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What to Read Next Based on Your Favorite Stephen King Classic
While you wait for King's newest book!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 17, 2023
Stephen King's newest book, Holly, comes out on September 5, marking the triumphant return of reluctant private investigator Holly Gibney. The book is available for preorder of course, but in the meantime, we've pulled together a list of great retellings and read-alikes for ten of King's classic titles.
Leaving the Nest?
Books for parents and kids who are making the leap to college life
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 15, 2023
Leaving home to go to college represents a massive change for our kids. But it's also a huge transition for us! If you are on the cusp of this life-changing leap, here are some books and tools that may help you (and your kids) deal with the seismic shift.
Books for Every Kind of 'Barbie' Fan
Recs for fans of pink, surrealism, girl power, horses, and more
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 13, 2023
It's the summer of Barbie and we're here for it! If you're also still luxuriating in the pink, sparkly buzz of Barbie, feel free to dive deeper into some of its compelling vibes and themes with these tailored reading recs.
The 'Fourth Wing' Phenomenon
All about the latest "it" series, plus 7 books to read while you wait for the sequel
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 10, 2023
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros has been taking the world by storm this summer. Learn why it's so popular and what's next in the series. Also, get our recs for what to read while you wait for the sequel.
The Hunger Games Reading List
Classic literature picks based on all your favorite characters
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 09, 2023
The film adaptation for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes comes out in just a few months and we're getting ready by revisiting the books and the films in the series. We've also put together a reading list of classic literature that matches up with some of the key characters. Check it out!
What's Leaving Netflix and Hulu in August?
Get your own copy and keep watching!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 06, 2023
Every month, streaming services remove some of their offerings to make room for new ones. But that doesn't mean we can't watch them anymore. Here is a list of titles being cut by Hulu and Netflix in August. Order your own copy to keep watching.
The 2023 Booker Prize Longlist
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 03, 2023
The longlist for the 2023 Booker Prize was announced on August 1. Each year, The Booker Prize is awarded to what is, in the opinion of the judges, the best sustained work of fiction written in English and published in the UK and Ireland. Read on to learn about the thirteen nominated books.
21 August Releases We're Excited About
And what you can read in the meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 01, 2023
No matter how long our TBR lists get, we're always finding new titles we want to tack on! Here are 21 exciting August releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.
'Taylored' Reads for Swifties!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 30, 2023
As Taylor Swift's famously sold-out Eras Tour continues to draw record crowds around the world, we decided to round up a set of books to go with every album. If you’re a Swifty, you’ll want to get in on this action.
Oppenheimer Reading List
What to read if you enjoyed the movie
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 27, 2023
Featuring a glittering, star-studded cast, Christopher Nolan's brilliant new film charts the turbulent life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist who played a significant role in developing the first atomic bombs. If you enjoyed the movie, here's your chance to learn more about this fascinating chapter from history.
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