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With millions of books to choose from, it’s a daunting task to pick your next read. We’ve compiled some of the best books that have been recently released to help you find the perfect one. Take the quiz and see which book is right for you!
The first chapter of Harper Lee’s Go Set a Watchman will be published by The Guardian on July 10, a few days before the book is set to release on July 14. The chapter will be available on The Guardian’s website and on July 11 in print in Guardian Weekend, allowing readers to get a taste of the adult Scout Finch’s perspective. Some To Kill a Mockingbird fans, however, are not happy about Go Set a Watchman’s release. The New York Times reports that the manuscript for the novel was found nearly three years earlier than Lee’s lawyer claims that she stumbled upon …
1. Powell’s Books in Portland, Oregon Image courtesy of https://bit.ly/1HgzMja Readers from all over the country flock to this popular, independent bookstore. Since its establishment in 1971, Powell’s has become a must-see for any booklovers traveling through the Northwest U.S. Powell’s also claims that it is the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world. 2. Abbey’s Bookshop in Sydney, Australia Image courtesy of https://bit.ly/1fB2aCu Journey to Australia to find a treasure trove of books you never knew existed. Abbey’s looks at what its buyers are reading and expertly finds more books to match their taste, allowing them to discover …
The Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction & Nonfiction have been awarded to authors Anthony Doerr and Bryan Stevenson. Doerr received the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction for his novel, All the Light We Cannot See. The book also won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and has spent over 38 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list for hardcover fiction. All the Light We Cannot See follows a blind French girl and German boy whose lives intertwine during World War II. Stevenson follows suit, winning the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction for his book, Just …
Whether you’re roaming the streets of Paris or exploring the seashore, everyone has a little down time on vacations. There are bound to be a few hours spent in a car or plane, and you’ll want (and need) some breaks during your summer adventures. Grabbing a book is an easy way to relax and escape for a while. Even if you can’t take a trip, the right book can take you on a journey to any location. Settle onto your beach towel or run into the nearest coffee shop, and enjoy some of these addicting vacation reads. We Were …
