Columbus, OH

When the prairie’s peace is shattered, one PI digs for truth. A beloved local hero vanishes, sending shockwaves through the community. But can Merry Bell uncover the truth?. Anthony Bidulka’s From Sweetgrass Bridge is an enthralling mystery with humor, heart, and an ingenious plot. Set in the small town of Livingsky, Saskatchewan, the novel captures the essence of prairie life while unraveling the mysterious disappearance of a local hero, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Dustin Thomson. The disappearance of Dustin, a beloved figure and role model for Indigenous youth, is a devastating reality for their community.

Book Review: From Sweetgrass Bridge

A poignant collection depicting the shared human experience of ill health and old age. The people who work in healthcare settings are witness to daily crises, illness, and trauma. Beyond the Words: Exploring the Edges of Language and Life offers a glimpse into what some of these days might be like and the kind of thoughts such experiences leave behind for those who take on duties of care.

Book Review: Beyond the Words by Andrea Durbin

Are you looking for a new book to incite thrilling conversations with your book club? Look no further! We’ve got six books this month that are sure to spark lively discussions, entertain and teach you something new. Each month, BookTrib helps book clubs pick their next read by sending...

6 Perfect Summer Reads For Your Next Book Club Meeting

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Raymond, WA

Gregg Olsen's "If You Tell" is a terrifying real-crime tale examining the Knotek family's dark and twisted background. This book chronicles Shelly Knotek's terrible mistreatment of her three children, Nikki, Sami, and Tori, as well as their path from victims to survivors. Olsen, a #1 New York Times and Amazon...

'If You Tell' by Gregg Olsen Book Review: A Harrowing True Crime Tale

Parade

From Rainbow Rowell to Tiger Woods (and dragons!), we’ve got them all.

The 22 Best New Book Releases This Month: July 2024

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

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

This week’s list of the most read books on Goodreads has shifted dramatically from last week! Get ready for a whole new batch of titles you’ve never heard of! I’m kidding. It’s identical, except two books have swapped spots. But which two?? You’ll have to read on to find out!

The Most Read Books on Goodreads This Week

John Grisham, the king of legal thrillers, is one of the best-selling authors of all time, with over 400 million copies sold worldwide. Before finding success as an author, he practiced law for a decade and even served for a time in the Mississippi House of Representatives. Grisham's experiences as a lawyer and legislator deeply influenced his writing, providing authentic insights into the intricacies of the legal system.

The 10 Best John Grisham Books, Ranked According to Goodreads

Tor Books is thrilled to announce a legendary new acquisition from #1 New York Times bestselling author duo Ilona Andrews: an original epic fantasy romance saga that blends elements of heroic fantasy, romantasy, portal isekai, and D&D with the authors’ signature blend of humor, emotion, action, and imagination. Game...

Tor Books Acquires Epic Fantasy Romance Saga From Ilona Andrews

Reincarnation, a concept as mysterious as it is captivating, suggests that our souls embark on a journey far beyond the confines of our current existence. This belief, shared by millions worldwide, posits that we live multiple lives across different times and spaces. But what exactly is reincarnation? At its core, reincarnation is the philosophical or religious concept that an aspect of a living being starts a new life in a different physical body or form after each biological death. From ancient scriptures to modern anecdotes, stories of past lives and soulful journeys weave through cultures, offering glimpses into the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, understanding these 13 facts about reincarnation will illuminate the fascinating discussions surrounding this age-old topic.

13 Facts About Reincarnation

The Introduction of comic strips in the American press in the 1890’s corresponds with the beginning of a renewed of racial segregation in the United States. While Southern laws were used to oppress American citizens of African descent, the mainstream white press served up accounts of Blacks in newspaper articles which supported such sanctions’. In the comics section, Blacks were the principal comic figures, having surpassed the Irish at the turn of the century as the butt of America’s jokes. Taking images from black-face minstrelsy, which was America’s first national popular entertainment form and a mainstay of the American stage until the 1940’s, many of the images of “Blacks” in the first half-century of the comics were not of Blacks at all. Instead they were caricatures derived from the popular stage routines of white males’ gross parodies of “Black life” (originally the slave life of Blacks). Just as minstrels worked “under cork,” the colloquial terminology for their use of burnt cork to blacken their faces for a performance, figuratively these were comics “under cork.”

Racial Insensitivity in Pre-WWII Comics and the Missing Vintage Barney Google Strips

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Deciding on which zodiac signs are the most dangerous is not an easy task as there could be many ways of determining what is considered dangerous. Dangerous of course could be a very subjective idea. Your own sign could also weigh heavily in making this list as certain signs, as we know, tend to be more compatible with some than others. So, what am I going to make these predictions based on? I am thinking that looking at the most formidable and dangerous people in our history might be a good way to make the determination of the most dangerous signs. Let’s see what we can learn.

3 Zodiac Signs That Are Born to be Bad

In many ways, language is like a living thing. It grows and evolves or even dies, all the while shedding skin and growing a new one. English, in particular, is a language that recycles other languages. It combines words from different origins if not outright stealing them to form new ideas in new contexts. This process, however, is always shifting, transforming, and refurbishing. As such, many words that were commonplace a century ago now see little use. Due to new terms being invented that work better, new ideas outdoing old ones, or some combination of the two, many words and phrases are disappearing from everyday English vocabulary. Let’s learn some of these words before they vanish from use completely.

Words and Phrases Vanishing from the English Language

The Week

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Laura van den Berg's 6 favorite books with hidden secrets

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Happy Friday, book lovers. A particularly good line-up for you today on Book Riot:. I still can’t resist a good bookshop-based novel. Traveling to distant lands, magical or otherwise, is all well and good. But for me, nothing beats the magic that can be found in a brick-and-mortar shop just bursting with books.

9 Great Novels Set in Bookstores

In an era where the written word is often drowned out by the digital deluge, one visionary stands apart, wielding his pen with the precision of a samurai. Corey Gladwell, co-founder and CEO of Authrs.io, has not only revolutionized the publishing world by bringing dozens of bestsellers to light each month but has also proven his mettle as an author. With the re-release of his groundbreaking book “What If No One Is Coming To Save You,” Gladwell demonstrates that he is not just behind the scenes orchestrating success for others; he’s leading by example.

The Pen as a Sword: Corey Gladwell’s Literary Revolution

The Conversation UK

Looking for a great read to take on holiday with you? We had our experts review some of the hottest books of 2024. From love stories to tales of murders and food, there’s something for every fiction lover. Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. How do we make meaning out of...

Five of this summer’s best fiction reads

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Book Review: Next Time by Randy Brown

A time-travel novel exceptionally worthy of a binge-read. Looking to get lost in a world where everything is possible? Get ready to jump through time with...

Book Review: Next Time by Randy Brown

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