Happy Friday, book-lovers. Unwind with some Book Riot stuff. Those times are long gone, as my eight-year-old loves to remind me, and so if you’re like me, and want some nostalgic reads or an escape from *waves hands* all of this, grab your favorite snack—bonus points if it’s something that was also around in the ’80s or ’90s (does anyone else remember the candy Bonkers?? SO good, right?)—and let’s take a look at some of the best books about the ’80s and ’90s.

The Best Books About the ’80s & ’90s

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

Fall book club picks, historical fiction for kids, the most interesting questions in books, and more today on Book Riot:. There’s a natural breeze and I can smell people cooking soup. And listen, I am all for leaving this hell of a summer behind us. Turns out the book world is, too. As various fall reading lists have been popping up, I’ve selected a few books that I think will be on everyone’s TBRs this fall.

The Biggest Book Club Books To Look For This Fall

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August can be a bittersweet month, the point at which summer begins to wind down even as the weather turns ever more dank. With that in mind, our August book recommendations cover a lot of potential reactions to the month at hand. Looking for a gripping thriller to page through at the beach? We can help you there. In search of the perfect read for a new European soccer season? There’s something for that as well. Throw in memoir, cultural history and a retrospective of a beloved television show, and you have a reading list that should keep you busy this month.

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This August

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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

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.”

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

Jo Hamya’s The Hypocrite, Yoko Ogawa’s Mina’s Matchbox, and Richard J. Evans’ Hitler’s People all feature among the best reviewed books of the week. Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews. *. 1. The Hypocrite by Jo Hamya. (Pantheon)

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

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

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

If you’re looking to get your FYP in bookish order, here are our favorite TikTok videos from the last week. Also make sure to catch up on the best 21st-century novels in 10 books, and read up on the best US cities for book lovers. As for me, I’ve...

The Best New Book Releases Out August 21, 2024

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NPR spoke with Appalachian fiction and nonfiction writers about this moment and how they are building a tapestry of what they know as home.

'Hillbilly Elegy' is back in the spotlight. These Appalachians write a different tale

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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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

Los Angeles Times

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

The week's bestselling books, Aug. 25

Retired math teacher Grace Winters is shocked when she inherits a run-down house on a Mediterranean island from a long-lost friend. With a one-way ticket in hand, Grace arrives in Ibiza and searches for answers on how her friend lived and died. But what Grace uncovers seems impossible, forcing her to confront her own past in another touching novel from the author of The Midnight Library.

Best Books of Fall 2024

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

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This article may contain AI-generated images. The 19th century was a time of significant social and economic transformation, marked by the decline of feudal systems and the rise of industrialization. However, in many parts of Europe, particularly in Russia, serfdom persisted as a brutal and dehumanizing institution. This article provides a historically accurate and chronologically detailed account of serfdom in the 19th century, exploring its origins, conditions, and eventual abolition, with a look at its lingering effects up to the present day.

Serfdom in the 19th Century: A Condition Worse Than Slavery

Martin Vidal

You don’t have to slog through 800 pages to experience a great read. This list is proof. 1. Maxims by La Rochefoucauld Maxims has 137 pages. However, since the work consists primarily of aphorisms, most of those pages have only a few sentences on them. With enviable brevity and wit, La Rochefoucauld gives the reader invaluable insight into the human soul.

10 Timeless Books With Less Than 150 Pages

A prescient political thriller that neatly balances the human element of tragedy and intrigue. A globe-trotting, tense, and twist-laden political thriller, Lynn Wood’s Secrets, Lies and Betrayals is so cannily contemporary that it could almost be “ripped from the headlines” stuff. Triggered by the fracturing of the...

Book Review: Secrets, Lies and Betrayals

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a home filled with books. If there’s something I love even more, it’s a home filled with books and lush, green plants. If you’ve ever seen a bookshelf teeming with great reads and potted plants, you know they’re an unstoppable duo. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best Etsy goodies for bookish plant lovers. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a book-and-plant-loving friend, we’ve got just the thing. Check out home decor, clothing, reading accessories, and more.

Bookish Gifts for Plant Lovers

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Nonfiction About Women in History

I’m always looking for more books about women throughout history. There’s just something special in learning about women’s achievements and the incredible impact we’ve had on...

Nonfiction About Women in History

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