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Your U.S. Open Reading List
18 great tennis titles, from instruction to biographies to novels
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 03, 2024
For tennis fans, the last few weeks have been filled with high-end drama, surprising upsets, and jaw-dropping athleticism. The U.S. Open is in full swing and has been drawing record crowds. If you want more court-inspired entertainment, here are eighteen great tennis titles from instruction to biographies to novels.
7 Fun Facts About Author Rick Riordan
Plus more about his latest book, Wrath of the Triple Goddess
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 01, 2024
Wrath of the Triple Goddess, the seventh installment of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, comes out September 24. You can preorder your copy now, but in the meantime, here's your opportunity to get to know Rick Riordan a bit better. Here are seven fun facts about the author.
Fall is Coming!
26 titles giving autumn vibes
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 27, 2024
Fall is just around the corner. As the busy summer months wind down, many of us are looking forward to autumnal comforts, like steaming cups of tea, heavy blankets, piping bowls of gingery soup, and, of course, books. Here are 26 books giving all the fall vibes, from soothing to scary.
Books to Help Kids Fight the Back-to-School Scaries
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 25, 2024
For lots of kids, going back to school brings up some worries and fears. From separation anxiety to social discomfort to worries about doing a good job, these fears are perfectly normal. If you or someone you love is suffering from a case of the back-to-school scaries, here are some books that can help.
24 September Releases We're Excited About
And what you can read in the meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 20, 2024
No matter how massive our TBR stacks get, we're always finding new books we want to stack on! Here are 24 exciting September releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.
What's New and Coming Soon in Book-to-Screen
Including 'Lady of the Lake', 'It Ends With Us', 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles', and more
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 18, 2024
It's always fun to see how good books get adapted for the screen. But sometimes, this happens before we've had the chance to read the source material. Or maybe we just want to reread the book before we watch. Here are sixteen of the books behind the buzziest book-to-screen adaptations.
That Time Deadpool Killed the Marvel Universe
Plus 15 other Marvel comics to read if you love the new movie
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 13, 2024
The new Deadpool & Wolverine movie is smashing box-office records. Raunchy, funny, and dark, the newest Marvel movie teams up Ryan Reynold's fourth-wall-breaking mercenary, Deadpool, and Hugh Jackman's surly mutant, Wolverine. Learn more and get our recommendations for some supplemental reading material.
The Surprisingly Bookish Cast of 'It Ends With Us'
Plus 11 more heart-wrenching reads like the novel that inspired the film
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 06, 2024
It Ends With Us is finally coming to theaters! After several delays, the much-anticipated adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel will be released on August 9. Read on to learn about the film’s surprisingly bookish cast. Plus get our recommendations for eleven more heartrending novels.
29 Beach-Perfect Doorstoppers
Soak in the sun, sand, surf, and stories!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 04, 2024
With your toes in the sand, the sun on your face, and the roar of the surf drowning out your worries, reading at the beach is a double dose of escape. But what makes the perfect beach read? Depends on the reader. If you're looking for a really big book to get lost in, here are 29 beach-perfect doorstoppers for you.
The 100 Best Books of the Century?
A closer look at the literary megalist from The New York Times Book Review
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 28, 2024
A few weeks ago, The New York Times Book Review published a piece entitled The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century and it has garnered lots of attention. Here's a look at the list, along with highlights, a reading guide, and more.
Americans Are Consuming More International Content Than Ever
Worldly readers sound off in our newest survey
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 25, 2024
Our newest survey found that Americans are consuming 50 percent more internationally produced TV shows and books than they were five years ago. This proved to be true across generational and gender lines. One of the most popular forms of international content is manga, a style of Japanese comic books.
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