I regret to inform you that the below list of the most read books on Goodreads this week is identical to last week’s, but I’ve added some of the most read books from different countries to shake things up a bit. We recently also made note of the The Most Popular New Books on Goodreads in 2024 (So Far), and if you’ve been keeping up with this feature, you’ll definitely notice some familiar names. The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden only came out in June, but it’s already in the top ten of the most popular books on Goodreads of the year so far!

The Most Read Books on Goodreads This Week

For once, this bestseller list is fairly different from last week’s. Some of the reigning champs, like Funny Story by Emily Henry, have fallen to only being on three of the five biggest lists. Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez went from being on all five lists last week to not making this round up at all. We also have a few new releases, including Eruption, which is based on notes by Michael Crichton and written by James Patterson — put those two powerhouse author names together and you have an easy win. The movie rights are already in a bidding war.

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

Is it sizzling where you’re at because here in the upper Midwest, we’re onto nearly our third week of oppressive heat. It’s not uncommon for it to get hot, especially in the summer, but these temperatures and this stretch of them are not common until late July or August. I’ve got a feeling it’s going to be one long summer…and I say this as someone who really likes this season. I may be adjusting my outside reading plans for early mornings and late evenings, if at all, given how rough it is to be out there for long.

Excellent 2024 YA Books with Nonbinary Characters, Plus YA Book News for June 27, 2024

This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. We all know where a fairy tale will wind up: “And they lived happily ever after.” That classic phrase was taught to us in childhood and repeated through our lifetimes. It’s clean, it’s romantic, it’s reliable. We can count on a fairy-tale ending to deliver happiness.

Julia Phillips on the Writing Lessons of Fairy Tales

Sarah Perry’s Enlightenment, Joseph O’Neill’s Godwin, and Rachel Cusk’s Parade all feature among the best reviewed fiction titles of the month. Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews. *. 1. Godwin by Joseph O’Neill. (Pantheon) 10 Rave • 4...

June’s Best Reviewed Fiction

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Featuring "James" by Percival Everett and "The Women" by Kristin Hannah, Amazon's top 20 "Best of 2024 So Far" has a genre for every reader.

Amazon reveals the best books of 2024 (so far): The No. 1 pick 'transcends its own genre'

There’s no shortage of amazing romance books that have been released in 2024 so far, but if you’re looking for the best romance novels of 2024 that every romance reader must read, then this is the list for you. These are the romance books that are without a...

10 Best Romance Novels of 2024 (So Far)

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In case you missed it, the free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service Tubi is now as big or even bigger than some of the top paid streamers. According to Nielsen’s data (via the Los Angeles Times), Tubi averaged 1 million viewers this May, which was higher than Disney+, Max, Paramount+, and Peacock. It’s clear rising prices are scaring some users off, and Tubi looks to continue its dominance with another great month of movies in July.
As always, Tubi is adding dozens of licensed movies next month, so we’ve sorted through them all to give you the cream of the crop....

Tubi July 2024 movies: 23 can’t-miss titles you can stream for free

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There’s something about the shadowy moral recesses of crime and suspense fiction that makes those genres especially appealing as temperatures soar. Here are four novels that turn the heat up.

4 crime and suspense novels make for hot summer reading

Vogue Magazine

With apologies to Disney fans, you won’t find Pocahontas on this list of the best movies based on true stories. Not because it’s animated, or because of the story’s distance from reality (her actual name wasn’t even Pocahontas!), but because there are simply much better movies based on real events: just see A League of Their Own, The Big Short, or Marie Antoinette.

The Best Movies Based on True Stories

There's not much better than curling up with a great book - and you can't beat a thriller for keeping you reading until the small hours! The best thrillers and crime novels are fast-paced, full of suspense with a satisfying ending. Whether you're reading it in print, on your. or...

The best thrillers and crime novels to read

Despite the decade only being about halfway over, it's easy to say that the 2020s have been an exceptional decade for exciting, original, and groundbreaking films that have graced and enchanted audiences. From massively successful blockbusters to critically acclaimed and award-winning masterworks, there's absolutely no shortage of exceptional filmmaking on display throughout the decade, a trend that is surely to continue.

The 10 Best Movies of the 2020s So Far, According to Letterboxd

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

Unputdownable books, B&N makes a shocking move, Pride reads for 2024: just a few of the offerings today at Book Riot:. 9 Unputdownable Books that Will Grip You Till the Last Page. We’ve all read books that we just can’t put down — the ones we stay up reading till...

9 Unputdownable Books that Will Grip You Till the Last Page

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Just like all zodiac signs have their sweet and toxic personality traits, certain signs have criminal tendencies. Some signs are known for their passion and unpredictable nature, while others are known for their intense emotions, aggression, and unforgiveness. Such traits could transform into criminality or influence individuals to commit one crime or the other.

3 Zodiac Signs With Criminal Tendencies

Some zodiac signs are a little more expressive with their anger (we see you, Aries), and some are more likely to push their feelings down. Let's talk about the three signs that are more likely to repress their anger within and what that looks like for each individual zodiac sign.

3 Zodiac Signs That Stifle Their Anger

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Netflix had an unexpected sensation this spring with their drama series Eric, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Vincent, a troubled puppeteer searching for his lost son. The entire series was released to Netflix on May 30, 2024, and quickly became a streaming hit. 

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story’ on Lifetime, Where Being a Pick-Me Girl is Perhaps the Greatest Crime of All

With each of the six episodes written by Abi Morgan and directed by Lucy Forbes, the 1985-set show is part drama, part thriller, and part dark comedy; the title character is actually a...

Is ‘Eric’ Based on a True Story? What To Know About The Netflix Hit Show’s Inspirations

More information on Kate Middleton’s diagnosis has come to light! On June 6, Prince William released a statement updating the world on his wife’s condition. According to several reports, Kate Middleton is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy and recovering well after her shocking cancer diagnosis. If you haven’t been following the royals and are unfamiliar with what’s happening with the Princess of Wales lately, we’ll break down all things Kate Middleton health-related for you below.

More Info on Kate Middleton's Diagnosis Has Come to Light!

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

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“Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital,” the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ first permanent exhibition, opened in May with a splashy press preview followed by a weekend of celebratory events. But the exhibit’s honeymoon lasted less than two weeks before the major kvetching and allegations of antisemitic content started.  TV writer...

Antisemitism isn’t the only reason Hollywood Jews are upset about that Academy Museum exhibit

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5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week

Our five-alarm fire of fabulous reviews this week includes Patrick Cottrell on Tracy O’Neill’s Woman of Interest, Phillip Maciak on Emily Nussbaum’s Cue the Sun, Anthony...

5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week

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