This week’s bestsellers include a couple new titles. First is The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness, which is the fifth book in the All Souls series that started with A Discovery of Witches. The other is not a surprise: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance hit the bestseller list after being nominated as Vice President, running alongside Donald Trump. Here at Book Riot, we’ve been writing about the flaws of Hillbilly Elegy for years, especially as a representation of Appalachia. First there was Josh Corman’s Lies, Damn Lies, and Hillbilly Elegy in 2016, then Kendra Winchester’s 15 Books About Appalachia to Read Instead of Hillbilly Elegy in 2020, and even more in years since. Of course, we can’t stop you from reading it, but we can suggest that if you do, you pick up some of these other examples of Appalachian literature to get a more accurate view of the region and the writers who represent it. Now, onto the bestsellers.

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

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

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As the credits rolled for It Ends With Us, I turned to my colleague and said, “That was actually good!”. My initial reaction, before the It Ends With Us controversy taking over the internet, was surprise. I’m not a film critic, but the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s hugely successful bestseller of the same name, starring Blake Lively, was much more muted, thoughtful, and moving than I expected. Lively’s performance of florist Lily Bloom (yes, I know) had nuance and heft, newcomer Isabela Ferrer stood out as a young Lily, and from my vantage point as a layperson with no training in the area, the script handled its delicate subject matter of domestic violence well.

What Is Going on With the It Ends With Us Controversy?

What on Earth is going on with the cast of It Ends With Us? Recent interviews with Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively haven't put an end to troubling rumors. Fans of Colleen Hoover's best-selling, yet controversial, novel began suspecting drama surrounding the film adaptation after noticing director and star Justin Baldoni was largely missing or separated from the rest of the cast during the press tour. You can read more about that here, but the most popular TikTok theory is that co-executive producer and star Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, seized creative control of the movie and marketing strategy.

Justin Baldoni Says Blake Lively Should Direct the It Ends With Us Sequel Amid Cast Drama Rumors

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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As the stars align on August 8, 2024, the heavens are primed to make dreams come true, precious zodiacs. Whether you are striving for stability, self-improvement, or fulfillment, today's celestial energy is very influential and transformative. Particular signs have an edge above the others today. Aquarius, Gemini, and Cancer, keep your heart and mind open as you go about life. The universe beams on you today! Let's see how these zodiac signs can harness this power and what dreams are likely to show themselves.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True  | August 8, 2024

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A letter claiming President Jimmy Carter died is a hoax. It began spreading on social media on Tuesday.

Carter Center says reports of Jimmy Carter’s death are untrue

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Ads for protein powder are everywhere right now. For the uninitiated, many feature a ripped guy flexing his Stanley cup like a dumbbell. But getting enough protein isn’t just for those wanting to build muscle with weights. It’s crucial for anyone, as it keeps every part of your body ticking like a well-oiled machine, from your bones to your fingernails.

8 Signs That You’re Not Getting Enough Protein

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Television personality Kathie Lee Gifford, the author of a new book, "Herod & Mary," reveals why she's "fascinated" by "epic evil presences" throughout the Bible and what this teaches today.

Bible's 'evil presences' highlighted by Kathie Lee Gifford shed dramatic light on present-day conflicts

Kelly Boehmer’s soft sculptures tap into an anxiety familiar to all of us—the type that originates in early childhood, and whose peaks and valleys can intensify with the premature arrival of major life stressors. The thrilling, sensory decadence of her vibrant plush creatures nod to the twinned potentials of Jim Henson’s monsters; shifting abruptly between irreverent, puerile fun, and visceral creepiness. At the same time, her work is a reminder of just how frightening and unpredictable the first years of life can be—when one lacks even a basic knowledge of the world’s relative certainties. Her sewn creations don’t stay in childhood forever. They peer through a lens that comes with maturity—recalling haptic memories from the distant past that have been colored by adult introspection, and perhaps even trauma.

Lick My Wounds: Kelly Boehmer’s soft sculptures tap into an anxiety familiar to all of us

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Before everything changed, Emily Porter was a successful lawyer. She was an outspoken progressive living in deep-red Tennessee. Perhaps above all, she was an intensely loving single mother to her three kids. She had a special bond with Adam, her youngest: When his older sisters moved out, the two of them would care for the animals on their small farm, watch Jeopardy and Lost, and, once a month, treat themselves to dinner at a fancy restaurant, where they’d try everything on the tasting menu. Adam decided that he, too, would go into law; he called Emily his “hero.”

The Painful Reality of Loving a Conspiracy Theorist

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Kevin Roberts styles himself as a modern Prometheus, and thinks he’s here to bring the fire. The president of the Heritage Foundation’s forthcoming book, Dawn’s Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America, opens with metaphors about fires, claiming that in 2020 “our country went up in flames” and now it’s time to “fight fire with fire.” Using the massive California forest fires of 2020 as a stark, vivid metaphor, Roberts argues that America’s institutions have become “deadwood in a forest,” and that conservatives “can’t merely continue putting out fires”; they must be “brave enough to go on the offense,...

Voters Have a Right to Know What Kevin Roberts’s Disturbing Book Says

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learning how to exfoliate your face is important to any skin-care routine. Whether you’re a beginner or skin-care pro, there’s plenty of tips to keep in mind to achieve a fresh and smooth face—without ruining your skin in the process.

How to Exfoliate Your Face the Right Way, According to Dermatologists

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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There has been an onslaught of book bannings in recent years in K-12 schools, universities, and public libraries. Unfortunately, the prohibition of certain paperbacks does not seem to be stopping anytime soon. In the 2021-2022 school year, local and state-level efforts banned more books in U.S. school districts than in any previous year. Almost 140… Continue reading 7 Novels by Black Women Authors That Are Facing Book Bans

7 Novels by Black Women Authors That Are Facing Book Bans

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What’s This Colleen Hoover Controversy All About?

Of course there’s a Colleen Hoover controversy. The author has outsold the Bible and once held six of the 10 positions on The New York Times’s...

What’s This Colleen Hoover Controversy All About?

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