Unbreakable Tells Story of Japanese American Incarceration During WWII
Unbreakable, released April 7 2026 by Harry N. Abrams, is a picture‑book memoir that follows Min, a Japanese‑American boy whose father is seized by the FBI after Pearl Harbor and whose family is later relocated to an internment camp in Colorado. The narrative draws directly from co‑author Minoru Tonai’s personal wartime ordeal, offering a rare first‑hand perspective that textbooks often omit. By anchoring the story in a small, smooth stone gifted by Min’s father, the book illustrates how ordinary objects become symbols of resilience amid forced displacement.
Once Upon a Tail: A Horse and Dragon Graphic Novel Perfect for Emerging Readers
Harry N. Abrams released "Once Upon a Tail: A Horse and Dragon Graphic Novel" on April 21, 2026, priced at $14.99 and aimed at ages 5‑9. The hardcover debut is the first entry in a new early‑reader graphic novel series...
The Thorn Queen by Sasha Peyton Smith
The Thorn Queen, Sasha Peyton Smith’s sequel to The Rose Bargain, resumes four months after a disastrous royal wedding, following Ivy Benton as she pretends to be a dutiful queen while scheming against King Bram. The novel deepens the Victorian‑era...
Book Review: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Grzegorz Kolodko’s 2023 book dissects the economic fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, framing it as a catalyst for a second Cold War between the West, Russia and China. The review highlights Ukraine’s war costs outpacing its entire GDP, while...
Monthly Features – April 2026
The LikelyStory blog’s April 2026 roundup spotlights two new releases: TK Thoits’s *SETTUP*, a fast‑paced medical thriller that pulls back the curtain on the multibillion‑dollar clinical‑trial industry, and Bear Pardun’s *The Knight’s Last Stand*, an epic fantasy where a lone...
The Complete Stories of Alan Marshall, (1977), Illustrated by Noel Counihan
Alan Marshall’s *The Complete Stories* was issued by Nelson in 1977, earning the Colin Roderick Award and featuring 497 pages of short fiction illustrated by Noel Counihan. The volume assembles stories originally printed between the 1940s and 1970s across a...
Six Degrees of Separation, From Wild Dark Shore
Lisa Hill’s May 2026 #6Degrees newsletter spotlights Charlotte McConaghy’s Wild Dark Shore as the starter book, noting its long‑list status for the Women’s Prize and the Stella award. The piece also previews upcoming titles such as Subhash Jaireth’s poetry Lamentations and Michelle Wright’s novel...
The Crash
Freida McFadden’s *The Crash* follows pregnant Tegan, who survives a blizzard‑induced car crash only to be taken in by a seemingly kind couple. Their infertility obsession quickly turns the safe haven into a prison as they attempt to keep her unborn...
How Liberal Media Sold A Genocide
Adam Johnson’s new book *How To Sell A Genocide* argues that mainstream liberal outlets such as The New York Times, CNN and MSNBC crafted a subtle narrative that gave the Biden administration and Israel political cover for the Gaza war. Johnson contends...
Alicia Kennedy’s Book Notes Music Playlist for Her Book On Eating
Alicia Kennedy, author of the food memoir On Eating, has contributed to Largehearted Boy’s Book Notes series by releasing a curated music playlist that accompanies her book. The playlist contains 75 songs, with 11 highlighted tracks that correspond to key...
The Danger of the Literary Lament
Ross Barkan’s new novel *Colossus* is now on shelves, earning praise from Quadrant Magazine and other reviewers, with a Manhattan launch event slated for May 11. The post then shifts to a broader cultural critique, highlighting NY Times critic Dwight Garner’s...
August 2026 Book Releases
The August 2026 publishing calendar rolls out a diverse slate of new titles, spanning fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, thrillers, mysteries, romance, nonfiction, and YA. Highlights include Alexandra Bracken’s fantasy "Immortal Rose" (Aug 18), Lisa Gardner’s thriller "You’ll Be Sorry" (Aug 4), and Tracy Borman’s Tudor‑era...
Assignment: THE FICTIONAL BIOGRAPHY
Writer Ottessa encourages creators to craft fictional biographies as a tool for building believable characters. The assignment asks writers to invent historical figures, detailing their habits, failures, and legacies, using personal obsessions as source material. An example is Ray McCullium, a...
What Do Russian Olympiad Winners Think of HPMOR? Our Data
A recent data dump shows that more than half of Russian Olympiad winners who read Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality (HPMOR) rated it a perfect 10 out of 10. The initiative still holds 5,500 paperback copies and 16,000...
This Is Not Just About the Rubinsteins
Allegra Goodman’s *This Is Not About Us* is a novel composed of seventeen interwoven stories that follow the Rubinstein sisters and their extended family as they navigate death, holidays, and everyday rituals. The book opens with Jeanne’s prolonged battle with...
Weekend Reading: It’s All Your Fault
Nick Chater and George Loewenstein’s new book *It’s On You* argues that society’s biggest problems—from obesity to climate change—are framed as individual failures rather than systemic flaws. The authors introduce the i‑frame versus s‑frame concept, showing how powerful interests shape...
