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Settlement in Alice Sebold Assault Case: Anthony Broadwater, the man who was falsely convicted of sexually assaulting author Alice Sebold (The Lovely Bones) in 1981 when she was a freshman at Syracuse University, has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the state of New York for $5.5 million, the New…

A Firm Statement: It was the book that put John Grisham on the map 32 years ago and launched a brilliant literary journey with one bestseller after another. Now, more than three decades after publishing The Firm, a sequel is finally on its way, with Doubleday targeting Oct. 17 for…

He Joins a Club of One Member: James Patterson has yet again cemented his legacy in the world of publishing, becoming the first author to sell over 100 million copies across all print formats since Circana BookScan began recording sales in 2004. With this milestone, he surpasses Dr. Seuss, whose…

Book Suppressions in Schools ‘Supercharged’: How is state legislation across the country influencing book bans in schools? PEN America’s latest report recorded an alarming spike with more than a 28% increase of banned books over the last six months with expanded censorship of themes centered on race, history, sexual orientation…

Britney Spears’ Explosive Tell-All: With her highly anticipated memoir now complete, this book is poised to take the world by storm as an instant chart-topper. Working alongside acclaimed novelist and journalist Sam Lansky, Britney’s unique voice is set to come alive on the pages of this explosive tell-all. And with…

Three Authors Land on Time’s Coveted “Most Influential” List: What started for the iconic magazine as a celebration of the world's most influential people affecting major global challenges from climate to public health to democracy to equality has expanded to something even bigger, now representing innovators, titans, leaders, artists and…

Welcome to BookTrib’s newly revamped newsletter, The Exclamation Point! It combines some of the top stories you’ll find this week on BookTrib.com along with industry stories everyone is talking about, which you used to find in The Pulse. In a nutshell, we’ll be putting, well, an exclamation point on what’s…

Your Next Favorite Read Stranger Things star and Emmy Award-nominated actress and producer Millie Bobby Brown draws on family history in her debut WWII novel, Nineteen Steps.  The Blitz starts September 12. Are the local apples enchanted — or diabolical — in Black River Orchard by suspense master Chuck Wendig?…

The Big Cover Reveal “It's hard to find a thriller with a unique plot these days — but Kira Peikoff pulls it off spectacularly. Propulsive, innovative and futuristic, unveils a chilling glimpse of the possibilities that lie in wait for us all,” says bestselling author Sarah Pekkanen. Kira Peikoff’s highly…

If you’ve already devoured the latest Karin Slaughter novel After That Night — the Crime Fiction Queen has a fantastic recommendation for your TBR. “I’ve been telling everyone about One Blood by Denene Millner,” she says. “It’s a beautiful novel that chronicles three generations of women — spanning from 1965 to 2004.…

Your Next Favorite Read A Secret Password and a Speakeasy Door: It’s the wild 1920s in Greenwich Village Prime and prime suspect Zia Deluca is given a secret password into the world of gimlets and gin parlors in The Orchid Hour by Nancy Bilyeau. Check out this BookTrib interview. A…

Reading with the Stars Jake Tapper Recommends: CNN anchor and bestselling author Jake Tapper has some suggestions for your TBR. “I’m a crazy reader, which might not surprise you, given how crazy I am in terms of how much content I produce,” Tapper says. “Right now, I’m reading four books.”…

There’s no question about it — the ongoing WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike is going to delay upcoming seasons of your favorite TV shows. What’s a fan to do? Books are the answer! We’ve got the perfect selections to scratch the itch, slake a thirst and entertain your brain. Welcome to Watch This?…