The Lit Hub Author Questionnaire is a monthly interview featuring seven questions for five authors with new books. This month we talk to:. Kristopher Jansma (Our Narrow Hiding Places) Rosie Schaap (The Slow Road North: How I Found Peace in an Improbable Country) Danzy Senna (Colored Television) Hansen Shi (The...

Lit Hub Asks: 5 Authors, 7 Questions, No Wrong Answers

I recently attended a book club meeting for The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. Believe it or not, I had never before attended a book club where we discussed a nonfiction book. Well, I didn’t finish the book (I know), but I did engage in some great conversation and I have a great tip to share with y’all: I like how the person leading the book club started it off with a summary of the book to focus the discussion and bring those who maybe hadn’t quite finished *ahem* up to speed.

New Nonfiction for Your Book Club

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

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

One could argue that every story is a “what if” story. Isn’t that the thought experiment that authors embark on with each book, short story, or poem? Honestly, it can be applied to any medium of storytelling: What if there was a galaxy far, far away? And what if there was such a thing as a hobbit? What if…?

What If?: 8 Thought-Provoking Books that Explore the Possibilities

I don’t watch a lot of the sports ball, but have been dialed into this year’s Olympics. If you’d like some Olympic-friendly reading in between watching your faves, Susie Dumond compiled a nice list full of athlete memoirs and fun, sporty fiction. And, if you’re curious about...

The Best New Book Releases Out August 6, 2024

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

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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

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

War History Online

A number of unsettling incidents occurred during WWII, and the following are just a few of the ones not regularly taught in school.

Unsettling Truths Your History Books Didn't Tell You About WWII

The following is from Lindsay Drager's The Avian Hourglass. Drager is the author of three other novels: The Sorrow Proper, The Lost Daughter Collective, and The Archive of Alternate Endings. These books have won a Shirley Jackson Award, been finalists for two Lambda Literary Awards, and are currently being translated into Spanish ​and Italian. A 2020 NEA Fellowship recipient in Prose and winner of the 2022 Bard Fiction Prize, she is an assistant professor at the University of Utah.

The Avian Hourglass

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Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts said he would delay the publication of Dawn’s Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America—the book associated with the organization’s conservative policy agenda known as Project 2025, according to a report. “There’s a time for writing, reading, and book tours—and a time to put down the books and go fight like hell to take back our country,” Roberts told RealClearPolitics, which first reported the delay. “That’s why I’ve chosen to move my book’s publication and promotion to after the election.” Roberts’ book was originally slated to release on Sept. 24, according to publisher HarperCollins....

Heritage Foundation Prez Now Delaying the Release of His Project 2025 Book

Discover which books you should add to your reading list that are being published in August 2024!. This month is full of must read new releases! You’ll find new novels from iconic authors like Jodi Picoult and Liane Moriarty. Plus, a new thriller from airplane expert T.J. Newman and romances I can’t wait to read!

Must Read New Books By Genre: August 2024

The title of Verble’s latest novel has multiple meanings throughout the work, ranging from the stealing up on somebody when they’re unaware to the theft of land that occurred when colonizers landed on North America to the life that the main character feels has been stolen from her.

Book Review :: Stealing by Margaret Verble

For millions of TV fans around the world, and for what almost seems like as many years, I Love Lucy has provided hours of entertainment. With their comedic portrayals, the show's main stars, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as Lucy and Ricky Ricardo (TV's first interracial marriage; she was Irish; he was Cuban), and Vivian Vance and William Frawley as Ethel and Fred Mertz, the Ricardo's next-door neighbors, continue to bring joy.

The Behind-the-Scenes Feud Between Vivian Vance and William Frawley on TV's 'I Love Lucy'

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“The intersection of queer theory and community with the study of Talmud may seem obscure, but it has changed my life.” Ava Nathaniel Winter on poetic embodiment and queerness in Judaism. | Lit Hub In Conversation. Can computers truly create? On the possibilities and limits of machine assisted art....

Lit Hub Daily: August 12, 2024

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Hearst Castle stands as a testament to opulence and grandeur, perched on the hills of San Simeon, California. Built by media mogul William Randolph Hearst, this architectural marvel boasts 165 rooms, 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools, and walkways. But what makes this castle truly fascinating? Did you know that Hearst Castle houses one of the largest private zoo collections ever assembled? Or that it was designed by Julia Morgan, one of the first female architects in the United States? From its breathtaking Neptune Pool to its impressive art collection, Hearst Castle offers a glimpse into a bygone era of luxury and extravagance. Ready to learn more? Let's dive into 15 intriguing facts about this iconic landmark.

15 Facts About Hearst Castle

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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')

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The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

The week's bestselling books, Aug. 18

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How the Prospect of Publishing Can Paralyze the Writing Process

The dream is to create a book that will also be a tonic: not a course of study but a course of treatment. “I’m beginning a...

How the Prospect of Publishing Can Paralyze the Writing Process

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