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Awards season is upon us, and all week long, the National Book Award judges will be releasing their 2026 longlists across five categories. These are among the most prestigious honors bestowed upon books in a given year. The National Book Awards began in 1936 by the American Booksellers Association, took a break during World War

Awards season is upon us, and all week long, the National Book Award judges will be releasing their 2026 longlists across five categories. These are among the most prestigious honors bestowed upon books in a given year. The National Book Awards began in 1936 by the American Booksellers Association, took a break during World War

When I first set out to compile a list of new books by Latine authors to kick off Latin Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), I had a mind to include a variety of genres. But, being a seasonal reader who is currently reveling in all the spooky and deliciously gothic releases coming out this month,

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The most popular books on Goodreads this week are familiar titles, so this felt like a good time to check in on the most popular books on the StoryGraph. This isn’t a one-to-one comparison: the StoryGraph list tracks the books that have been added to shelves recently, not necessarily read, but it is an indication

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But every single one of these settlements is a significant win right now. Each represents a librarian who did their job by defending the First Amendment rights of every person in their community. Each also represents something we simply have not seen play out well in the courts right now: decisive insight into whether public

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One of the most well-known celebrity book clubs celebrates 30 years this month: Oprah’s Book Club. Launched in September 1996, Oprah has highlighted 124 books.  Oprah’s Book Club began as a monthly segment on her television talk show, with a break from the monthly cadence in the early 00s when Oprah said she could not

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This week’s bestselling books roundup has three titles appearing here for the first time. Unsurprisingly, one is Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty, the sequel to Big Little Lies, set ten years after the events of the first book. We also have the newest from a bestselling Australian thriller author, Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth.

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If you knew the world was coming to an end, how would you spend your final years, months, days? That might sound like a dreary thing to think of, but it’s a great setting for a murder mystery. First, there’s a societal breakdown, which is prime for creating an atmosphere of crime. It also opens

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This being the second Tuesday of September means we’ve got an abundance of books to talk about. Some of the books I included as this month’s best are officially out this week. They include: Taipei Story by R.F. Kuang and Adam, Mine. by K. Ancrum. Kuang and Ancrum aren’t the only bestsellers with new releases.

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Spider-Man has been dazzling audiences with his selfless heroics, incredible acrobatics, and unforgettable supporting cast for over 60 years. This complex and immersive legacy is part of what the wallcrawler’s many fans love about him, but for newcomers, it can be more than a little intimidating. How do you summarize such a legacy into a

Recently, Sarah J. Maas released the covers of the next two books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series: book six, A Court of Splintered Harmony (out October 27th) and book seven, A Court of Forgotten Melody (out January 12, 2027). It looks like this has renewed interest in the series, because the first

Highlights Press Every toddler wants to help — and We’re Better Together shows them they already can. Follow a group of little ones through the small, everyday moments that build belonging: cleaning up side by side, making music, welcoming someone new. Along the way, kids discover that community isn’t just something they’re part of —

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As I mentioned, I’ve been in a reading slump—okay, I can’t lie to you. I’ve been reading constantly, but it’s all been fanfiction. I need to pull myself together if I want to make a dent in my TBR. The only books I finished in August were a reread of How Far the Light Reaches

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Whether they’re new releases or beloved classics, Latine picture books celebrate Latine cultures. With evocative illustrations and, oftentimes, bilingual narration, these stories revel in the vibrance and diversity of Latine life. Picture books are amazing for their ability to help young readers develop empathy and learn a thing or two. The right author and illustrator

This week’s roundup of the biggest bestsellers includes three titles making their debuts. The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson is a standalone romantasy that was self-published in October 2025. It’s now out in a collector’s edition hardcover with a “full-color illustrated case, designed endpapers, and an exclusive bonus chapter.” We also have the newest from

“I believe there are monsters born in this world to human parents,” begins the trailer for Zoe Kazan’s adaptation of East of Eden, which looks freaking incredible. The monster of Steinbeck’s epic multigenerational saga is Cathy Ames, played by Florence Pugh in the 7-episode limited series coming to Netflix October 1. Pugh leads an all-star

A Game of Cat and Killer by Jirō Akagawa, Haydn Trowell (Translator) For fans of Japanese murder mysteries, humor, and cat and human detective duos! Detective Yoshitaro Katayama is not self-assured and has many phobias, which makes him less than thrilled to take on a case at Hagoromo Women’s University. Maybe what this detective eventually

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