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Why American Girl is releasing its first novel for adults
37+ min ago (746+ words) To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the beloved brand announced a book following its character Samantha Parkington as a 25-year-old. Whether they flipped through the catalog, saved up for a doll or devoured the books, many people who grew up in the…...
NHPR Books: Live Events 2026
58+ min ago (338+ words) NHPR is proud to announce an inspiring lineup of literary conversations for spring 2026. Join us for a season of deep dives and live discussions featuring our Writers on a New England Stage and Authors on Main series. Yann Martel " "Son…...
Using fiction to imagine a pathway to friendlyAGI — LessWrong
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (1085+ words) Published on February 23, 2026 11:48 PM GMTI find it hard to argue with Philip K. Dick's admission, on behalf of all of us (sci-fi writers), that we "really do not know anything." Often when scientists read my books, they call me out for…...
A Surreal Brooklyn Story That Covers Politics, Loneliness And Super Heroes
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (318+ words) Broken Land Dreams, a speculative fiction novel by Brooklyn resident David Forbes, portrays a bizarro version of Brooklyn to explore social commentary about democracy, while acting as a love letter to the borough itself. "The first few chapters are my…...
New Memoir 'Born into Silence' Unveils a Gripping Journey of Resilience and the Power of Chosen Family
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (561+ words) Alison Dunskis" raw account of overcoming childhood trauma and finding identity illustrates the path from invisibility to empowerment. The memoir chronicles Dunskis" transition from a "ghost" in her own life to a professional thriving in the senior living industry. Through…...
Gavin Newsom may face empty seats at South Carolina stop of book tour
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (444+ words) Gov. Gavin Newsom was still struggling to fill an auditorium hours before a South Carolina stop on his much-hyped publicity tour for his memoir "Young Man in a Hurry," according to an event listing. Less than two hours before the…...
Faith and Second Chances Fuel This Timeless Love Story
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (88+ words) With a little help from bestselling author Tricia Goyer, "America's Favorite Couple" spin their off-again, on-again romance into an inspiring new novel. Faith and Second Chances Fuel This Timeless Love Story It's a happily-ever-after fairy tale ending no one could…...
The Best Books Becoming TV Shows In 2026
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (1286+ words) Katie has been working in the media industry since 2012, gaining experience in radio, TV news, web, and print. She started her career while earning her associate's degree, working as a radio board operator and freelance writer. The Best Books Becoming…...
6 Completely Unhinged Books I Couldn’t Stop Reading
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (340+ words) If you love twisty plots and page turners, look no further. The deeply, deeply flawed Flynn family is falling apart at the seams'and when your high-school-aged daughter is dating "War Crimes Wes," it seems likely that it's not going to…...
Estudiantes de Concord publican cuento sobre cultura Colombiana
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (307+ words) Unas estudiantes de secundaria en Concord escribieron un nuevo cuento infantil: "Un paseo al coraz'n. El libro cuenta la historia de una ni'a llamada Luna que vive en Estados Unidos y va a Colombia para visitar a sus familiares. La…...