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Jan 23, 2022
Danya Kukafka's poetic and mesmerizing second novel "Notes on an Execution" is a different kind of serial killer story, and a necessary one.
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Jan 22, 2022
The Mountain Goats singer-songwriter John Darnielle releases dark new novel "Devil House," and Danya Kukafka returns with a haunting thriller.
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Jan 19, 2022
In her bracingly honest and mordantly funny memoir, Jenny Pentland details the weirdness of growing up Roseanne Barr's daughter.
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Jan 19, 2022
Britney Spears sent her sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, a cease and desist letter Monday ahead of the release of her book, "Things I Should Have Said."
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Jan 18, 2022
Rupert Grint is speaking out again on how he feels about J.K. Rowling following her controversial opinions regarding gender and sex.
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Jan 18, 2022
Jamie Lynn Spears' memoir, "Things I Should Have Said," is an account of her feelings on sister Britney's conservatorship, their dad Jamie and more.
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Jan 18, 2022
New book "Most Dope: The Extraordinary Life of Mac Miller" explores the late rapper's music, addiction and relationship with Ariana Grande.
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Jan 18, 2022
"I can't make people understand this... but I've never felt love like that," Valerie Bertinelli, author of "Enough Already," says of Eddie Van Halen.
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Jan 17, 2022
T. Jefferson Parker masterfully transports readers to late-'60s Laguna Beach, California in his gripping new thriller "A Thousand Steps."
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Jan 15, 2022
USA TODAY can share a first look at Dhonielle Clayton's YA book "The Marvellers," which follows 11-year-old Ella on a fantastical adventure.
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Jan 15, 2022
Valerie Bertinelli, "Succession" star Brian Cox and Jenny Pentland, daughter of Roseanne Barr, all release new can't-miss memoirs this week.
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Jan 14, 2022
"Succession" star Brian Cox discusses his filter-free memoir, "Putting the Rabbit in the Hat," and his character Logan Roy's near-exit from the show.
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Jan 14, 2022
Coronavirus might have us staying home, but these 10 travelogues feed our wanderlust from our armchair.
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Jan 14, 2022
"Succession" star Brian Cox discusses his filter-free memoir, "Putting the Rabbit in the Hat," and his character Logan Roy's near-exit from the show.
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Jan 11, 2022
T. Jefferson Parker masterfully transports readers to late-'60s Laguna Beach, California in his gripping new thriller "A Thousand Steps."
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Jan 10, 2022
Hanya Yanagihara's new novel, the epic tome "To Paradise," is an elegant return from the author of "A Little Life."
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Jan 09, 2022
Novelist Jami Attenberg has a lot to say about the writer's life in her bracingly honest new memoir, "I Came All This Way to Meet You."
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Jan 08, 2022
Olympic ski racer Lindsey Vonn, journalist Carl Bernstein and novelist Jami Attenberg all release revealing new memoirs this week.
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Jan 07, 2022
Author and TV showrunner Noah Hawley discusses his dark, dystopian new novel "Anthem": "We can figure this out together."
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Jan 06, 2022
The goblins who run the underground Gringott's Bank are a continuation of centuries-long antisemitic tropes, says Jon Stewart.
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Jan 05, 2022
Here's everything you need to know about hosting a virtual book club on Zoom, including our top winter book club picks.
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Jan 04, 2022
A teen suicide epidemic has overtaken Noah Hawley's version of America in his disturbing new novel "Anthem."
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Jan 03, 2022
USA TODAY released the Top 100 bestselling books of 2021. How many did you read?
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Jan 02, 2022
"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling does not make a new appearance in the 20th anniversary reunion special after controversy over anti-trans comments.
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Jan 01, 2022
The staff of USA TODAY round up and review January's literary rom-com offerings, including "Weather Girl" and "Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?"
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Jan 01, 2022
Noah Hawley returns with futuristic thriller "Anthem," while crime writer Laura Lippman delivers a devious collection of short stories.
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Dec 30, 2021
"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling does not make a new appearance in the 20th anniversary reunion special after controversy over anti-trans comments.
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Dec 30, 2021
USA TODAY released the Top 100 bestselling books of 2021. How many did you read?
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Dec 29, 2021
Amanda Gorman is still finding hope as we close another tumultuous year and head into 2022, weary and apprehensive. Read her poem "New Day's Lyric."
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Dec 28, 2021
Here are the 20 books we can't wait to read in winter 2022, including memoirs from Valerie Bertinelli, Bob Odenkirk and Brian Cox.
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Dec 25, 2021
Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera return with YA romance "Here's to Us" and more of this week's new book releases.
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Dec 24, 2021
Here are recent adaptations that you can read right now.
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Dec 24, 2021
USA TODAY staff is sharing their 14 favorite first-time reads of 2021. Most are books published in the last year while some are just-discovered classics that hit the spot. Here are the books we loved reading the most.
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Dec 23, 2021
Acclaimed memoirist and novelist Joan Didion has died at age 87 of Parkinson's disease. The California-born author had several best-selling books.
