There is news in the bestseller list category: the Publishers Weekly list has gone subscribers only…which seems strange, because what’s the appeal of being included on a bestseller list that very few people can see? Most of the New York Times content is paywalled, and they have public bestseller lists.

The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists

As has been tradition every year, Barack Obama shared his summer reading list on social media this week. The list showcases his usual mix of fiction and nonfiction, and it shows off an interest in both books that have been popular and some that are lesser-known. His 2024 list is one of the longer reading lists in recent years, and it includes a twist on an American literary classic, a memoir about growing up and loving basketball, a twisty mystery that several big book clubs have selected to read, and more.

Barack Obama Releases His Summer Reading List for 2024

Often when we say, “You’ll never guess the plot twist behind this movie, television series, or book,” we’re exaggerating a bit. Some viewers will indeed figure out the plot twist in a movie, tv series, or book, while others won’t, but plot twists can usually be figured out with enough investigation and discernment of the red herrings and clues. Behind Her Eyes is a limited television series based on a popular 2017 novel that starts out with a typical enough psychological thriller plotline, and it has a plot twist no one would ever guess even based on the information given. A psychiatrist husband, David (played by Tom Bateman), starts engaging in an affair with a co-worker (a single mother, Louise, played by Simona Brown) he met at a local bar prior to either of them knowing they would be working together. However, things get a bit more sinister and twisted when Louise starts developing a strange friendship and obsession with his wife, Adele (Eve Hewson), who seems to be holding back dark secrets about the nature of her marriage to David. As Louise begins to investigate, she becomes enmeshed in a complicated love triangle that unravels secrets no one would ever suspect. If you don’t wish to be spoiled, start watching the limited television series now, as it is still available on Netflix.

This Is The Most Disturbing TV Series On Netflix (And It Has The Biggest Plot Twist)

The art of adapting a beloved book into a feature film is a challenging endeavor that almost always sparks debate among fans and critics alike. But while some adaptations fail to capture the essence of their source material, there have also been those that manage to complement and sometimes even enhance their inspirations, creating memorable films that build off of what made their literary counterparts great in the first place. From timeless classic novels to modern masterpieces, these adaptations have successfully translated the magic of the written word onto the silver screen, proving that sometimes movies can be just as good as the books that inspired them.

10 Movies That Are Just as Good as the Book

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Looking for romance on Netflix? Then you’ve come to the right place. The streamer has an entire section dedicated to romance, with several subsections inside, including heartfelt movies, teen dramas, and holiday favorites. Hit Man, Mother of the Bride, Crazy Rich Asians, and the Fifty Shades of Grey films are some of the most popular movies on Netflix right now.

3 rom-coms on Netflix you need to watch in August 2024

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Dive into these free movies you can watch right now on The Roku Channel.

3 best free movies on the Roku Channel right now

Here are the five best movies to watch after "Longlegs" on Netflix, Prime Video and more.

5 movies like 'Longlegs' to watch right now

Thrillers are exciting and excellent at building tension and suspense while subverting the audience's expectations. Psychological thrillers, however, are thrillers that excel at playing with the audience's psyche. Blood, gore, and special effects disturb people; but psychological thrillers dig deeper by disturbing the audience's expectations. This subgenre explores the psychological...

The 10 Most Disturbing Psychological Thrillers, Ranked

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The Coens are masters at dialogue and here's some of their best work.

32 Hilarious Quotes From Coen Brothers Movies

Down below you’ll find a two exciting new SFF releases for your TBR and two out-of-this-world recommendations, for good measure. Take Me To Your Reader sticker by MileLongTBRboutique. I always love a good “Take me to your readers” graphic. I mean, it has really improved upon the boring old...

Pocket Worlds, Pie, and More of This Week’s Best SFF New Releases

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Supernatural horror is a genre that is wildly popular as it showcases events that aren't likely to occur in the real world. This, coupled with the stimulation viewers get mentally, physically, and emotionally while watching, makes for great entertainment. This is the case with the Paranormal Activity series of films. Which ones should you watch and skip? Check out our list below.

4 Paranormal Activity movies to watch (and 1 to skip)

This week’s new YA releases has something for everyone. Whether you’re a fan of a good romance or want to be scared silly, the options are wide and varied. Where it can be overwhelming to have so many new books come out at a time — who can keep up? — the fact is it means that so many readers can have their interests met.

New YA Books Hitting Shelves This Week: August 12, 2024

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

The Harry Potter franchise recently suffered a devastating blow, with confirmation that the upcoming series has been terminated. Despite British author J.K. Rowling’s divisive opinions and hateful comments against the LGBTQIA+ community, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has had a tremendous impact on the lives of millions of fans worldwide.

‘Harry Potter’ Series Stopped for Good, Franchise Fiasco Continues

Today’s book recommendation is a backlist pick from 2017 about the Combahee River Collective, a phenomenal group of radical Black feminists and one of the most important organizations to develop from the antiracist and women’s liberation movements of the 1960s and ’70s. They are perhaps the most well-known for the Combahee River Collective Statement, which was a stark contrast to the popular feminist movement of the time (which was racist) and the popular Civil Rights movement of the time (which was riddled with sexism and homophobia).

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Crichton's work combines thrilling plots with detailed research, making his novels feel like movies or video games. His top-rated books on Goodreads cover topics like climate change, nanobot technology, workplace dynamics, and time travel. From the groundbreaking "The Andromeda Strain" to the iconic "Jurassic Park," Crichton's work is a gem...

The 10 Best Michael Crichton Books, Ranked According to Goodreads

Few things can make or break a film quite as much as the quality of its acting. Great performances can elevate even the most mediocre of writing and can produce something truly transcendent with the right material. More than other genres, perhaps, thrillers thrive on audiences being able to connect to the characters and situations portrayed. Therefore, acting that can make you empathize with and understand the film's characters, as well as fear them when appropriate, is an essential component to making a great thriller.

The 10 Best Thrillers With Great Acting, Ranked

The Monkey's trailer reveals a sinister toy monkey curse, starring Theo James and Tatiana Maslany. Directed by Osgood Perkins with involvement from James Wan's production company, the film is adapted from Stephen King's short story of the same name. King's story inspired modern tales like The X-Files episode, "Chinga," and...

‘Longlegs’ Director Brings a Haunting Stephen King Story to Life in ‘The Monkey’ Trailer

The Hugo Awards are one of the biggest — and most controversial — sci-fi and fantasy awards. Last year, when the Hugos were hosted in China, several works were disqualified for political reasons. This year, almost 10% of the votes — representing tens of thousands of dollars in memberships — were disqualified when they were found to be part of a fraudulent campaign for one nominee. Now that those “obviously fake names” have been weeded out, though, we have our winners for this year’s Hugo, Lodestar, and Astounding Awards.

These are the Winners of the 2024 Hugo Awards

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(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

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Celebrity Memoirs, Summerween Reads, and More Library News

I don’t have the exact numbers, but celebrity memoirs seem to be on the rise — I have not one, not two, but three celebrity memoir...

Celebrity Memoirs, Summerween Reads, and More Library News

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