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Hello, book lovers! Nobody likes a name-dropper ... but holy moly this week is full of star-studded news! Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen are bringing their hit podcast to the literature universe. Robert Downey Jr. has signed on to co-star in the adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen's bestselling debut, and…

Hello, book lovers! The longlist for the prestigious Booker Prize has been unveiled. But if that isn't quite enough to excite you, perhaps seeing Academy Award-winner Lady Gaga step into the glamorous (although murderous) role of Patrizia Reggiani might do the trick as bestselling book The House of Gucci heads…

Hello, book lovers! Reese Witherspoon has dominated the book club scene over the past few years. While we knew her literary expertise was valuable, we didn’t know its true worth until now … just south of $1 billion, apparently! Speaking of high-priced, MGM TV is transforming a memoir about motherhood…

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…

Hello, book lovers! There is a whole lot to celebrate over the next few days. Tomorrow is Juneteenth, our nation's newest federal holiday, and Sunday is Father's Day. Lucky for you literary-minded folks out there, we have several reading suggestions to accompany your weekend plans and even the rest of…

Hello, book lovers! When one celebrity author door opens, another closes. Will Smith has written a memoir and Elin Hilderbrand has announced her intention to hang up her metaphorical beach bag. But, hey, Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet is being adapted for film. The point is, there's a combination of bitter and…

Hello, book lovers! We hope you're ready for fireworks because Independence Day celebrations won't be the only thing lighting up this July. With summer in full swing, the reads are as hot as this heat we've been enduring (though far more enjoyable!). Plus, Quentin Tarantino penned his first novel, though…

Hello, book lovers! It looks like the weather won't be so bright and sunny this weekend, at least for those of us in the North East. If we can't go outside, books make great rainy day companions ... as do movies! Luckily, there are so many exciting things to read…

Hello, book lovers! The name John Steinbeck probably brings to mind titles like Of Mice and Men or The Grapes of Wrath. It's doubtful that anyone would associate him with supernatural creatures howling at the full moon ... and yet, in another life, readers might have done just that. Imagine…

Hello, book lovers! June is going to be one for the books ... literally! There are too many exciting new releases to count. Plus, June is LGBTQ+ Pride month, and there are several reads to help you celebrate, including Casey McQuiston's time-bending rom-com. Speaking of LGBTQ+ reads, the 33rd annual…

Hello, book lovers! The unexpected but thrilling partnership between Bill Clinton and bestselling author James Patterson has produced another exciting novel. Also returning to an old writing endeavor is E L James as she releases what could possibly be the last Fifty Shades romance. But if thrillers and steamy love…

Hello, book lovers! May is here, and it's blossoming with literary excitement. Mother's Day is this weekend, and if you haven't found that perfect gift yet, why not treat your mom to a book? Zibby Owens, CEO and Founder of Moms Don't Have Time To, has some excellent recommendations. Speaking…

Hello, book lovers! Is it too soon for a musical about Covid-19? Ready or not, Jodi Picoult, bestselling author of A Spark of Light and The Book of Two Ways, has created just that. The author herself acknowledges that this project won't be for everyone, and if you'd rather stick…

Hello, book lovers! Any reader will tell you “the book is always better than the movie” (or TV series), but what do authors have to say? According to Colson Whitehead and Margaret Atwood, screen adaptations take on a life of their own. Speaking of screen adaptations, Queen Latifah is taking…

Hello, book lovers! We hope you've packed your bags because there are a lot of opportunities for travel this week. No, it's not an island getaway or a European excursion ... at least not this century anyway. That's right, we're talking about time travel! From an exciting series adaptation of…

Hello, book lovers! What happens when an indie rock artist transforms classic literature into a musical? Only time will tell, but the prospect of Florence Welch adapting F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby for Broadway is too intriguing not to take note. While we all wait to see how that…