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

10 of the Best New Nonfiction Audiobooks for Adults. Audiobooks are a fantastic medium for the nonfiction genre. There are so many topics that benefit from the conversational nature, speaking the quiet bits out loud, and allowing our minds the time to roll the thoughts around. It harkens back to the days of open forums filled with philosophy, learning, and shared knowledge.

10 of the Best New Nonfiction Audiobooks for Adults

The New York Times had their fun with their top books of the 21st century, but oddly enough, they never asked me to submit my ballot. Wild, I know! I’m sure they just lost my number. But because I didn’t want to miss out on the fun, I put together a list of my own top books of the 21st century. Because a book recommendation isn’t fun unless you tell everyone about it, now I’m going to share my picks with you.

A Real Contender for Best Book of the 21st Century

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From romance to thriller to women's fiction and more, these books will be hard to put down.

10 Must-Read Backlist Books From Authors With New Releases in 2024

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What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. It might be scorching hot outside, but plenty of top home retailers are already getting ready for those cozy autumn days. Even if it feels too soon for a fall simmer pot, you can get close to feeling the autumn chill by lighting an autumnal candle to bring the pumpkin and cinnamon scents and vibes directly into your space.

IKEA’s New Fall Collection Is Here, and It’s Filled With the Coziest Finds

Since its launch in 2022, ChatGPT has amazed people with its capabilities, from writing human-like verses to creating art and recipes. The latest realm where AI is gaining popularity is crochet. Traditionally, crochet is seen as a labor of love, requiring a lot of handiwork. Now, people are asking AI for patterns and design suggestions, with hilarious results. Crochet designer Marina Russo shared these amusing outcomes on her YouTube channel, Bloodimaryart Crochet.

People asked AI for crochet patterns and the results are disturbing on so many levels

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Celebrate Black Heritage and Freedom this weekend. This weekend marks the official first day of summer. Thursday, June 20, is the Summer Solstice, the longest day and shortest night of the year.

Festivals & Events Happening this Weekend: June 20 through June 23

Phew, it’s still hot out there friends. I’m getting to the point where all I want to do is lie in my bed next to my air conditioning unit and listen to audiobooks. I will be seeing Chappell Roan this weekend (omg!!) which is making me wonder if I should do a new Book Radar summer playlist. It’s been a minute since I’ve done one. Maybe on Monday? Let me know if you’re interested! But after Chappell Roan, I hope to spend the rest of the weekend reading. Ready to get amped up for some weekend reads yourself? Let’s talk all things books.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard to Narrate Audiobook for Her New Memoir and More Book News!

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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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After shutting down a few stores in 2023, Macy’s has more closures planned for this year. Is your local Macy’s on the chopping block?

Macy’s Is Closing 150 Stores (Will Yours Be One?)

I was on the Book Riot Podcast this week, subbing in for Jeff and sitting down with Rebecca to discuss the latest in the wonderful world of books and reading. Among other things, we talked about The New York Times’s list of the 100 Best Books of the Century, which at the time of recording had not yet been released in full. The top 20 titles would be revealed the following day and Rebecca asked me on the spot if there were any names I expected to see there. So, of course, I promptly forgot how time works as well as the details of every book I’ve ever read.

On Feeling Like an Unserious Reader

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Most earbuds are boring, the Zeitgeist are anything but

It’s time for another Riot Recommendation! This week, I’m sharing an epic Arthurian adventure. Over a decade ago, I picked up The Magicians, a tongue-in-cheek novel about a school of magic that was poking fun at the fantasy genre as much as it was a part of it. From the inside jokes to the strange sense of humor — it was clear there was something about Grossman’s storytelling that drew me in from the first few pages. Now, Lev Grossman is back, but this time, he’s writing about the world of King Arthur.

An Epic Arthurian Adventure That’s Fresh and Delightfully Ridiculous

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This article, produced by Capital & Main, is co-published here with permission. MacArthur Park, mythologized in an improbable pop hit that said nothing about it, is a crowded immigrant portal plagued by homelessness, gangs, and drugs. When Jesse Katz, a former staff writer for the Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Magazine , moved next to the park in 2011, he knew its rep: bad, very bad.

This Veteran Journalist Wrote a True Crime Book About Gangs Taxing Streets Vendors in MacArthur Park

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9 Great Novels Set in Bookstores

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,...

9 Great Novels Set in Bookstores

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