Literature

Humans have been telling stories through illustrations since we were painting on cave walls. In this modern era of comics, we are blessed with an art form that explores every aspect of our lives—from superhero comics that have reflected our politics and shaped pop culture for decades to nonfiction comics that use singular art styles

Summer reading season officially begins in May—don’t ask why, we don’t make the rules—and with it comes a real smorgasbord of new books. Bookstore decision paralysis is a real thing, so we’ve created ahighly scientificvibes-based process of elimination to determine the It Book of the Month. The ideal It Bookrings four bells: 🔔Art– Is it

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Uzma Jalaluddin is the author of the Detective Aunty series. Book two, Moonlight Murder, is out this week from Harper Perennial. Below, she discusses the mystery novels that helped inspire her detective main character. When I sat down in late 2022 to finally write my own mystery novel, after debuting as a romance writer, I

Authors Equity In Rookie, singer-actor Joshua Bassett pulls back the curtain on what really happens when the world watches a teenager navigate fame, addiction, and mental health struggles in real time. Written in verse with raw vulnerability, the memoir traces his journey from his darkest moments — addiction, suicidal ideation, and the crushing weight of

As spring winds down and the heat of summer looms on the horizon, romance novels beckon. After all, things are heating up, and your bookshelves might as well follow suit! It’s also Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and there are tons of compelling romance novels by AAPI authors hitting the shelves. The types

But Sarah Dessen is back this month with her latest book, Change of Plans. It follows Finley, whose always gone along with the plans her boyfriend’s laid down. She’s not compliant, but rather, she’s just been content to let someone she cares about be who leads her forward. But there’s been a change in her

Woo-hoo! The amazing world of children’s science fiction and fantasy continues to rock and roll. Have you checked out all the incredible ongoing series that have been released lately??! Well, now is a great time to do that. It’s never a bad time for kids to read amazing books about the far-out and fantastical. Below

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Today’s stories include a look at 250 influential books in honor of America’s 250th birthday, a study debunking the idea that students don’t read full books in class anymore, and more. 250 for 250 Booklist

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Current job/former job:Former Regional Manager at Nashville Public Library Website/Social Media links:https://www.lindseyfortn.com/https://www.instagram.com/lindseypatrickwrighthttps://substack.com/@lindseyfortn https://www.facebook.com/share/1CkesKrwbf/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@lindseypatright?_r=1&_t=ZT-95jXajcq6kn Election Date: November 3, 2026 What compelled you to run for state office? I was compelled to run after speaking out against book bans at my local school board meetings—something that unexpectedly resonated far beyond our community. Those moments went viral, but

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Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Adaptations to Stream The big news is that the much-discussed, horny adaptation of Wuthering Heights is streaming on HBO Max this weekend. You will definitely want to check out our Zero to Well-Read podcast episode

If your TBR keeps growing but your budget refuses to cooperate, you’re not alone—but you don’t have to choose between the two. ThriftBooks has become a go-to for readers who want to stretch every dollar and still fill their shelves with books. With their expansive inventory, everyday low prices, and ReadingRewards program, you can read

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Every month, there’s a flood of new mystery and thriller books coming out clamoring for a spot on your TBR. But with so many competing for your attention, it’s easy to lose track of the ones you’re most excited about. And often, you just end up hearing about the titles with the biggest marketing budgets.

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the biggest headlines from last week, from an early “best of” list to a preview of

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Boring Asian Female by Canwen Xu Elizabeth Zhang is unremarkable in almost every way. She’s not particularly likable, and she’s extremely plain-looking. But at least she’s smart. Smart enough, she thinks, to get into Harvard Law School. Unfortunately, the admissions office has decided otherwise, finding Elizabeth’s application not remarkable enough to merit Harvard consideration. What’s

Stranger Things, Barbie, Star Wars, Five Nights at Freddie’s. These are but a few of the mega franchises which have seen their worlds adapted into young adult novels. Franchise novels have been a long-standing part of YA since the era of the 90s paperbacks, and they’ve continued to be a staple within the category. Diana