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Roald Dahl’s Family Apologizes Decades Later For His Anti-Semitism: Today In Books

Roald Dahl’s Family Apologizes Decades Later For His Anti-Semitism

Roald Dahl–who wrote beloved children’s books Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and more–was also an anti-Semite with a history of public comments. Now, decades since his death in 1990, his family and the Roald Dahl Story Company have published a brief apology on the Roald Dahl website.

Arsène Lupin Inspired Netflix Series’ Trailer

Master of disguise and thief Arsène Lupin was created by French writer Maurice Leblanc in 1905. Now, Netflix has created an original series, inspired by the character, that is a contemporary retelling starring Omar Sy. And while we wait for the January 8th release, we can watch the trailer.

2020 Published Authors Share Best Books Of 2020

The Guardian asked a bunch of authors that published in 2020 to share their favorite books of 2020, so here’s a Best Of list and a peek at what authors have been reading. I may have scrolled straight to Tayari Jones and Tana French.

Book Riot’s 2021 Read Harder Challenge

Take on Book Riot’s 2021 Read Harder Challenge, an annual reading challenge to help you read outside your comfort zone and discover new authors.