Category: Book Radar

Hi Book Friends!

Happy Thursday. It’s been a long week, but we’ve got a lot of interesting/exciting/intriguing book stuff to discuss. So let’s talk about books and all the wonderful things that come with them.

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Book Deals and Reveals

Apple TV+ has released the trailer for its new series The Changeling, starring and executive produced by LaKeith Stanfield. The Changeling is based on the Victor LaValle best-selling book of the same name. The first three episodes premiere on September 8.

Here’s an excerpt from Cassandra Clare’s first adult fantasy novel, Sword Catcher. The book hits shelves on October 10.

Literary Hub has revealed the cover for DéLana R. A. Dameron’s debut novel-in-stories, Redwood Court. It will be out from Dial Press in February.

Love Jane Austen and mysteries? Check out the cover of Katie Oliver’s Cyanide & Sensibility, the third book in the Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery series. It’s out from Berkley on December 12.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced that their production company Archewell Productions is developing Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel Meet Me by the Lake into a film.

Despite recent stories about the popularity of BookTok, Neilsen’s survey found that YouTube is actually the most popular online platform for young people to discover new books.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Writers Guild of America strike — and why book lovers should support it.

The 99-year-old publishing company Simon and Schuster is being sold to private equity firm KKR for $1.62 billion. The original sale to PRH was for $2.2 billion.

Book Riot Recommends

Hi, welcome to everyone’s favorite segment of Book Radar called Book Riot Recommends. This is where I’ll talk to you about all the books I’m reading, the books I’m loving, and the books I can’t wait to read and love in the near future. I think you’re going to love them too!

Join Rebecca & Jeff in the First Edition podcast to consider the 10 finalists for the “It Book” of August and pick a winner.

Prepare Your Shelves!

Words of Literary Wisdom

“Every life is precious. Please treasure each and every day, the present, the moment, and yourself.”

— Orange: Volume 2 by Ichigo Takano

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.

Here’s a bit of BookTok news that we can’t ignore. One popular BookTuber has been very vocal about her appreciation for hockey romance. Which is all well and good, until you start calling out real hockey players — specifically Seattle Kraken center Alex Wennberg. Here’s a timeline of how the BookTok attention went from “all in good fun” to sexual harassment.

Bonus: if you want opinions from the BookTube community, they’ve got them: Check out these videos from Swell Entertainment and with cindy. And here’s one from another Book Radar fave Jess Owens.

And Here’s A Cat Picture!

More cats in the window? Don’t mind if I do. Today, we’ve got a double cat window situation. If you’re new here, that’s Remy on the left and Murray on the right. I love them so much!

And that’s all for today, everyone. Have a wonderful weekend. Try to sleep in or something. I hear sleep is good for you.

Emily

Y’all!

Heartstopper season 2 is out, and I can’t talk to anyone right now because I’m in that post-Heartstopper release bliss bubble. But how are you doing? I hope well! Let’s talk books.

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Book Deals and Reveals

Robert Downey Jr. has revealed the cover of his forthcoming book, Cool Food: Erasing Your Carbon Footprint One Bite at a Time. Per its publisher, Blackstone Publishing, the book is an “eye-opening” exploration of sustainable food habits, action items, and over two dozen delicious recipes. The book, co-written with New York Times bestselling author and journalist Thomas Kostigen, will be out on January 23, 2024.

Here’s the cover of Leanne Schwartz’s upcoming YA romantic fantasy To A Darker Shore. It’s out on April 2, 2024.

Actor Delroy Lindo has sold a currently untitled memoir to Little, Brown. The book is set for a fall 2025 release.

Sarah Pekkanen, co-author of The Wife Between Us, will be writing two more books for St. Martin’s Press. The new books will launch what St. Martin’s intends to be a one-book per-year schedule for Pekkanen.

Eric S. Singer will be adapting his book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer for YA readers. The adult version of the biography was published in 2005 and has since won a Pulitzer and was adapted by Christopher Nolan for his film Oppenheimer.

The Ripped Bodice, a romance book store, opened in Brooklyn over the weekend.

An adaptation of best-selling author Daniel Kraus’ upcoming novel Whalefall is in the works. The book is scheduled to publish on August 8 by MTV Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.

