Hello, book lovers! March, a.k.a. Women’s History Month and National Reading Month, has arrived and winter has begun to thaw. And as we head on into spring, there are a ton of book releases to look forward to. So while you wait to get your hands on whichever spring release you’re most excited for, here’s an exciting mix of stories from the book world.
Cancel Culture or Due Diligence? Dr. Seuss’s Estate Has Decided to Stop Sales on Six Titles: “Dr. Seuss is perhaps the most beloved children’s book author to come under criticism for outdated and insensitive depictions of racial, ethnic, cultural and gender differences.” And his estate’s recent decision to pull If I Ran the Zoo and To Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street among others have “raised questions about what should be preserved as part of the cultural record.” — The New York Times
Kazuo Ishiguro’s “Klara and the Sun” Explores Humanity and the Ethical Conundrum of AI: In the Nobel Prize-winning author’s latest novel, “mankind is experiencing the birth of a new lifeform, and humans have become their gods.” Following Klara, an Artificial Friend, Ishiguro asks readers to “consider the implication of our capacity to feel empathy,” and examines humanity in a way that “will stay with you long after you’ve read the last page.” — BookTrib
Kid Sees Dead People in Latest From Masterful Storyteller Stephen King: The latest novel from King may be short, but it sure packs a punch. His brief, “to-the-point chapters make for quick reading, the crime-driven plot is propulsive, involving guns, drugs, bombs and kidnapping, but, more importantly, some of the lines just take your breath away.” No surprise, this book is “hard to put down,” but it’ll stick with you long after you’ve finished. — The Washington Post
Historical Women Resurrected: 10 Reads That Bring Heroines of the Past Back to Life: Eleanor Roosevelt, Ida B. Wells, even Shakespeare’s wife, Anne, feel as if they’re living and breathing within the pages of these gripping books “that peel back the layers of time to either illuminate or reimagine strong, iconic women.” Hailing from many different lands and eras these ladies have “created lasting legacies that’ll inspire generations to come.” — Off the Shelf
7 Novels Exploring the Lives of Women in Middle Eastern Cultures: Travel across the region from Turkey to Saudi Arabia, even jump back centuries to Persia or venture onward with those immigrating to western countries. As there is no universal experience of womanhood, this list of titles invites readers to dive into the stories of women from cultures all across the Middle East this Women’s History Month. — BookTrib
5 Great New Reads on Popular Topics to Keep You in the Know and Entertained: “Representing the fields of history, science, arts and culture, innovation, and travel,” these fascinating works cover numerous individuals and concepts in the realm of nonfiction. From America’s original gangster couple to trailblazing women explorers and the human effects on the many species with which we share our planet, these books are sure to pique your curiosity. — Smithsonian
Ed Hajim’s Vivid Memoir On the Road Less Traveled Takes Readers on an Unforgettable Journey: Much more than just another rags-to-riches story, Hajim combines several storylines: his triumph over the heavy odds set agains him in childhood; his climb up the corporate ladder; “a study in the drive, principles, philosophy and character of a man seeking his dream;” and advice for others on the path to achieving their own dreams. — BookTrib
20 Exciting Releases Coming Your Way This Month: As if the warming weather weren’t enough to celebrate, this March also brings us an abundance of “new novels from some bonafide literary heavyweights, including Pulitzer Prize-winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, Nobel Prize-winner Kazuo Ishiguro, and Oprah’s Book Club alum Imbolo Mbue” in addition to some star-studded debuts. — Oprah Mag
Author of YA Fantasy The Guilded Ones on Spinning a Magical Tale of Sierra Leone: “Before Black Panther and Children of Blood and Bone pushed Afrofuturist film and literature into a supposedly more “marketable” limelight,” author Namina Forna had already begun writing a novel “centered around a young girl with brown skin and golden blood who lived in a fantastical version” of her homeland. Now with her work optioned for a film trilogy by Makeready, Forna reflects on her journey to success. — Elle
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Enjoy your stories. It’d be great if you could do a story for women’s history month about Life Lessons and Tales of Little MisFit- a book about a little girl who through humorous tales learns and shared life lessons- book 1: Life Isn’t Always What It Seems. Great for kids of all ages but especially girls!!