Hello, book lovers! The unexpected but thrilling partnership between Bill Clinton and bestselling author James Patterson has produced another exciting novel. Also returning to an old writing endeavor is E L James as she releases what could possibly be the last Fifty Shades romance. But if thrillers and steamy love stories aren’t your thing, perhaps Netflix’s new Edgar Allan Poe murder mystery will strike your fancy. If not, we’ve got plenty more reading material to kick off your weekend. So, without further ado, enjoy this mix of stories from the book world.
Bill Clinton and James Patterson Team Up for Their Second Thriller, The President’s Daughter: Following a new lead character, this former president is about to go rogue. — The New York Times
Is E L James’ Freed the Last of Fifty Shades? After six hit novels and three highly successful films, devoted readers are wondering if this is the end for Ana and Christian’s love story. — BookTrib
Harry Potter Actor Harry Melling to Star as Edgar Allan Poe in Upcoming Netflix Film: Murder mystery The Pale Blue Eye will also star Christian Bale as a detective who partners with a young Poe. — Deadline
Katherine Johnson’s My Remarkable Journey to be Published Posthumously: The famed American mathematician of Hidden Figures tells her story in a new memoir. — The Philadelphia Inquirer
Laurie R. King Delivers Majesty and Enigma in the Latest Mary Russell Mystery: Mary and Sherlock are about to face off against … vampires? Transylvanian superstition makes the case in Castle Shade. — BookTrib
Rosamund Pike Stars as First Lady in New Historical Fiction Podcast Edith!: Premiering June 21, the project takes a satirical look at Edith Wilson after Woodrow Wilson’s stroke. — Rolling Stone
Historical Fiction With Twists of Plenty More in Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch: Rivka Galchen explores hysteria and groupthink in 15th-century Germany. — BookTrib
Time to Turn That Literary Record Over: Essay collection B-Side Books introduces readers to works they’ve probably never heard of before. — The Washington Post
Grab Your Towel and Sunscreen, but Don’t Forget That Perfect Beach Book! Across a variety of genres, this summer’s beach reads have something to offer everyone. — LA Magazine
7 Books With Characters Experiencing “Failure to Launch Syndrome”: Diving into classic literature as well as contemporary stories, these characters, like Peter Pan, are having trouble growing up. — BookTrib
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