As always, time flies! It’s time to talk about the best books of the year so far now that we are halfway through 2024. (Even though it feels like I just wrote about my most anticipated books of the year.) You’ll find a nice mix of crowd-pleasers below plus some backlist favorites, so let’s get literary!

The Absolute Best Books of the Year (So Far!) 2024

The existential thriller master, Mike Bond, takes on mankind’s greatest threat. From Wall Street to London, Moscow, Italy, Mongolia, Borneo, the search begins to learn who is the mastermind behind the effort to push the US to attack Russia and ignite World War III. This week’s bestseller list looks...

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

Young adult fiction has never been more mainstream for readers of all ages. In fantasy especially, not reading YA means missing out on some of the most exciting, popular, and genre-expanding stories out there. In fact, it’s even become more common for adult readers to incorporate middle grade fiction into their TBRs. There are so many incredible authors writing in all age categories, after all. Plus, YA or middle grade often scratches a different itch than adult; I find nothing more comforting than a middle grade fantasy graphic novel.

9 YA Nonfiction Books That Adult Readers Should Pick Up

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If you haven’t yet seen The New York Time’s completed list of the 100 best books of the current century (because we are, somehow, already through a quarter of it), our own Rebecca Schinsky gives a nice overview below. @bookriot. The New York Times has released their full...

The Best New Book Releases Out July 16, 2024

Short chapters come in really handy as I can quickly maneuver through them. I end up starting multiple new chapters and feel the reward circuit in my brain smiling triumphantly. If you’re looking for books with short chapters to help you get out of a slump, or even to get some words into a busy schedule, this list is for you. It has some books I love, and others I’m very excited about checking out.

8 Page-Turning Books With Short Chapters To Keep You Hooked

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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The iconic imagery from King's short story has never made it to the big screen yet.

Stephen King's The Monkey Gets Release Date

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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From epic sci-fi to the imagination of an aspiring toymaker, these are some of my favorite movies from the first half of 2024.

My five favorite movies of 2024 so far are available to watch at home, here's how

This spring, Swedish American author Alvina Chamberland released her English-language debut, Love the World Or Get Killed Trying, a brilliant, fiery work of autofiction about a transgender woman on the cusp of 30 traveling alone through Iceland, Paris, and Berlin. The publisher’s marketing copy describes the book as “an urgent wildfire scream-of-consciousness, cry-of-love manifesto,” which certainly got my attention. After reading and sitting with the novel for a while, I kept returning to this turn of phrase, “scream of consciousness”. It’s a visceral, irreverent term that perfectly encapsulates Chamberland’s narrative voice. But what is a scream-of-consciousness book? Where did the phrase come from? Are there others like it? I spoke with Alvina Chamberland about Love the World Or Get Killed Trying, scream-of-consciousness prose, and other works to which it might apply.

What Is a Scream-of-Consciousness Book?

July 16th and 17th are Amazon Prime Days, and that means a whole lot of sales for members, including on books and Kindles. We've included some of the most exciting sales on hardcovers and paperbacks below, but there are a lot more to explore. Check out our Daily Book Deals page for ebook sales. We also have a round-up of memoir ebooks on sale.

The Best Amazon Prime Day Book Deals

With the current heat wave some parts of North America are experiencing, I’ve reached a new level of being In the House. My outside trips feel less and less frequent, and my AC is working overtime. And, unsurprisingly, my reading spaces are getting reevaluated. I will admit that it’s not just the heat-induced inside time that has led to me revamping my book nooks — I have also fallen victim to TikTok influencing. Creators like @desireealicea19 and @flashesofstyle have made me realize that my cozy has been severely lacking.

Goods to Make Your Reading Nook The Coziest Ever

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

The late Tom Clancy was the undisputed master of the techno-thriller. For decades, he charmed readers with his intricate plots and deep understanding of military technology and espionage. His passion for all things martial shines through in his work, particularly in his description of geopolitical conflicts and the nuances of intelligence operations. His books can get quite farfetched, and sometimes the descriptions are overbearing, but he certainly knew how to spin a yarn.

The 10 Best Tom Clancy Books, Ranked According to Goodreads

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There are few finer things in life than a good thriller, and Netflix is crammed with them – some of the best Netflix movies are gripping mysteries, and there's usually a good haul added each month among the new Netflix movies that appear on the streamer.But as with trying to watch pretty much anything on any of the best streaming services these days, it can be hard to find and settle on something to watch. You want the tension of your evening to come from the story, not the endless scrolling. So, I've picked out five thrillers on Netflix with near-universal...

5 Netflix thriller movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes you can't miss

It’s time for this week’s Collection Development Corner, where we have Shark Week reading lists, mood-based reading recommendations, and more!. Is AI the bitter end or the lucrative future of publishing?. Related: Curtis Sittenfeld has challenged ChatGPT to a beach read write-off. New York Times has the most...

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Rebecca and Book Riot managing editor Vanessa Diaz discuss the NYT’s 100 books of the 21st century, sexual assault allegations against Neil Gaiman, disturbing revelations about Alice Munro, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. For more industry news, sign up for our Today...

The Best Books of the 21st Century

(Tin House 9781959030584, $17.95, 264pp, formats: trade paperback, ebook, audio, 07/16/2024) Dark fantasy/rural gothic/fairytale novel. Two sisters in 1980s rural Appalachia are drawn into the hunt for the murderer of two female hikers on a nearby trail, as darkness seems to take over their home and community. Allen, Mike:. (Mythic...

New Books, 16 July 2024

The new Apple TV Plus sci-fi show Sunny has garnered 90% approval on Rotten Tomatoes, more than the streamer's other new shows for 2024.

Apple TV Plus scores its highest Rotten Tomatoes rating of 2024 with its new series

Today and tomorrow is Amazon’s biannual Prime Day sale, which hopes to draw in new Prime members by offering discounts on a range of products, including books. Some competitors are now holding their own “Anti-Prime Day” sales at the same time, including Bookshop.org. July 16th and 27th, they’re offering free shipping and a free tote bag for orders over $100, in addition to most titles already being 10% off.

Bookshop.org Offers Free Shipping and a Free Tote Bag for “Anti-Prime Day”

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The Most Popular Books of the Year (So Far), According to Goodreads

With about half of the year in the rear-view mirror, it’s time we did some reflection. And Goodreads, with its millions of members, is always a...

The Most Popular Books of the Year (So Far), According to Goodreads

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