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This week’s most read books on Goodreads have some familiar author names — in fact, they’re all titles that have been on the most read list many times before. The order is shuffled a bit from last week, but to add a more variety, I’ve included the top five most read books on Goodreads last week in three countries around the world. This time: Denmark, Malaysia, and Portugal. Denmark’s and Portugal’s most read titles this week are both not (yet?) available in English.

The Most Read Books on Goodreads This Week

Kendra Winchester and special guest Trisha Brown discuss genre-bending romance and mystery books!. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter!. Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our...

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I don’t know about you, but once August rolls around, I kinda can’t wait to decorate for Halloween. There’s something about this end-of-summer-start-of-fall hybrid that just makes me feel ready for all things spooky. If you’re feeling the Halloween fever now too, then you need to get to Walmart as soon as possible. The department store just debuted a brand-new pumpkin decor find that’s going to make your Halloween and fall season the coziest one yet.

This “Adorable” $12 Halloween Find Looks Like One That’s 5x the Price (It’s So Cozy!)

In Case You Missed Yesterday's Most Popular Book Deals. The Master Butchers Singing Club by Louise Erdrich. The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi. Everyone On This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson. $2.99. Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler, illustrated by John Jennings.

Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for August 20, 2024

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"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

Another week, another batch of books for your TBR pile. Happy reading, folks. “[A] palm-sweat-inducing psychological thriller.”. “[The Snap] buzzes with all-too-familiar frustration at injustices. In the doubts and thrills of her story, Staple echoes the moment in a game when a bone-crunching collision has a player carted off the field. Are we allowed to enjoy this? Should the game still go on? An endorphin-fueled, heart-hammering sprint.”

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

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The late actor/musician Ricky Nelson had been performing since almost the day he was born. Nelson's parents, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson were also talented and in the public eye. Together, the former band leader and vocalist wife, joined Ricky and their other son, David Nelson, to star in the TV sitcom, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

The Tragic Death of Former Teen Idol Ricky Nelson of TV's Classic 'Ozzie and Harriet' Sitcom

As a bookworm, passing down my love of reading to all the kids in my life is something I consider my sacred duty. That’s not a hard task at the moment, considering my oldest nephew loves to read. (He keeps two books in his crib at all times as part of his collection of loveys.) I love reading picture books to him these days and look forward to helping him find chapter books he’ll love when he’s a little older. I hope a love of books is something we’ll be able to share.

Historical Fiction Books for Kids

Editor's note: This article was originally published on December 6, 2022. It has since been updated. Kids aren't often seen as intuitive, but a clip from 1966 might change your mind. It shows children from that era making predictions about life in the year 2000. Amazingly, many of their insights have proven accurate.

Kids from the 1960s imagine life in the year 2000, their predictions are eerily accurate

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Greenville County Library, which has 12 locations in and around the Greenville, South Carolina, metropolitan area, is giving serious consideration to removing all books featuring trans characters from their young adult sections. The public library system has been among one of the most prolific in the realm of censorship since...

Greenville County Library (SC) Wants to Remove Trans Books from YA Section

As the last days of summer approach, we’re getting some great summer reading recaps. Most recently, three Bookshop.org members have rounded up their three favorite or recommended reads for summer. It’s a good mix of new, relatively new, and older releases. There are brilliant biographies, sobering sci-fi tales, and ravishing romances.

The 9 Best Books of the Summer, According to Bookshop.org

Civic education is essential, but formal civics classes in US schools are surprisingly rare. A study from 2018—the most recent I could find—shows that there are 11 states that require no civics classes in high school, while 30 only require half of a year. The part of the study that stands out is that the requirements for civics instruction, which the study notes is often integrated into other courses, relies heavily on knowledge and not application.

A Civic Education in YA: YA Book Talk and News, August 22, 2024

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What makes today’s date special for your zodiac sign? Today, all zodiac signs are set to experience extraordinary cosmic shifts that would likely affect certain areas of their lives. For some signs, today’s cosmic boost will positively affect their finances. The planets have aligned to bring luck and good fortune their way. Hence, some individuals will feel a special wave of optimism and passion to lay a good foundation for financial abundance.

3 Lucky Zodiac Signs With Financial Abundance | August 22, 2024

Almost a decade ago, I read Majane Satrapi’s Persepolis for the first time. I’d never realized before that a memoir could be told like a graphic novel. I’d never thought of how the text and the images could work together to tell someone’s story. This started my love of graphic memoirs, and since Persepolis, I’ve discovered so many favorites. Today, we’re looking at two graphic memoirs that are must-reads. But first, let’s jump into bookish goods!

Must-Read Graphic Memoirs

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Former President Barack Obama selected Liz Moore's 'The God of the Woods' as one of his favorite books of the summer. Here's my honest review.

Barack Obama Named This New Novel One of His Favorite Books of the Summer—& I Couldn’t Agree More

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Nostalgia has a funny way of playing tricks on your mind. It's like when you try to recall the lyrics to a song that you thought meant a lot to you. You're sure you know them by heart, but they vanish. Then you hear the chorus and it all comes rushing at you like a steam engine.

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This week, Trisha recommends one book to dive into if you want to learn more about the U.S. electoral process (and one book to read if you need a complete break from it). Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book.

All the Backlist! August 23, 2024

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(MA) Meet Ginger, an adorable Chihuahua mix pup who is ready to move into your heart and house! This pup, along with her doggie siblings, were very well cared for and very loved before tragedy struck. Sadly, Ginger's owner passed away leaving her and her siblings without a home. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England took in Ginger and placed her safely with a foster. Now Ginger is just waiting for the last move she will need to make. Her pup bags are packed and she's just waiting for you to go get her!

This Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Is Now Looking For A New Family

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The Books Readers Are Most Anticipating This Fall

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The Books Readers Are Most Anticipating This Fall

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