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CHRIS MARK

The Man in the Weird Castle

Chris Mark is a man who built a literal castle in rural Connecticut. He has spent years using the property to host parties and pitch reality…
2h ago
Real estate developer Chris Mark standing in front of his stone castle construction site in rural Connecticut.
Plastic lounge chairs at a pool in 1984, reflecting the aesthetic of Bret Easton Ellis's novel The Shards.
HULU

A Great Novel Becomes a Bad Show

The recent Hulu adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s novel The Shards proves that some stories do not translate w…
4h ago
Susan Neiman holding her new book Call It Evil while speaking about the importance of historical memory.
BOOKS

Book Review: ‘Call It Evil,’ by Susan Neiman

Susan Neiman’s new book, Call It Evil, poses a difficult question: how do nations confront their own history o…
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Author RF Kuang posing at a recent book launch event for her new novel, Taipei Story.
LITERATURE

Book Review: ‘Taipei Story,’ by R.F. Kuang

R.F. Kuang has shifted gears with her latest release, Taipei Story. Known for fantasy hits like Babel and The …
11h ago
Utah Governor Spencer Cox speaking during a book interview at a local restaurant.
UTAHGOV

America Is Losing Its Mind. This Governor Wants You to Put Down Your Phone.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has released a new book that serves as a direct challe…
17h ago
A solitary statue stands in shallow water against a foggy, grey horizon, symbolizing existential isolation.
BOOK

The Sadness of Being the ‘Last Man’

Francis Fukuyama is setting the record straight. For over three decades, the pol…
19h ago
Cover artwork for Blood of the Bastion showing a soldier of Grand Cathay standing before the Great Bastion wall.
WARHAMMER

Revealed – The first Black Library book set in Grand Cathay

Grand Cathay is finally getting its own dedicated Black Library novel. Games Wor…
21h ago
A sign displaying the name of a future local business in Knoxville managed by former book store employees.
MCBROOMSCLOSET

Former McKay’s employees plan to open their own book shop in Knoxville

McKay’s may be gone, but the spirit of local book culture is staying in Knoxvill…
23h ago
A teacher guides students using tablets in a classroom to demonstrate integrated technology.
ECONOMICS

What Should My Children Do? by Daniel Susskind review – the case for embracing tech in the classroom

Daniel Susskind’s new book, "What Should My Children Do?," offers a provocative …
1d ago
A group of people reading books quietly in a community space with a curated music playlist playing in the background.
BOOKDOOF

Reading is no longer a solo activity

The image of the quiet, solitary reader is rapidly changing. In cities from Melb…
1d ago
Jaclyn Smith sitting in her Beverly Hills home holding her new memoir about her life and Charlie's Angels career.
JACLYN SMITH

Jaclyn Smith recalls final Farrah Fawcett meeting before 'Charlie's Angels' star's death

Jaclyn Smith is looking back on her life and career in a new memoir, I Once Knew…
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Actor Josh Heuston posing for a photo, highlighting his lead role in the upcoming Throttled racing film adaptation.
AMAZON MGM

Josh Heuston To Star In Adaptation Of Lauren Asher Novel 'Throttled'

Amazon MGM Studios has officially secured the worldwide rights to the feature fi…
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Destroyed books and charred remains of a printing facility in Kyiv following a Russian missile strike.
UKRAINE

Russian strikes destroy 12 million books in Ukraine ahead of new school year

Russian strikes have resulted in the loss of 12 million books across Ukraine as …
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Emily St. John Mandel at a book event, holding a copy of her latest work while speaking to an audience.
LITERATURE

‘Exit Party’ by Emily St. John Mandel | Book Review

Emily St. John Mandel, known for Station Eleven and Sea of Tranquility, is takin…
1d ago
A close-up of a server rack inside a data center with blue status lights blinking.
VERCEL

Minnesota business leaders are captivated by this philanthropy manual

Vercel users experienced unexpected downtime recently as the platform's automate…
1d ago
A silhouette of a man walking down a dark city sidewalk at night representing the solitary theme of the novel Switzy.
LITERATURE

The Novel That Looks Death in the Eye

Emma Cline’s new novel, Switzy, follows a retired executive named David Hastings…
1d ago
An artistic representation of a vintage book merging with digital semiconductor wires and glowing data points.
ANTHROPIC

