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.

Today, I’m bringing you some new SFF releases and some slightly older releases that are from indie presses. I know some places are still languishing under unbearable heat; in Colorado we’ve been lucky enough to be getting almost nightly rain and cool breezes and oh, it has been so good. It means I can mow the lawn while listening to a book without passing out in a puddle of sweat. I hope everything is cooling down and looking up for you as well!

New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books from Indie Presses to Add To Your TBR

The Indie Next List, if you’re unfamiliar, is a list that gathers up book picks from indie bookstores across the country. This summer, they’ve assembled a great list that indie bookstores have chosen as the best book club picks for the season. They include debuts, family-focused and coming-of-age...

The Most Popular Book Club Books of the Summer, According to the Indie Next List

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

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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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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)

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From Elton John to Donna Leon (And Dragons!), We’ve Got Them All.

The 25 Best New Book Releases This Week: July 9-15, 2024

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

David Levinthal, famous for his fine art photographs of toys and miniatures, has finally approached the delicate and treacherous subject matter of the Vietnam war. A traumatic fault line in American collective memory spanning several generations, Levinthal’s portrayal of the war was a project that proved so rich and technically daunting that he hasn’t dared embark on it until recently. Now, after a career spanning nearly fifty years, he has a new book, published by Kehrer Press, featuring 132 color plates that treat both the reality and the myth of Vietnam through painstakingly accurate, detailed dioramas.

Book Review: David Levinthal's Vietnam

On Monday, I shared some of the results from the Read Harder Halfway Check-In Survey — specifically, your favorite books you’ve read for the challenge so far this year. While I mentioned all of the titles named by more than one respondent, I couldn’t keep the rest of the list to myself, so I’m sharing the rest a couple of tasks at a time. Here are the new favorite books you discovered when completing tasks #3 and #4, plus what I’ve been reading lately.

Your Favorite Middle Grade Horror and BIPOC History Books You Read for the Read Harder Challenge

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New Sci-Fi and Fantasy for Book Clubs This Summer

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...

New Sci-Fi and Fantasy for Book Clubs This Summer

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