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Westfall releases new book of fiction

South Platte Sentinel - Colorado · June 12, 2025

Tom Westfall has released a new book "Not Quite Novels." (Courtesy photo) After writing eight artifact-related books and three children’s books, Tom Westfall is pleased to announce the arrival of his first work of fiction. “Not Quite Novels” is a...

Book review: Ripeness by Sarah Moss

Church Times · June 12, 2025

LIKE me, Sarah Moss grew up with a love for ballet books, but with two left feet; so we were free to twirl around our bedrooms without ever having to discover the pain and sacrifice involved in being a professional ballerina. In Ripeness, Moss...

From Billy the Bookworm to Browser the Library Lion: A look back at MPL's mascots

WUWM 89.7 FM - Wisconsin · June 12, 2025

The library is more than just books, and our series Books and Beyond with the Milwaukee Public Library showcases just that. We share resources, book recommendations and some cool stuff you might not know about. As summer begins and children are...

‘Outlander’ & More: Scottish Historical Fiction Full of Kilts & Castles

Woman's World - New Jersey · June 12, 2025

As soon as you mention historical fiction books set in Scotland, the first one that comes to mind for nearly everyone is Outlander—and with good reason! Filled with adventure, romance and magic, Diana Gabaldon’s series is a juggernaut. But there...

Queer Native, Indigenous, and Aboriginal YA Fiction

Book Riot · June 12, 2025

What's Up in YA Read your way into a stellar lineup of queer Native, Indigenous, and Aboriginal YA books. Kelly Jensen Jun 12, 2025 This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Kelly...

Publisher’s Letter: A Father’s Day Reflection on Adventure, Thrift, and the Spirit of Exploration

North Forty News - Colorado · June 12, 2025

Seattle skyline from Bainbridge Fairy (Photo by Blaine Howerton) By Blaine Howerton | NorthFortyNews.com As Father’s Day approaches, I find myself reflecting on the many lessons my dad taught me—some in words, most in action. He didn’t just raise...

'Masterful' romance novel wins Women's Prize for Fiction

BBC · June 12, 2025

Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter ShareSave Yael van der Wouden's novel The Safekeep was also shortlisted for the Booker Prize last year This year's Women's Prize for Fiction has been awarded to Dutch author Yael van der Wouden for The...

Aaron Lansky Built a Home for 1.5 Million Yiddish Books. Now He’s Handing Over...

The Jewish Exponent - Pennsylvania · June 12, 2025

Aaron Lansky speaks at a Yiddish Book Center gala, May 4, 2025. (Susan Magnano/Magnanimous Pictures) By Andrew Silow-Carroll | JTA Steven Spielberg had already donated money to the Yiddish Book Center when he asked if the center’s founder, Aaron...

S.A. Cosby discusses latest thriller ahead of San Diego event

KPBS - California ·

S1: It's time for KPBS Midday Edition. Today we are talking about the arts , culture and events happening now. I'm Jade Hindman with conversations that keep you informed , inspired , and make you think. Bestselling author S.R. Cosby joins us to...

History buff Thomas J. Geelan includes Springville in his recently published historical fiction novel

Springville Journal - New York · June 12, 2025

Springville residents will recognize local history in a new book by Thomas J. Geelan that was just published in May. The book features The Townsend Hotel, which was built on Drake Road in Springville in 1819. In the book, which is a historical...

Milesian Tales: The Erotic Adventure Novels From Ancient Greece

Greek Reporter · June 12, 2025

The Milesian tales are the first known ancient Greek erotic literature books written by Aristides of Miletus. Credit: Anagoria Wikimedia Commons CC BY 3.0 The Milesian Tales was originally a collection of works of erotic literature written in...

Let’s recommend some books to Randy Rodríguez

McCovey Chronicles - California · June 12, 2025

In Maria Guardado’s latest San Francisco Giants newsletter for MLB.com, we learn that ace reliever Randy Rodríguez is a book worm. Rodríguez recently read a Spanish translation of Alexandre Dumas’ “The Count of Monte Cristo,” and he is currently...

Star Trek to Star Wars, The Fantastic Four to Predator — here are 10 sci-fi comic books coming your way in 2025

Space.com · June 12, 2025

We're fast approaching peak comic book reading season as the summer months appear right over the horizon. To welcome this joyous occasion, we’ve assembled a colorful cavalcade of upcoming sci-fi titles from Marvel, IDW, and Skybound to bring to...

SYFY show 'Revival' set in Wausau based on comic book series by Wausau-area native

The Post-Crescent - Wisconsin ·

SYFY's "Revival," based on a comic series by Wausau-area native Tim Seeley, premieres June 12. The show, filmed primarily in Canada, incorporates Wausau scenery and landmarks. “Revival” is a supernatural thriller centered around a town dealing...

‘Oh boy!’ Disney just made it easier to book hard-to-get dining reservations

The Points Guy · June 12, 2025

If you wish you had a fairy godmother who could help you book dining reservations at Disney World and Disneyland, consider your wish granted. Disney is in the process of updating its dining reservation system to simplify planning your next trip....

Get Hard cast: See the stars of Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart's 2015 crime comedy then and now

Entertainment Weekly ·

Get Hard follows a wrongly-convicted rich man who asks a car wash owner to prepare him for prison. The crime comedy premiered at SXSW on March 16, 2015, and hit theaters on March 27, 2015. The cast includes Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Tip "T.I."...

Catholic priest booked for sexually assaulting 16-year-old schoolboy in Kasaragod

Onmanorama · June 12, 2025

Kasaragod: The Chittarikkal Police have booked Fr Paul Thattuparambil, vicar of St Paul Church at Athirummavu in the hill panchayat of West Eleri, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy repeatedly. Chittarikkal Station House Officer...

Here are the winners of the 2025 Women’s Prizes in Fiction and Nonfiction.

Literary Hub · June 12, 2025

Today, the UK’s Women’s Prize Trust announced the winner of the 30th Women’s Prize for Fiction, which “champions excellence, originality, and accessibility in women’s writing,” and is awarded to the best novel of each year written in English and...

Pierce Brosnan fans urged to watch intense thriller that's now streaming on Amazon Prime

Irish Star · June 12, 2025

Pierce Brosnan fans will be delighted to know another one of the beloved actor’s thriller films is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Subscribers have been disappointed with the streaming platform’s lineup recently, especially since Liam...

Law & Order: Organized Crime Season Finale Recap: Did Grief Lure Stabler Into Making a Choice He Can’t Undo? — Plus, Grade It!

TVLine · June 12, 2025

After Joe Jr.’s death in last week’s Law & Order: Organized Crime, Stabler is in a very bad way at the start of the Season 5 finale. Let’s face it: El has never been a super by-the-books type of cop, and when crushing grief enters the picture,...