathless suspense as she fleshes out the combative dynamic between her captivating leads. For crime fiction fans, it’s a must-read.”. –Publishers Weekly. Jonathan Kellerman, Jesse Kellerman, The Lost Coast. (Ballantine)

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

We talk about a lot of books on Book Riot every month…a lot. Between our dozens of newsletters, our podcasts, and our on-site content, we’re recommending hundreds of books every month in all genres, age categories, and formats. Hopefully, these recommendations connect you with your next favorite book. But how do we know which of these recs were successful? We don’t have comprehensive data on which recommendations made you read a book — that would be creepy. What we do have, though, is data on which books we linked last month that you clicked on. It’s not a perfect metric for popularity, since we don’t know why you clicked on them, but it’s the closest thing we have. So, here are the top ten most clicked on books on Book Riot last month.

The 10 Most Popular Books on Book Riot in July 2024

Each month in our FYI Digital Magazine, I write a column focusing on local authors and recent releases. Here is a look at some books with a local flavour coming your way. Leonard Cohen: The Man Who Saw the Angels Fall, by author Christophe Lebold from ECW Press, follows the singer’s cosmopolitan life from Montreal and New York to the Greek island of Hydra and examines his perpetual dialogues with himself, God, and avalanches. We see how six decades of radiant pessimism and a few thousand nights in hotel rooms transformed a young Jewish poet who longed to be a saint into an existentialist troubadour in love with women and a gravelly voiced crooner who taught a thousand ways of dissolving into love. After more than two decades of research and travels, Lebold, who befriended the poet and spent time with him in Los Angeles, is said to be delivering a stimulating analysis of Cohen’s life and art. Gracefully blending biography and essay, he interrogates the mission Cohen set out for himself: to show us that darkness is just the flip side of light. It will be out on Sept. 3.

Summertime reading: New books set to hit the shelves

Maine State

Aspiring authors, meet your new best friends: Liz Morrow and Ariel Curry. These seasoned pros provide an engaging and effective resource that includes a practical roadmap for planning, writing, and publishing your book, plus insider tips on capturing the attention of agents and publishers—even without a massive following. Writers at any stage will thrive with this comprehensive guide and ready access to HungryAuthors.com for additional support.

10 of the Best Books on Writing and Publishing

If you’re looking for your next fantastic romance novel or romance is a genre that you’d like to get to know better, you’ll want to make your way into TIME’s list of the 50 best romance novels to read right now. Developed with the help of...

TIME Names The 50 Best Romance Books to Read Now

It’s August, which means that scary season is just around the corner. I can’t help but get excited when I see Halloween decor show up at department stores. So, I couldn’t help but pick up today’s book, a gothic tale set in early Victorian England. Midnight...

This Victorian England-Set Gothic Fantasy Feels Like Part Jane Eyre, Part Fairytale

In a Reading Slump? Here's How to Get Back Into Books After a Long Hiatus

South Carolina State

Before I dive into your bi-weekly mystery goodness—which includes new releases, backlist titles featuring cold settings, and news—I have a new mystery film for you to watch. If you’re in the mood for a heist comedy starring Matt Damon, you can now stream The Instigators on Apple TV+. Watch the trailer here.

A Forensic Linguist, Cold Setting Mysteries, + More!

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Scott Smith’s The Ruins gained high praise from one of the masters in the horror genre, Stephen King. When it comes to horror novels, it can be hard to convey terror through words in a way that sends chills down the reader’s spine. It can be eerie, but not terrifying, as this is a craft itself. King does that meticulously, and this helps him recognize a good horror book when he reads one. This book happens to be among his favorite horror novels, but why exactly? Let’s find out.

What Makes ‘The Ruins’ One Of Stephen King’s Favorite Books?

Scary Mommy

There are so many authors I remember specifically from my own childhood — Robert Munsch, Patricia Polacco, Jon Scieszka — and it's my favorite thing to hear my daughters talking about their own favorites now. We read a lot of classics in our house, but nobody will hold quite as big of a spot in my girls' childhood book memories as Mac Barnett. And with Santa's First Christmas, his new book coming out this October, he just sealed a spot in their holiday memories, too.

Mac Barnett's Santa's First Christmas Is Your New Favorite Christmas Book

Back-to-school season is almost upon us, and you know what that means: school supplies! We at Book Riot know you’re never too old to get high on the joy of fresh notebooks and colored pencils, so we found some bookish stationery and school supplies to help you turn your nostalgia engines up to 11.

Power Ranking the Bookish Movies of 1999

I hope August has been treating you well so far! I can’t believe we only have a few weeks left of summer. On the bright side, we’re moving into what I believe is the best reading season of the year: there’s nothing cozier than curling up under a blanket with a book and a mug of tea while watching the leaves fall outside the window.

Your Favorite Queer Middle Grade Books of the Year

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Nonfiction Books to Pick You Up After a Reading Slump

Have you ever found yourself in a reading slump? I certainly have. There’s just something so frustrating to be in that head space where nothing I...

Nonfiction Books to Pick You Up After a Reading Slump

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