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Dec 23, 2021
USA TODAY staff are sharing their favorite first-time reads of 2021, including new books by Patricia Lockwood, Ashley C. Ford and Kristen Arnett.
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Dec 23, 2021
Peruse all the books brought to life on the big screen this year, from romances ("The Last Letter from Your Lover") to sci-fi epics ("Dune").
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Dec 20, 2021
When it comes to storytelling, the teller is as important as the tale as these narrators prove in their reading of "The Night Before Christmas."
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Dec 20, 2021
The book by historian Ada Ferrer untangles myth from reality in Cuba's past with the United States. It also sparked a personal odyssey for me.
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Dec 20, 2021
USA TODAY staff read many of 2021s rom-coms and we're recommending our favorites.
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Dec 20, 2021
Here are the 20 books we can't wait to read in winter 2022, including memoirs from Valerie Bertinelli, Bob Odenkirk and Brian Cox.
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Dec 17, 2021
As with previous years, former President Barack Obama took to his Instagram to share his favorite songs, movies and books for 2021.
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Dec 16, 2021
As with previous years, former President Barack Obama took to his Instagram on Wednesday to share his favorite books and movies of the year.
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Dec 15, 2021
As with previous years, former President Barack Obama took to his Instagram on Wednesday to share his favorite books of the year.
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Dec 15, 2021
The book by historian Ada Ferrer untangles myth from reality in Cuba's past with the United States. It also sparked a personal odyssey for me.
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Dec 15, 2021
Feminist author bell hooks, born Gloria Jean Watkins, died at home in Kentucky according to her family. She was 69.
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Dec 13, 2021
J.K. Rowling has come under fire for comments about the transgender community. Here's how trans "Harry Potter" fans are dealing with the aftermath.
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Dec 12, 2021
Anne Rice, the gothic novelist known for her best-selling "Interview With the Vampire," died Saturday from complications of a stroke. She was 80.
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Dec 12, 2021
Anne Rice, the gothic novelist known for her best-selling "Interview With the Vampire," died Saturday from complications of a stroke. She was 80.
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Dec 11, 2021
ABC News anchor Diane Macedo offers a guide to a better night's sleep in "The Sleep Fix," while Seressia Glass charms with new rom-com "The Love Con."
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Dec 10, 2021
Jonathan Franzen's "Crossroads" and Sally Rooney's "Beautiful World, Where Are You" are among this year's USA TODAY best-reviewed books.
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Dec 08, 2021
Goodreads announces the winning 2021 books picked by members in 17 categories.
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Dec 08, 2021
Is a mother's love for her child stronger than her addiction?
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Dec 07, 2021
"Call Us What We Carry" cements Gorman as one of the greatest poets of her time. Fellow WriteGirl mentors and mentees reflect on her influence.
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Dec 07, 2021
Tabitha Lasley's "Sea State" sells itself as a "study of love, masculinity, and the cost of a profession that few outside of it can truly understand."
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Dec 06, 2021
These are the great new books that got ???½ and ???? reviews from USA TODAY critics in 2021, including Louise Erdrich's and Susan Orlean's latest.
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Dec 06, 2021
Juhea Kim's debut novel "Beasts of a Little Land" might recall for some readers the bestselling "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee.
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Dec 04, 2021
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman releases her debut poetry collection "Call Us What We Carry" and more of this week's can't-miss book releases.
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Dec 02, 2021
Ed McClanahan, a Kentucky author and teacher died Saturday at his home in Lexington, according to his wife. He was 89.
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Dec 01, 2021
At 95, comedy icon Mel Brooks has written a memoir, "All About Me!", detailing his relationships with Carl Reiner, Gene Wilder and wife Anne Bancroft.
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Nov 30, 2021
A rape conviction at the center of Alice Sebold's memoir "Lucky" (also author of "The Lovely Bones") has been overturned after serious flaws found.
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Nov 30, 2021
Faith Jones' grandfather founded the Children of God cult. In her 20s, she broke away. Now, she's sharing her story.
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Nov 27, 2021
Comedy legend Mel Brooks tells his life's story in new memoir "All About Me!" and "Sex Cult Nun" takes readers inside the Children of God cult.
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Nov 24, 2021
A rape conviction at the center of Alice Sebold's memoir 'Lucky' (also author of 'The Lovely Bones') has been overturned after serious flaws found.
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Nov 22, 2021
A new collection of essays by Ann Patchett, one of America's premier writers, tells a moving account of a brief but incandescent friendship.
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Nov 20, 2021
Diana Gabaldon releases her ninth Outlander book, "Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone," and Ann Patchett returns with a collection of personal essays.
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Nov 18, 2021
"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Porsha Williams is sharing new accusations about her past experiences with R. Kelly.
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Nov 18, 2021
Barnes and Noble booksellers pick their book of the year
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Nov 16, 2021
With her new book "Reclamation," Gayle Jessup White brings her Black ancestors descended from Thomas Jefferson the Hemings family out of the shadows.