Lin-Manuel Miranda is reportedly in the process of adapting Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel The Warriors into a Broadway musical.

Book Riot Recommends

Hi, welcome to everyone’s favorite segment of Book Radar called Book Riot Recommends. This is where I’ll talk to you about all the books I’m reading, the books I’m loving, and the books I can’t wait to read and love in the near future. I think you’re going to love them too!

Join Rebecca & Jeff in the First Edition podcast to consider the 10 finalists for the “It Book” of August and pick a winner.

Can’t Wait for This One!

What I’m Reading This Week

Orange: Volume 2 by Ichigo Takano

Thirst for Salt by Madelaine Lucas

Seven Empty Houses by Samanta Schweblin, translated by Megan McDowell

Pageboy by Elliot Page

Reviving Ophelia by Mary Pipher and Sarah Pipher Gilliam

Monday Memes

This is definitely me trying to get everyone to read Chain-Gang All-Stars immediately.

And Here’s A Cat Picture!

The beautiful cat-in-window pictures continue! This time we’ve got Murray again. He is the king of window sunbathing. This cat is the most chill and relaxed cat I’ve ever met. It makes me wish I was chill and relaxed too. But, you know, he doesn’t have to pay bills, so that makes it easier for him.

And that’s all for Monday, friends! Have a good week.

Emily

What’s up, Book Friends?

Emily here with another round of Book Radar news to get you through your Thursday. It’s been quite a week with another round of Silent Reading Party and a fun Ghost Files live show. You gotta keep enough fun in your life to stave off the existential mid-week dread, right? Question: do you believe in ghosts? I do! Second question: if you were going to a Silent Reading Party, what book would you be reading? These aren’t rhetorical questions, so feel free to reach out and let me know. In the meantime, let’s talk books!

XOXO, Gossip Emily

Delighting velocireaders since 2017, Book Riot’s New Release Index will keep you in the know about all the latest books. New books for days. Subscribe today — you won’t be able to read them all, but it’s fun to try!

Book Deals and Reveals

Star Wars star Billy Dee Williams has shared the cover of his upcoming memoir What Have We Here? The book’s editor Victoria Wilson said in a statement, “Billy Dee Williams has had a fascinating life and career. The book he writes is fun and, like Billy, hard to resist and draws you in.” The book will be published on February 13, 2024.

Hyperion Avenue, an imprint of Disney Publishing Worldwide, is launching Marvel Crime. The program will publish “hard-edged crime-fiction for adults” and includes three original novels, each featuring different Marvel characters. The first title debuts in 2024.

Penguin Teen has the cover reveal for Black Girl You Are Atlas, “a thoughtful celebration of Black girlhood.” The book is written by award-winning author and poet Renée Watson, with art by Ekua Holmes. It’s hitting shelves on February 13, 2024.

And Literary Hub is sharing the cover of Real Americans by Rachel Khong. It’s out from Knopf on April 30, 2024.

Can’t wait for the next installment of Xio Axelrod’s The Lillys series? Paste has shared the cover of the next book! Girls with Bad Reputations will be out next year.

Check out the cover of Infinity Alchemist, the young adult fantasy debut from award-winning author Kacen Callender. It’s out on February 6, 2024, from Tor Teen.

The new trailer for Loki Season 2 gives fans a first look at Ke Huy Quan as OB, a maintenance man for the Time Variance Authority. This is the actor’s MCU debut. Loki Season 2 premieres on October 6th, streaming on Disney+.

The longlist has been announced for the 2023 Booker Prize.

Are you a President Barbie or a Weird Barbie? Find out which Barbie you really are with this fun Barbie book quiz.

New month, new books! Check out our August 2023 horoscopes to find out which book the planets are guiding you to read.

Book Riot Recommends

Hi, welcome to everyone’s favorite segment of Book Radar called Book Riot Recommends. This is where I’ll talk to you about all the books I’m reading, the books I’m loving, and the books I can’t wait to read and love in the near future. I think you’re going to love them too!

Join Rebecca & Jeff in the First Edition podcast to consider the 10 finalists for the “It Book” of August and pick a winner.

Prepare Your Shelves!

Words of Literary Wisdom

“There are a few times in life when you leap up and the past that you’d been standing on falls away behind you, and the future you mean to lean on is not yet in place, and for a moment you are suspended, knowing nothing and no one, not even yourself.”

