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Before he was a politician, Republican Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance was largely known for his 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" about his Appalachian childhood.

What is 'Hillbilly Elegy' about? All about JD Vance's book amid VP pick.

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  Sun, sand and a great book – that's the perfect formula for a relaxing beach vacation. Since we're firmly in the grasp of summer 2024, it's about time to choose your next great read. We've got a selection of some of the most gripping, moving and entertaining books our readers have loved this year. Whether you love reading on an e-reader like a Kindle or you prefer real...

Our readers' favorite books of 2024 so far

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Sen. JD Vance’s memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” surged to the top of Amazon’s best-seller list on Monday, hours after former President Trump named the Ohio Republican as his running mate for the 2024 race. The paperback and hardcover versions of “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis,” were No. 1 and No. 2,…

Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ tops Amazon hours after Trump taps running mate

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We've got romance, thrillers and philosophical book options for a long day at the beach.

10 fast-paced books to read on the beach

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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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Meet Senator J.D. Vance's Ivy League educated wife attorney Usha Vance.

Who is J.D. Vance's wife Usha?

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Yale Law professor Amy Chua played a critical role in bolstering Vance's profile when she encouraged him to write his memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy."

Meet the woman who helped boost JD Vance from Ohio obscurity to 'Hillbilly Elegy' superstardom

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s midyear check-in time, and in all corners of the bookish internet, we’re taking a look back at the first half of 2024 in new releases. The “Best Books of the Year So Far” lists are piling up — in fact, they started about a month before the halfway point of the year. This is a great way to get an overview of the very buzziest titles, but that only scratches the surface of the incredible books in a wide range of formats and genres that have come out this year. That’s why it can be more useful to seek out round up lists of the genres, formats, and topics you’re most interested in as a reader, like the best queer books of the year so far.

The Best Historical Fiction of 2024 So Far, According to Goodreads

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Falling into a reading slump is inevitable. Every reader falls into it at some point. Sometimes, it happens because of life’s exhausting responsibilities, and other times, it happens because one cannot find a transfixing book. Most times, the solution to this is finding quick, riveting, and thrilling books. Here are five thriller books to read to pull yourself out of a reading slump:

Reading Slump? Here are 5 Fast-Paced Thriller Books to Pull You Out of It

The Independent

Politicians are like superheroes: it’s all about the origin story.For JD Vance, Donald Trump’s newly minted pick for vice president, the interrelation between the man and his story is everything. Not since a young lawyer called Barack Obama – with ambitions for reaching the Illinois state senate – published Dreams from My Father in 1995, has a memoir served to propel a political career quite like Vance’s 2016 book, Hillbilly Elegy.With its tale of multi-generational, cyclical poverty – stretching from Middletown, Ohio back into the hills of Appalachia – it was an overnight success. Vance was praised on the right for his unflinching...

What ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ can tell us about JD Vance and his right-wing beliefs

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

We all know people with a ‘sixth sense’ who seem to be just a little more in tune with the world than everyone else. Do you know which zodiac signs they probably are? We can’t be sure, but we’ll share the three signs most likely to have that bonus sense. Having six senses can be a burden and a blessing, and you just may find if you are one of these three signs that some things in your life can be explained by having an extra sense.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Have A Great Sixth Sense

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July is an interesting month: arguably peak summer, a time for travel and beach jaunts and — perhaps — a time to consider what the second half of the year has in store. July can be a lot, basically. And so, our recommended July books cover a lot of territory. If you’re in a serious mood and would like a searing trip into recent history, we have you covered. If you’re looking for an ambitious tale of adventure, we can help with that as well. Here are 10 recommended books due out this month.

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This July

I hate reading slumps. I guess nobody wants to be in one. It’s a frustrating and sometimes very bad place to be, but it is totally normal as well. If you are in one right now and looking for the best books to help you get out of it, here are a few suggestions. These are fast-paced thrillers that are guaranteed to help you break the rut, no matter how bad it is. These books have helped me get out of my own reading slumps. They’re gripping, and perfect for falling in love with reading all over again.

11 Books That Will Make You Fall In Love With Reading All Over Again

Rachel Cusk’s Parade, Francine Prose’s 1974, and Andrew O’Hagan’s Caledonian Road all feature among the best reviewed books of the week. Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews. *. 1. Caledonian Road by Andrew O’Hagan. (W. W. Norton) 5...

What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

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Donald Trump's running mate, J.D. Vance, surprisingly has a movie credit. "Hillbilly Elegy," based on Vance's memoir of the same name, was lambasted by critics.

The Critical Response To J.D. Vance's Movie Hillbilly Elegy, Explained

House of the Dragon‘s most memorable moments tend to be flashy, (quite literally) fiery, and shot through with agonizing violence. There was plenty of that in last week’s episode, but episode five, “Regent,” which aired last night, gave us one of the most powerful reactions we’ve ever seen on the show—and also one of the quietest. In a new interview, “Regent” director Clare Kilner discussed how it all came together.

House of the Dragon Director Breaks Down Alicent’s Big, Silent Moment of Horror

Kevin Conroy will always be one of the best Batmen to ever proverbially don the cowl, and the thought that with his passing there would be no more chances to hear the voice that defined the Dark Knight for generations of fans was a bittersweet one. But while there was much ire about the idea that Conroy’s final Batman performance might have come in the controversial, maligned Suicide Squad video game Kill the Justice League, it turned out one final huzzah for Conroy’s Batman was waiting–and now it’s here, and damn near perfect.

Watch Kevin Conroy’s Final, Perfect Performance as Batman

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

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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Goodreads Won’t Let You Say Bad Things About JD Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’

Goodreads has temporarily disabled rating and reviewing Hillbilly Elegy, the memoir of republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance. As first reported by 404 Media, users who...

Goodreads Won’t Let You Say Bad Things About JD Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’

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