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From Stephen King to New Jersey diners, History Press books cover local lore around the US

From Stephen King to New Jersey diners, History Press books cover local lore around the US

NEW YORK (AP) — With deep knowledge of Stephen King's books and curiosity about their inspirations, writer Sharon Kitchens began a journey around Maine.
Indian authorities in Kashmir ban books by eminent writers and scholars

Indian authorities in Kashmir ban books by eminent writers and scholars

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Indian authorities have banned 25 books in Kashmir that they say propagate “false narratives” and “secessionism” in the disputed region, where strict controls on the media have escalated in recent years.
Book Review: 'The Devil Reached Toward the Sky' weaves thorough account of Atomic Age's start

Book Review: 'The Devil Reached Toward the Sky' weaves thorough account of Atomic Age's start

The story of the Atomic Age's start is a fascinating one about the power of invention and a chilling one about its consequences. In “The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb,” Garrett M.
James Patterson and Vicky Ward to write book on UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

James Patterson and Vicky Ward to write book on UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

NEW YORK (AP) — After teaming up on a bestseller about the murder of four University of Idaho students, James Patterson and Vicky Ward are collaborating on a book about the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the hunt for his al
Oprah Winfrey picks Richard Russo's 'Bridge of Sighs' for her book club

Oprah Winfrey picks Richard Russo's 'Bridge of Sighs' for her book club

NEW YORK (AP) — Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo i s the latest author to be welcomed into the inner circle of Oprah Winfrey book club picks.
Book Review: Jason Mott's 'People Like Us' explores the struggles of semi-fame and American identity

Book Review: Jason Mott's 'People Like Us' explores the struggles of semi-fame and American identity

How does one follow up writing “A Hell of a Book” that wins the National Book Award? If you’re Jason Mott, you write a sort-of, not-really, by all legal terms fictionalized — according to the forward — autobiographical story about what life is like a
Book Review: Louis Sachar's debut adult novel is a zany adventure of science and magic

Book Review: Louis Sachar's debut adult novel is a zany adventure of science and magic

Anatole isn’t just any magician. He’s the magician of Tiger Castle, whom the king of Esquaveta once declared to be the greatest magician in all the land. "The Magician of Tiger Castle” is Anatole’s chance to set the record straight.
Book Review: A sudden blizzard strands a detective and murder suspects in a hunting lodge

Book Review: A sudden blizzard strands a detective and murder suspects in a hunting lodge

In 1965, as the Vietnam War escalates, a small group of wealthy, powerful men gather at a Vermont lodge to drink and hunt deer.
Book Review: 'The Dead Husband Cookbook' is a recipe for an exquisite murder mystery

Book Review: 'The Dead Husband Cookbook' is a recipe for an exquisite murder mystery

“The Dead Husband Cookbook” is an enthralling read providing readers with a thrilling look into the cutthroat world of culinary arts — and what makes the perfect recipe ... for murder, that is.
Julia Whelan has narrated 600 audiobooks and counting. So why isn't she paid like it?

Julia Whelan has narrated 600 audiobooks and counting. So why isn't she paid like it?

Chances are, you've heard Julia Whelan's voice. She's the award-winning narrator behind more than 600 audiobooks by a long list of bestselling authors including Taylor Jenkins Reid, Emily Henry, Michael Crichton, V.E. Schwab and Kristin Hannah.