Collect the Cash
Dee Bowden’s new book “Collect the Cash” delivers a practical roadmap for trade‑credit professionals to turn overdue invoices into reliable revenue. Drawing on more than a decade of experience and over $100 million in recoveries, Bowden outlines a “4 Keys to...
What I Read in April
The author reflects on how Maine’s lingering winter in April contrasted with the typical spring optimism of New England, prompting a turn to comforting romance novels. After discarding several titles, three standout romances captured the writer’s affection, alongside two highly...
Penelope Positano Sees It All Is Fun Chapter Book
Penelope Positano Sees It All, released April 14, 2026 by Harry N. Abrams, is the debut chapter‑book in a new series by Katie Cotugno and illustrator Amy Jindra Hodgson. The story follows seven‑year‑old Penelope, who wears an eye patch to...
Jessica M. Felleman’s Last Kiss of Summer Is Emotional Romance
Jessica M. Felleman’s new YA romance *Last Kiss of Summer* hit shelves on April 28, 2026 as a $12.99 paperback from G.P. Putnam’s Sons. The story follows Sera Watkins, whose infant heart was donated to her neighbor Luke, creating a...
Q&A with Akua Reindorf KC
Michael Foran is preparing to release his new book, *Sex, Gender Identity and the Law*, and has arranged a Q&A session with Akua Reindorf KC, a leading equality and human‑rights lawyer and former Equality and Human Rights Commission commissioner. The...
Molka by Monika Kim
Monika Kim’s second novel, Molka, follows Dahye, a Seoul woman whose romance with a chaebol heir collapses after a hidden‑camera scandal, and Junyoung, an IT technician who records women’s restrooms. The story rotates among Dahye, Junyoung, and a ghostly presence,...
May Goes On: (Re)-Introducing May Ziadeh
ArabLit has launched an English translation of May Ziadeh’s 1922 work *Sawanih Fatat*, the first major collection of her essays, poems and reflections. The translation is the second title in the publisher’s “ERASED, NOT FORGOTTEN” series and is being released...
The Clearing Podcast Ad-Free: Jackie Morris & Robert Macfarlane
The Clearing Podcast released an ad‑free episode featuring writer Robert Macfarlane and illustrator Jackie Morris, creators of the bestselling nature‑focused book series *The Lost Words*. In the conversation they explore personal visions of rest, weaving together Scottish mountain landscapes and...
May 7, 2026: The October 7th Narrative and the Unmasking of Mainstream Media
On May 7, 2026 at 1 pm EST, Madhuri Sastry and Bhakti Shringarpure will host a live recording of the podcast “It’s Not You, It’s The Media” featuring Robin Andersen, author of the newly released book *The Complicit Lens*. The book, published by OR...
The Wound Meets the Medicine
Geneen Roth celebrates the launch of her new memoir, Love, Finally, by sharing a preview of the chapter “The Wound Meets the Medicine.” In the excerpt, her mentor Coco guides Roth to confront the hidden conclusions formed by early emotional...
Anna Badkhen’s Book Notes Music Playlist for Her Essay Collection To See Beyond
Anna Badkhen’s new essay collection *To See Beyond* is accompanied by a curated music playlist that mirrors each essay’s themes of survival, hope, and resistance. The playlist features tracks ranging from Dezron Douglas’s jazz piece “Atalaya” to Alice Coltrane’s spiritual compositions,...
The Catastrophe Hour Audiobook Is Here
Meghan Daum’s latest collection, The Catastrophe Hour, is now available as an audiobook, a 4‑hour‑11‑minute listen narrated by the author herself. The title can be purchased on Audible and other major platforms. Daum also promotes an 8‑week personal‑essay Zoom course...
May’s Book Club Read: “Rebecca”
The May edition of the Dead Poets Society book club will read Daphne du Maurier’s classic *Rebecca*, chosen by member vote. Paid subscribers receive a physical copy, a curated reading journal, and access to a private written discussion, while all...
Strangers Book Club Link For Tonight
Belle Burden’s memoir *Strangers* chronicles her sudden divorce during the early COVID‑19 pandemic, the ensuing financial turmoil, and a deep identity crisis. The book argues that true security is elusive and challenges the cultural myth of “having it all.” A...
Law Day
Joyce Vance’s post revives Law Day—a May 1 holiday created in 1958 by President Eisenhower to honor the rule of law. She highlights how the American Bar Association and state bars use the day for lawyers to deliver civics lessons, but...
Early Access for You Only - Season to Taste Is Here!
Corre Larkin announced that her new cookbook, *Season to Taste: Comforting Recipes You Won’t Find in a Restaurant*, is now open for presale. The early‑access launch lets readers reserve a copy before the official release, with shipments slated for later...
Are Audiobooks the Future of Publishing?
Audiobook sales have outpaced digital e‑books since 2024 and are projected to become a $13 billion industry with over a billion users by 2030, according to the Audio Publishers Association. Print still commands roughly 70% of total book revenue, but the...
