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Know What's Happening in Books
Book Riot Launches New Release Index for Mystery & Thriller Fans
Book Riot’s New Release Index is a searchable database that lists upcoming mystery and thriller titles by release date, letting readers filter by sub‑genre and add titles to a personal Watchlist. The tool is bundled with the All Access membership, which costs $6 per month and also unlocks premium articles. Users can scroll cover images and click for descriptions to stay ahead of new releases.
‘Genius at Scale’ argues that large firms achieve innovation by fostering collaborative, experimental cultures rather than relying on lone geniuses. The authors, Linda Hill, Emily Tedards, and Jason Wild, illustrate this through case studies at Mastercard, Delta Air Lines, Procter & Gamble, and Pfizer, highlighting specific leadership practices that embed curiosity and learning. They outline tactics such as cross‑functional teaming, rapid prototyping, and data‑driven experimentation to sustain breakthrough ideas. The book provides a roadmap for executives seeking to scale creativity across complex organizations.
The New York Times Book Review editors released a spring‑time video roundup recommending the season’s most anticipated new releases. The series features short clips discussing Toni Morrison, Wuthering Heights, romance genre insights, the decline of pocket‑size paperbacks, and two interviews with George Saunders. By...
In an email interview, author T. Kingfisher reveals she still reads while multitasking, even after a childhood concussion. She cites "The Swiss Family Robinson" and the "Clan of the Cave Bear" series as formative childhood reads. The interview highlights a surprising...
The Independent Publishers Caucus released its weekly Top 40 nonfiction bestsellers, compiled from sales data supplied by the American Booksellers Association across hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide. The list spotlights titles such as John U. Bacon’s *The Gales of November*, Robin...
Ashwin Prabhu’s new children’s book, *Magnificent Murals – Buddhist Art of Ajanta*, decodes the 2,200‑year‑old Buddhist paintings of India’s Ajanta Caves. The volume blends high‑resolution photographs with line‑drawn reconstructions, highlighting pigments such as lapis lazuli imported from Central Asia. Written...
Kelly Krumrie describes a writing process that never truly begins, likening it to a constantly turning hamster wheel of ideas, notes, and sentences. Form emerges simultaneously with content, shaping and being shaped by each other, especially in her minimalist style...
Vibha Batra’s newest release, *Spotless*, is a young‑adult novel in verse published by Hachette India. Initially planned as a graphic novel, the project shifted to poetry after her illustrator retired, prompting Batra to draw on her love of verse. The...
Sophie Irwin’s review of HarperCollins’ historical romance *How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days* criticizes the novel’s reliance on a rom‑com formula and its erratic protagonist. The reviewer highlights shallow character arcs, a rushed and confusing ending, and a...
3ook.com launches a third‑generation bookstore that merges reading and listening into a single, AI‑driven experience. By synthesizing voice talent for any title, the platform turns the 95% of e‑books without audiobooks into instantly audible works. Authors can upload custom voice...
Rachel Griffin’s new YA romantic fantasy, The Sun and the Starmaker, follows Aurora Finch, a village girl chosen to sustain her northern community with the Starmaker’s light. The novel blends mythic world‑building with a slow‑burn romance that finally blossoms amid...
Discourse is not correlated to book sales, most of the time. It is very easy to post on social media but that doesn’t really translate into sales. Word of mouth, book club adoption, reviews in major papers (sob),...
Who else finishes one book and picks up another? It’s taken me so long to read Lonesome Dove, and it’s incredible, but such an epic tome. Next up will probably be book 5 of Dungeon Crawler Carl to get ready...
The Scrapbook — No. 12 is the latest weekly compilation from The Humanities Library, a subscription‑based reading room that curates short notes, images, and curiosities drawn from members’ recent scholarly consumption. The post serves as a free teaser, inviting readers to either claim...
I have an essay called "Max" about my dog Max in this anthology called Best Dog in the World, edited by Alice Hoffman. It was a fun little project, and now it is a NYT bestseller. Anyway, it's a lovely...
Hardcore. I'll be in Nashville next week to record the audio for my book out in August. Good to know @jockowillink will be in town (likely up WAY before me) leading from the front.
