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Retired Akron Police Captain Debuts Crime Novel

Book is first in new series featuring police protagonist

Tropes Evolve in Booming Romance Fiction Genre

Fake dating out, second-chance romances in as romance bookstores multiply across the U.S.

Maestro Jimmy Mulidore Pens Memoir on Storied Las Vegas Career

Memoir 'The Vegas Player' chronicles Mulidore's rise from Ohio to the heights of Vegas entertainment

5 Acclaimed Sci-Fi Series You May Have Missed

These Hugo Award-winning and nominated book series deserve your attention.

Six New Romance Novels for Valentine's Day

From historical fiction to contemporary love stories, these new releases offer heartwarming tales for the holiday.

Haunting Thriller 'The Abduction' Confronts Child Disappearances

New novel explores grief, manipulation, and the sinister realities behind missing children cases.

Hal Graff Launches First Novel in Harold Gatewood Espionage Series

"Love and Death at the Encierro" kicks off 31-volume mystery thriller series

'60s TV Darling Honors Late Husband With New Love-Themed Book 'Romancing With the Stars'

Family Affair star Kathy Garver releases her Valentine's Day book just months after the death of her husband of nearly 50 years.

Debut Novel 'Go as a River' Becomes Global Sensation

Shelley Read's story of a Colorado farm girl's romance with an Indigenous man takes the literary world by storm.

San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

Urim & Thummim: Seer Of Africa Launches New Series

Mythic tale of a reluctant seer whose visions could reshape a continent

Southern California Bookstores Reject AI-Generated Romance Novels

Owners of independent romance bookshops say AI cannot replicate the human connection and creativity of authentic authors.

Manhattan Book Group Honors 'An Undetermined Cause of Death' with Gold Award

The third installment in Julia Shovein's Sailing Mystery series wins top prize at the 2026 Manhattan Book Awards.

Bestselling Author David McCloskey Signs First-Look Deal with 'Zero Day' Producer Prologue Entertainment

The former CIA analyst will develop film and TV projects based on his espionage novels for the independent studio.

Jewish Entrepreneurs Shaped the American Toy Industry

New book 'Playmakers' explores how immigrants from Russia and Eastern Europe founded iconic toy companies like Ideal, Hasbro, and Mattel.

"Heated Rivalry" Author Rachel Reid Addresses Fan Theories

The writer weighed in on speculation about a potential standalone episode and whether Scott knows about Shane and Ilya's relationship.

Author Hal Graff Releases Second Novel in Harold Gatewood Espionage Series

"Love and Death in Cuba" continues the international intrigue and mystery of the former baseball player-turned-spy

All Girl Publishing Debuts Cozy Mystery 'Overdue for Murder'

New independent publisher launches first title blending small-town intrigue and social commentary

Author Nick Petrie to Discuss New Peter Ash Novel

Petrie will be joined by fellow Wisconsin author Amy Pease to talk about his latest thriller "The Dark Time"

Brad Thor and Ward Larsen team up for thriller "Cold Zero"

The authors take a "pantser" approach to their first co-written novel, which is being adapted for Netflix.