Don’t worry, this is not an episode about the genesis of a social network. Well…not really. At the invitation of their ringleader Chris Baty, each member of the group pulls out a laptop or an old-fashioned notepad and a pen, and they get to work. They weren’t setting out to change the world, but to invent new worlds. With books. They were writing books. But this wasn’t your typical writers’ group....
From the author of the beloved national bestseller Migrations, a pulse-pounding new novel set in the wild Scottish Highlands. at Bitch: 13 Books Feminists Should Read in August at Crime Reads: The Best Reviewed Crime Books of the Month: July 2021 at CBR: 10 Shonen Manga To Read If You Love Magic Schools at Electric Lit: 7 Thrillers About Vacations Gone Wrong at Epic Reads: 21 Books That Have Actually Broken Team Epic Reads Out of Their Reading Slumps at Gizmodo: 49 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Keep You Turning Pages in August at The Guardian: Summer reading: the 50 hottest new books everyone should read at HuffPo: Great Books By Queer Authors From The Last 5 Years at Lit Hub: The 10 Best Book Covers of July at POPSUGAR: The 55 Best Books You’ll Absolutely Lose Yourself in This August at Riveted: YA Books Being Made Into Movies That You Need to Read ASAP at Tor: Sleeps With Monsters: Two Books About Family Situations at Goodreads: 48 New YA Books That Are Extremely On Trend at Vogue: 15 Cookbooks That Everyone Should Own
Batman: Nightwalker (The Graphic Novel) by Marie Lu, Stuart Moore, and Chris Wildgoose Marie Lu’s original Batman story has been adapted into a graphic novel! When Bruce Wayne, just turned 18, makes an impulsive decision that lands him Arkham Asylum, he must place his trust in a dangerous woman in order to get out, and find out who is targeting the city’s elite. Out October 1! Last Pick: Born to Run by Jason Walz In this sequel to the sci-fi thriller Last Pick, it’s been four years since aliens abducted most of humanity and left behind the “last picks” on Earth....
When it comes to Christmas specials, comics fans are really spoiled for choice. Had I chosen to do this list on any other holiday — Hanukkah, for example, or Kwanzaa — I would have had problems. Even heroes who are firmly established as non-Christians often get into the holly jolly spirit, conveniently forgetting their religious beliefs just long enough for the publishing company to make a few holiday bucks off of them....
If you’re here, you probably already know what the show is about. But just in case you need some convincing, here’s a brief summary: Squid Game revolves around a contest in which 456 players — who are deep in financial debt — are offered an opportunity to win 45.6 billion won (about $38 million dollars). They just have to play and win six children’s games like Green Light, Red Light or tug-of-war....
A few of the festivals you may have expected to see earlier in 2023 are just now having their day in the sun for this year, like Printer’s Row Lit Fest in Chicago, which normally occurs in June every year but took place on September 10-11. A lot of our favorites are coming back in 2023, and have begun announcing their dates and author attendees already. Here is a list of ten book festivals confirmed for 2023, broken down by general fiction, YA, and children’s book festivals....
Here I have collected a list of some of these books like The Nightingale, including nonfiction books about the lives of unlikely World War II heroines — resistance fighters and spies who stand in contrast to The Nightingale’s obsession with the blond beauty of its protagonist Isabelle. I have also included other riveting historical fiction that provide unique perspectives on devastating military and political conflicts. Want more books about the Second World War?...
If you were a kid in the 1980s and ’90s, you know that we had some questionable childhood experiences. We played with the most dangerous toys. (I shudder thinking about those butt scooters they let us ride in PE.) We ran the streets without supervision or cell phones. Seatbelts were optional and helmets were practically unheard of. It was the wild west out there. I can personally remember riding in the front seat of the car from a young age or squeezing into the back seat with like 20 of my cousins....
We’ve recommended thumb book holders before here on Book Riot. They can really reduce hand fatigue from having to hold a book open for so long. They work great seated or lying down. But what if you want a hands-free book holder? Sure, you could use a book holder designed for desks. But wouldn’t it be nice to invest in a hands-free book holder specially designed for the reclining reader?...
