Jeff and Rebecca look back at their It Book selections so far, see what they got right and wrong, and then talk about which books have been the books of the year thus far. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. For more industry news, sign up...

The Books of the Year…So Far

Goodreads keeps track of a lot of stats you may not have stumbled across if you don’t go looking for them. For example, you can check out the most read books on Goodreads every week (or month or year), and you can filter by country. You can find out the most popular books on Goodreads in 2024 (so far). Not every reader uses Goodreads, of course, but it’s the most popular reading tracker, so these stats give a good overview of the buzziest books of the moment.

The Most Popular Book Club Books of June, According to Goodreads

As promised last week, I’m going to mix up the format of your two regularly scheduled, non-deals newsletters from here on out. On Mondays, you’ll get a roundup of the week’s new releases. This will include hardcover and paperback titles, with your usual mix of genres and formats. Then, on Thursdays, I’ll send out a book list or other YA-themed newsletter, which will also include the link roundup. Basically, it’s flipping two things so you can just load up all your new releases at once.

New YA Books Hitting Shelves This Week, June 24, 2024

Kelly talks about the history and legacy of Robert Cormier’s The Chocolate War for its 50th anniversary, including its long-running favor among book banners. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in...

Hey YA Extra Credit: 50 Years of THE CHOCOLATE WAR

Welcome to Read this Book, a newsletter where I recommend one book that needs to jump onto your TBR pile! Sometimes, these books are brand-new releases that I don’t want you to miss, while others are some of my backlist favorites. This week, I’m sharing a recent favorite, an essay collection all about wonder tales.

Essays Exploring the Magical and the Everyday

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Can you make a good guess about the top three zodiac signs that are most likely to be single? Keep reading this article to find out whether your guess was good enough. You may have noticed that certain people thrive effortlessly in their romantic relationships for longer periods or forever. On the other hand, there are others who hardly ever sustain their relationships for the short term. Such people are often contented with their own company, and can comfortably stay single for longer periods. This could be related to their zodiac signs which directly affects their personality traits.

3 Zodiac Signs Most Likely To Be Single

Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

Specific zodiac signs in astrology are viewed as homebodies due to the natural traits associated with their astrological profiles. These traits influence their preferences and comfort zones. The homebody tendencies of these zodiac signs develop out of their internal need for comfort, security, and personal space.

4 Zodiac Signs Who Love Staying In

Today’s award-winning pick was first published over thirty years ago, and this year is the perfect time to read it. This is the first in an unfinished series of novels, the second and only other book being Parable of the Talents. While Parable of the Sower was published in 1993, the dystopian story begins on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Our protagonist is Lauren Oya Olamina, a Black teenager living in what remains of a gated community about 20 miles outside of Los Angeles. Lauren’s mother died when she was born, her abuse of the drug Paracetco being the end of her and leaving Lauren with hyperempathy. Lauren’s hyper-empathy makes her feel the physical pain (or pleasure) she witnesses of other people. In this world where there is more pain than anything, Lauren’s hyperempathy can be debilitating and dangerous to her safety. Lauren lives with her father, a Baptist pastor, her stepmother, and her three younger brothers.

An Eerily Accurate Portrait of 2024, Published in 1993

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Lately, it seems like every time I talk to other music lovers I’m hearing about music journals. Now, I’ve been an avid journaller since before I really had anything worth journalling about. But when I started hearing about music journals, I have to admit I didn’t really know what that meant.

Inspiring Music Journals to Get In Your Hands

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently shared a heartwarming story about Declan, a joyful, fluffy fellow who has sadly lost his owner and is now looking for a new loving home.

Meet The Happy Little Dog Who Lost His Owner Now Looking For Love

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

🏳️‍🌈 Build your TBR for Pride and beyond with 8 new LGBTQ books out this week. 🏛️ Check out this spicy new romantasy inspired by Greek mythology. 🤖 A new startup from the former co-founders of Scribd aims to help publishers license books to AI companies.

Gifts for You and Your Book Club Buddies

Emily Standley Allard

We often run across people in our lives who either have a natural healing and calming energy to them and those who seem bent on ruining everything you set out to do whether they mean to or not. Astrology offers a complex and nuanced understanding of personality traits associated with each zodiac sign, attributing both positive and negative aspects to individuals' characters. Among these characteristics, some signs are often hailed for their healing abilities, bringing comfort, peace, and rejuvenation to those around them. Conversely, other signs may possess more destructive tendencies, challenging relationships and personal growth. This article explores the zodiac signs that are traditionally considered the most healing and the most destructive, offering insights into the dual nature of certain astrological influences.

The 6 Zodiac Signs That Can Either Heal or Destroy You

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Horoscope of the Day, Wednesday, June 26th

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Cats of Kansas City

Another month, another clowder of cute cats. All of these guys and gals are available from local, Kansas City shelters. Just use the provided links to get in touch with their respective shelters.

Five adoptable cats for June that will make you swoon

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WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

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According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

We all love a good hero(ine) story, and today is all about celebrating them! We’re paying homage to the most iconic heroes, looking at the ordinary everyday heroes, celebrating our queeros, and questioning the hero’s journey. Are you feeling valiant? Gallant? Courageous? Grab your sword, summon up that secret dormant magical power you’ve probably got just under the surface — it’s time to meet your heroes!

Heroines and Heroes Day

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The Top 10 Book Podcasts to Tune Into In 2024

Podcasts, best-selling books of the week, and more today on Book Riot:. This list contains book podcasts to meet all your needs. Some will help you...

The Top 10 Book Podcasts to Tune Into In 2024

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