Ten books enter. One book is crowned the “it book” of the month. Find out what made the cut for August on the latest episode of the Book Riot Podcast. (Yes, we have a podcast!) More of the Best Book Covers of 2024. In April, I rounded up...

The Best Book Club Books of August

I believe in judging books by their covers—and also their titles. Not exclusively, of course. There are plenty of great books that suffer from mediocre covers or titles, while the books themselves are incredible. But with so many books out there to choose from, allowing a great cover or title to catch your eye can be a helpful way to sort through the overabundance. Titles and covers are meant to give you a peak into the heart of a book, after all. So doesn’t that mean we should be using titles to judge books, at least a little bit?

Judging Historical Fiction Books By Their Titles

If you’re looking for your next fantastic romance novel or romance is a genre that you’d like to get to know better, you’ll want to make your way into TIME’s list of the 50 best romance novels to read right now. Developed with the help of...

TIME Names The 50 Best Romance Books to Read Now

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Francine Pascal, a legend of millennial YA literature, has died at the age of 92. If you’re under the age of 30 or so, you came of age in a book world with robust YA offerings, and I sincerely love that for you. For those of us who grew up in the late ’80s and early ’90s, though, young adult literature wasn’t really a thing. Back then, the library had a “teen” section, and it was mostly populated with thrillers by Lois Duncan and R.L. Stine (where my Fear Street girlies at?) and Francine Pascal’s Sweet Valley High series, which was what you graduated to reading when you decided you were too old to admit that you still loved The Baby-Sitters Club.

RIP to the OG Queen of YA

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Costco's Handy New 8-Piece Kitchen Tool Set Is the Best Money You'll Spend This Summer

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In mid-June, we wrote about how the Tattered Cover bookstore had filed for bankruptcy, and how it had accepted Barnes & Noble’s offer of $1.83 million. On July 30th, the federal bankruptcy court the sale was waiting on approved Barnes & Noble’s acquisition of the indie bookstore, which includes four stores in Denver. Tattered Cover will be allowed to keep its name, branding, and its nearly 70 employees in the transition.

Barnes & Noble’s Purchase of Indie Bookstore Approved by Court

Y’all ever seen someone cuss in cursive? That’s the best way I can think to describe how thoroughly and beautifully Zora Neale Hurston told off her ex-husband in a letter, which Touré details in this TikTok:. @toureshow. #zoranealehurston. ♬ original sound – Toure X. Messy literary...

The Best New Book Releases Out July 30, 2024

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Getting the wardrobe of your dreams doesn’t always have to mean going over your budget — and this list of wallet-friendly finds on Amazon is the proof. But don’t let the word “cheap” fool you. Every beautiful dress, stylish shoe, and glimmering accessory is backed by thousands of obsessed reviewers who have raved about the quality, look, and feel. In other words, get ready to shop till you drop (or until your phone battery dies).

Obsessed Reviewers Swear By These 65 Cheap Clothes & Accessories On Amazon

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If you’ve ever wondered why your partner or mate was so gosh darn easy to love, or on the flip side impossible to love at times, their sun sign could give you some important clues! I’ve definitely been in relationships that have tested my patience to the limits and other ones that have been a smooth sailing ride. The answers just may be in the stars! Read on to discover the zodiac signs according to Astrology.com that are the easiest to the hardest to love.

The Zodiac Signs Ranked Easiest to Hardest to Love

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Product "dupes can have wildly lower pricing than nearly identical offerings from brand name options — can you tell which one is the brand and which is the copycat? See all the differences and other great deals at Walmart this week.

Which Coffee Table Is the $700 Pottery Barn Piece or $140 Walmart Dupe?

Hobby Lobby has home decor options for 50% off this weekend and some great furniture deals that will grab your eye — even if you hadn't planned to shop. Here's what's on sale this weekend.

Hobby Lobby Has Great Deals on Furniture and Decor This Weekend

Happy August! I hope July went well for you, and if not, you’re done with it now. I’m trying to take advantage of the sunshine by booking time off for a beach day, and I hope to get a bunch of reading done then. Now I just need to put together the perfect assortment of beach reads. (It’s not like you can bring just one book. That would be outrageous!)

What are You Reading This Week? — August 1, 2024

One of, if not the, most influential prizes for a single work of fiction has announced their 2024 long list of contenders. The Booker Prize is awarded to a work of fiction written in English, from writers of any nationality, published in the UK or Ireland. This year’s slate of 13 longlist finalists include three debut novels and six works by authors who have been honored by the prize before. It also includes the first Dutch and first Native American authors to be honored, as well as eight women and five men.

The 2024 Booker Prize Longlist Is Here

You'll want to snag this deal up as soon as possible.

Costco Is Selling a Beautiful 12-Piece Porcelain Dinnerware Set for $20, and It's Nearly Identical to a Pottery Barn Style 10x the Price

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

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Target Is Selling a 'Gorgeous' Faux Concrete Lamp and It's So Similar to a Pottery Barn Style Nearly 3x the Price

Erica talks about recent library finds and Kelly interviews author and editor Rob Costello about short story collections, horror, and queer reads. 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!

“Monsters Are The Ultimate Other”

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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

You spill your coffee all over the counter, and it takes nearly the entire roll of paper towels to clean up. We’ve all been there, wishing we had listened to those “quicker picker-upper” commercials on television. The right paper towel makes all the difference, whether you’re handling spills, wiping counters, or tackling everyday messes.

The 5 Strongest Paper Towels, According To Expert Reviews

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Costco's $15 Washable Accent Rugs Look Totally High-End

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Bookish Items to Spice Up and Simplify Your Book Reviews

As many readers will tell you, reflecting on and rating what you’ve read can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the reading process. Whether...

Bookish Items to Spice Up and Simplify Your Book Reviews

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