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The Best New Books to Read in August 2024

This week’s bestseller list has plenty of familiar titles, including Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance (you might find these Book Riot posts relevant). But there are also a few new titles in the mix: Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, the new sequel to TikTok favorite Assistant to the Villain; The Pairing by Casey McQuiston, the newest romance from the author of Red, White & Royal Blue; and The Art of Power: My Story as America’s First Woman Speaker of the House by Nancy Pelosi.

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

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the most popular stories from the past week. Tennessee High School Closes Library to Comply with Book Banning Law. Green Hill High School in Wilson County, Tennessee, has...

The Biggest Bookish News of the Week

Helen Phillips’s Hum, Eliza Griswold’s Circle of Hope, and Jane Alison’s Villa E all feature among the best reviewed books of the week. Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews. *. 1. Hum by Helen Phillips. (Mary Sue Rucci Books) 4...

What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

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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

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Confucius' Quote of the Day – August 16, 2024

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Employees who worked at at Bill Gates’ mega-charity claimed they were terrified by the billionaire’s domineering behavior — with one was likening the tech tycoon to France’s King Louis XIV, according to a new book.

Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft who went on to start one of the world’s largest philanthropic endeavors, is said to have lorded over the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with an intimidating presence that left staffers dreading his “inquisition.”

The charity has been renamed the Gates Foundation following the departure of ex-wife Melinda French Gates, who divorced the software pioneer over his reputed philandering as well...

‘Scariest person in the world’ Bill Gates ‘terrified’ his mega-charity employees: new book

$1.99 Murder in the Crooked House by Soji Shimada, trans. by Louise Heal Kawai. Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson.

The Best Mystery and Thriller Deals for August 19, 2024

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For almost 2,000 years, a once-bustling city in the desert of Saudi Arabia was left abandoned to the sands of time.Hegra, a thriving international trade hub in the first century AD, fell into a steady decline after it was annexed by the Roman empire in 106 AD.Then, in the centuries that followed, it was all but forgotten: occasionally mentioned by pilgrims on their way to Mecca, but left largely untouched.Yet languishing in the burning sun for nearly two millennia left the extraordinary site remarkably well-preserved.And now it has finally opened up to both tourists and experts who are hailing it...

Breathtaking ancient city discovered in the desert reveals secrets of a forgotten civilisation

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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From Covid misinformation to the JFK assassination, these compelling reads explore how conspiracies seduce believers

Five of the best books about conspiracy theories

If you learned it at school, it’s natural to assume it’s true. But if you ask historians, you might be surprised to learn the stuff your teacher stated as facts in history lessons is often riddled with inaccuracies. Things we assume are real, like Columbus discovering America or...

19 History Facts Taught in School That Are Actually Wrong

Art Carney was born Arthur William Matthew Carney on November 4, 1918, in Mount Vernon, New York. he was best known as Norton, Jackie Gleason's right-hand man and relative foil on the classic TV hit, The Honeymooners. He died at 85 of an undisclosed cause on November 9, 2003, in Chester, Connecticut.

The Tragedies of 'Honeymooners' Actor Art Carney: A Look Back at His Life 21 Years After His Death

It's been three years since beloved actress Betty Lynn passed away at 95 years old in 2021. As Thelma Lou on TV's 1960s classic sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), actress Lynn was the ideal girl next door. As girlfriend to series star Don Knotts, who played Deputy Barney Fife to Griffith's lead Sheriff Andy Taylor, Lynn made Barney's heart flutter, and maybe a few home viewers too.

In Memory of 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Betty Lynn ('Thelma Lou'): 3 Years After Her Demise

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

We’re back to the Disc with the surest sign of the industrial era: the steam engine. Dick Simnel, whose father died in a steam explosion when he was a baby, has learned mathematics and engineering, and figured out how to build a steam engine. Lord Vetinari goes to visit Lady Margolotta and they talk of progress in service of maintaining peace, namely that war is always coming eventually and how they must both do their utmost to prevent it while not standing in the way of new ideas. Young Magnus Magnusson gets beaten up by Bonk dwarves for looking too “Ankh-Morpork” and is rescued by Bashful Bashfulsson, who tells him not to looks so different next time he comes home to visit his granny. Harry King ruminates on his legacy and his wife, Effie, wishes that he could make their sizable fortune on something other than feces and urine. Moist and Adora Belle are married and very happy together, particularly because they are both so busy—she running the clacks system and he running the Post Office and the bank and the Mint. They employ a butler and his wife (Crossly and Mrs. Crossly) as well as a handyman named Crisp and a league of goblins who are now the primary employees of the clacks system.

Terry Pratchett Book Club: Raising Steam, Part I

This post may contains affiliate links. If you click and buy we may make a commission, at no additional charge to you. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. As we step into 2024, the world of writing continues to evolve, presenting new challenges and opportunities for aspiring authors. With the rise of digital publishing, the increasing importance of author branding, and the ever-changing landscape of storytelling, today’s writers need more than just talent—they need the right tools and insights. To help you on your journey, I’ve compiled a list of 10 must-read books for aspiring writers in 2024. These works offer invaluable insights, practical advice, and the inspiration you need to elevate your writing to the next level.

Top 10 Books for Aspiring Writers in 2024

Well, it happened. I finally got around to watching MaXXXine, the final film in Ti West’s horror trilogy. It was admittedly not my favorite of the three, but it did get me thinking about horror stories about movies. And there are actually a ton of good ones! So I thought that would be a fun thing to talk about this week. Have you seen MaXXXine? What were your thoughts? What are your favorite horror movies set in Hollywood? I’d love to hear all about it, so be sure to reach out and let me know. In the meantime, let’s chat horror books.

Horror Goes to Hollywood

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The 100 bestselling books of the past 50 years

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The 100 bestselling books of the past 50 years

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