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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] Congrats! It’s a Leap Year and that means you have been granted a whole extra day of February to read to your heart’s content. Yes, yes, we know it can be confusing when the calendar changes on you like this, so here are some twisty timeline books we recommend for it! As Many … Read more
[ad_1] Parasite may have won a ground-breaking four Academy Awards (for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Foreign Language Film), but the impact of this movie will extend far beyond awards night. From its stunning visuals, to its layered commentary on the invisible divisions that you can almost… sniff-sniff… smell between us, … Read more
[ad_1] This February, Read it Forward editors Abbe, Jess, and Emma plowed through a novel (and former Reese pick) that everyone’s been talking about: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. A striking social satire about race and privilege that shines a searing light on the inexorability of whiteness and upward mobility, it’s a wonderfully layered … Read more
[ad_1] Nothing ups the ante on a mystery or thriller quite like it being true. Knowing that someone really did these terrible things and (hopefully) someone else solved the case, found the perpetrator, and figured out why they did it, adds extra chills to the experience. True crime is a gripping genre with a dedicated … Read more
[ad_1] Graff has been keeping a big secret from his closest friends, the captain and crew of a pirate-hunting starship. He expected to die before they ever discovered what he really is. But he’s not dead, and now he has to explain. I am cut nearly in half by the accident. The surviving … Read more
[ad_1] Happy Mardi Gras! And you’re welcome. Because we’re sharing a sneak peek of the MUCH anticipated sequel to Renée Ahdieh’s The Beautiful! The Damned is coming THIS JUNE and not a moment too soon. Ready for this excerpt? Ready to see what comes after THAT ENDING? Yes? Okay. Prepare yourself. First there is nothing. Only silence. … Read more
[ad_1] While legendary actor and activist Laura Dern (who’s having a “Dernaissance” at the moment) may have taken home her second Academy Award this year for her portrayal of a stereotypical yet wholly otherworldly divorce attorney in Marriage Story (now streaming on Netflix), the movie isn’t all kale salads and Halloween costumes. Scarlett Johansson and … Read more
[ad_1] It’s always fun to discover an author when they write a crackling and scintillating debut novel. The energy that results from knowing that you’ve found an author with a long career ahead of them, who you can follow for years, is incredibly exciting. The wait for that second novel can be excruciating, but it’s … Read more
[ad_1] Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly is the story of three astonishing women whose fates converge during World War II. Readers have adored its portrayal of female friendship and bravery. For those who are looking for similar reads in which women test the bonds of friendship and the limits of courage, Read it Forward … Read more
[ad_1] When its series finale of aired back in 2013, The Office took its place in the pantheon of great, transformative sitcoms—alongside series like M*A*S*H, Cheers, and Seinfeld. With its documentary-esque style, sometimes painfully awkward humor, and often surprising emotional depth, The Office laid the groundwork for a slew of successful comedies to follow in … Read more