Britney Spears’ Explosive Tell-All:
With her highly anticipated memoir now complete, this book is poised to take the world by storm as an instant chart-topper. Working alongside acclaimed novelist and journalist Sam Lansky, Britney’s unique voice is set to come alive on the pages of this explosive tell-all. And with publishing powerhouse Simon & Schuster at the helm, this bombshell memoir is sure to be the ultimate holiday gift for all die-hard fans.
Says No to Amazon:
Former Man Booker award winner Lydia Davis is known for her sometimes-very-short short stories. But if you are planning to read her upcoming new collection “Our Strangers” this fall, you’ll have to buy it someplace other than Amazon. The author tells The Guardian she does not “believe corporations should have as much control over our lives as they do.”
Malala Yousafzai Stronger Than Ever:
The latest book from the Nobel Peace Laureate, activist and author is on its way. This Pakistani powerhouse gained global attention for her fearless campaign to promote education for girls and for surviving a brutal assassination attempt by the Taliban. Now, Malala is set to inspire the world once again with her untitled and highly anticipated new book. Atria Books will be publishing this work, which promises to be a true testament to the strength and courage of the human spirit. Stay tuned and expect to be transformed by the indomitable spirit of Malala Yousafzai!
Arnold Is Back:
Get ready to experience the ultimate guide to crushing your goals and unleashing your true potential as Arnold Schwarzenegger releases a new book that will empower you to “terminate” bad habits and negative self-talk once and for all. Titled Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life, it will be released on October 10.
“Troubled Teen Industry” Exposed:
The Home for Wayward Girls by Marcia Bradley is a powerful work of fiction and a harrowing tale of a young girl’s escape from an abusive home in the 1990s and the horrors she endured on a privately run, under-inspected, and unregulated all-girl teen correction facility known as “The Ranch.”
“All the Light We Cannot See” Trailer Drops:
Netflix is bringing to life the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Anthony Doerr, All the Light We Cannot See. Set in France during World War II, this heart-wrenching story follows the unlikely bond between Marie-Laure LeBlanc, a blind French girl, and Werner Pfennig, a German radio operator who listens to her broadcasts. With Aria Mia Loberti and Louis Hoffman taking on the lead roles and an all-star supporting cast, this four-episode series promises to be a must-watch event, starting in November.
Extraordinary Works Shortlisted:
The International Booker Prize has announced its shortlist. Six authors and six translators are in the running, and the winner will be revealed at a London ceremony on May 23. The shortlist features some exceptional novels from diverse authors around the world. The oldest author to be named a finalist, 89-year-old Maryse Condé, has been shortlisted for The Gospel According to the New World, which was translated by Richard Philcox. Also making the shortlist are debut novels Standing Heavy by Ivorian author GauZ’ and translated by Frank Wynne; and Whale, by South Korean author Cheon Myeong-kwan and translated by Chi-Young Kim.
Celebrating “The Night Agent”:
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of secrets, lies, and deceit, and join Peter Sutherland on his quest to uncover the truth. If you’re a fan of thrilling political conspiracies, then Netflix’s adaptation of Matthew Quirk’s novel, The Night Agent, is a must-watch. The show delivers a masterful depiction of the dark world of espionage, where nothing is as it seems, and danger lurks around every corner.
Joyce Carol Oates Prize Winner Announced:
Congratulations to author Manuel Muñoz for winning the prestigious Joyce Carol Oates Prize, a $50,000 award given by the New Literary Project. The prize recognized Muñoz’s remarkable contributions to literature and his ability to create entire worlds in just a few pages. Muñoz’s latest book, The Consequences, has been described as a collection of nuanced, thoughtful, and moving stories.
The Definitive Guide to Artisan Gelato:
For professionals and enthusiasts alike, everything you ever needed to know — and more — about making 75 different versions of the sacred dessert.