— The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

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.

How about some Bookstagram drama, friends? Recently, Jess on Youtube posted a video examining one Bookstagrammer’s post about cop romances and the backlash that followed.

And Here’s A Cat Picture!

Oh, you want more pics of cats in the window? You got ’em! I’ve got a never-ending supply. I had to hold up a toy to get Remy to look at me today, but we got the picture, and that’s all that matters.

And that’s all for Thursday’s Book Radar, friends! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you next time!

Emily

Book Friends,

It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another round of Book Radar. I hope you had a great weekend filled with books, fun podcasts, kittens, baked goods, and whatever else your heart desired. I’ve been a little under the weather AGAIN, but I’m pulling through. Thanks for asking. Now how about we talk books?

What do S.A. Cosby, Khaled Hosseini, Sarah Bakewell, and Yahdon Israel have in common? They’ve been guests on Book Riot’s newest podcast, First Edition, where BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O’Neal explores the wide bookish world. Subscribe to hear them and stay to hear Book Riot’s editors pick the “it” book of the month.

Book Deals and Reveals

Here’s the cover reveal for Like Thunder, book 2 in Nnedi Okorafor’s Desert Magician’s Duology. This one is out in November from DAW Books.

Entertainment Weekly has shared the cover and an excerpt from Myah Ariel’s debut novel, When I Think of You, inspired by her own past as a Hollywood assistant. It hits shelves on April 24, 2024.

And here’s the cover reveal for Ashley Elston’s adult debut, First Lie Wins. It’s out from Headline Books in January 2024.

Tor.com has got the cover reveal for River Mumma, a contemporary fantasy novel by Zalika Reid-Benta. The novel will be out on February 20, 2024, from Erewhon Books.

Canelo is launching a new horror imprint in October 2023. The imprint, which will “honor books and authors that have shaped the genre while charting its own territory to offer the most unique and chilling novels being written today,” kicks off with John Langan’s The Fisherman on October 9.

The lawsuit against Taylor Swift, which accused her of copying design elements from a self-published poetry book, has been dropped.

Literary Hub is sharing their picks for the best book covers of July.

Twitter is a breeding ground of negativity. Meanwhile, Tumblr has found new popularity. Should Book Twitter migrate to Tumblr?

Here is the best new Korean literature in translation, from science fiction like Counterweight by Djuna and translated by Anton Hur to literary fiction, short stories, and poetry.

The Digital Public Library of America has launched a new program that lets readers download banned books depending on their area.

Looking for a little bookish joy this Monday? Here’s Lizzo playing the theme song to Lord of the Rings on the recorder.

Book Riot Recommends

Hi, welcome to everyone’s favorite segment of Book Radar called Book Riot Recommends. This is where I’ll talk to you about all the books I’m reading, the books I’m loving, and the books I can’t wait to read and love in the near future. I think you’re going to love them too!

Delighting velocireaders since 2017, Book Riot’s New Release Index will keep you in the know about all the latest books. Start your 14-day free trial today.

Can’t Wait for This One

What I’m Reading This Week

The Beast You Are by Paul Tremblay

Seven Empty Houses by Samanta Schweblin

Pageboy by Elliot Page

Piñata by Leopoldo Gout

Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

Monday Memes

Hi Barbie! Did I see Barbie again over the weekend? You betcha. Here are some more bookish Barbie memes. Be sure to scroll through all of them! My favorite is the meme of Ann Patchett’s The Dutch House.

And Here’s A Cat Picture!

Okay, I want you all to caption this one. I’m too busy laughing.

But yeah…Remy loves his new little cat house. Look how relaxed he is.

And that’s all for today, friends! I hope you have an incredible week. See you soon!

Emily

Hi Book Friends!

Happy Thursday! I hope your week is going well, friends. I’ve got a boatload of fun book stuff to share with you today, so let’s skip the small talk and get right into it? Y’all know I can’t wait another second to gush about Heartstopper. Let’s do this.

What do S.A. Cosby, Khaled Hosseini, Sarah Bakewell, and Yahdon Israel have in common? They’ve been guests on Book Riot’s newest podcast, First Edition, where BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O’Neal explores the wide bookish world. Subscribe to hear them and stay to hear Book Riot’s editors pick the “it” book of the month.