Royal biographer Tom Bower responded to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s dismissal of his forthcoming book as a “deranged conspiracy and melodrama.” Bower reiterated his claim that the Sussexes are “reaching the end of the road in Hollywood” and warned...
Self Recommending: "One Hundred Years in the U.S. Stock Markets" by Hendrik Bessembinder. A century of data for nearly 30,000 U.S. public companies. Fun fact: "Shareholders' wealth was enhanced by $91 trillion over the century, but long-term investors in nearly...
David Pogue, noted technology journalist, appears on The Talk Show to promote his new book *Apple: The First 50 Years*. The volume offers an exhaustive chronicle of Apple’s evolution, from its garage‑startup roots in 1976 through its latest product ecosystems...
Wayne Koestenbaum’s latest novel, My Lover, the Rabbi, is accompanied by a curated “Book Notes” music playlist that reflects the work’s musical structure and queer themes. In the playlist, Koestenbaum cites pieces ranging from Messiaen’s bird‑song piano to Sondheim’s Company,...
René Girard’s centennial conference spurred the upcoming edited volume "Be Not Conformed—René Girard at the Crossroads," slated for April 10 release by Catholic University of America Press. The book compiles 17 interdisciplinary essays linking Girard’s mimetic theory to philosophy, theology,...
Claude Steele’s new book *Churn* extends his seminal work on stereotype threat by naming the anxiety that arises when diverse identities intersect in high‑stakes situations. He argues that this "churn" hampers performance and flow, but can be mitigated through explicit...
Bloomsbury Academic is launching a new book series, *Intelligence: AI and Humanity*, with Jeff Jarvis as series editor. The non‑technical collection will examine AI’s cultural, ethical, and societal implications rather than its engineering. The inaugural titles feature Dr. Rumman Chowdhury...
After publishing 68 GeoLegal Notes and a book on AI‑driven rule‑of‑law erosion, the founder of The Unruly Corporation announces a new blog at blog.unrulycorp.com. The site will chronicle how AI is being used to track, anticipate, and mitigate geopolitical risk...
In this episode, host Nolan interviews Josh Brahinsky, author of *Tongues of Fire*, about how charismatic prayer—especially speaking in tongues—acts as a mind‑body practice that reshapes the brain, fostering creativity, empowerment, and a sense of surrender. Brahinsky explains that these...
In this live interview, wealth strategist Leah Hadley discusses her new book, *Intentional Money*, which offers a six‑pillar framework for women to define and achieve their own version of wealth. She shares her unconventional path from sociology teacher to equity‑research...
Liz Nugent’s new novel *The Truth About Ruby Cooper* follows the split‑screen lives of Boston‑raised Ruby and her sister Erin after a traumatic incident shatters their privileged family. The narrative jumps between Boston and Dublin, exposing a web of secrets,...
Anyone who's wondering why it's so hard to get your book noticed... @janefriedman reported in her newsletter today that according to Bowker (which reports on titles published with ISBNs), more than 4 million books are now published each year, with...
Katrina Manson’s new book, *Project Maven*, chronicles the U.S. military’s decade‑long push to embed artificial intelligence in drone surveillance, beginning with the 2017 initiative that automated video analysis. Drawing on more than 200 interviews, the work reveals a hidden ecosystem...
Jamie Hopkins, CEO of Bryn Mawr Trust and co‑author of "Your Retirement Sketchbook," shares how his father’s death shaped his approach to retirement planning and wealth mindset. He highlights the lack of financial‑advice access for trade workers and small‑business owners,...
Confusing claim. The fact that 4 million self-pub books a year come out is surely the REASON why bookstores don't stock them? Bookstores don't have unlimited shelf space. Wrote a bit about this topic here: https://countercraft.substack.com/p/mfa-vs-publishing-round-2000
Harvard professor Deidre Lynch explains why Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel “Frankenstein” remains a cultural touchstone. She highlights the work’s intricate framing—letters, Victor’s narrative, and the monster’s own voice—as a vehicle for themes of justice, equality, and scientific responsibility. Lynch traces...
