Jennifer Aniston’s Upcoming Children’s Book, and Preparing for “Sunrise on the Reaping”

Jennifer Aniston Writes a Children’s Book

Hitting shelves this fall, Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life is the first installment in a four-book deal with actress Jennifer Aniston. The animated pup who first appeared on Aniston’s Instagram in 2021 is based on Aniston’s real-life rescue dog, Clyde. Readers will learn about Clydeo’s origin story, as well as the discovery of his special passion for cooking. After struggling to find “his thing” amongst his family, Clydeo goes on a fun-filled journey to gain self-confidence.

What to Expect From the Upcoming Hunger Games Book and Movie

Get ready for the fifth entry in Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games series, Sunrise on the Reaping, which “will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games.” The novel, which is slated for release on March 18, 2025, will also be adapted into a feature film by Lionsgate Pictures for an estimated November 2026 release. Learn more about what to expect from the book and movie here.

UNESCO Announces 2024 World Book Capital

Bibliophiles will find plenty of centuries-old tomes, graphic novels, modern works and more in the French city of Strasbourg, this year’s World Book Capital (as ordained by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). Add it to your bucket list and check out the history and sights to see in this NYT article.

Amazon and Goodreads Release Most Popular Books of the Year (So Far)

With the year halfway over, everyone is sharing their favorite books of the year so far. From the New York Times to Barnes & Noble, everyone has their own unique opinion — but you may find many familiar titles across these lists. Check out the latest collection from Amazon and Goodreads, and perhaps make your own list and share it with us!

“Five Broken Blades” Sequel in the Works

The lies are bigger and the plots more treacherous when your favorite backstabbers return in the mind-blowing sequel to the instant New York Times bestselling epic romantasy, Five Broken Blades. Expect the book to hit shelves January 7.

“Coraline” Director Has Eyes on Another Neil Gaiman Classic for Stop-Motion Movie

Coraline director Henry Selick is looking to give Neil Gaiman’s novel The Ocean at the End of the Lane a stop-motion adaptation. The bewitching and harrowing tale of mystery and survival, memory and magic, makes the impossible all too real when our unnamed protagonist returns to his hometown for a funeral and begins recounting events that occurred some 40 years earlier.

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman to Return for “Practical Magic” Sequel

Get the midnight margaritas ready for the long-awaited sequel to the 1998 classic adaptation of Practical Magic. Plot details are not yet known, but Bullock and Kidman are set to return in their original roles and as producers.

“House of the Dragon” Already Renewed for Third Season

With season 2 just releasing this week, it’s amazing to hear HBO has already renewed the Game of Thrones spinoff for another season. So catch up and sit tight for news on the new season’s release!

Amazon Accused of Audiobook Monopoly

Amazon is facing a proposed class action claiming it has monopolized the retail market for audiobooks. Author Christine DeMaio (pen-name CD Reiss) is leading the suit with claims that Amazon is violating U.S. antitrust law by charging higher distribution fees for writers who do not exclusively use the e-commerce giant’s platform. Learn more here.

B.A. Paris’ “The Breakdown” Comes to Frightening Life in “Blackwater Lane,” Out Now

Florida Strikes Again: FL School District Bans Book About … Banned Books

Alan Gratz’s Ban This Book tells the tale of a fourth-grader’s quest to bring her favorite book back to the school library after officials had it removed. Ironic that this book has now been banned in one Florida school district. Late last month, a parent involved in Moms for Liberty submitted a complaint about the book, alleging that it depicted sexual conduct and was “teaching children to be social justice warriors.” One of the more ludicrous book ban complaints, if you ask me…