Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Yesterday, Erica wrote about the cluster of high-profile book clubs have picked Liz Moore’s The God of the Woods as one of their summer selections, and after reading it last week, I can see why. It is zippy, creepy, smart, with a real sense of place. A compelling cast of characters and enough red herrings to keep even the most experienced plot queens round out what is a total summer read package. And Hollywood has been paying attention, as The God of the Woods (and one her previous novels have been picked up for adaptation. Get on board and welcome to the woods. Hope you brought comfy shoes…and an alibi.

We Finally Have a Book of the Summer. And I Am Happy to Say It’s Good.

Calling all of my fellow reading girlies! Are your weekends best spent nestled up with a good book? Do you find yourself giddy when that new release you had on hold finally becomes available through Libby? Are you chronically updating your progress on Goodreads? If so, embrace your book-loving nature loud and proud!

19 Books to Read if Reading Is Basically Your Entire Personality

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From Prince Harry to Britney Spears, get some insight into the lives of these famous people

10 Celebrity Memoirs So Juicy They Read Like Fiction

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the film release of The Neverending Story, Jeff, Rebecca, and Sharifah talk about the book, movie, and its place in pop and nerd culture. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. For more industry news, sign up for our...

Book Nerd Movie Club: THE NEVERENDING STORY

What is yaoi? Where can I read it? What are the best yaoi manga to start with?. If you’re wondering these things, for starters, the term “yaoi” first appeared in the ’80s when fans began to write amateur, fan-made comics where they paired up male characters from popular anime. The acronym comes from “yama nashi ochi nashi imi nashi,” which translates to “no climax, no ending, no meaning.” This meant stories that were solely focused on sexual encounters instead of actual plot or character development.

What Are the Best Yaoi Manga to Start With?

July! Somehow we are over halfway through 2024 already. There have been lots of ups and downs in my person life this year, but thankfully reading has remained a constant through it all. So far in 2024 I’ve read 40 books. Here are my favorites of the bunch, in the order that I read them.

Favorite books of 2024 so far

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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

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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

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

I’ve always been a sci-fi and fantasy girlie, and apparently, so are our readers. Sci-fi and fantasy articles tend to be among the most popular on our site, and so I thought it time to do a little roundup up for the book clubbers for this summer. Below, you’ll...

New Sci-Fi and Fantasy for Book Clubs This Summer

Looking for recently published books to add to your TBR list? Here are five new books to consider adding to your reading list. Each offers a unique journey through history, culture, and personal discovery. Every book on this list takes readers on an enlightening journey into the transformational power of...

5 Recently Published Books to Add to Your TBR List

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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

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This week, in a devastating story about Alice Munro’s complicity in the sexual abuse of her youngest daughter, we discovered how Munro, a Nobel Prize-winning author acclaimed for her uniquely Gothic interpretation of women’s lives, actually lived her feminism. 

In a first-person essay in the Toronto Star, Munro’s daughter Andrea Skinner details the years-long sexual abuse by her stepfather, Gerald Fremlin, beginning when she was nine years old. In an earlier essay, Skinner wrote: “The sexual abuse of a child is a rape of the mind, in which any fledgling tools for healing are stolen.”

Although Skinner told her father, Jim...

The Gothic horror of Alice Munro: A reckoning with the darkness behind a feminist icon

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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

Sassen has since become a leading light in fashion photography, credited for expanding the visual language of the industry itself with her surreal and illusive stagings. (The artist is a regular contributor to AnOther and Another Man.) The roots of her practice are there to see in Folio, illustrated by the artist’s deft use of light, framing and perspective. Leafing through the pages – which flip between full size, half size and three-quarter – one encounters the musings of an artist exploring her inner and outer worlds, with only the camera bridging the two.

Viviane Sassen’s New Book Presents Her “Birth” as a Photographer

How long do you sleep at night? Do you have a fixed sleeping pattern? Scientists recommend sleeping for at least seven hours per day. But some zodiac signs struggle to catch sleep. Sleep deprivation reduces someone’ concentration, cognitive ability, and performance. However, taking a balanced diet and working out can improve sleep. Still, sleeping well helps in weight management as it reduces appetite. Read on to learn about the best-sleeping zodiac signs.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Get the Best Sleep

In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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

Kelly highlights some of the most exciting YA nonfiction hitting shelves this fall, including several works of graphic nonfiction. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter!. Make this your...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Exciting Fall 2024 YA Nonfiction Releases

One of the most popular movie stars of all time – he still continuously remains in the top rankings – John Wayne was the personification of the Western hero, and with more than 175 films under his belt in a career that stretched over 50 years, it’s easy to see how he solidified his place as an American icon. His on-screen persona as the rugged cowboy who exhibited American values had fans devouring his movies.

20 Interesting Facts About John Wayne You Probably Don’t Know

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10 Hilarious and Heartfelt Books like FUNNY STORY

We write about books every dang day. And here’s what we came up with today:. That’s also the magic I’ve tried to capture in finding more...

10 Hilarious and Heartfelt Books like FUNNY STORY

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