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ACE OF SPADES Summer Edition is Coming and More Book Radar!

Hi Book Friends!

How is your Thursday going so far? Me, I’m watching Love Island: Australia and getting so pumped for the premiere of the OG UK Love Island coming in June. It’s the best thing about the summer. Anyone else a fan? Or do you just want me to shut up and talk about books? Lucky you, I’m about to talk about books. Let’s do this.

Book Deals and Reveals

ACE OF SPADES summer edition cover

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé has announced on Twitter that there will be an Ace of Spades one year anniversary summer edition. 

Here’s the cover reveal for Where You See Yourself, Claire Forrest’s debut that includes an “unforgettable coming-of-age tale, a swoon-worthy romance, and much-needed disability representation.” This one’s out from Scholastic in April 2023.

Former model Paulina Porizkova is releasing a memoir in essays! Here’s a look at the cover. The book is out from Penguin Books on November 15th.

Another beautiful cover reveal: here’s My Last Innocent Year by Daisy Alpert Florin. It’s out from Henry Holt and Co. on February 14th, 2023.

The first full-length official trailer for Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder debuted last night during the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on ESPN. This trailer gives fans their first look at Christian Bale’s much-anticipated turn as villain Gorr the God Butcher.

Hogarth took North American rights to two novels by Man Booker winner Han Kang. Greek Lessons is set to be released in the U.S. in April 2023, and Human Acts is slated for April 2024.

Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham has sold her new essay collection Have I Told You This Already to Sara Weiss at Ballantine.

Lupita Nyong’o has dropped out of the Lady in the Lake adaptation at Apple. She was set to star alongside Natalie Portman, Y’Lan Noel, Mikey Madison, and Brett Gelman.

Here are the winners of the 57th Annual Nebula Awards.

A new Freckle survey asked American adults about reading habits and how they sourced reading materials and here are the results.

Book Riot Recommends

I’m a Contributing Editor at Book Riot, I write the Today in Books newsletter, and I’m a Bibliologist for Book Riot’s Tailored Book Recommendations subscription service. I also have a PhD in English, so I’m basically a doctor of books. Books are my life, in other words, so in this section of the newsletter, let me share with you some upcoming books I’m super excited about. And I think you will be too!

Don’t forget you can get three free audiobooks at Audiobooks.com with a free trial!

Can’t Wait for This One

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The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton (Grand Central Publishing, December 6th)

If you’re a fan of cli-fi or have been interested in reading more fiction about climate change, Lily Brooks-Dalton’s The Light Parade is the book to put on your TBR this year. This book follows the story of Wanda, who is born during a devastating hurricane in Florida. As the state continues to slip away in the face of destructive hurricanes and rising sea levels, Wanda continues to grow and adapt to this changing world.

This book has been called the perfect read for fans of Station Eleven and Where the Crawdads Sing. Wanda’s stunning story reflects a terrifying near future that many would rather not confront. It’s a reflection on the wrath of wilderness in the face of man-made disasters. And it’s a brilliant character study.

While December seems so, so far away now, this post-apocalyptic novel will be on shelves sooner than we know it. And mark my words. This is one I could see adapted into a film or television series in the coming years.

Words of Literary Wisdom

“If we carefully regard the works of art that we consider seminal in the history of the world—works of painting, literature, dance, sculpture; all the beautiful things wrought by human hands and imagination—it is clear that what united them is time. Time purchased with hoarded and illegitimate wealth, time wrung from the muscles of Black bodies, time wrenched through a vicious alchemy from the violent arms of colonialism. Friends, we exist in a perpetual state of time debt, wherein only those who have benefited from this thieving achieve the privilege of what we so blithely call genius. Comrades, what would it mean if what was once stolen cold now be repaid?”

The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monáe

What’s Up in the Book Community?

My iPhone is constantly telling me I spend too much time staring at my screen, which is honestly so rude. But this means I spend a lot of time scrolling around the online book community: BookTube, Bookstagram, BookTok, BookLinkedIn (JK. That’s not a thing… I don’t think). You get the idea. Don’t have the time, energy, or the will to do all of that yourself? No problem. I got you. In this weekly section of Book Radar, we’ll take a look at something cool, interesting, and/or newsy that’s going on in the book community.

I recently finished reading Book Riot’s very own Susie Dumond’s novel Queerly Beloved. And can I just say I love that the book included a recipe for champagne cupcakes. I made them last weekend, and they were delicious. Enjoy this pic of the finished product.