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Nov 16, 2021
Amazon has released its list of the best books of 2021, and Amor Towles road-trip novel "The Lincoln Highway" is at the top of the pack.
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Nov 14, 2021
Petra Mayer, books editor for NPR's Culture desk, died suddenly on Saturday at age 46, the media organization announced.
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Nov 14, 2021
"The 1619 Project" gets a dramatic expansion in a new publication, and "Welcome to Dunder Mifflin" is a can't-miss for "The Office" fans.
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Nov 12, 2021
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and we're ranking every film in J.K. Rowling's popular franchise.
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Nov 11, 2021
These 11 books that show the diversity of U.S. veterans, including women on the frontlines, brave Black soldiers and Navajo code talkers.
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Nov 11, 2021
NextDraft newsletter creator and media junkie Dave Pell relives the breakneck 2020 news cycle in his new book, "Please Scream Inside Your Heart."
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Nov 10, 2021
Bob Spitz's new book, "Led Zeppelin: The Biography," tells the good, the bad and the ugly of the most popular rock band of its generation.
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Nov 09, 2021
Here are five shocking revelations from Will Smith's brave and inspiring memoir, "Will" (out Nov. 9).
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Nov 09, 2021
We'll likely never know what happened to Natalie Wood. But "Little Sister: My Investigation Into the Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood" investigates.
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Nov 08, 2021
Many of America's Founding Fathers wanted nothing to do with rebellion and independence initially, according to new book "Our First Civil War."
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Nov 07, 2021
With her new novel "The Sentence," Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louise Erdrich has crafted a hard-won love letter to readers and to booksellers
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Nov 06, 2021
Will Smith and Emily Ratajkowski bare all in vulnerable memoirs, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louise Erdrich returns with "The Sentence."
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Nov 05, 2021
Emily Ratajkowski spoke to USA TODAY about her book, which explores what it's like to live in a society that fetishizes and shames female sexuality.
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Nov 04, 2021
"Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of 'The Sopranos'" offers unique perspective from cast and crew of the resurgent HBO drama.
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Nov 04, 2021
In a memoir coming out next week, "Little Sister," Natalie Wood's younger sister Lana alleges the actress was assaulted by Kirk Douglas.
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Nov 04, 2021
"Harold & Kumar" star Kal Penn shared on Twitter that he dreamed Cardi B officiated their wedding, and turns out, Cardi B is up for it.
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Nov 03, 2021
Will Smith is opening up on his feelings toward his dad, revealing he once contemplated killing him in order to avenge abuse suffered by his mother.
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Nov 02, 2021
"Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of 'The Sopranos'" offers unique perspective from cast and crew of the resurgent HBO drama.
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Oct 31, 2021
"Harold & Kumar" star Kal Penn talks about his sexuality and reveals that he's engaged to his longtime partner Josh in his upcoming memoir.
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Oct 31, 2021
Brian Cox, who stars as villain Logan Roy in HBO's "Succession," shares rough thoughts on Johnny Depp and Steven Seagal in his upcoming memoir.
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Oct 31, 2021
"Our Country Friends" is a pandemic novel, but Gary Shteyngart still manages to thread his trademark witticisms throughout.
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Oct 30, 2021
Paul McCartney offers commentary on his songs in the new two-volume book "The Lyrics," while Gary Shteyngart tackles the pandemic in his new novel.
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Oct 29, 2021
It's not the memoir fans longed for, but "The Lyrics" reveals new details about Paul McCartney's life through detailed commentary on 154 of his songs.
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Oct 27, 2021
From "The Witch's Heart" to USA TODAY Bestseller "Hour of the Witch," these 13 bewitching books are among Goodreads members' favorites.
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Oct 27, 2021
Alan Cumming is a character with stories to tell - and tell them he does in his gregarious new book, "Baggage: Tales From A Fully Packed Life."
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Oct 26, 2021
Power politics: At one meeting, Vladimir Putin unleashed his Labrador, which headed straight to dog-phobic Angela Merkel. She didn't flinch.
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Oct 25, 2021
Bruce Springsteen has several big TV appearances coming up in the promotion tour of his new book and movie.
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Oct 25, 2021
Katie Couric says she did not write her new book "Going There" for "tabloid reporters who are looking for clicks."
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Oct 24, 2021
Sometimes it's fun to be scared, when you know the monsters can't get you. This Halloween, USA TODAY staff share the scariest book's they've ever read.
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Oct 23, 2021
Katie Couric's much-discussed memoir "Going There" finally hits shelves, and actor Alan Cumming unpacks more of his fascinating life in "Baggage."
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Oct 22, 2021
A reader, alone, in the quiet, is the perfect setting for a serious fright. Experience true terror with books that inspired favorite horror films.
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Oct 21, 2021
Frank Herbert's "Dune" has a reputation, even among serious readers, for being dense and difficult to follow. Here's what to know before diving in.
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