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- Jim Carrey faces death, family pain and a bloodthirsty Gwyneth Paltrow in apocalyptic novel
Monday - 07/06/2020 - 06:37 PMJim Carrey opened up about his novel "Memoirs and Misinformation," including his bloodthirsty depiction of Gwyneth Paltrow and the end of the world.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 5 books not to miss: Jim Carrey's wild debut novel, Charlie Kaufman's 'Antkind'
Saturday - 07/04/2020 - 12:50 PMActor Jim Carrey and filmmaker Charlie Kaufman both release their novels this week, while royal watchers will get a kick of "The Heir Affair."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Judge temporarily blocks publication of Donald Trump's niece's tell-all book
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 05:47 PMA judge granted a temporary restraining order against the publication of Mary Trump's "Too Much Is Never Enough," and set a hearing for July 10.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Review: Riley Sager chills with haunted-house thriller 'Home Before Dark'
Sunday - 06/28/2020 - 07:00 AMThe latest novel from author Riley Sager, "Home Before Dark," follows a woman looking to uncover secrets surrounding a summer from her childhood.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Top 10 books of 2020 so far, according to Amazon
Wednesday - 06/24/2020 - 09:00 AMHalfway through 2020 Amazon Books editors have named their picks for the 10 best books of the year so far.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 5 books not to miss: Jasmine Guillory's 'Party of Two,' Julie Clark's 'The Last Flight'
Saturday - 06/20/2020 - 08:00 AMJasmine Guillory charms with new rom-com "Party of Two," while Julie Clark thrills with "The Last Flight."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 25 books for kids and adults to celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on history of slavery
Thursday - 06/18/2020 - 04:09 PMAs America celebrates Juneteeth amid protests against racism and police brutality, the story of Friday's holiday emerges as one to brush up on.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - For Father's Day, Mike Birbiglia talks 'The New One' book, being a dad in a pandemic and doing dishes
Tuesday - 06/16/2020 - 09:28 PMIn time for Father's Day, comedian Mike Birbiglia releases his new book, "The New One," and talks to USA TODAY about being a dad during a pandemic.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 5 books not to miss: Max Brooks' 'Devolution," Mike Birbiglia on fatherhood in 'The New One'
Monday - 06/15/2020 - 07:00 AM"World War Z" author Max Brooks returns to tackle Bigfoot in "Devolution," while Mike Birbiglia humorously tackles fatherhood in "The New One."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Anti-racist book dethrones 'Hunger Games' prequel on best-seller list amid mass protests
Wednesday - 06/10/2020 - 12:12 PMOn this week's USA TODAY's Best-Selling Books List, anti-racist book "White Fragility" unseated the latest "Hunger Games" book.
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- Review: Hank Green clings to hope in moving sequel 'A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor'
Sunday - 07/05/2020 - 07:00 AM"A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor" by Hank Green follows the critically acclaimed "An Absolutely Remarkable Thing" where it left off.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Appeals court sides with publisher for Mary Trump's family tell-all, but hurdles remain
Thursday - 07/02/2020 - 03:33 PMHurdles remain after a New York appeals court cleared the way for Simon & Schuster to distribute a tell-all book by President Donald Trump's niece.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Sir Patrick Stewart reveals he's writing memoir ahead of his 80th birthday
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 10:11 AMSir Patrick Stewart will write about everything from "Star Trek" to his award-winning stage performances to his voice work on "American Dad."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 5 books not to miss: Riley Sager's 'Home Before Dark, Shayla Lawson's 'This Is Major'
Saturday - 06/27/2020 - 08:00 AMRiley Sager scares with his new haunted-house thriller "Home Before Dark," and Shayla Lawson's fierce essay collection is essential reading.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Review: Ottessa Moshfegh's 'Death in Her Hands' is a high-handed psychodrama
Tuesday - 06/23/2020 - 11:41 AM"Death in Her Hands" is author Ottessa Moshfegh's latest treatise on malignant isolation, but it lacks the substance of a true murder mystery.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Books for kids and adults to celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on history of slavery
Friday - 06/19/2020 - 02:21 PMAs America celebrates Juneteenth amid protests against racism and police brutality, the story of Juneteenth emerges as one to brush up on.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'Antiracist Baby' by Ibram X. Kendi to be released as a picture book due to high demand
Thursday - 06/18/2020 - 12:03 PMThe picture book will also include a letter about having race conversations with kids from author Ibram X. Kendi.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Summer reading guide: 20 new books you won't want to miss
Tuesday - 06/16/2020 - 05:11 PMThis summer is looking to be a hot one, literally and literarily, with celebrity memoirs, can't-miss fiction and more.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'Is There Still Sex in the City' in 2020? Creator, author Candace Bushnell has the answer
Thursday - 06/11/2020 - 11:25 AMCandace Bushnell, who wrote "Sex in The City" in the '90s, is back to host her virtual talk on her latest book about dating after 50.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Review: Dick Lehr's 'Dead Reckoning' recreates thrilling WWII mission to get Isoroku Yamamoto
Tuesday - 06/09/2020 - 07:00 AMA definitive account of "Operation Vengeance," the targeted kill by U.S. fighter pilots of Japanese military icon Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto.
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- Review: Lysley Tenorio explores Filipino American diaspora in 'The Son of Good Fortune'
Monday - 07/06/2020 - 07:00 AMTenorio proves himself a gifted, expressive writer about the Filipino American diaspora in his debut novel, "The Son of Good Fortune."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - John Bolton's controversial book hits No. 1 on USA TODAY best-sellers list
Wednesday - 07/01/2020 - 11:40 AMThe former national security advisor's memoir stuck a nerve with the president and readers. It sold more than 780,000 copies in its first week.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - J.K. Rowling retracts tweet praising Stephen King after he supported transgender women
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 08:13 AMJ.K. Rowling walked back praise for Stephen King after her fellow author spoke out against her recent anti-transgender comments.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Oprah shares 28 books by women that take readers on a journey around the world
Thursday - 06/25/2020 - 12:53 PMOprah Winfrey's latest summer reading guide features books by 28 women writers from around the world.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Glen Campbell's widow Kim opens up about late singer's alcoholism: 'He was self-destructing'
Tuesday - 06/23/2020 - 05:06 PMGlen Campbell's widow, Kim, has written a candid new memoir about her marriage to the late country star, who died in 2017 from Alzheimer's disease.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift? 6 books to get dads and father figures
Friday - 06/19/2020 - 07:00 AMLooking for just the right book to gift dad this Father's Day? We chose some standouts from our 2020 reviews and best-selling books list.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lin-Manuel Miranda throws 'Hamilton' shade at John Bolton's Trump book title
Thursday - 06/18/2020 - 05:45 PMThe title to John Bolton's White House memoir borrows from 'Hamilton,' and show creator Lin-Manuel took note and responded on Twitter with some shade.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Mary Trump, Donald Trump's niece, dishes on 'toxic family,' 'dark history' in book coming in July
Monday - 06/15/2020 - 10:33 PMMary Trump, the niece of Donald Trump, divulges family secrets about the current president in a book slated to hit shelves in July.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Review: 'World War Z' author Max Brooks wreaks havoc with Bigfoot in 'Devolution'
Monday - 06/15/2020 - 07:00 AMAfter Mount Rainier erupts, an affluent community is cut off from civilization — and soon find itself beset by bloodthirsty sasquatch.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'Hunger Games' primer: What to remember before reading new prequel 'Songbirds and Snakes'
Tuesday - 06/09/2020 - 08:00 AMFrom the "Hanging Tree" song to character Tigris, here are "Hunger Games" details you must remember before reading "Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes."
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