But you know what’s even better? She’s been sharing additional recipes from the book on her Instagram. Like this rainbow cake, and these blueberry muffins. Can we make this a thing that more authors do? Because I love baking almost as much as I love reading. Still waiting for Susie to release her recipe for the raspberry mint cake! I want it.

And Here’s A Cat Picture!

pole dancing orange cat on a cat tree

Fun fact: did y’all know Murray is a pole dancer? He’s really good at it too! I know he’s hoping I’ll make it rain treats in this picture. But so sorry, Murray. It’s not treats time just yet.

Anyway, that’s it for Thursday’s Book Radar! I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend, if you are in the US and get time off to enjoy the holiday. And if you don’t, I hope you still find time to relax and, of course, read.

Talk soon!

💙 Emily

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Letitia Wright Gives First Interview About New BLACK PANTHER Film: Today in Books

Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees Votes to Restrict Access to Transgender Children’s Book

The Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees voted to restrict access to the 2016 novel Melissa by Alex Gino. The novel is the story of a transgender fourth grader’s journey coming out as well as her experience being in the school production of Charlotte’s Web. Trustees voted 10 to 2 to remove the book from elementary schools while allowing it to stay in middle schools and high schools. Middle schoolers will need parental permission to access the book.

Oprah Daily Reveals the Cover of Eleanor Catton’s Birnam Wood

Oprah Daily has an exclusive cover reveal of Eleanor Catton’s new novel Birnam Wood. In 2013, Eleanor Catton made history by becoming the youngest winner of the Booker Prize for her novel The Luminaries. The author’s new novel Birnam Wood has been a decade in the making and will be out from FSG on March 7, 2023. Speaking about her new novel, Catton said, “I wanted it to be a thriller, a book of action and seduction and surprise and possibility, a book where people make choices and mistakes that have deadly consequences, not just for themselves but for other people, too. I hope that it’s a gripping book, a book that confides in you and makes you laugh and—crucially, in a time of global existential threat—that makes you want to know what happens next.”

Letitia Wright Gives First Interview About Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

For the first time, Black Panther star Letitia Wright is talking about the upcoming Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and how it will honor Chadwick Boseman’s legacy. “We honored him by committing ourselves to the story that he started, the legacy that he started with this franchise,” Wright said to Variety when they interviewed her at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. “And we just committed every day to working hard, no matter what circumstances we faced — and we faced a lot of circumstances, a lot of difficult situations — but we came together as a team, and we poured everything into this movie, so I’m excited for you to see it.” Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be released in the U.S. on November 11th.

Party to Celebrate Bookstore Cat’s Retirement

After a decade of enjoying his presence, an Ohio bookstore is hosting a party to celebrate Otis the Cat’s retirement.

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THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER Trailer Introduces Christian Bale’s Gorr the God Butcher: Today in Books

England Footballer Marcus Rashford Wins Top Prize at British Book Awards

England footballer Marcus Rashford has won Book of the Year at the British Book Awards for his non-fiction debut You Are A Champion. Rashford’s book, written with journalist Carl Anka, is intended to inspire young people and offers advice on how to achieve your goals. In a pre-recorded message, Rashford said: “Every child should pick up the book and believe that I wrote it for them.”

Rita Collins Drives Cross-Country in a Bookstore on Wheels

70 year-old Rita Collins has been driving around the country in a fully-functional used bookstore since 2015. So far, Collins has visited 30 states, parking her mobile bookstore outside of coffee shops, farmer’s markets, and book festivals. “You look at it, and it’s a van. But I say, way too many times, ‘You need to go in.’ People go inside and say, ‘It’s a bookstore!'” Collins said. “Of course it’s a bookstore! But it’s such a surprise. It doesn’t look like that from the outside.”

Thor: Love and Thunder Trailer Introduces Christian Bale’s Gorr the God Butcher

The first full-length official trailer for Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder debuted last night during the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on ESPN. This trailer gives fans their first look at Christian Bale’s much-anticipated turn as villain Gorr the God Butcher. Directed by Taika Waititi and produced by Kevin Feige and Brad Winderbaum, Thor: Love and Thunder opens in theaters on July 8th.

The Hypocrisy of Disney+ Content Ratings and its Treatment of Love, Victor

Disney+ had no problem placing Marvel shows with adult content on their streamer, but the TV-14 rated Love, Victor was labeled too mature.

