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Book News: Anne Hathaway in Yesteryear, Vertical Storytelling, Books You Can’t Look Away From & More

Contributor: Meryl L. MossApril 18, 20262 min read

Dear Readers,

The BookTrib Brief is back this week with the latest book news.

We’re dishing out buzzy bookishness, including tidbits about the new book on everyone’s lips, Yesteryear, recently scooped up by Anne Hathaway, and plenty of other juicy stories you will love.

Happy reading!

Meryl Moss, Publisher, BookTrib

This week's crowd faves include: The Beheading Game by Rebecca Lehmann, I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman, Cherry Baby by Rainbow Rowell, Hope Rises by David Baldacci, Dear Monica Lewinsky by Julia Langbein, and The Midnight Show by Lee Kelly & Jennifer Thorne
Coming to a Phone Screen Near You For the better part of a century, books have inspired stories in the worlds of cinema and TV. Now, readers’ favorite stories have made it to the vertical storytelling space. Cora Reilly’s Bound by Honor is the latest series to take ReelShort (the first vertical streaming platform, whose stories you’ve definitely seen on TikTok!) by storm. Wondering why everyone is tuning into this adaptation – and how this new trend might be the future of books-to-screen entertainment?
Read at Your Own Risk “Why do we keep reading when we know we shouldn’t?” asks thriller author Dan Uselton. “A character crosses a line early... Something that should shut the book in our hands. But it doesn’t. We keep going.” Ready to explore the morbid fascination that keeps us reading through the discomfort?
We're excited for these books pubbing on Tuesday: Odessa by Gabrielle Sher, The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer, Small Town Girls by Jayne Anne Phillips, The Antiquarian's Object of Desire by India Holton, Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez, and Underlake by Erin L. McCoy.
Adaptation News Anne Hathaway has already secured the main role in the upcoming adaptation of the brand-new bestseller Yesteryear. The trailer for Sunrise On the Reaping is out now, expanding the Hunger Games Cinematic Universe. Fans aren’t too happy at the news of who would be playing Gus Everett in the upcoming adaptation of Beach Read.
A Deliciously Dramatic Giveaway Appreciate a dose of drama with your art? We’re giving away a copy of This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman. This 2026 release has the kind of shocking family drama that you just can’t look away from — so prepare to be wildly entertained. Enter for a chance to win a free copy!
Top Bookish Trends of 2026 What’s “in” in the book world this year? In this exclusive article, author & blogger Jennifer Shoop makes the case for believable dialogue, serif fonts, and annotated pages as the top trends of the 2020s. Read the full article for her thoughts on the benefits of returning to a beloved past read + a comprehensive list of what’s hot (and not) in this literary era. Her take on dog-eared pages has some readers talking...

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Meryl L. Moss

Meryl L. Moss is the Founder and President of Meryl Moss Media Group (MMMG) and publisher of BookTrib.com. Meryl Moss Media Group is a book publicity and marketing firm that was started in 1993 to promote books, authors, and their special projects through media exposure, social media, speaking engagements, creative marketing initiatives and strategic partnerships. BookTrib.com is Meryl’s inspiration and passion that was started on a napkin to help authors reach readers.

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