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A swoon-worthy romance and a thrilling murder mystery are among this week's best new books!

WW Book Club Recommends the New Tessa Bailey Book ‘The Au Pair Affair’ and More for July 23 to July 29

Halfway through the year is a good time to take stock of our reading. The spare elegies of winter have left their mark; the elegant literary novels of spring have come and gone; the big juicy beach reads of summer are just beginning. Let’s pause here and take a look at what good things the year has already brought to us before we look ahead to the riches of the fall. Here are the 10 best books from the first half of 2024.

The best books of the year (so far)

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

As the writer for our In the Club newsletter, which focuses on all things book clubs, I stay knee-deep in some book club shenanigans. And this summer, there seems to be one book in particular that’s making the book club rounds. Now, a little overlap in book choice among...

The Best Book Club Book of the Summer

Blanco, TX

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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

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

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

ComingSoon

Many are curious about Olivia Rodrigo‘s net worth in 2024. She made a name for herself in the entertainment industry at a young age. With just two albums out now, she has already broken records and won multiple awards, including three Grammys. Her fame brought her a huge fortune, and fans now want to know […]
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Olivia Rodrigo Net Worth 2024: How Much Money Does She Make?

TheDailyBeast

Cobb Isle Road is one of the most exclusive addresses in one of the country’s most exclusive enclaves–a private lane in Water Mill, New York, where multimillion dollar homes look onto Mecox Bay in the Hamptons.But on July 1 it was not visiting socialites who drove into Cobb Isle Road. It was the local fire department, called by a carbon monoxide alarm being triggered at an $8 million, five bedroom spread on the waterfront.There they found a scene of horror: Brandon Miller, 43, was unconscious inside a car in the garage. The carbon monoxide alarm had been triggered by exhaust...

Dark Secrets of Instagram Husband’s Death on Millionaire Row

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

PureWow

Need a new summer read? Reese Witherspoon just announced her July Book Club pick on Instagram, and it sounds like a mystery-filled page-turner.

Reese Witherspoon’s July Book Club Pick Is a Fascinating Mystery (& It Involves Ghosts)

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Arkansas State

Pocahontas, AR

Disclaimer: The article contains mentions of murder. Reader discretion is advised. In June 2019, authorities discovered the dead body of former politician Linda Collins outside her house in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Initial reports indicated that Collins died because of gunshot wounds. However, it was later revealed that the killer stabbed the senator to death. After an extensive investigation, authorities arrested Collins’ friend, Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell, for the slaying. The brutal murder case will feature in this week’s episode of Dateline NBC. The episode will air on Friday, July 12, at 9 p.m. ET.

Dateline NBC: Where Is Linda Collins’ Killer Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell Now?

Court TV

Jessica Mishali, defense attorney for Marcia Thompson, discusses the verdict and Thompson's future with Julie Grant on this episode of Opening Statements. (7/23/24)
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Marcia Thompson’s Attorney Speaks on Not Guilty Verdict

Devra Lee

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Horoscope of the Day, Wednesday, July 24th

Welcome to Today in Books, where we report on literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. You’re expecting this to be a story about the latest TikTok romantasy hit, aren’t you? The clock app may be hogging headlines with stories about dragon riders who do it, but it’s Freida McFadden’s thrillers that are dominating bestseller lists. McFadden, a physician who writes under a pseudonym to protect her relationship with her patients, self-published for a decade before signing a deal with Sourcebooks’s Poisoned Pen Press. Her 23 (!) books have sold more than 6 million copies, making her the fastest-selling thriller writer in the U.S., outpacing heavy hitters James Patterson, David Baldacci, and John Grisham, who all show up beneath her on current sales charts. The New York Times‘s Alexandra Alter details McFadden’s rise in a new profile, which also hints at fascinating tidbits about Sourcebooks’s strategy. Now, my kingdom for a piece about the enduring appeal of the self-pub-to-traditional-deal pipeline.

The Thriller Writer Outselling James Patterson and John Grisham

How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

Popular KTLA entertainment reporter Sam Rubin died from a fatal heart attack after being hospitalized in May, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office announced in a press release shared on Tuesday (July 9). "The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME) determined the cause of death for...

Popular Entertainment Reporter Sam Rubin's Cause Of Death Revealed

The Week

The author recommends works by Patricia Lockwood, Gillian Flynn, and more

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

On why we should all pay more attention to plants: “So much beauty, so much drama, so much wisdom we miss out on if we fail to connect with plants.” | Lit Hub Science. “The first part of You Suck is known as The Old Testament.” Shalom Auslander considers the first story he ever learned. | Lit Hub Memoir.

Lit Hub Daily: July 23, 2024

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Joanna Pearson on Writing a Literary Whodunnit

Welcome to I’m a Writer But, where writers discuss their work, their lives, their other work, the stuff that takes up any free time they have,...

Joanna Pearson on Writing a Literary Whodunnit

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