Destroying Books to Build a Mind

Anthropic is currently engaged in the massive task of scanning millions of books…
1d ago
Author Sebastian Barry looking toward the camera during a portrait session for his latest book release.
FABER

The Newer World by Sebastian Barry review – a near-miracle of storytelling

Sebastian Barry returns with The Newer World, the latest installment in his ambi…
1d ago
Colorful merchandise designs from the book Merch, including stickers, basketballs, and mugs featuring custom branding.
COUNTER-PRINT

Counter-Print's new book argues merch is making a big comeback

Merchandise is making a comeback, and it is no longer just about cheap giveaways…
2d ago
Grandmaster Flash performing on two turntables in a dimly lit, vintage recording studio setting.
HIPHOP

Grandmaster Flash’s Remix of Hip-Hop History

Grandmaster Flash changed the course of music history by treating the turntable …
2d ago
Meghan Anderson and her daughter Lyla, the inspiration for the book Sticky Pajamas, holding the new storybook.
LITERATURE

Idaho Falls mom turns kids' eczema struggles into children's book

Managing childhood eczema is a nightly marathon for many families, including the…
2d ago
Tiffany Brost stands inside the new Pine Books store located at Pike Place Market in Seattle.
PINE BOOKS

Meet the latest bookshop in this long-running Pike Place storefront

Pike Place Market has a new addition to its long-running list of storefronts. Pi…
2d ago
Books lined up on shelves in a store, representing the new import ban on Russian and Belarusian print media.
LATVIA

Latvia bans Russian and Belarusian books, citing propaganda concerns

Latvia has become the first European country to enact a total ban on the import …
2d ago
Eli McCann signing copies of his new novel Stitched at a book launch event in Utah.
TORREY HOUSE PRESS

Utahn Eli McCann's novel "Stitched" is out this week and getting interest from Hollywood

Eli McCann faced a wall of industry rejection when he pitched his debut novel, S…
2d ago
A stylized dashboard showing code deployment logs and security alerts on a Vercel interface.
VERCEL

Your fall reading list just got 24 books better

Vercel recently disclosed a security issue involving sensitive environment varia…
2d ago
Natalie Portman holding a copy of the book Life of M against a blue background.
LITERATURE

Opinion | This novel may or may not be about Natalie Portman. Does it matter?

Rachel Cusk’s new novel, Life of M, has sparked intense debate over its potentia…
2d ago
Dolly Parton speaking with children while holding a book, highlighting her long-term work for childhood literacy.
DOLLYWOOD

How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine

Dolly Parton was not just an iconic entertainer; she was one of the most prolifi…
2d ago
Stephen Hawking in his wheelchair at a public lecture, appearing before a large screen displaying complex physics equations.
PHYSICS

Hawking by Graham Farmelo review – the dark side of genius

Stephen Hawking is known worldwide as a brilliant physicist and a symbol of huma…
3d ago
A close-up of a student holding a commemorative pin intended for aviation security personnel.
SEPTEMBER11

A comic book, a TSA pin and an 11-year-old’s mission to remember 9/11

Eleven-year-old Mason Stansel is taking an active role in how his generation rem…
3d ago
Dr. Norman Swan sitting on beach rocks, reflecting on his book about preventing cognitive decline.
THE BRAIN CLIFF

Let your mind wander, don't retire and stop worrying: surprising ways to help save your brain from the cognitive cliff

Are you worried about your brain's performance as you age? The common fear of a …
3d ago
Maria Puppolo posing with her dog Bella in her backyard in Springfield following her cancer treatment.
CANCER

Springfield woman publishes book detailing battle with breast cancer

Maria Puppolo, a Springfield resident and program manager, has released a memoir…
3d ago
Cartoonist Tom Gauld sitting at his desk sketching a new panel about young readers in a library setting.
CARTOONING

Tom Gauld on methods for encouraging a reluctant young reader – cartoon

Tom Gauld is back with a new cartoon that hits close to home for any parent tryi…
3d ago
Cover art showing the 1978 and 2026 editions of Octavia Butler's science fiction novel Survivor.
OCTAVIABUTLER

