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Salt Lake City has a new festival — and it's already booked this bestselling author

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City will soon have its own citywide book festival — and a bestselling author is already set to attend. Jodi Picoult, the New York Times bestselling author of nearly 30 novels, will headline the first Salt Lake Book Festival in …

Baldwin’s queer loves! K-Pop! Sapphic thrills! 20 noteworthy books out in paperback this July.

July, incredibly, is already here, a midpoint month in a madcap year unlike any other, and it takes little Holmesian ratiocination to deduce that you, Dear Reader, could almost certainly use a bit of a break, a chance to curl up on a sunny day with a book …

Bestselling author Jodi Picoult returns to Des Moines in September

Salt Lake City has a new festival — and it’s already booked this bestselling author

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Literary Lineup: National Writers Series announces fall author events

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The summer season of beach reads is underway but there's a new literary lineup to look forward to this fall. The National Writers Series in Traverse City announced its first three fall events. The lineup …

Jodi Picoult to headline inaugural Carroll Book Festival

The first ever Carroll Book Festival is sure to be a page-turner, with Jodi Picoult as the headliner at the Carroll County Farm Museum. The festival takes place on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., building on and spreading the county’s reputation …

Interview with Gill Fernandez, Author of The Earl's Daughter (The Aucourte Chronicles Book 1)

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? Failure, really. In the distant past, I wrote short stories for women’s magazines, and then after a break I tried full length fiction again. I wrote some fairly mediocre …

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 18, 2026)

  On Monday, June 22 from 3 – 5 p.m., children ages 12 – 17 are invited to participate in an “Unsolved Case Files Mystery!” Teens will enjoy this interactive game where participants follow clues, examine the evidence, and work together to crack the case …

‘Words on trial’: One DCPS student is taking a stance against the district’s book ban

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While adults debate book challenges in Florida school districts, one Duval County student decided to do something about it. Mya Smith created a short documentary called “Words on Trial” to explore the national impact of book removals …

Elizabeth Conservatives Should Read the Books They Want to Suppress

Header image by Khashayar Kouchpeydeh on Unsplash Officials within Colorado’s Elizabeth School District removed eighteen books from school library shelves and marked another as “temporarily suspended,” claiming to protect children from inappropriate …

NH Book Festival tickets on sale

The New Hampshire Book Festival announces that tickets are now on sale for two of its most anticipated 2026 events: the Keynote Author conversation with Jodi Picoult and a newly added Family Keynote with Jeff Kinney. The announcement follows the rapid …

Events calendar: Get ready to celebrate America's 250th with Halifax Repertory Theatre's '1776'

Thursday, June 25 Art of Healing workshop When: 2-3:30 p.m. Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: This workshop focuses on self-expression, growth and relaxation. A professional art facilitator will offer instruction …

Enjoy audiobooks from the library all summer long

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Opinion Column For audiobook lovers seeking a portable option, the library offers Playaways, which are compact, preloaded devices containing an entire audiobook. They require only a AAA battery and headphones. Photo …

Events calendar: Attend the first Beats and Eats event in Palm Coast

Thursday, June 18 Coastal crafting with sea glass When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach Details: Using sea glass, recycled corks and mixed media techniques, participants will …

These Full-Cast Historical Fiction Audiobooks Feel Like Bingeing a TV Series

There’s nothing like getting so lost in a book that the rest of the world just melts away—and full cast audiobooks make that feeling even better. Instead of a single narrator carrying the whole story, these productions feature an ensemble of voice actors, …

Theatre Lawrence’s Youth Troupe will perform ‘Between The Lines’ musical for summer show

photo by: Contributed Lawrence Theatre's Youth Troupe will perform a two-night run of the musical Between the Lines on June 26 and June 27. The summer show for Theatre Lawrence’s Youth Troupe is set for later this month with a three-show run of the …

Writers sued AI giant Anthropic. Their payout? Pocket change.

“Dollars damn me,” Herman Melville wrote to his friend Nathaniel Hawthorne on the eve of publication of “Moby-Dick.” “What I feel most moved to write, that is banned,” the sometime Pittsfield resident complained, “it will not pay.” Call it The Writer’s …

The Rundown: What’s next in the Bears stadium saga

Good afternoon! It’s Wednesday, and whether you love it or not, NASCAR looks to be returning to Chicago next year. Here’s what else you need to know today. 1. Mayor Johnson’s Springfield wins put Chicago ‘in the mix’ for the Bears stadium Illinois …

Daniel White Achieves Amazon Best-Seller Status with 'Relentless' Book Co-Authored with Lisa Nichols

LONGMONT, CO, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SuccessBooks® proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of "Relentless" co-authored by Daniel White, alongside Lisa Nichols and distinguished professionals worldwide. …

Sheryl Dixon Reaches Amazon Best-Seller Status with 'Relentless' Book Co-Authored with Lisa Nichols

WEST LONDON, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SuccessBooks® proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of "Relentless" co-authored by Sheryl Dixon, alongside Lisa Nichols and distinguished professionals …

Gracie L. Escher Reaches Amazon Best-Seller Status with 'Relentless' Book Co-Authored with Lisa Nichols