Book Deals and Reveals

Let’s start with the news I really cannot wait to share! Heartstopper season 2 is dropping next week (on August 3!), and Netflix has released a trailer for the upcoming season. I cannot wait for this joy of a show to return, and I’ve just been basking in the new trailer in the meantime.

Now let’s get to the most exciting cover reveal we’ve gotten in some time (in my humble opinion). Alyssa Cole has a new thriller coming out! Here’s the cover of One of Us Knows, designed by Ploy Siripant. This one’s out from William Morrow on April 16, 2024. You can preorder it here.

Cosmopolitan has shared the cover and the first chapter of Melissa Blair’s A Vicious Game. The novel is set to be released on February 6, 2024.

And from Paste, we’ve gotten the cover reveal and an excerpt from the next book in Mimi Matthew’s Belles of London series, The Lily of Ludgate Hall. This one hits shelves on January 16, 2024.

George R.R. Martin has announced that his overall deal with HBO was suspended on June 1. Like many other film and television deals, Martin’s has been put on pause while Hollywood writers and actors strike in pursuit of equitable pay and greater transparency in the streaming era.

Saeed Jones has won the Ohioana Book Award for Poetry for his book Alive at the End of the World.

The sequel to Emil Harris’ graphic novel My Favorite Thing is Monsters will be out on April 9, 2024. It’s available for preorder now.

In an analysis of 300,000 English Literature syllabi, these are the novels by women authors that were the most commonly assigned.

One home baker tested the best pound cake recipes from five popular cookbooks. Which one was a crumb above the rest?

Book Riot Recommends

Hi, welcome to everyone’s favorite segment of Book Radar called Book Riot Recommends. This is where I’ll talk to you about all the books I’m reading, the books I’m loving, and the books I can’t wait to read and love in the near future. I think you’re going to love them too!

Delighting velocireaders since 2017, Book Riot’s New Release Index will keep you in the know about all the latest books. Start your 14-day free trial today.

Prepare Your Shelves!

Words of Literary Wisdom

“I don’t know her well enough for that. We’re friendly, but it’s not like we have the kind of rapport that I can say, ‘My childhood friend was watching you and thinks your daughter is under demonic threat. Would you care to meet her?”

— Piñata by Leopoldo Gout

What I’m Watching This Weekend

I know everyone is still buzzing about Barbie and Oppenheimer, but we have a new weekend coming up, and there’s one highly anticipated new film that I hear is worth the hype. Talk to Me is the must-see horror movie of the summer, and I must see it this weekend. Are you going? Let me know!

And Here’s A Cat Picture!

Here’s another classic cat-in-the-window picture. Friends, the weather in Seattle has been TO DIE FOR. Cool. Sunny. Gorgeous. Murray is just lapping it all up just like the rest of us are. Murray and I have been in Seattle for nearly a whole year, and it’s the best! I hope you’ve been having a wonderful summer as well. And, hey, I’ll see you on Monday!

Emily

Hello Book Friends!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend, and Happy Monday! How are you doing? Me, I’m watching YouTube videos about the latest Sims 4 expansion pack, Horse Ranch. Why? Because even though I don’t care about having horses, I’m a sucker for a Sims expansion pack. So maybe my Sims are about to become horse people. Does anyone else play the Sims? Anyone play the Sims while listening to audiobooks? Cause I do. Let me know. And…now for more book chat.

What do S.A. Cosby, Khaled Hosseini, Sarah Bakewell, and Yahdon Israel have in common? They’ve been guests on Book Riot’s newest podcast, First Edition, where BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O’Neal explores the wide bookish world. Subscribe to hear them and stay to hear Book Riot’s editors pick the “it” book of the month.

Book Deals and Reveals

Barack Obama has announced his list of books he’s reading this summer.

Here’s the cover of Maybe It’s a Sign by E. L. Shen. The book features artwork from Sher Rill Ng. It’s out in January!

The next book release from Gillian Flynn’s imprint has gotten a cover reveal! Here’s the cover of One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall.

And here’s the cover reveal for Blessing Musariri’s All That It Ever Meant. This YA novel is out in November 2023.