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Idina Menzel Says She’s Open to Appearing in WICKED Film Adaptation: Today in Books

People of Color in Publishing Addresses Book Biz Burnout

In a panel held on May 20th, the organization People of Color in Publishing hosted a discussion about burnout among publishing professionals. The panel took place over Zoom and was moderated by Leila Siddiqui, senior manager of digital strategy at DQ. The speakers on the panel were Faye Bi, director of publicity at Bloomsbury Children’s Books; Shelly Romero, lead editor at the book packager Cake Creative; and Ely Mellet, designer at Lee and Low. Bi called burnout a “structural problem,” and Siddiqui noted that burnout was an issue “especially for marginalized people in publishing.” Bi also noted that she felt frustrated hearing about publishers’ recent “record profits and seven-figure advances” while many publishing employees are struggle to earn a living wage. “Everyone’s jobs are connected,” Romero added. “We all rely on each other to make a book successful.”

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Reveals One Year Anniversary Edition of Ace of Spades

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé announced on Twitter that there will be an Ace of Spades one year anniversary summer edition. This edition will have a brand new exclusive cover, a short story set during Pride, and more. This limited printing comes out on June 9th, and you can preorder it here!

Idina Menzel Says She’s Open to Appearing in Wicked Film Adaptation

Idina Menzel, who originated the role of Elphaba in the Broadway version of Wicked, told PEOPLE that she wouldn’t be opposed to a return to Oz. “If they asked me to do it at the age of 51, I would say, sure — just put a little Vaseline on the lens, throw some green makeup on me, use a little CGI and I’ll look gorgeous,” Menzel said with a laugh. However, she went on to say “that ship has sailed,” so Wicked fans, don’t hold your breath.

Pride is Nearly Here: New LGBTQ+ Picture Books

New LGBTQ+ picture books to put on your shelves, because it’s essential to show children various ways to be happy and true to themselves.

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HEARTSTOPPER Has Been Renewed for Two More Seasons: Today in Books

Amy Adams and Marielle Heller Team Up for Adaptation of Rachel Yoder’s Nightbitch

Six-time Academy Award nominee Amy Adams will star in Annapurna’s dark comedy adaptation of Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder. Marielle Heller (Can You Ever Forgive Me?) will direct the film, with a script written by Yoder herself. Heller said in a statement, “Rachel’s darkly hilarious tale of motherhood and rage made me feel seen. And adapting it with Amy Adams in mind has been the thing that has kept me going through the pandemic.”

Heartstopper Has Been Renewed for Two More Seasons

Netflix’s Heartstopper has been renewed for not one, but two more seasons! The show creator and writer Alice Oseman said in a special announcement, “We were overjoyed with the global reaction to Heartstopper and can’t wait to continue the story with two more seasons.” Check out the official announcement here.

Katsumoto Saotome, Who Preserved Stories of Tokyo Firebombing, Dies at 90

Novelist Katsumoto Saotome died on Tuesday in Saitama, Japan, a suburb of Tokyo. He was 90. Saotome was 12 years old during the American firebombing of Tokyo during World War II. He spent much of his adult life working to preserve the memories of survivors through published accounts and a museum he founded. The author’s daughter Ai Saotome confirmed her father’s death. She said he was hospitalized with pneumonia last fall.

New Freckle Survey Shows Where Americans Get Their Books

A new Freckle survey asked American adults about reading habits and how they sourced reading materials and here are the results.

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Cassandra Clare’s CHAIN OF THORNS Cover Revealed and More Book Radar!

Dearest Book Friends,

It’s Monday again, and I yet again have some big news to share with you! We got a new kitty over the weekend. Of course, no one will replace Phantom in our hearts, and we still miss him very much, but Murray was needing a new buddy, and we couldn’t say no to this sweet guy. So stay tuned til the end to catch a glimpse at our new baby. And in the meantime, I’ve got what you came for… book stuff!

Book Deals and Reveals

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Check out this gorgeous cover of Ross Gay’s upcoming essay collection Inciting Joy.

Here’s the cover reveal for Jennifer Maritza McCauley’s story collection When Trying to Return Home, out from Counterpoint Press on February 7, 2023.

And here’s the cover of Sophie Kim’s upcoming novel Last of The Talons. This one’s coming out in September, but you can read an exclusive snippet in Paste Magazine.

