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Call me old fashioned, but I love nothing more than curling up with a good book and getting lost in the story created by someone else. This experience is only improved when the drama within the pages is actually true, and the literary adventure becomes a history lesson as well.

10 Greatest Books Based on True Stories for Your Reading List

If you’re looking to get your FYP in bookish order, here are our favorite TikTok videos from the last week. Also make sure to catch up on the best 21st-century novels in 10 books, and read up on the best US cities for book lovers. As for me, I’ve...

The Best New Book Releases Out August 21, 2024

It happens to countless book clubs: You start out with great intentions of reading brilliant weighty novels, taking on books like Barbara Kingsolver’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Demon Copperhead (560 pages) or Abraham Verghese’s epic The Covenant of Water (736 pages). They’re fantastic, but many members of your group just don’t have the time or motivation to plow through them and your discussions fizzle.

8 Short Novels Your Book Club Will Actually Read (and Love)

Fall book club picks, historical fiction for kids, the most interesting questions in books, and more today on Book Riot:. There’s a natural breeze and I can smell people cooking soup. And listen, I am all for leaving this hell of a summer behind us. Turns out the book world is, too. As various fall reading lists have been popping up, I’ve selected a few books that I think will be on everyone’s TBRs this fall.

The Biggest Book Club Books To Look For This Fall

Retired math teacher Grace Winters is shocked when she inherits a run-down house on a Mediterranean island from a long-lost friend. With a one-way ticket in hand, Grace arrives in Ibiza and searches for answers on how her friend lived and died. But what Grace uncovers seems impossible, forcing her to confront her own past in another touching novel from the author of The Midnight Library.

Best Books of Fall 2024

Los Angeles Times

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

The week's bestselling books, Sept. 1

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Unflattering truths might have you giving some of history’s most famous figures the side-eye. Everyone, as we know, has flaws, and that includes some of the most celebrated people in history. Many of us idolize these people, only remembering them for their extraordinary accomplishments and contributions to society, while their flaws and odd behaviors are ignored, becoming a footnote in the pages of history.

Disturbing facts about 10 of history's most famous people

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NPR spoke with Appalachian fiction and nonfiction writers about this moment and how they are building a tapestry of what they know as home.

'Hillbilly Elegy' is back in the spotlight. These Appalachians write a different tale

Woman's World

Book lovers and bibliophiles rejoice! This week we have a fresh batch of just-released book recommendations here at Woman’s World Book Club — from historical fiction to romantic-comedies, thrillers, nonfiction and more, there’s something for everyone. For the week of August 27 to September 3, we’re topping off our list with bestselling author Jodi Picoult's ...

Woman’s World Book Club Recommends the New Jodi Picoult Book for August 27 to September 3

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

In America’s ongoing dialogue about freedom and censorship, books often find themselves on the front lines. What makes these banned books essential reading, and why have they been challenged?. 1. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Banned for its themes of racism, alcoholism, and...

Censored: 18 Books Banned in America That Everyone Should Read

Leo Tolstoy, one of the greatest writers in history, created stories that still touch hearts today. His works explore deep themes like love, war, peace, and human nature. If you love classic literature, you can't miss his masterpieces. "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina" are two of his most famous novels. They offer rich characters and gripping plots that keep readers hooked. Tolstoy's writing style makes even the longest books enjoyable. Whether you're new to his work or a long-time fan, these books should be on your reading list. Dive into Tolstoy's world and experience his genius firsthand.

Leo Tolstoy’s Must-Read Masterpieces You Can’t Miss

Ever wondered about the mysterious world of witches? From ancient folklore to modern pop culture, witches have always sparked curiosity and intrigue. These magical beings, often depicted with pointy hats and broomsticks, have a rich history filled with fascinating facts. Did you know that witches were once revered as wise healers before being persecuted during the infamous witch hunts? Or that the iconic witch's broomstick has roots in ancient fertility rituals? Whether you're a fan of Harry Potter or just curious about the origins of witchcraft, this list of 40 facts will enchant and educate. Get ready to dive into the spellbinding world of witches!

40 Facts About Witches

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia — A game-changing new treatment, combining three blood pressure medications at ultra-low doses, has delivered staggering results in a landmark clinical trial. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the findings could transform the fight against hypertension — which affects roughly one-third...

Groundbreaking 3-in-1 pill may replace standard blood pressure drugs

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From Shakespeare to V.E. Schwab Jodi Picoult shares some of her favorite books.

Author Jodi Picoult Shares Her Favorite Books Of All Time

NEW YORK — Summer is coming to an end, but plenty of parents are looking back with — regret! Seven in 10 parents admit they feel guilty that their child isn’t drinking enough water, especially during the hottest months of the year. That’s according to a survey...

70% of parents say they failed their kids in this important summer task

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

The economist Tan Kee Wee visits two statues he commissioned and donated to Fort Canning Park in Singapore, of the colonial governor Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, left, and the botanist Nathaniel Wallich, in Fort Canning Park in Singapore, on July 20, 2024. Dedications to Raffles have long dotted the landscape of Singapore, though many now want a closer inspection of the empire that he represented. (Ore Huiying/The New York Times)

A new statue of a British colonialist exposes a divide in Singapore

The author's biting and hilarious fourth novel follows a desperate literary writer who decides to take her manuscript to the small screen. Over two decades of writing books, author Danzy Senna (Caucasia and New People) faced the same obstacle again and again: “I kept coming up against the problem of my work being uncategorizable and me being uncategorizable.” At 53, Senna has earned critical acclaim, but she’s still keenly conscious of “being a writer who doesn’t fit into the binary world” in terms of how the American public consumes art and how publishing companies package race and fiction for publicity. As someone of mixed race who writes about the complexities of race, sex and class, she explores subjects that the industry has yet to gain comfort handling.

Danzy Senna tried writing for TV. Instead, she wrote ‘Colored Television’

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5 Best Female Writers In Literary History, Ranked By Readers

Throughout history, women have wielded the power of the pen to challenge societal norms, explore the human condition, and create literary masterpieces that have stood the...

5 Best Female Writers In Literary History, Ranked By Readers

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