Harlequin Trade Publishing has announced that it will close the Inkyard Press imprint and transition the imprint’s titles to Harper Collins Children’s Books.

Hulu is releasing the full 10-episode series The Other Black Girl on September 13. The original series is based on the novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris.

The Wheel of Time season 2 trailer has been released by Prime Video. Season two will premiere on Prime Video on September 1 this year.

American Psycho is getting a comic book adaptation. The four-issue comic book series will publish later this year.

Book Riot Recommends

Hi, welcome to everyone’s favorite segment of Book Radar called Book Riot Recommends. This is where I’ll talk to you about all the books I’m reading, the books I’m loving, and the books I can’t wait to read and love in the near future. I think you’re going to love them too!

Delighting velocireaders since 2017, Book Riot’s New Release Index will keep you in the know about all the latest books. Start your 14-day free trial today.

Can’t Wait for This One

What I’m Reading This Week

Seven Empty Houses by Samanta Schweblin

Pageboy by Elliot Page

The Beast You Are by Paul Tremblay

Piñata by Leopoldo Gout

Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

Monday Memes

More Barbie memes? They will never get old!

And Here’s A Cat Picture!

Since so many of you enjoyed seeing Pizza Roll last week, here’s another pic of Pizza Roll I thought you might enjoy. And if you want to join the adventures of Pizza Roll and his siblings, check out his Instagram, pizzaparty_4u.

Thanks to Pizza Roll’s parents for allowing me to share him with you!

And that’s all for Book Radar today. Have a great week. <3

Emily

Happy Barbie Day, Book Friends!

What do S.A. Cosby, Khaled Hosseini, Sarah Bakewell, and Yahdon Israel have in common? They’ve been guests on Book Riot’s newest podcast, First Edition, where BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O’Neal explores the wide bookish world. Subscribe to hear them and stay to hear Book Riot’s editors pick the “it” book of the month.

Today is the day I finally go see the Barbie movie. Will my life be changed forever? Only time will tell. In the meantime, let’s chat books, shall we?

Book Deals and Reveals

Snoop Dogg is releasing a cookbook with E-40 called Goon with the Spoon, and here’s the cover reveal! It’s out this fall from Chronicle Books.

Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham are collaborating on Lunar New Year Love Story, a young adult graphic novel out from First Second in January. Here’s the cover reveal!

Excited about The Marvels? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Marvel movie. The film hits theaters this November.

Speaking of The Marvels, Iman Vellani, star of the upcoming movie, is writing a new Ms. Marvel comic.

Let’s keep the Marvel news coming. Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3 will be available to stream on Disney+ on August 2.

And here’s a first look at the Pet Semetary sequel film, Pet Semetary: Bloodlines. Just in time for Halloween, the movie will premiere on October 6 on Paramount+.

Publishers Weekly has just released a list of the bestselling print books of the first half of 2023, including Adult, YA, and Children’s.

Reader’s Digest has released a list of 100 of the best books of all time, including a mix of nonfiction and fiction of differing genres.

Book Riot Recommends

Hi, welcome to everyone’s favorite segment of Book Radar called Book Riot Recommends. This is where I’ll talk to you about all the books I’m reading, the books I’m loving, and the books I can’t wait to read and love in the near future. I think you’re going to love them too!

Delighting velocireaders since 2017, Book Riot’s New Release Index will keep you in the know about all the latest books. Start your 14-day free trial today.

Prepare Your Shelves!

Words of Literary Wisdom

“Hollywood is built on leveraging queerness. Tucking it away when needed, pulling it out when beneficial, while patting themselves on the back. Hollywood doesn’t lead the way, it responds, it follows, slowly and far behind. The depth of that closet, the trove of secrets buried, indifferent to the consequences. I was punished for being queer while I watched others be protected and celebrated, who gleefully abused people in the wide open.”

— Pageboy by Elliot Page

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.

Like I’ve been saying, it’s time for Barbie, and I’m not the only one who’s excited. A lot of people have been putting together their very own Barbie TBRs. Let’s have a look at a few!

• 5 Fun Books to Read While Waiting for Barbie
• Choose a Barbie Movie, Get a Book Rec
• Books Barbie Would Love
• If Barbie Was the Female Lead of a Suspense Book
• It’s A Barbie World — We’re Just Listening In It (OK, I wrote this one)

And Here’s A Cat Picture!

