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If you read in English, chances are that there are a few countries that take up the vast majority of your reading. Only 2–4% of books published in English are translated, and even books published in English in countries other than the U.S. and UK often don’t get picked up and publicized in the same way that

Dolly Parton is writing a book! On April 23, also known as World Book Day 2021, Dolly Parton posted the above photo to her Instagram, adding that she “dream[s] of writing [her] own novel one day. [wink emoji]” It is rare that a musician bridges the divide between literature and music as thoroughly as Dolly

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Bookseller Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off pre-order books with code PREORDER25. The deal is exclusively available online and ends Wednesday, August 11, 2021. The site includes a list of books available for pre-order, including Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead, Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney, and Feeding the Soul by Tabitha

It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for a new batch of book releases! Here are a few of the books out today you should add to your TBR. This is a very small percentage of the new releases this week, though, so stick around until the end for some more Book Riot resources for keeping

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Patriotic superheroes were ridiculously popular during World War II. Captain America may be the best-known example, but he had to fight his way through a very broad field to become the icon he is today. One competitor who couldn’t quite hack it was Captain Battle. I learned about Captain Battle when researching this article about

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On August 6, The Suicide Squad, with all-new Suicide Squad characters, lands in theaters and on HBO Max. Written and directed by James Gunn, the movie is about a team of DC antiheroes. It is not to be confused with Suicide Squad, a movie about a team of DC antiheroes written and directed by David

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Gather ’round, romance readers! Get ready for an incisive, intersectional essay anthology that celebrates and examines romance and romantic media through the lens of Black readers, writers, and cultural commentators. We’re so excited to bring you the cover reveal for Black Love Matters edited by Book Riot’s own Jessica P. Pryde, out February 2022! Mark

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If you ask romance readers what we love about this genre, many of us will say that a big part of it is the guaranteed happy ending. After all, romance is supposed to be, when it comes down to it, about hope. But a question that keeps coming up is…Who deserves a happy ending? Instinctively,

Want to be owner of a beloved bookstore, without having to start from somewhere fresh? You’re in luck, as Owl Pen Books in upstate New York has just hit the market and is looking for someone to carry on the store and her legacy. Located in Greenwich, New York, Owl Pen Books is part of

Science fiction is often uncanny in its ability to predict what’s coming. For example, Jules Verne imagined suburbs dependent on gas-fueled vehicles decades before cars existed (1863) in his novel Paris in the Twentieth Century. Arthur C. Clarke imagined 3D printers long before their time. William Gibon coined the term cyberspace in his 1984 novel

The Guardian reported that Twitter has acknowledged it gave a fake Cormac McCarthy account, labeled “CormacMcCrthy,” the blue check mark, which is meant to verify that an account of public interest is authentic. McCarthy, author of The Road, No Country for Old Men, and other works including plays, is known to be reclusive. The fake

It’s Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health by Robie Harris and illustrated by Michael Emberley was first published in 1994, with updates to content over the course of its lifetime. Harris’s title aims to inform and educate young people about their bodies, health, and about sexuality in honest language. It encourages normalizing

Deadline reported that Kit Williamson (EastSiders creator) and Brittany Cavallaro (Charlotte Holmes series author) are adapting Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar series of books for television. The Valdemar universe is made up of more than 35 books, broken down into numerous series, as well as anthologies and other stories. The first chronological book in the series is

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Unlike the city of Chicago’s libraries, New York Public Libraries (NYPL) were ahead of the game last March in shutting down to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among patrons and staff. But now, amid continuously rising numbers, NYPL employees are demanding to be heard about mounting safety concerns. A group of NYPL workers published an

Welcome to Book Riot’s August 2021 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations! The year may be halfway over, but some of the biggest books are yet to come. Which new release should you read? Let the planets be your guide! Find your August horoscope below, paired with a newly released book perfect for your sign. Aries (March

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Yen Press Hayashi’s frank, guileless demeanor quietly draws the attention of classmates and strangers as he counts all the stairs in school, photographs street signs, and dries sweet potatoes on the classroom balcony. In a world shaped by conformity, Hayashi is refreshingly and unapologetically true to himself. Conversely, Nikaidou has worked very hard to perfect

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A U.S. District Court ordered the forfeiture of a rare cuneiform tablet known as the Gilgamesh Dream Tablet. The tablet, which bears a portion of the Epic of Gilgamesh, originated in modern-day Iraq and was sold to Hobby Lobby Stores Inc for display at the Museum of the Bible. According to amended complaints, an antiquities

No matter the genre, there are always trends in the tropes or character types we see in our books. Lately, there have been several releases that feature characters who work in radio or have a love for listening to or producing podcasts. It’s not an entirely new occupation or interest to feature, but it sure

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Creating great library displays can be tough, and I’ll admit that I’m not the best at it. I’m not crafty or organised enough to ensure that my displays are rotated on a timely basis. To sit and think of a display is really tricky in my opinion, as every time I try to make one

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