Journalist Billy Jensen spent fifteen years investigating unsolved murders, fighting for the families of victims. Every story he wrote had one thing in common—they didn’t have an ending. The killer was still out there. But after the sudden death of a friend, crime writer and author of I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, Michelle McNamara, Billy got fed up. Following a dark night, he came up with a plan. A plan to investigate past the point when the cops had given up....
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A dark past. An impossible journey. The will to survive. For fans of Flight Behavior and Station Eleven, a novel set on the brink of catastrophe, as a young woman chases the world’s last birds―and her own final chance for redemption. Migrations has been named a “most anticipated” book by Entertainment Weekly, Vulture, Elle, and more. Emily St. John Mandel calls this powerful novel “extraordinary.” Start reading Migrations now. One way of doing this is to move towards environmentally friendly diets and sustainable kitchen practices....
88 Cups of Tea Yin Chang, the host of 88 Cups of Tea, talks about this show being aimed at writers and storytellers. But I think it’s perfect for all book lovers. Whether you’re a writer or not, I dare you not to get swept up in Yin’s energetic and informal interviews. The show has a definite YA focus, but expanded to include conversations with creators of all kinds: from illustrators to agents to television writers and more....
Famous teen author Thistle Tate struggles to keep her biggest secret: the real identity of the author of her bestselling books. As her last book deadline looms closer, the stakes get higher and a startling family truth comes to light. It’s only a matter of time before something gives—and Thistle’s world becomes undone. For fans of Rainbow Rowell and E. Lockhart, this YA is the perfect summer read for teen bookworms everywhere, with a love triangle, an insider’s look to the publishing world, and one very devoted dog....
“The Spring 2020 Reads list is comprised of over 100 books written and/or illustrated by Latinx that are releasing between February 15th, 2020 and May 31st, 2020. As always, it will be divided by age category (Picture Books, MG, YA, Adult) as well as genre (fiction, non-fiction, poetry). There are also subgenres such as SFF, Contemporary, etc. Each book has a link to its Goodreads page, the names of the author, illustrator, editor, or contributors, the release date, and a short description of the book in my own words....
The Selection Series By Kiera Cass The Selection series consists of three books: The Selection, The Elite, and The One. Two additional books about the original protagonist’s daughter called The Heir and The Crown made the trilogy a series. Kiera Cass also wrote several novellas from the perspective of different characters we meet in The Selection novels. They include: The Guard The Prince The Queen The Favorite You can read all the novellas in one book called Happily Ever After: Companion to the Selection Series or individually on your Kindle....
Hello Girls by Brittany Cavallaro & Emily Henry After a chance encounter, two small-town teen girls realize that they don’t have to wait to escape their lives—they can go on the run right now. Winona is more than happy to escape a seemingly picture-perfect life with her local celebrity father who controls her food and actions, and Lucille is desperate to escape a home life dictated by the whims of her brother and needs of her mom....
False Bingo by Jac Jemc The Grip of It is one of the best horror books I have read recently so I was eagerly anticipating Jemc’s short story collection. In these unnerving tales, she cleverly mines ordinary lives for disconcerting, eerie details. This one’s a must read for fans of horror. The Need by Helen Phillips One of the most disquieting novels I have read this year, The Need is a mind-bending sci-fi thriller which depicts a profoundly layered portrait of the vulnerabilities of motherhood....
Note: There is, unfortunately, a dearth of women writers with books published on this subject, and so this list is not as inclusive as I’d like. Nonfiction Korean War Books Selling the Korean War: Propaganda, Politics, and Public Opinion in the United States by Steven Casey It’s much easier to fight a war when the public supports it. American leaders knew this and worked hard to present a clear-cut, victorious picture of what was going on in Korea to garner support....
I was only a teen when I was introduced to Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. It was an unusual book to me as a teen but it opened my eyes and mind to actively pursue literature from Black people who didn’t live in America. I think it’s important for people, especially Black and POC to embrace and educate themselves about cultures that differ from their own. Throughout my adult years, I try to read books by authors who live in different parts of the world....
