Hello, book lovers! Stephen King, master of horror, has written a fairy tale. Wait, sorry, the book is called Fairy Tale. It’s not out until the fall, but you can read part of it now! But, hey, if speculative fiction isn’t for you, Fiona Davis just released another dual-timeline historical saga that our reviewer insists is her best work yet. Plus, thriller fans have a couple of exciting series adaptations to look forward to very soon. So, without further ado, enjoy this mix of stories from the book world.
Read an Excerpt of Stephen King’s Upcoming Release, Fairy Tale! Hitting shelves in early September, the novel follows a teen boy (and his dog) who inherits the keys to a parallel world. — Entertainment Weekly
Auschwitz Survivor and Great-Grandson Bring Holocaust Education to TikTok: Lily Ebert and Dov Forman, whose intergenerational memoir Lily’s Promise will release this spring, have amassed over 1 million followers on TikTok, where they “share messages of hope and combat antisemitism.” (Check out our list of books with compassionate insights on the Holocaust.) — ABC News
Netflix’s Series Adaptation of Karin Slaughter’s Pieces of Her Premieres March 4: The thriller follows a mother (Toni Collette) and daughter (Bella Heathcote) after a viral video of the mother stopping a shooter with unexpected John Wick-esque moves attracts dangerous attention. (Read our review of Pieces of Her.) — Inverse
Nominees, Finalists and Winners! Book Awards You Don’t Want to Miss: BookTrib has everything you need to know about the ALA Youth Media Awards winners and the Bram Stoker Awards longlist. Plus, take a look at the National Book Critics Circle Awards finalists (LA Times), the PEN America Literary Awards finalists (Publishers Weekly), the Gotham Book Prize finalists, and the National Jewish Book Award winner (Locus).
Defrost That eReader With This Week’s Hottest eBook Deals! Enjoy six new titles featuring vigilante justice, dysfunctional family drama, a moving memoir from a Taiwanese immigrant bride and more. — BookTrib
Hulu to Adapt Psychological Drama Saint X for an Eight-Part Series: Leila Gerstien, creator of Heart of Dixie and consulting producer of The Handmaid’s Tale, will write and executive produce, and Dee Rees (Empire and Masters of the Air) is set to direct. (Read our review of Saint X.) — Deadline
Romance, Mystery and Art Behind a Tranquil Fifth Avenue Façade in Fiona Davis’ Latest: The Magnolia Palace, which explores yet another of NYC’s architectural masterpieces through two women 47 years apart, may be Davis’ most ambitious novel to date! — BookTrib
Terry Pratchett’s Former Assistant to Publish Authorized Biography in September: Pratchett was working on a memoir before his death in 2015. The late author’s estate tasked Rob Wilkins, Pratchett’s assistant and friend, with finishing this final work. — The Guardian
Keep Up With the Latest #DisneyMustPay Discourse: Authors Neil Gaiman and Tess Gerritsen are among task force members working to secure royalties from Disney for media tie-in creative works. (Learn more at writersmustbepaid.org.) — Horror Writers Association
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