Cassandra Clare has revealed the cover of her new novel Chain of Thorns. Check it out!

You have to check out this cover reveal for the title alone. This is the cover reveal of Penny Reid’s Folk Around and Find Out, the second novel in Penny Reid’s Good Folk: Modern Folktales series.

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick plans to publish a memoir aimed at young adult audiences with Scholastic. The release date is tentatively set for March 7th.

Culture Crave tweeted a new look at actors Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman in the highly anticipated Marvel film Thor: Love and Thunder.

A television series based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go is in the works at FX.

A Barnes & Noble is being sued in Virginia Beach for carrying Gender Queer and other books.

Book Riot Recommends

I’m a Contributing Editor at Book Riot, I write the Today in Books newsletter, and I’m a Bibliologist for Book Riot’s Tailored Book Recommendations subscription service. I also have a PhD in English, so I’m basically a doctor of books. Books are my life, in other words, so in this section of the newsletter, let me share with you some upcoming books I’m super excited about. And I think you will be too!

Prepare Your Shelves!

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City of Likes by Jenny Mollen (Nancellebooks, June 14th)

I think we all try to pretend that we’re not, but who am I kidding? I’m clearly obsessed with social media. I spend a lot of time on Instagram, and I’m fascinated by the ways people curate their lives for public consumption. I mean, how is that not fascinating? How can you not be mesmerized by the sheen of social media?

I do have a point. And I’m getting to it. City of Likes is a book about social media. But it’s also a book about being a woman in contemporary culture and all that entails—female friendships, motherhoods, hustle culture, social media influencers, and so on. This book is entertaining, satirical, and it also feels incredibly real. Yikes.

Following the birth of her second chid, Megan Chernoff is having a bit of an identity crisis. Unemployed and adrift and looking for a fresh start, Megan moves with her family to New York City, where she meets Daphne. Daphne Cole is a glamorous, aspirational momfluencer. And for some reason Daphne wants to be Megan’s friend. Before Megan knows what hits her, she finds herself swept up in the world of influencers, attending exclusive parties and wellness rituals, and yes, reaping the thousands and thousands of followers on all of her social media accounts. But the deeper Megan becomes immersed in Daphne’s world, the more she loses herself and what truly matters.

What I’m Reading This Week

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Little Eyes by Samanta Schweblin

The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monáe

This is Not the Real World by Anna Carey

The Swan Gondola by Timothy Schaffert

Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda

Darling Girl by Liz Michalski

Don’t forget you can get three free audiobooks at Audiobooks.com with a free trial!

Monday Memes

Not directly book-related this week, but this does feel appropriate for today, especially if you’re reading this in the morning.

Other Things That Make Me Happy

Well, my new cat makes me happy! Check him out…

And Here’s A Cat Picture!

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It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Everyone, meet Remy, our new little kitten. We’re so excited to have him, and I’m extra excited to be able to share him with you.

Remy’s adventures will soon be taking him to Seattle, so stay tuned for more adventures with Remy the traveling tuxedo cat. And friends. Should I make a children’s book series?

Well, that’s all for Monday! I hope you have a great week. And we’ll talk again in just a few short days.

💙 Emily

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LOVE, VICTOR Season Three Trailer Released: Today in Books

Crush Your 2022 Reading Goals with Read Receipts

Want to read more? Maybe all you need is a reminder. Penguin Random House has created Read Receipts, which will send text reminders to help kickstart your reading habit. Sign up to receive voice notes from authors, habit building tips, reading challenges, and more.

Love, Victor Season Three Trailer Released

Hulu has released the first trailer for the third and final season of Love, Victor, the streaming service’s series spin-off of Love, SimonThe series stars Michael Cimino as Victor, and this season will see Victor contemplating his post-high school plans and who he wants to be. The cast also includes Rachel Hilson, Anthony Turpel, Bebe Wood, Mason Gooding, George Sear, Isabella Ferreira, Mateo Fernandez, James Martinez, Ana Ortiz, Anthony Keyvan and Ava Capri. Season 3 of Love, Victor premieres June 15 on Hulu and Disney+.

