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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 genre and save favorites to a personal Watchlist. The tool is bundled with the All Access membership, which costs $6 per month and also unlocks premium articles.
Peruvian novelist Alfredo Bryce Echenique, celebrated for his 1970 masterpiece *A World for Julius*, has died at 87. The writer’s death sparked condolences from fellow authors, cultural institutions, and the Peruvian presidency, underscoring his status as a pillar of contemporary Spanish‑language literature.
Jodi Taylor’s "The Rushford Times" is a weekly newsletter that reaches paid subscribers on Wednesdays and free readers on Fridays. This edition teases a culinary experiment—whether a failed cottage pie or a new invention—and recommends Eva’s debut novel "Flint in...
Mark Oppenheimer’s new biography, "Judy Blume: A Life," offers an intimate look at the author’s formative years, family dynamics, and the cultural forces that propelled her to sell over ninety million books. The book details Blume’s pioneering of realistic teen fiction that normalized puberty,...
Andy Weir’s “Project Hail Mary,” a hard‑science novel about saving Earth from a star‑eating algae, is hitting theaters on Friday with Ryan Gosling portraying scientist Ryland Grace. The film, the second adaptation of Weir’s work after “The Martian,” showcases the...
Historian Christopher Clark’s latest work, “A Scandal in Königsberg,” revisits a 19th‑century sex panic in the Prussian city where two Lutheran priests were tried and vilified by rumor. The sub‑200‑page narrative draws striking parallels between the era’s rumor‑driven persecution and...
Mick Herron’s latest espionage novel, *Clown Town*, released on March 18 2026, earns a 4.5‑out‑of‑5 rating. The story intertwines a missing library book from former MI‑5 chief David Cartwright with current head Diana Taverner’s fallout from the Troubles, delivering sharp humor and...
‘You Did Nothing Wrong’ by C.G. Drews is a psychological Gothic thriller that follows Elodie, a mother whose unreliable narration blurs reality as her Victorian home seems to breathe. The novel intertwines toxic motherhood, meticulous control games, and a haunting...
If I’m annotating this much, you know it’s good. Book- The Secret Language of Work
Dominic Hoey’s third novel, *1985, a Novel*, has been longlisted for the 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. Set in a multicultural, pre‑gentrification Auckland of 1985, the story follows eleven‑year‑old Obi as he navigates poverty, family dysfunction and a treasure‑hunt...
I read Lost Souls in the 90s so there ain't anything that can shock me. Also went through a lot of Tanith Lee, including the Blood Opera books. The Cypher was pretty good, too. Missing that grungy vibe so I've...
Maria Reva was announced as the winner of the £10,000 Gordon Burn Prize 2026 at the Northern Stag venue in Newcastle last night. She received the award for her novel Endling, published by Virago, marking a major milestone in her...
Len Deighton, the British author whose 1962 debut The IPCRESS File redefined modern spy fiction, died at age 97 on March 18, 2026, according to AP News. The former Royal Navy officer‑turned‑writer passed away in England, leaving behind a body of work...
Kouri Richins, a 35‑year‑old Utah mother and author of a children’s grief book, was found guilty on March 16, 2026 by a Summit County jury of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, by poisoning him with a fentanyl‑laden Moscow Mule. The...
Peruvian novelist Alfredo Bryce Echenique died on March 10, 2026, at age 87. Recognized as “the other Peruvian” alongside Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa, he spent his career critiquing Peru’s privileged elite through witty, understated narratives. His most celebrated work, *A...
Ugh. Lots of rumbling about editor layoffs in publishing, and oh my god, if you keep letting go of the people who make the books happen, you won’t have the books. I want to scream.
This sounds like a promising book. Mallaby is a sharp observer, and sharpness + access tends to yield insights.
The March 2026 Amazon roundup highlights the most highly regarded books on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Leading titles such as *The Eerie Silence*, *Confessions of an Alien Hunter* and *Reinventing SETI* combine historical perspective, insider experience, and the newest technosignature...
I saw something online today and it tends to happen to me so I'll talk about it: Mexican Gothic was my sixth novel. At the point I'd had four different publishers and had received nominations and recognition for some of...
Amazon’s Kindle store highlights a handful of cosmology titles that dominate both ratings and sales. Carl Sagan’s *Cosmos* leads with a 4.8‑star average from over 5,000 reviews, while Stephen Hawking’s *A Brief History of Time* remains a multi‑million‑copy bestseller with...
Sharks, the eighth entry in Simone Buchholz’s Chastity Riley series, plunges readers into the gritty, fog‑laden streets of Hamburg’s Wilhelmsburg district. The novel intertwines a brutal double murder with the darker side of gentrification, exposing unethical property practices targeting vulnerable...
IDW Publishing, the fourth‑largest U.S. comics publisher, announced a new crime imprint featuring original, creator‑driven limited series. The line includes Joey Esposito’s "Killer Influences" (July), Zoe Tunnell’s "Seven Wives" (May 2026), and Amy Chase’s "Fixation" (September). Each title will run...
The post promotes AR Shaw’s new ebook bundle “On My Way,” which compiles the complete trilogy of his apocalyptic series. It showcases the striking cover art of a man and a girl walking toward a burning city and links to...
The author celebrates St. Patrick’s Day by showcasing a green‑themed shelf of upcoming and newly released children’s books. The curated list spans hilarious graphic novels, dual‑language titles, a consent‑focused story, interactive board books, and a multicultural identity narrative. A playful...