We’ve got a theme going on. And it’s Murray in the window. I hope you enjoy, because it’s summer, the sun is out, and this is his position of choice. We love him.

And that’s all friends! Again, Happy Barbie weekend to all who observe this holiday. See you next week!

Emily

It’s Monday, and it’s Barbie week!

Have I ever been more excited about a movie I’ve never seen? Doubtful. I got my nails painted florescent pink, and I am ready to go. But in the meantime, let’s talk books.

What do S.A. Cosby, Khaled Hosseini, Sarah Bakewell, and Yahdon Israel have in common? They’ve been guests on Book Riot’s newest podcast, First Edition where BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O’Neal explores the wide bookish world. Subscribe to hear them and stay to hear Book Riot’s editors pick the “it” book of the month.

Book Deals and Reveals

Patrick Rothfuss returns to the Kingkiller Chronicle universe with The Narrow Road Between Desires, a reimagining of his stand-alone story “The Lightning Tree.” The book, illustrated by Nate Taylor, publishes on November 14, 2023, with DAW Books. 

Tor.com also has the cover reveal of Carissa Broadbent’s The Serpent and the Wings of Night. This start of a new series will be out on December 5, 2023, from Bramble.

And here’s the cover reveal for the upcoming Defiant graphic novel. The new graphic novel comes from comic book artists Nikolas Draper-Ivey (Static: Shadows Of Dakota, Black Panther soundtrack cover) and Ray-Anthony Height (Marvel Comics’ Star Wars: Doctor Aphra) with editor Chris Robinson (Marvel Comics’ Black Panther).

Rap icon Jay-Z has announced a special exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library entitled The Book of HOV.

BOOM! Studios is releasing a graphic novel adaptation of the official A.C.H. Smith novelization of the 1986 film Labyrinth.

Little Free Libraries has teamed up with Venables Bell + Partners to create the Unbanned Book Club.

Reader’s Digest has released a list of 100 of the best books of all time, including a mix of nonfiction and fiction of differing genres.

We’ve selected the best books of 2023 so far! From historical romance to queer stories to comedic horror, and more.

Book Riot Recommends

Hi, welcome to everyone’s favorite segment of Book Radar called Book Riot Recommends. This is where I’ll talk to you about all the books I’m reading, the books I’m loving, and the books I can’t wait to read and love in the near future. I think you’re going to love them too!

Delighting velocireaders since 2017, Book Riot’s New Release Index will keep you in the know about all the latest books. Start your 14-day free trial today.

Can’t Wait for This One

What I’m Reading This Week

The Beast You Are by Paul Tremblay

Piñata by Leopoldo Gout

The Troop by Nick Cutter

Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

Orange by Ichigo Takano

Monday Memes

I’m sharing this for the Barbie side only, because screw reading what you think you’re supposed to read.

A Note About Milan Kundera

The Unbearable Lightness of Being is one of my favorite books of all time, and I went through a long period in college where I just tore my way through all of Milan Kundera’s books. Needless to say, I was very sad to hear of the author’s passing last Tuesday. Kundera, who published 10 novels, in addition to several short stories, essays, and poetry collections, was 94 at his time of death.

And Here’s A Cat Picture!

I was away from home all day today, so this picture came from my husband. Serious FOMO. Look at the cute cat moments I missed out on today. Leaving home is for chumps.

See you on Thursday, friends!

Emily

Dear Book Friends,

Happy Thursday! Just think…next week at this time, we’ll all be watching the Barbie movie (or at least I will. I have my tickets for July 20). I can’t wait. In the meantime, I guess let’s talk about books. That’s what we’re here for! But wait…did you know Barbie is partially inspired by Reviving Ophelia by Mary Pipher. So it is book related! Ok, ok. I’ll move on.

What do S.A. Cosby, Khaled Hosseini, Sarah Bakewell, and Yahdon Israel have in common? They’ve been guests on Book Riot’s newest podcast, First Edition where BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O’Neal explores the wide bookish world. Subscribe to hear them and stay to hear Book Riot’s editors pick the “it” book of the month.

Book Deals and Reveals

Pop icon Britney Spears is releasing her much-anticipated memoir The Woman in Me on October 23.

Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions is releasing its first short story anthology. Out There Screaming “explores the worlds of horror, sci-fi, folklore & more through short stories crafted by Black authors.” It’s out on October 3.

Here’s the cover reveal of Mónica Mancillas’ debut middle grade novel Sing it Like Celia. With artwork from Mirelle Ortega and a design by Mary Claire Cruz, the book will be out from Penguin Kids in April 2024.

Superman: Legacy has added Nathan Fillion to its cast as The Green Lantern. Also joining the cast are Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific.

The official trailer for Wonka, starring Timothy Chalamet as Willy Wonka, has been released. Wonka hits theaters on December 15.

Jennifer Garner will be reprising her role as Elektra in the upcoming Deadpool 3 movie. Deadpool 3 is currently expected to hit theaters on May 3, 2024.

Nimona creator ND Stevenson announced on Twitter that copies of his graphic novel were sold out on Amazon following the release of Netflix’s film adaptation.

109-year-old Viola Ford Fletcher has published a memoir about growing up during the Tulsa Race Massacre. Don’t Let Them Bury My Story will be out on August 15.

Nnedi Okorafor has sold her novel The Africanfuturist to HarperCollins/William Morrow in a seven-figure deal. The book is scheduled for a winter 2025 release.

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Words of Literary Wisdom

“There is no value in simply being busy—everyone these days is busy. There is value in focus. In the satisfaction of control and the productivity of lucrative work.”

— The Whispers by Ashley Audrain

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.

So we’re already over halfway through the year (woo here comes my stress and anxiety about time passing once again). How are you doing on your reading goals? If you’re behind like me, there’s nothing a little readathon can’t fix. This summer, there are a ton of readathons going on all over BookTube. Unsure of where to start? Check out this guide to readathons happening in July!

And Here’s A Cat Picture!

Today, we have some guest stars in the newsletter! Everyone, meet Pizza Roll and Gwen. These two cuties belong to my friends Mary and Todd. I couldn’t get over how cute they look stacked on top of each other here, and I thought you all would enjoy them as well.

On that pleasant note, have a wonderful week, and happy week-before-Barbie!

Emily

Hi Book Friends!

Welcome back for another Monday’s Book Radar. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Mine was pretty chill. I watched all of The Good Place. I read some books. Super huge accomplishments. But sometimes it’s okay to not be productive, right? Let’s talk books.

But first, a quick question: What do S.A. Cosby, Khaled Hosseini, Sarah Bakewell, and Yahdon Israel have in common? They’ve been guests on Book Riot’s newest podcast, First Edition where BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O’Neal explores the wide bookish world. Subscribe to hear them and stay to hear Book Riot’s editors pick the “it” book of the month.

Book Deals and Reveals

Crime Reads has shared the cover for Heather Levy’s upcoming novel Hurt for Me. The novel is out from Montlake on January 30, 2024.

Prime Video has just released the official trailer for the film adaptation of the bestselling book Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. The series starts streaming on Prime Video on August 11, 2023.

Knopf has bought the U.S. rights to Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Tommy Orange’s Wandering Stars. Knopf says Wandering Stars traces “the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School through to the shattering aftermath of Orvil Redfeather’s shooting depicted in There There.” The novel is out in March 2024.

Adult Swim’s adaptation of Junji Ito’s Uzumaki is still in the works.

Authors Mona Awad and Paul Tremblay filed a lawsuit against Open AI, ChatGPT’s parent company. The lawsuit claims that the company used their books to teach its AI tool about novels.

The 2023 Hugo Award finalists have been announced. This year’s selection is the most globally diverse so far.

Reese Witherspoon announced that her July Book Club pick is Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.

AIGA has announced the winners for the 50 Books | 50 Covers of 2022 competition, which highlights the best book covers of the previous year.

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Can’t Wait for This One!

What I’m Reading This Week

Piñata by Leopoldo Gout

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert

The Troop by Nick Cutter

I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

Tomie by Junji Ito

Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns

Monday Memes

I’ve seen this meme a lot, but this version speaks the most to me.

And Here’s A Cat Picture!

Remy is all wrapped up in his toys today. Love seeing him chill in his hammock surrounded by other things he could play with. The true definition of spoiled.

Aaaaand…that’s all! See you Thursday!

Emily