🏆 These are the “it” books of the year so far. 🏖️ Emily Henry became a bestselling author without book tours or TikTok. 🔪 Here are 4 chilling crime and suspense novels that make for hot summer reading. 👻 Reading this book is like...

Chilling Crime Novels for Hot Summer Reading

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We cover a lot of news each week that doesn’t make it into the standard editions of Today in Books. Here’s your catch-up. 🏆 The Most Popular New Books on Goodreads in 2024 (So Far) 💸 The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists...

The News Book Riot Covered This Week

Death is one such thing that is fascinating, thought-provoking and frightening at the same time. People wonder if death can be explained objectively and scientifically, or when does it begin. They are interested in finding out what near-death experiences have shown so far as well. Bottom line is, either something happens, or nothing happens at all.

German Scientist Explains What Happens To Your Soul After Death

In case you missed it, I put together a halfway check-in survey for Read Harder, which will be collecting responses until the end of the day on July 1st — but I’m already sneaking a peek at your responses. I can’t wait to share the results, especially your favorite books you’ve read so far for the challenge!

What are You Reading This Week? — June 27, 2024

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In the Bible, the name "Lilith" is not mentioned by name, but according to Jewish mythology, she was Adam's original wife. This myth has combined ancient beliefs from Mesopotamia and Judaism for centuries. Ranker reports that the traditional depiction of Lilith blends elements of demonic legends with Biblical beliefs, often challenging gender norms, resulting in her portrayal as a terrifying night hag.

Meet Lilith, Adam's First Wife: She's Only Mentioned Once In The Bible

The Crucifixion of Jesus stands as one of the most significant events in history, shaping the course of Christianity and impacting millions worldwide. But how much do you really know about this pivotal moment? Did you know that the crucifixion was not just a method of execution but also a powerful symbol of sacrifice and redemption? Or that the exact location of Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified, remains a topic of debate among scholars? From the Roman soldiers who carried out the execution to the profound last words spoken by Jesus, each detail holds a story waiting to be told. Let's uncover 18 amazing facts about the crucifixion that might surprise you and deepen your understanding of this monumental event.

18 Amazing Facts About The Crucifixion Of Jesus

Some of my favorite memories are spending time at my grandparents’ cabin in Appalachian Ohio. My grandfather would take us for walks up the holler, naming the different kinds of trees and pointing out the various animal tracks in the mud. Now, as an adult, I’m drawn to reading rural, working-class stories. So today, for Riot Recs, I’m sharing two of my favorites. But first, as always, bookish goods!

Must-Read Working Class Nonfiction

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1974: A Personal History By Francine Prose Harper, 272 pages, $28 Author memoirs often set out to chronicle the journey to becoming a writer. Or the author’s relationship to her family. Or the death or illness of a loved one. In her first work of personal history, novelist Francine Prose reflects on the short, intense...

She longed to be a lover and an outlaw; she became a writer instead

In May, I asked you to pick which queer books I should read next from my TBR, and the winner was A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland. Unfortunately, my library hold then took weeks to come in, so I wasn’t able to read it until about a week ago. Here’s what I thought about it before reading:

You Picked What I Read. Here’s What I Thought of It.

It’s almost the end of June, which is always a tricky time. For one thing, we’re almost done Pride Month. Luckily, we keep the spirit of Pride all year around here — plus, my city celebrates well into July. But the end of June also means we’re at the halfway point of the year, which is a good time for reflection. Is the year going the way you hoped? Is there anything you want to change? Of course, this is Our Queerest Shelves, so I’m most interested in our reading lives. How has your reading been going so far in 2024? Which new favorite queer books have you discovered so far? And that brings me to…

What’s the Best Queer Book You’ve Read In 2024 So Far?

💯 Here are some books that are popular on BookTok this summer, and a few more that we think should be. 🍿 A lot of folks thought Dune couldn’t be done, but these 8 sci-fi books actually are impossible to adapt. 🔎 The game is afoot in...

The Books That Are Popular on BookTok for Summer

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Dwight D. Eisenhower saw the atrocities of the Holocaust and wanted to ensure the truth couldn't be altered - or denied - in the future.

The Crimes of the Holocaust Will Never Be Forgotten Because of The Actions Taken By Eisenhower At The End of World War II

Arundati Roy has been awarded the PEN Pinter Prize, which celebrates writers whose work display an “unflinching, unswerving” look at the world. Roy, who was the first Indian writer to win the Booker Prize in 1997, said she was “delighted” to win the award, saying “I wish Harold Pinter were with us today to write about the almost incomprehensible turn the world is taking. Since he isn’t, some of us must do our utmost to try to fill his shoes.”

Arundhati Roy Awarded PEN Pinter Prize Weeks After Prosecution Threat

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Fact Check: HarperCollins Removed 45 Complete Verses from NIV Bible?

Y’all were in the mood for eclectic content this week. Here’s the highlight reel. 🔪 The Thriller Writer Outselling James Patterson and John Grisham.

Book Riot’s Most Popular Stories of the Week

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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NEW YORK (AP) — It’s not just a book. Back in the 1450s, when the Bible became the first major work printed in Europe with moveable metal type, Johannes Gutenberg was a man with a plan. The German inventor decided to make the most of his new technology...

Not just a book: What is a Gutenberg Bible? And why is it relevant 500 years after its printing?

“We’ll start the war from right here!” Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. purportedly declared as his Higgins landing craft drifted about a mile from its target destination on Utah Beach the morning of June 6, 1944. At the age of 56, Roosevelt, the son of President Theodore Roosevelt,...

The officer who stormed Normandy with nothing but a cane and pistol

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A guest on the US version of Antiques Roadshow was left stunned when it was revealed that his wife's late aunt's painting was worth a staggering six-figure sum.

Antiques Roadshow guest is left speechless after discovering the value of his wife's late aunt's painting

I am delighted today to introduce you to author Nicole M. Miller who is here today to chat about her debut historical novel, Until Our Time Comes!. Nicole M. Miller lives in Washington State with her husband and two sons, along with her Arabian horses, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. As a longtime horse owner, she’s been involved in many horse organizations, including serving on the Clark County Fair Court and as Miss Teen Rodeo Washington. She’s received national and regional awards for her nonfiction from American Horse Publications and the Society of Professional Journalists. See her stories in The Horse of My Heart, The Horse of My Dreams, The Dog Who Came to Christmas, and Second-Chance Horses. Learn more at NicoleMillerWriter.com.

Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Nicole M. Miller & Until Our Time Comes

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How Emily Henry Made Hits Without TikTok or Touring

Welcome to Today in Books, where we report on literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Authors Against Book Bans, a new...

How Emily Henry Made Hits Without TikTok or Touring

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