Student Helps Reveal Anne Brontë’s Geology Skills

Sally Jaspars, a PhD student studying Anne Brontë at the University of Aberdeen, has helped reveal that the famous Victorian author was a skilled rock collector with an active interest in geology. Before the youngest Brontë sister’s death at 29 in 1849, the author had built up a large and impressive rock collection. While it was previously thought the Agnes Grey author collected items because of their aesthetic value, researchers have now revealed that Brontë was actually very informed and skilled in geology. Jaspars noted, “Her interest in geology is mentioned in her literary works – indeed in The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall she references the science and a book by Sir Humphry Davy directly.” Jaspar’s research, with the help of Stephen Bowden, has now been published in the journal Brontë Studies.

You Need to Talk About the Sex Parts in Banned Books: This Week’s Book Censorship News

This week’s book censorship news from across the US, as well as why it’s vital to talk about sex and gender in banned books.

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Colin Kaepernick to Publish Memoir Aimed at Young Adults: Today in Books

Riverdale Will End with Season 7 on The CW

The CW announced today that its series Riverdale will end with its seventh season. The show is set for a midseason premiere in early 2023. “I’m a big believer in giving series that have long runs an appropriate sendoff,” The CW chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz said. “We want to make sure it goes out the right way.” The show first debuted in 2017 and is a dark take on Archie comics.

Colin Kaepernick to Publish Memoir Aimed at Young Adults

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick announced on Wednesday that he plans to publish a memoir aimed at young adult audiences. Kaepernick’s publisher Scholastic described the memoir Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game as “young adult graphic novel memoir,” which will explore how “a young change-maker learned to find himself, make his own way, and never compromise.” The release date is tentatively set for March 7th.

David Sedaris Opening Publishers Weekly‘s US Book Show

Humorist David Sedaris will be opening the U.S. Book Show on May 23, livestreaming from the Publishers Weekly office in Manhattan. The half-hour livestream will begin at 2PM, Eastern time. Sedaris will be interviewed by Little Brown’s Katharine Myers about his latest essay collection, Happy-Go-Lucky, which will be out from Little Brown on May 31st.

The AAPI Reading Challenge for May and Beyond

The AAPI Reading Challenge is committing to read at least two books from AAPI perspectives we’ve never before considered.

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THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END Prequel Info and More Book Radar!

Hi Book Friends!

So I just got back from my trip, so I guess this is a good time to tell you all the news. I’m moving to Seattle! So yes, if you live up there or have been there, would love to hear what we should check out once we move there. We did get to hit up a couple of bookstores while we were there earlier this week, which was super exciting. But I can’t wait to explore some more! Anyway, we need to talk books.

Book Deals and Reveals

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Check out the cover reveal for this sapphic YA “Rapunzel” retelling. The Witch and the Vampire by Francesca Flores comes out March 2023!

Here’s the cover reveal for Rachel Harrison’s upcoming werewolf novel Such Sharp Teeth. It’s coming October 4th!

According to author Adam Silvera’s post on Instagram, the prequel to They Both Die at the Endentitled The First to Die at the End has now been formatted and designed. And Silvera has some teasers for the upcoming book to share with his fans, so check out his Instagram post!

Netflix’s Bridgerton is skipping ahead of Julia Quinn’s books for its third season, which will follow the Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) love story

Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has just signed a new 22-book deal with Australian publishers Serenity Press, which will include three new young adult novels.

Taraji P. Henson is in talks to produce and star in Queenie, a new series based on the book The World of Stephanie St. Clair: An Entrepreneur, Race Woman and Outlaw in the Early Twentieth Century Harlem by Shirley Stewart. 

Here’s the cover reveal for The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto, a new middle grade novel by Adrianna Cuevas.

And here’s the cover reveal for Painted Devils, the sequel to Margaret Owen’s demisexual YA fantasy Little Thieves.

Celadon took world rights to actor Henry Winkler’s currently untitled memoir. The book is set for 2024,

Hanif Abdurraqib, in his new role as editor-at-large at Tin House, acquired North American rights to When They Tell You to Be Good, a memoir by Prince Shakur

Lit Hub has the exclusive cover reveal for Erika T. Wurth’s literary horror novel White Horse.

Like these popular TikTok books? Then read these next!

May is AAPI Heritage Month, and here are 13 new LGBTQ books by AAPI to read ASAP!

Book Riot Recommends

I’m a Contributing Editor at Book Riot, I write the Today in Books newsletter, and I’m a Bibliologist for Book Riot’s Tailored Book Recommendations subscription service. I also have a PhD in English, so I’m basically a doctor of books. Books are my life, in other words, so in this section of the newsletter, let me share with you some upcoming books I’m super excited about. And I think you will be too!

