Columbus, OH

It’s time once again for your bi-weekly roundup of mystery goodness! I’ve got exciting new releases, multicast mystery audiobooks, and a link roundup. I mean, the sticker does not lie. $4. New Releases. You Shouldn’t Be Here by Lauren Thoman. For fans of stories with missing person...

Multicast Mystery Audiobooks, Adaptation News, And New Thrillers/Mysteries: August 2, 2024

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

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

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

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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Five new Netflix original arrive this weekend.

Everything Coming to Netflix This Weekend (July 19)

George R.R. Martin is perhaps the preeminent titan of contemporary fantasy. His A Song of Ice and Fire books captured the world's imagination like nothing since the heyday of Harry Potter. Despite the lackluster conclusion to the Game of Thrones show, House of the Dragon is still very popular, and HBO is currently developing a host of spinoffs. People can't get enough of Martin's grittier, bloodier, more morally gray take on the genre's beloved tropes.

The 10 Best George R.R. Martin Books, Ranked According to GoodReads

We talk about a lot of books on Book Riot every month…a lot. Between our dozens of newsletters, our podcasts, and our on-site content, we’re recommending hundreds of books every month in all genres, age categories, and formats. Hopefully, these recommendations connect you with your next favorite book. But how do we know which of these recs were successful? We don’t have comprehensive data on which recommendations made you read a book — that would be creepy. What we do have, though, is data on which books we linked last month that you clicked on. It’s not a perfect metric for popularity, since we don’t know why you clicked on them, but it’s the closest thing we have. So, here are the top ten most clicked on books on Book Riot last month.

The 10 Most Popular Books on Book Riot in July 2024

Tom's Guide

There are plenty of must-watch new movies landing on the best streaming service this week including "Bad Boys: Ride or Die", "Wicked Little Letters", "Knox Goes Away" and more.

7 top new movies to watch on Netflix, Max and more (July 23-29)

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Solar Opposites and Only Murders in the Building are among Hulu's biggest August additions.

Everything Coming to Hulu in August 2024

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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

The art of adapting a beloved book into a feature film is a challenging endeavor that almost always sparks debate among fans and critics alike. But while some adaptations fail to capture the essence of their source material, there have also been those that manage to complement and sometimes even enhance their inspirations, creating memorable films that build off of what made their literary counterparts great in the first place. From timeless classic novels to modern masterpieces, these adaptations have successfully translated the magic of the written word onto the silver screen, proving that sometimes movies can be just as good as the books that inspired them.

10 Movies That Are Just as Good as the Book

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

Streaming on Men's Journal Pursuits

A brand new season of Only Murders in the Building is on the way.

What's New on Hulu in August 2024?

Thanksgiving , a slasher film by Eli Roth, offers a delicious blend of humor, horror, and sharp commentary on family and holidays. The 4K/Blu-ray/Digital steelbook release features a chilling design and a signed letter from the film's killer, John Carver. Thanksgiving made over $46 million worldwide and a sequel has...

This Holiday Horror Slasher Is Getting a 4K Steelbook Release

It’s time to share another one of my favorite books of this century so far. This is one I’ve also read multiple times and it’s still fresh on my mind. This book has a little bit of everything. Love. Mystery. Magic. History. People loving books and talking about books. I’m totally enamored with it, and I think you will be too.

A Dark, Deeply Romantic Mystery You’ll Never Forget

It’s the end of an era, and while fans may soon mourn the loss of Stranger Things, the creators will already be moving on to something else. In 2016, the Duffer Brothers–Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer–changed the face of streaming television with their instant supernatural hit, Stranger Things.

‘Stranger Things’ Left Behind as Netflix, Duffer Brothers Officially Move On

John Grisham has hooked millions of readers with his juicy legal thrillers, striking a good balance between high-octane plots and legal realism, drawing on his background as a lawyer. However, this recipe does not always translate well to the screen, with some adaptations of Grisham's work coming out decidedly lackluster. At their worst, they completely fail to understand the appeal of his stories.

The 10 Best John Grisham Movie Adaptations, Ranked

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”

Denver, CO

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

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New YA Comics and Nonfiction for August: August 1, 2024

Welcome to a brand new month. August is when the publishing world will pick back up again, so new releases will be coming fast and furious...

New YA Comics and Nonfiction for August: August 1, 2024

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