'Star Wars' novels: still on bestseller lists

The newest 'Star Wars' novel, 'Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse,' holds the No. 8 slot on the New York Times bestseller list. Success has become the norm for the books. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

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The historical novel ‘Horse’ sheds light on real-life racism

Pulitzer winner Geraldine Brooks’s latest book is a sweeping tale that uses the true story of a famous 19th-century racehorse to explore the roots and legacy of enslavement. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-17 13:11:51 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: June 20, 2021

A TikTok-famous pug stars in 'Noodle and the No Bones Day,' #2 on our picture book list. Plus Katee Robert continues her Dark Olympus series with Wicked Beauty, #5 on our trade paper list, and June book club picks make their debuts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Werner Herzog’s first novel revisits fanaticism and human folly

Herzog's novel follows Hiroo Onoda, a real Japanese lieutenant who terrorized the Philippine villagers of Lubang Island with guerrilla tactics for 29 years after World War II’s conclusion. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-16 12:36:39 UTC ]
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James Joyce is on my summer reread list. Also, Colette.

I’ll revisit "Ulysses" on its 100th anniversary and delve into "Cheri" as well as works by wonderful modern writers like Guy Gavriel Kay. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-15 16:48:29 UTC ]
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Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Brooks, Newman, Taddeo, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Geraldine Brooks, Sandra Newman, Lisa Taddeo, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2022-06-14 09:59:21 UTC ]
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Book to Film and Back: 'Star Child' Returns to Print with A24

Indie entertainment company A24's publishing division is bringing Claire A. Nivola's 2014 picture book 'Star Child' back into print in a redesigned and expanded edition; the book was prominently featured in the 2021 film 'C’mon C’mon,' written and directed by Mike Mills. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Crosley, Gayle, Fajardo-Anstine, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Sloane Crosley, Caleb Gayle, Kali Fajardo-Anstine, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions

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2 Literary Novels Find the Poetry in Animal Rescue

A Nobel laureate and a future publisher play major roles in Margarita Engle’s “Singing With Elephants” and Michael Morpurgo’s “The Puffin Keeper.” Continue reading at The New York Times

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This Week's Bestsellers: June 6, 2022

Nora Roberts shows her colors with 'Nightwork,' the #5 book in the country. Plus Jennifer L. Armentrout wins 'The War of Two Queens,' and Chris Pavone spends 'Two Nights in Lisbon.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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10 books to add to your reading list in June

Bethanne Patrick's June highlights include Tom Perrotta's 'Election' sequel, essential new war histories and a fresh look at females of all species. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Sedaris, Adelmann, Cross-Smith, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from David Sedaris, Maria Adelmann, Leesa Cross-Smith, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions

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7 New Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels to Read This Summer

Rethinking old myths and accepted narratives comes with risks, but the results can be thrilling. Continue reading at The New York Times

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An incremental way to peace despite Putin and the persistence of war

Christopher Blattman wrote "Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace" before Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine. But the book does offer insight into Putin's playbook. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-27 16:21:37 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: May 30, 2022

Jack Carr has the #9 book in the country with 'In the Blood.' Plus Candice Millard's 'River of the Gods' takes the #7 spot on our hardcover nonfiction list, and a pair of celeb titles with starred reviews debuts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The People Who Show Up for You: A Reading List of Unconventional Families

I grew up with two sets of amicably divorced grandparents. That meant I had three grandmothers—whip-smart, accomplished, fans of flowers and capital-c Culture—and four grandfathers: a Civil War-obsessed lawyer who loved opera and plaid; an intimidating, accomplished doctor with a collection of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Batuman, Lee, Chaon, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Elif Batuman, our own Marie Myung-Ok Lee, Dan Chaon, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2022-05-24 09:59:12 UTC ]
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New novels take old favorites for a spin

"Elektra," "Darling Girl" and "How to Be Eaten" reimagine Greek myth, "Peter Pan" and various fairy tale characters. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Printing fake news, this editor helped push America into World War I

Providence Journal editor John Revelstoke Rathom also had a fake biography, writes journalist Mark Arsenault. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-20 12:00:53 UTC ]
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How the naval battles of World War II reshaped the global order

There were six great naval powers before the war, writes historian Paul Kennedy; afterward, there was just one. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-20 12:00:33 UTC ]
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Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Shipstead, Ryan, Walker, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Maggie Shipstead, Eimer Ryan, Sarai Walker, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2022-05-17 09:59:45 UTC ]
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