In this episode, Danika recommends a couple of sapphic romances to read before the end of summer. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Learn something...

All the Backlist! August 9, 2024

Sharifah talks about the new shape of SFF Yeah and discusses the best SFF of the year so far with Book Riot’s managing editor and All the Books host Vanessa Diaz. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more SF/F news and recs,...

Best SFF Books of 2024 So Far

I hope August has been treating you well so far! I can’t believe we only have a few weeks left of summer. On the bright side, we’re moving into what I believe is the best reading season of the year: there’s nothing cozier than curling up under a blanket with a book and a mug of tea while watching the leaves fall outside the window.

Your Favorite Queer Middle Grade Books of the Year

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books for Women in Translation Month!. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter!. Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our...

Mysteries & Thrillers for Women in Translation Month!

Back-to-school season is almost upon us, and you know what that means: school supplies! We at Book Riot know you’re never too old to get high on the joy of fresh notebooks and colored pencils, so we found some bookish stationery and school supplies to help you turn your nostalgia engines up to 11.

Power Ranking the Bookish Movies of 1999

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. If you’ve been wanting to turn your book club into an episode of Hot Ones, now’s your moment. Walmart, the big-box retailer historically devoted to ~family values, has created a line of hot sauces inspired by spicy romance novels. Made in partnership with Melinda’s Hot Sauces, the Spicy Books limited-edition set includes five 5oz bottles of various heat levels and retails for $14.98. Walmart cooked up the caliente condiments as a surprise for screenwriter Yulin Kuang, who is set to adapt two Emily Henry novels (Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation) and whose own debut, How to End a Love Story, was published in April. Stay tuned for the next culinary tie-in, James Patterson’s “mystery” meat Spam promo.

🌶️ Walmart Gets Spicy with Romance-Inspired Hot Sauce (Yes, Really)

Have you ever experienced the dread that comes with hearing a disembodied buzzing in the room with you, only to see the slim leg of a paper wasp come creeping out from behind the blinds? Have you experienced the disgust that comes when you go to pick an errant hair away from your sweaty neck, only to realize it’s a click beetle? How do you feel when you see a silverfish scurry across your bathroom ceiling…a spotted lantern fly pinwheel toward you on a current of air…a hulking spider retreat into the dark, narrow space between your mailbox and your house’s siding?

An Infestation of Insect-Related Horror

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

It's 1926 and reapers, the once-human vampires with a terrifying affliction, are on the rise in Harlem. Elise is the reluctant heir to a reaper-hunting empire. Layla is a reaper who lost everything — her parents, friends, and humanity — and she'll never forget how Elise betrayed her. When a new kind of reaper that's more human than monster emerges, Elise and Layla must join forces to uncover the city's darkest secrets. As they explore New York City’s underworld, it gets harder to ignore their intense feelings for one another, even when they know they can never be together.

Compelling Historical Fantasy YA

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I’ve mentioned this already, but there just wasn’t enough horror rep in the NYT‘s top books of the 21st century. So as I share with you some of my personal picks for the best books of this century, you had to know more horror was going to come up. This one is another one from Paul Tremblay, who I mentioned a couple months ago. But why not read two Paul Tremblay books this summer? Especially when this one is, again, one of the BEST BOOKS of the century. Hear me out.

Horror Makes The List of This Century’s Best Books…Again!

“Underconsumption” is trending, and according to comment sections, it’s just living like a normal human being. Underconsumption, which prioritizes using what you already have and mindful spending, is likely a reaction to the influencer-inspired excess of attempting to keep up with micro trends and “Amazon Must-Buys” in every conceivable category. Underconsumption encourages us to step back and consider the financial, environmental, and mental health impacts of forever sprinting on that treadmill. It may feel a little silly to romanticize things like not buying a new product until you’ve finished the last one, but why not use the influencing power of social media and trends to encourage better choices?

Underconsumption Core for Readers

From eating their first solid foods to speaking their first complete sentence, children go through many milestones in their first few years. Another is making the transition from crib to toddler bed. This is a huge deal not only for the child, but parents as well. I remember when my...

When to Move Your Toddler from Crib to Bed

With the massive success and popularity of books like Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing, it’s clear that we are still firmly in our Romantasy Era, which makes J.R. Ward’s four-part romantasy series, Kingdoms of the Compass, right on time. Ward is no stranger to the fantastically romantic as...

Black Dagger Brotherhood Author J.R. Ward to Release 4-Book Romantasy Series

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Audible announced today that it is testing a new feature that will offer users AI-generated recommendations based on specific search queries. “Maven” is being rolled out in beta to about half of U.S. users, who will see a new search bar and prompt to “ask for recommendations” on the Discover tab of the Audible app in iOS and Android. Looking for a cozy mystery to listen to while you bake, a queer romantasy that’s at least 14 hours long for your upcoming roadtrip, or a thriller without any violence against women? Maven, which is currently limited to a subset of the Audible library, should theoretically be able to help. Quality is still highly variable with AI search tools, but if this is good, it could be great.

Audible Rolls Out AI-Generated Recommendations

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Books That Match My Summer Playlist

Erica mixes and matches her summer playlist with YA books that keep the same energy. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To...

Hey YA Extra Credit: Books That Match My Summer Playlist

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