The Reactor Magazine column “Reading the Weird” reviews chapters 5‑6 of Stephen Graham Jones’s 2025 novel *The Buffalo Hunter Hunter*, focusing on the protagonist Good Stab’s transformation into a blood‑drinking, shape‑shifting creature. The piece details his cursed existence—photosensitivity, an insatiable...
Dallas‑based writer Katie Bernet’s debut novel finally hit shelves after a decade‑long effort, spanning ten years and six separate manuscript drafts. The prolonged development underscores the arduous path many first‑time authors face before securing a publishing contract. Bernet’s experience was...
A new UK bestseller list, dubbed the BookTok Charts, has been launched through a partnership between NielsenIQ and Media Control. The chart uniquely blends verified retail sales figures with engagement data from the BookTok community on TikTok. By integrating social...
It's undeniable: first person novels are EVERYWHERE. And some people aren't here for it, calling first person writing "lazy" and "juvenile." But does more first person mean the death of the modern novel? I'm not so sure... https://youtu.be/WmcnL_kFhMQ
Peter Ackroyd’s new biography of W.H. Auden blends meticulous research with vivid literary commentary, tracing the poet’s journey from a Yorkshire childhood obsessed with industrial desolation to his later years in Vienna. The book highlights Auden’s shifting political stance, his...
Allen Levi’s novel *Theo of Golden* is gaining traction among book clubs. Jackie Robins posted a detailed guide with 18 spoiler‑free discussion questions and a downloadable PDF. The guide highlights themes of kindness, generosity, art, and human connection, and suggests...
The success of a retreat, conference, or event (live or virtual) depends on two things: 1. The experience participants have when they attend. 2. The number of people who want to come. And that #2 factor? It's driven by students who follow a...
Francis Spufford’s new novel *Nonesuch* reimagines wartime London during the Blitz, mixing gritty historical detail with magical elements like time‑traveling fascists and angels. The story follows Iris Hawkins, a resourceful woman who defies 1940s gender and class expectations while navigating...
“Paradiso 17,” Hannah Lillith Assadi’s third novel follows Sufien, a Palestinian born before the 1948 Nakba, as he drifts from Mandatory Palestine to Italy, New York, and Arizona. Drawing on the author’s family history, the book intertwines personal nostalgia with the collective...
Renowned British author and former illustrator Len Deighton died at 97, leaving a legacy anchored by his groundbreaking spy novels. His debut, The IPCRESS File (1962), introduced the pragmatic anti‑hero Harry Palmer and set a new standard for realistic espionage...
Fairwood Press has unveiled the cover for Stephanie Feldman's new collection, The Night Parade and Other Stories, a blend of horror, folklore, and feminist speculation set in the Mid‑Atlantic. The anthology features five novellas and short tales that explore friendships,...
The Chicago Propeller Club announced its first 2026 event, featuring author John U. Bacon discussing his definitive book *The Gales of November* about the SS Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy. The gathering will take place on April 14 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Guinness...
If you’re in NYC this Saturday, come join us for a chat about being our authentic selves in a system tha often does not welcome us! https://www.cafeconlibrosbk.com/event-info/author-talk-calladita-no-more-my-latina-journey-and-the-lessons-that-shaped-me-3
Wonderful book - going to listen to it for a third time - goes well beyond the power of the mind, offering new hypothesis. https://t.co/jsqTAR0MCQ
Joshua Bennett has issued two new books— the poem "We (the People of the United States)" and the essay collection "The People Can Fly: American Promise, Black Prodigies, and the Greatest Miracle of All Time." Both volumes celebrate Black excellence...
If you teach law students, seems worth taking a look at the list of free or inexpensive casebooks before assigning the $300+ books -- here's a list https://t.co/Ik1kJuoofB
"There is no place more intimate than the spirit alone." May Sarton's stunning century-old ode to solitude: https://t.co/k74FSjIOBe
The House Education and Workforce Committee approved HR 7661, the “Stop the Sexualization of Children Act,” and sent it to the full House. The bill would prohibit federal funding for any public‑school program that provides or promotes literature deemed “sexually...
The latest excerpt of my memoir is up, including free links to almost all the previous excerpts. Playing cricket on the beach in Trinidad. [link in first comment] https://t.co/xb8rtdHur6