I'm A Tradwife Influencer—Here Are My Thoughts On 'Yesteryear'
Tradwife influencer Liana Graham reacts to Caro Claire Burke’s book *Yesteryear*, which critiques the surge of tradwife content on TikTok and Instagram. Graham notes that while she promotes marriage and family to Gen Z, the book offers a nuanced, 360‑degree view...
So Long
The post "So Long" is a lyrical poem published on the Poetic Outlaws platform, accompanied by Andrew Wyeth’s 1982 tempera painting “Adrift.” The verses wander through urban memory, fleeting connections, and the inexorable passage of time, using water and wind as...
Julie Koon’s Breathe a Rainbow Introduces Mindfulness
Julie Koon’s new board book *Breathe a Rainbow* launches on April 28, 2026, priced at $14.99 for children ages 2‑4. The oversized, die‑cut volume pairs bright illustrations with textured strips that kids trace while practicing guided breathing exercises. Each spread...
Rebecca E.F. Barone’s Double Crossed Excellent Nonfiction Narrative of WWII Spies
Rebecca E.F. Barone’s new hardcover, "Double Crossed: The WWII Spies Who Saved D-Day," hit shelves on April 28, 2026. The 220‑page narrative nonfiction chronicles Operation Bodyguard, the Allied deception that misled Nazi forces ahead of the Normandy invasion. Barone blends...
The Book Is Here.
Author Hannibal has released "The Mythology Builder’s Toolkit: Templates, Generators, & Prompts for Writers, Worldbuilders, & Game Masters" across ebook, paperback, and hardcover formats. Priced at $9.99, $14.99, and $19.99 respectively, the book offers nine workshop chapters that walk readers...
Stay With Me (Dangerous Obsession #1) by Nikki Sloane
Nikki Sloane’s debut thriller, *Stay With Me* (Dangerous Obsession #1), follows professional dancer Laurel Hayward after a gunshot shatters her stage debut and thrusts her into a deadly cat‑and‑mouse chase. The assassin who witnessed the shooting is obsessed with either...
The Gilded Cage
The author announces the release of *The Long Game*, a new book that compiles lessons from 30 seasoned investors who have weathered multiple market cycles. Beyond the promotion, the piece uses a bird‑in‑a‑cage metaphor to critique the modern pursuit of...
TOUR DATES 2026!
Historian Dan Jones announces his new book *Castles* for autumn 2026, with pre‑orders already live in the UK via Waterstones and in the US through Penguin Random House. The launch is accompanied by a UK theatre tour organized by the...
A Tale of Two Books: We Want Them Infected & In COVID’s Wake
The author contrasts his self‑published book *We Want Them Infected* with the Princeton‑authored *In COVID’s Wake*, noting that both address the U.S. pandemic response but diverge sharply in tone, reception, and political intent. *We Want Them Infected* compiles frontline accounts...
May 10, 2026: Forest Imaginaries: How African Novels Think by Ainehi Edoro
A live online discussion on May 10, 2026 will explore Ainehi Edoro’s new book *Forest Imaginaries: How African Novels Think*, moderated by Bhakti Shringarpure. The book argues that African novelists treat forests as experimental laboratories, reshaping narrative form, politics, technology,...
A Look Back at ArabLit: April 2026
ArabLit’s April 2026 roundup highlights a surge of literary activity despite regional turmoil. The platform reported new translations, anthologies and major prize announcements, including Said Khatibi’s win of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction. It also celebrated the opening of...
Blood Bound by Ellis Hunter
Ellis Hunter’s debut fantasy Blood Bound delivers a 500‑page duel between a dying witch queen and a dragon‑riding Blooded, framed by a cursed relic called the Heart. The novel blends dual narration, a costly magic system, and a fierce female...
A Better Life (2026) by Lionel Shriver
Lionel Shriver’s 2026 novel *A Better Life* dramatizes a Brooklyn family that takes in a Honduran migrant through a city‑run incentive program, aiming to showcase host‑nation reactions to the influx of migrants. The story follows Gloria, her son Nico, and the...
"How I Write" With David Perell
Anne Lamott teamed up with writer‑entrepreneur David Perell for a "How I Write" podcast episode while on tour for her upcoming book Good Writing. The conversation delved into Lamott’s creative process and served as a live promotion for the book,...
Still Learning: A Live Event with Elisabeth Swan on May 7
On May 7 at 1 PM ET, Mark Graban and author Elisabeth Swan will co‑host a live LinkedIn event titled “Still Learning: Mistakes and Leadership Lessons.” The session marks the third anniversary of Swan’s “Picture Yourself a Leader” and Graban’s “The Mistakes That...
Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works
Beyond Belief, Helen Pearson’s new book chronicles the rise of the evidence revolution, tracing how data‑driven thinking reshaped medicine in the 1990s and is now infiltrating policy, education, and business. The author argues that solid scientific proof, not opinion, should...
Too Good To Be True
The Substack post highlights the controversy surrounding "Upward Bound," a book attributed to non‑speaking autistic author Woody Brown, whose words are produced via facilitated communication with his mother. While the book has garnered mainstream media attention, scientific research consistently shows...