Don’t forget you can get three free audiobooks at Audiobooks.com with a free trial!

Can’t Wait for This One

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The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh (Atria Books, September 6th)

The Fortunes of Jaded Women is fun contemporary novel with a nice helping of magic thrown in for good measure. This multi-narrative novel follows the stories of Vietnamese women grappling with family issues, grief, and fighting to succeed in a world that seems to be entirely against them. This book is filled with joy and honesty, and I think everyone’s going to love it. So I absolutely can’t wait for it to come out!

The story starts with Oanh, who left her marriage for true love. Because of her daring decision, she is cursed by a Vietnamese witch. What’s more, all of Oanh’s descendants are cursed along with her so that no one in her family line will ever find love or happiness.

Oanh’s current descendant Mai Nguyen is now divorced. She’s also completely estranged from her sisters Minh Pham and Khuyen Lam. Mai’s three adult daughters, Priscilla, Thuy, and Thao, are currently successful in their careers, but their love lives? That’s a different story. Desperate for help, Oanh turns to a psychic, who predicts that the family will experience a marriage, a funeral, and the birth of a son for the first time in generations. These events will bring the family back together again, for better or worse.

Words of Literary Wisdom

“High school matters because it shapes how we see the world when we enter it. We carry the hurt with us, the confirmed fears, the insecurities people used against us. But we also carry the moment when someone gave us a chance, even though they didn’t have to. The moment we watched a friend make a choice we didn’t understand at first because they’re brave in a different way. The moment a teacher told us they believed in us. The moment we told someone who we are and they accepted us without question. The moment we felt in love. Most of the things we are feeling right now are things we’re feeling for the first time. We’re learning what it means to feel them. What we mean to one another. Of course that matters.”

I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

What’s Up in the Book Community?

My iPhone is constantly telling me I spend too much time staring at my screen, which is honestly so rude. But this means I spend a lot of time scrolling around the online book community: BookTube, Bookstagram, BookTok, BookLinkedIn (JK. That’s not a thing… I don’t think). You get the idea. Don’t have the time, energy, or the will to do all of that yourself? No problem. I got you. In this weekly section of Book Radar, we’ll take a look at something cool, interesting, and/or newsy that’s going on in the book community.

If you’re wanting to know more about what books are most popular on TikTok, we’ve been putting together that information for you over at Book Riot! Here are the most popular YA books on TikTok, the most popular romance, and the most popular fantasy

And Here’s A Cat Picture!

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I know I mentioned I went to a cat cafe last weekend, and here’s a picture from the cat cafe! This sweet girl is named Shadow, and I’m completely in love with her. She has already been adopted, and I just feel like her new family is so lucky to have this angel! So, say hi to Shadow, everyone.

And that’s it for Thursday! I hope you have a wonderful weekend. I’ll talk to you soon!

💙 Emily

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New Look at Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman in THOR LOVE AND THUNDER: Today in Books

She-Hulk Disney Series to Premiere in August

Disney+’s She-Hulk series is officially set to premiere in August. The 10-episode show, which is now officially titled She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, premieres on the streaming platform on August 17th. Kevin Feige and series star Tatiana Maslany confirmed the news at the Disney upfront presentation in New York on Tuesday, and they also debuted a trailer for the series. She-Hulk Attorney at Law will be the third Marvel Studios series released on Disney+ this year, following Moon Knight in March and Ms. Marvel, which premieres June 8th.

Jane Harper’s Force of Nature to be Adapted as a Film

Author Jane Harper has shared on on Instagram that Eric Bana will be returning to play Aaron Falk in the follow up adaptation to Jane Harper’s The Dry, entitled Force of Nature. “It’s happening!” Harper wrote. The Dry was released in 2020 and directed by Robert Connolly. Variety confirms Connolly will also return for the sequel. Production is now underway.

New Look at Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman in Thor: Love and Thunder

Earlier this week, Culture Crave tweeted a new look at actors Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman in the highly anticipated Marvel film Thor: Love and Thunder. This film will mark Portman’s first return to the Marvel cinematic universe in almost a decade. The was last seen as Jane Foster in 2013’s Thor: The Dark World. Thor: Love and Thunder releases on July 8th, 2022.

House to Hold Hearing on Classroom Censorship Thursday

House subcommittee to continue their discussions of free speech attacks with a meeting Thursday, May 19.