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Matthew McConaughey will share his thoughts on faith and spirituality in a new book coming in September. The actor and author says that POEMS & PRAYERS contains “ditties and devotions” he’s been writing since 1989. Matthew McConaughey Crown Publishing ow.ly/j46x50Wjb1R


Author Jane Stanton Hitchcock has died at 78. Hitchcock drew on her experiences in high society for a series of crime novels, including TRICK OF THE EYE and THE WITCHES’ HAMMER. Her most recent novel, BLUFF, was published in 2019. Poisoned Pen Press ow.ly/qjov50WjbNA


Victoria Monét stopped by ‘CBS Mornings’ to discuss her new children’s book. The singer-songwriter’s EVERYWHERE YOU ARE, illustrated by Alea Marley, was published last week by Putnam. Victoria Monét Alea CBS Mornings Penguin Kids ow.ly/lUAa50Wje9x




.@dibblyfresh reports on the American Library Association's annual meeting, where librarians remained hopeful even as they addressed censorship and the impact of the Trump administration. #alaac25 ow.ly/nBPw50WjGye


Our special #GraphicLit Issue is out now, and Laura Simeon rounds up some great new YA graphic novels. 🤓 📚 🧑🎨 ow.ly/ex8y50WjJWZ Laura Gao ☕️ HarperTeen 📚 Fantagraphics Olivia Lasky Inklore Books Underlined Feiwel and Friends Fierce Reads Macmillan Children's School & Library 📚 SJ Sindu DionMBD


Beck Dorey-Stein’s SPECTACULAR THINGS is the latest pick for Reese Witherspoon’s book club. Dorey-Stein talked about the novel, published Tuesday by the Dial Press, on ‘Bookmarked,’ the new Reese’s Book Club podcast. Reese Witherspoon Reese's Book Club Random House Group ow.ly/4oLy50WjQsT


Jennifer Aniston will star in a series adaptation of Jennette McCurdy’s I’M GLAD MY MOM DIED. McCurdy’s memoir, published in 2022 by Simon & Schuster, tells the story of the actor’s tumultuous relationship with her mother. Jennette McCurdy Simon & Schuster ow.ly/KFqT50WjQOj


Lauren Groff’s next book will be a collection of short stories. The FLORIDA and MATRIX author’s BRAWLER is slated for publication by Riverhead on February 24, 2026. Lauren Groff Riverhead Books ow.ly/V1TE50WjStM


"A hymn to the intrinsic loveliness of the wild and the possibility of sharing it." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ✪ 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙍𝙤𝙗𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 by Peter Brown ow.ly/1rL950WjSL7 Follow Kirkus Reviews for more book recommendations!


Aspiring artists will see themselves and find inspiration in the pages of THE CARTOONISTS CLUB, a middle-grade graphic novel by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. We spoke with the creators. ow.ly/CmYH50WjSUS Raina Telgemeier scott⚡️mccloud Douglas Wolk Graphix Books 💥 Scholastic


Though librarians continue to grapple with book bannings, attendees of the American Library Association's annual meeting found strength in community—and from former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden's encouraging words. #alaac25 ow.ly/nBPw50WjGye

Looking for critically acclaimed reads for teens? Penguin Young Readers School & Library has got you covered! Check out these 11 books your teens will love: ow.ly/i8y350WbFON #booklist #criticallyacclaimedreads #sponsored


Jake Gyllenhaal will star in a film adaptation of a forthcoming novella by Don Winslow. “Collision” is one of six novellas in Winslow’s THE FINAL SCORE, which is slated for publication by William Morrow on September 16. Don Winslow William Morrow ow.ly/H6IZ50Wkxqs


Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall will make his children’s literature debut next year. The journalist’s READ ALL ABOUT IT!, illustrated by Martina Motzo, is inspired by a toy hedgehog Hall carried during his reporting. HarperKids Benjamin Hall ow.ly/Gz6t50WkxAN



"End-to-end excitement for crime fans." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ✪ 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙬 by Michael Robotham ow.ly/WCeu50WkC6r Follow Kirkus Reviews for more book recommendations!


If you love #GraphicNovels, don't overlook #nonfiction. John McMurtrie recommends some great new graphic biographies and memoirs. ow.ly/PMHg50Wl2Sg guy delisle Drawn & Quarterly Dan Mazur NBM Graphic Novels Ten Speed Press Taha Siddiqui Arsenal Pulp Press 📚🧑🎨


This Fourth of July weekend, learn more about the history of our nation. 🇺🇸🎆 ow.ly/tqBR50Wl5at Follow Kirkus Reviews for more book recommendations!
