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Book Buzz is a curated stream of book news that will help you add epic and outstanding novels to your TBR! These are the hottest books you must read!
We want stories that will carry us to other worlds, make us lose sleep, make us cry like we peeled ten onions, then tickle our fancy til we laugh hysterically. And love. We want books that will make us fall in love over and over again. What are the hottest books coming out this month? What stories will resonate with us and blow our minds? Check out Book Buzz to find out the latest in book news and discover the stories trending now!
[ad_1] The mystery “genre” actually comprises several different categories of stories. A “thriller” is different from a “cozy mystery,” which is different from “crime fiction,” which may not necessarily be “detective fiction,” and these are just some of the flavors in the mystery stew. Agatha Christie’s corpus of work—seventy-nine novels and short-story collections, plus fourteen … Read more
[ad_1] As a lifelong bookworm, there are few escapes I rely on more than into the pages of a good book. I asked my Facebook community to recommend some of the most engrossing stories they’ve ever read because, like a lot of us, I’m planning to stay at home for now… so I really, really … Read more
[ad_1] Excerpt alert! This week we’re reading The Jewel Thief by Jeannie Mobley, a lush, slow-burn romance set in 17th century France, and based on the history of the Hope Diamond. Scroll down to read an excerpt! Louvre Palace, April 25, 1673 I kneel, gritting my teeth against the pain of my cracked ribs and blistered … Read more
[ad_1] It’s easy to think you know the story of another culture (or even your own). But races and cultures aren’t a monolith, and indigenous people, who are often lumped under one designation, are incredibly different than one another. One way to explore these fabulous cultures, and their often-tragic histories at the hands of colonialists, … Read more
[ad_1] While many of us can agree that feminism isn’t a dirty word, women are still underrepresented in journalism, according to the Women’s Media Center, with women of color making up an even smaller minority, despite the fact that women make up 50% of the U.S. population, and people of color nearly 40%. The good … Read more
[ad_1] It’s cover reveal time! Today, we are revealing not one, not two, but THREE stunning covers. Get ready to stack that TBR!! First up, we’re talking about Tochi Onyebuchi’s highly anticipated follow-up to WAR GIRLS. Are you ready for this? Prepare your eyes for the jaw-dropping cover that is REBEL SISTERS! REBEL SISTERS by Tochi Onyebuchi … Read more
[ad_1] Throughout my teenage years, I imagined that my twenties would bring me big city adventures, an interesting career, and a colorful cast of friends who would make me laugh and learn alongside me about things like wine and real relationships. For the most part, I got those things. I moved to New York, got … Read more
[ad_1] Abi Daré is the author of The Girl with the Louding Voice, a powerful debut novel about a young Nigerian woman who is trapped in a life of servitude but determined to fight for her dreams and choose her own future. Abi has been diving into books—fiction and nonfiction—that are inspiring, insightful, and emotional. … Read more
[ad_1] Jane Austen died in 1817 at the age of forty-one and wrote six beloved novels in her tragically short life. Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, and Emma were published during her lifetime. Shortly after she died, both Persuasion and Northanger Abbey were published. Austen’s fans are everywhere, and a number of … Read more
[ad_1] Russell Crowe missed his Golden Globes win this January because he was home in Australia preparing for the bushfires with his family. His love for his homeland is well-documented: “God bless America. God save the Queen. God defend New Zealand, and thank Christ for Australia.” That sentiment makes a lot of sense to me. … Read more