The blog post outlines a curated list of twelve seminal books that anyone aiming to be culturally literate should read before turning thirty. It argues that being “cultured” means possessing a mental map of ideas that shape modern discourse, from...
Feedback should never tear you down. As a book editor, it's my job to build my authors (and their stories) UP. ⚒️ I recently worked with an author who was struggling after 10 drafts (yes, really). She'd gotten vague feedback from beta...
I was having dinner with a friend almost done writing a book. He told me, "If I was in an accident tonight, as I was dying in the ER, I would feel very distraught." It sounds crazy that's what he'd be...
The American Scholar’s recent post highlights a surge of sonnet submissions following a February prompt on regrets or resolutions, drawing 114 entries and lively commentary. Editors praised the technical skill displayed, noting strong adherence to rhyme schemes and iambic pentameter...
My review of Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney’s “Lake Effect” is up — a novel about what happens after two marriages fall apart (and why that might not be a tragedy). https://roncharles.substack.com/p/the-divorce-revolution-comes-to-suburbia
Jeanette James announced that the complete reading order for her Dirty Angels MC: Next Gen series is now available on her website. The page provides a chronological list of all interconnected books and series, making it easier for readers to...
I recently wrote about the downfalls of obsessing too much over your genre. That has sparked author Andromeda Romano-Lax to argue for how genre can inspire and instruct rather than limit. Her take: https://janefriedman.com/genre-as-delight-not-dictator-how-learning-about-genres-helps-you-write-better/
A reader posted a detailed description of a steamy scene involving a heroine, her boyfriend, and a friend in a sauna, seeking help identifying the Kindle romance novel. The scene includes the hero handing a condom to the friend, the...
James Cheshire’s new book, *The Library of Lost Maps*, uncovers 96 forgotten cartographic works ranging from a pre‑bomb Hiroshima map to a Victorian geological chart of India. The volume blends vivid reproductions with scholarly commentary, highlighting the enduring relevance of...
Joshua Doležal reviews Aymann Ismail’s memoir *Becoming Baba*, a candid account of navigating fatherhood, faith, and immigrant identity in America. The book traces Ismail’s childhood in Newark, his struggle between Islamic traditions and urban rebellion, and his evolving relationship with...
Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney’s new novel *Lake Effect* dramatizes the 1970s suburban divorce wave, using a tech‑savvy “universal undo” metaphor to explore collapsing marriages. The story follows two Rochester families as feminist ideas, the Kinsey Report, and emerging personal computers destabilize...
The new book "Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences" launches today, co‑written by Neal Allen and Anne Lamott. It delivers a concise, sentence‑by‑sentence toolkit for writers of memoirs, novels, emails, and grant proposals. The authors frame each tip...
I'm not a "genius" writer. But over the last 10 years, I have: • Published 11 books • Written thousands of articles • Built multiple 7-figure writing businesses The secret? I treat my writing like a mental sport. I use these 9 habits to stay...
At the London Book Fair, two Literary Translation Center panels examined the challenges of bringing Spanish and Balkan literature to English‑language markets. Spanish publishers noted flat rights sales despite a 600 million‑speaker base, citing a lack of U.S. and U.K. editors...
Here are the most recent stats on reading: • The average adult reads 14.6 books per year • Women on average read 20 books a year • Men on average read 13 books a year • 48% of adults read 6+ books in 2025 Overall, it...
Really enjoyed Mobilize by @ssankar. Deadly serious topic told with a great mix of historical context and real world experience in solving hard problems in national security. Not just admiring the problem like many other books do, provides a blueprint...
Jamie Sumner’s *Glory Be* (Atheneum, March 2026) is a middle‑grade verse novel about a New Orleans girl searching for her missing dog while uncovering family secrets. The story unfolds over a few days, blending themes of unconditional love, fractured parental relationships, and...
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The article reviews Scott Galloway’s "protector, provider, procreator" model of masculinity, noting its emphasis on personal discipline, financial success, and competition. It argues that this narrow framework overlooks the broader ecological and social systems that sustain individual prosperity. By linking...
RIP to Len Deighton, one of the absolute very best to ever do it https://t.co/T4JoM0Rxh1
I've picked my Top Art Books to Read this Winter for @worldofFAD - each with a concise review so you can see if it's for you >> https://t.co/b53RyZCsDR #LondonArtCritic #ArtBooks https://t.co/Si1gbPEwTb
The article curates nine books that explore how to retake and rebuild America’s commonwealth through social housing, mutual aid, solidarity, and cooperative economics. It highlights the Mitchell‑Lama housing model, environmental justice, and the rise of worker‑owned platforms as alternatives to...
American historian and New Yorker contributor Jill Lepore will headline the Opening Press Conference at the Frankfurter Buchmesse (FBM) from October 6‑11, 2026. The appointment coincides with the United States' 250th anniversary, underscoring themes of democracy and civic engagement. Lepore...
What is one book that every young person must read if they want to build financial literacy? ⬇️
In this episode of Poured Over, host Miwa Messer chats with author Jung Yun about her novel *All the World Can Hold*, a multi‑generational story set on a post‑9/11 cruise ship that mirrors the structure of the classic TV series...
A new roundup highlights twelve books that self‑taught geniuses—from Benjamin Franklin to Elon Musk—have relied on to sharpen their minds. The list spans ancient biographies, philosophy, economics, and modern psychology, illustrating how disciplined reading builds mental models, character, and cross‑domain...
