Hello, book lovers! The beat is back, and by that, we mean the iconic Jack Kerouac. So, the number of literary podcasts grows by one. In more alarming news, it would appear Goodreads has become the feeding ground for scammers! Meanwhile, the science fiction genre sees the much-anticipated return of the bestselling author of The Martian, Andy Weir, with a stellar first-contact story. Anyway, without further ado, enjoy this mix of stories from the book world.
You Could Soon Be on the Road With a Podcast All About Jack Kerouac: The iconic beat writer’s estate has teamed up with Dave Wedge and Casey Sherman for a new podcast inspired by Kerouac’s writing. — Deadline
Project Hail Mary Launches Crusoe’s Desert Island Into the Starts: Andy Weir’s latest sci-fi delivers a mind-bending first-contact tale of real friendship and sacrifice. — BookTrib
Authors Held for Ransom Under Threat of Deadly Review Bombing: An increasing number of cyber-extortion attacks on Goodreads doesn’t bode well for indie and marginalized authors. — TIME
ITW Spotlight: The Suspense Is on Pointe in Megan Abbott’s Slow-Burn Thriller The Turnout: Illustrating that ballet isn’t all pink satin and tutus, Abbott dives into the terrifying beauty of the dance world. — BookTrib
Are Beaches Not for Reading? This controversial take on one of our favorite summer pastimes suggests unpacking that “beach read,” especially this year. — The Atlantic
GIVEAWAY! Enjoy Sandra Brown’s Blind Tiger, a Texas bootlegging thriller set in the ‘20s — BookTrib
If Sleep Is a Superpower, Then Reading Is Your Secret Weapon: Thwart insomnia (and those crafty tech engineers) when you shut off that screen and crack open a book. — The Guardian
Celebrating the Books That Have Cultivated, Challenged and Revitalized a Love of Reading: In recognition of National Book Lovers Day earlier this week, BookTrib editor Judy Moreno shared the memorable books across her reading journey. — BookTrib
Turn Off That Podcast and Open a Book! If you’re addicted to true crime, you’ll love these sinister thrillers, including Megan Miranda’s The Girl From Widow Hills and Stephanie Wrobel’s Darling Rose Gold. — Off the Shelf
Missing the Power and Strength of the Olympics? Dive back into a world of athletes with these seven stories that explore their inner lives. — Electric Literature
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