Stephen King officially announced the release date of his upcoming novel, "Never Flinch," as May 27, 2025. Although specific details about the book remain a mystery, King hints at the return of his beloved character, Holly Gibney, who first appeared in the novel Mr. Mercedes. Holly is known for her intelligence, social awkwardness and stellar investigative abilities. And she … [Read more...] about Never Flinch: Steven King Confirms New Book Release
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Reese Witherspoon to write thriller with Harlan Coben
Reese Witherspoon is expanding her trailblazing career by co-writing her first thriller novel with Harlan Coben, set for release in fall 2025. Known for her achievements as an Oscar-winning actor, director, and producer, Witherspoon has been a champion for women’s stories through her production company, Hello Sunshine. On her new venture into fiction, she shared, “I’m … [Read more...] about Reese Witherspoon to write thriller with Harlan Coben
Want to discover new books? 2024 National Book Awards Finalists are announced
Readers often face extreme challenges in discovering new authors and books. Some websites, such as Goodreads, are often a good avenue, but they are challenging when you want to read a different genre. Some patrol Amazon's bestseller lists, but normally, it's the same authors and books, such as Harry Potter or Colleen Hoover. Book awards are often the best ones since you can … [Read more...] about Want to discover new books? 2024 National Book Awards Finalists are announced
Amazon Pulls Diddy Tell All Amid Controversy
In a shocking move, Amazon has removed Sean 'Diddy' Combs' memoir from its platform following a heated legal dispute between Combs and a former business associate. The book, which had been highly anticipated, was pulled after allegations surfaced regarding its content, with claims that certain portions were defamatory. As shared by the Seattle Times, "Porter and Combs’ children … [Read more...] about Amazon Pulls Diddy Tell All Amid Controversy
Stuff Your Kindle Day 2024 – Books Offered for Free
Stuff your Kindle Day, as the name itself suggests, is all about the chance to add some nice titles to your Kindle device for free. However, contrary to what many might believe, it isn't an Amazon-backed promotion. Instead, it was first started by best-selling romance author Zoe York in 2015 and has evolved into an extremely popular sales event ever since. The event is not … [Read more...] about Stuff Your Kindle Day 2024 – Books Offered for Free
2024 Booker Prize Shortlist: Women Lead the Way
The 2024 Booker Prize shortlist features a diverse array of themes and storytelling styles, with women making history as the dominant force on the list. Of the six shortlisted novels, five are by female authors, marking the highest number of women ever shortlisted in the prize's 55-year history. This year’s selected books tackle major contemporary issues such as race, identity, … [Read more...] about 2024 Booker Prize Shortlist: Women Lead the Way
Canadian Book Sales Fell 2% in the first six months of 2024
Book sales in Canada fell 2% in the first six months of 2024, but over 20,000,000 books were sold, generating $477,159,543. Most of these sales were from physical bookstores but also online through various retailers. This data comes from Booknet Canada, which focuses exclusively on the Canadian market. Anything fantasy romance-related continued to see strong sales in the … [Read more...] about Canadian Book Sales Fell 2% in the first six months of 2024
How Major Acquisitions Are Shaping Traditional Publishing
The publishing industry is experiencing significant changes as key players expand through acquisitions and strategic partnerships. These moves are reshaping the market, driving growth, and reinforcing the influence of major publishers. Penguin Random House Growth enguin Random House has reported impressive financial results for the first half of 2024. The company saw … [Read more...] about How Major Acquisitions Are Shaping Traditional Publishing
Ashley Flowers Novel The Missing Half Release Date 2025
Ashley Flowers hosts several top-rated podcasts, including Crime Junkie, Crime Junkie AF, The Deck, The Deck Investigates, and So Supernatural. Rumour has it that her second novel, "The Missing Half," is set for release on May 6, 2025, and is already gaining pre-release popularity. This is not surprising, given the success of her first novel, which quickly rose to the top of … [Read more...] about Ashley Flowers Novel The Missing Half Release Date 2025
Banned Book Week 2024 – Freed Between the Lines
This year's Banned Books Week is being held from September 22 to September 28, and it's no surprise that the registration is fully booked. The good news is there are ways to participate and offer support for the cause, such as reading a banned book or using the dedicated hashtags #BannedBooksWeek, #BannedBooks, and #BannedBooksList to spread awareness. The cause has grown … [Read more...] about Banned Book Week 2024 – Freed Between the Lines