After 40 Years, a Long-Lost Book by One of Our Most Beloved Authors Is Finally Back in Print—and Worth Reading

Octavia Butler’s third novel, Survivor, is back in print after four decades. The…
3d ago
Artist Dana Mashoian Walrath in her Vermont studio holding a page from her book depicting systemic violence.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS

'It leaves holes inside of you': graphic novel aims to remember the history and horror of genocide

Dana Mashoian Walrath’s new graphic novel, The Book of Genocides, takes an uncon…
3d ago
Cover of Igiaba Scego's novel The Last Free Women resting on a wooden table.
LITERATURE

The Women Who Escaped Kabul for America but Left Their Dreams Behind

Igiaba Scego’s latest novel, The Last Free Women, turns a stark lens on the huma…
3d ago
Cover of American Scoundrel biography featuring a stark portrait of Roy Cohn next to Donald Trump.
BOOK

The man who shaped Trump: book sheds fresh light on ruthless Roy Cohn

A new biography, American Scoundrel, explores the life of Roy Cohn, the lawyer w…
3d ago
Cover art for books Fourth Wing, Peculiar Stars, and The Things We Leave Unfinished by author Rebecca Yarros.
AMAZON

Which Rebecca Yarros Books Are Becoming Movies? 'Fourth Wing' & More

Rebecca Yarros has seen a massive surge in interest from Hollywood studios looki…
4d ago
Amy Quella, co-founder of Bob's House for Dogs + Cats, holding the new children's book outside the Eleva facility.
BOBSHOUSE

Local Children’s Book Helps Eleva Animal Rescue Raise Funds for Senior Dogs and Cats

A local animal shelter is turning to storytelling to help fund its mission. Bob’…
4d ago
Digital cover of Zadie Smith's novel The Fraud displayed on an e-reader screen.
BOOKRIOT

Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for September 5, 2026

Digital book pricing saw a sharp decline across several major platforms today, S…
4d ago
Mary Austin standing outside Garden Lodge in Kensington, the former home of Freddie Mercury.
QUEEN

Freddie Mercury’s Closest Friend Mary Austin Honors His Legacy In New Book

Mary Austin, the woman who shared a deep, lifelong bond with Freddie Mercury, ha…
4d ago
Marlon James stands beside the book cover of The Disappearers, which features a stark, compelling artistic design.
BOOKS

A New Book Has Been Called “the Novel of the Decade, if Not the Century.” It Really Is a Masterpiece.

Marlon James has returned with a new novel titled The Disappearers, and critics …
4d ago
Owner Dante DiGenova setting up shelves in the new Northtown Books location before the September opening.
NORTHTOWNBOOKS

Northtown Books, Destroyed by Fire Early This Year, is About Ready to Reopen in Its New Location

Northtown Books is officially back. After a fire destroyed the bookstore’s home …
4d ago
Author Ann M. Martin poses in her home office surrounded by various editions of her book series.
SCHOLASTIC

40 years later, 'The Baby-Sitters Club' is still helping readers see themselves

Forty years after the first book hit shelves in 1986, The Baby-Sitters Club rema…
4d ago
Marc Bowker, owner of Alter Ego Comics, inspects a bin of comics surrounded by superhero displays in his Lima shop.
ALTER EGO COMICS

How a comic book store got swept into the tariff storm

Marc Bowker owns Alter Ego Comics in Lima, Ohio. He built his shop to be an esca…
4d ago
President George W. Bush speaking at a formal press conference in the White House during his second term.
WHITE HOUSE

‘Inside the George W. Bush White House’ Review: Teammates and Rivals

Peter Baker’s look into the George W. Bush White House provides a clear account …
5d ago
Melissa Petro holding her book in a bookstore, discussing the financial realities of traditional publishing.
PUBLISHING

My Book Was a Financial Failure but It Led to Career Opportunities

Melissa Petro signed a six-figure book deal in 2023, expecting a life-changing c…
5d ago
A split-screen illustration featuring James Patterson and MrBeast alongside a graphic of the new book.
MRBEAST

MrBeast's book with James Patterson is even stranger than you expected. I know too well.

Jimmy Donaldson, known globally as MrBeast, has released his first novel, The Mo…
5d ago
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