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE (NOTL), ONTARIO, CANADA, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SuccessBooks® proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of "Relentless" co-authored by Gracie L. Escher, alongside Lisa Nichols and distinguished …

Gina van der Vliet Hits Amazon Best-Seller Status with “Relentless” Book Co-Authored with Lisa Nichols

NIEUW-VENNEP, NORTH HOLLAND , NETHERLANDS, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SuccessBooks® proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of "Relentless" co-authored by Gina van der Vliet, alongside Lisa Nichols and distinguished …

Demetra Dimokopoulos Hits Amazon Best-Seller Status with “Relentless” Book Co-Authored with Lisa Nichols

TORONTO , ONTARIO , CANADA, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SuccessBooks® proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of "Relentless" co-authored by Demetra Dimokopoulos, alongside Lisa Nichols and distinguished professionals …

Cristina Gomez Hits Amazon Best-Seller Status with 'Relentless' Book Co-Authored with Lisa Nichols

DORAL, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SuccessBooks® proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of "Relentless" co-authored by Cristina Gomez, alongside Lisa Nichols and distinguished professionals worldwide. …

Tracy Petroviak Hits Amazon Best-Seller Status with 'Relentless' Book Co-Authored with Lisa Nichols

MERIDIAN, ID, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SuccessBooks® proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of "Relentless" co-authored by Tracy Petroviak, alongside Lisa Nichols and distinguished professionals …

Ayurveda Expert Elsa Ramos Elías Announces Book on the Physiology of Heartbreak

Dating-app culture ignores what heartbreak does to the body. A new Ayurveda book maps the physiology of a breakup and how to recover. Sept 28. MADRID, SPAIN, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elsa Ramos Elías, an Ayurveda expert and …

New Trial Manual Released for Defending Sexual Assault Cases

New NACDL trial manual gives defense lawyers strategies for voir dire, cross-exam, forensic evidence, and narrative-driven prosecutions. WESTON, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Criminal Defense Attorneys Michael Waddington …

Terry Inglese Hits Amazon Best-Seller Status with “Relentless” Book Co-Authored with Lisa Nichols

BASEL , SWITZERLAND, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SuccessBooks® proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of "Relentless" co-authored by Terry Inglese, alongside Lisa Nichols and distinguished professionals worldwide. …

Lisa Horan Achieves Amazon Best-Seller Status with “Relentless” Book Co-Authored with Lisa Nichols

MANCHESTER , ENGLAND , UNITED KINGDOM, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SuccessBooks® proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of "Relentless" co-authored by Lisa Horan, alongside Lisa Nichols and distinguished professionals …

JAMES F. MUELLER RELEASES THE DONNIE DIARIES RETIRED ON JULY 4 DURING AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR

Third Installment in Satirical Donnie Diaries Series Uses Independence Day as Literary Framework for Power, Decline, Spectacle, and National Identity PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and fine artist James F. …

Bola Aremu Reaches Amazon Best-Seller Status with 'Relentless' Book Co-Authored with Lisa Nichols

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SuccessBooks® proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of "Relentless" co-authored by Bola Aremu, alongside Lisa Nichols and distinguished professionals worldwide. …

Connection Is the Missing Link to Lasting Happiness, Says Award-Winning Coach Dr. Linda Duong In Her Book

Through practical wisdom and real-life insights, Dr. Linda Duong shows readers how connection, not success, wealth, or status, can lead to lasting happiness. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, July 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning executive and self- …

New Book Wake Up Warrior Exposes Hidden Spiritual Warfare and Mental Health Crises Facing Modern Pastors

A powerful new novel bridges the gap between psychology and theology to expose the unseen battles raging behind the pulpit. LONGWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the modern Church grapples with an unprecedented …

Urban Fantasy Novel Explores Spiritual Awakening Through the Hidden Forces of Everyday Life

Emmanuel Matias' The 1:44 – An Angel Re-Clocked, published by Spines, blends resilience, spirituality and contemporary fantasy into a thought-provoking debut. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if the …

StrikePlagiarism.com Launches Stylometry Module to Help Universities Verify Authorship Beyond AI Detection

The new Stylometry Module adds an authorship verification layer to similarity analysis, helping institutions assess writing consistency with greater confidence. WARSAW, POLAND, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StrikePlagiarism.com Introduces …

New Parenting Guide Challenges Common Assumptions About Persistent Fussy Eating

The Fussy Eater Reboot explains how sensory sensitivities, anxiety and threat responses can shape food refusal, and offers parents a practical way forward. MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Feeding specialist and …

Attorney Ted Sutton unleashes New Book: 'Greenback’s Book of Law' to teach Law Basics through a Friendly Goldendoodle

To save parents, teens and young adults time, money and legal consequences, Attorney Ted Sutton announces a new book: “Greenback’s Book of Law” with law basics. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author, Asset Protection …

Airport Show 2026 to showcase newest biometrics technology for seamless and secure passenger experience

The UAE’s aviation sector showed its resilience and ability to effectively manage operational challenges and disruptions DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The expansive Middle East region strategically …