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03/04/2025

Readers are more disappointed with than intrigued by Penguin Random House’s decision to publish Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again. The book, written by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, seeks to explain the Democratic Party’s loss in the 2024 presidential election.

https://sariereads.com/fans-express-disappoinment-about-penguin-random-houses-original-sin/

01/29/2025

Authors Against Book Bans has responded after the Department of Education dismissed complaints about book bans. The group, which is populated by authors and others passionate about freedom of speech, published a statement last week.

https://sariereads.com/authors-against-book-bans-responds-to-u-s-department-of-educations-dismissal-of-book-ban-complaints/

Authors Against Book Bans has responded after the Department of Education dismissed complaints about book bans. The group, which is populated by authors and others passionate about freedom of speech, published a statement last week. “Today, the Department of Education announced plans to dismiss el...

01/23/2025

Nicholas Boggs seeks to tell the story of James Baldwin from a different perspective. The scholar’s book, 'Baldwin: A Love Story' is set to release this summer.

https://sariereads.com/baldwin-a-love-story-delves-into-james-baldwins-relationships/

Nicholas Boggs seeks to tell the story of James Baldwin from a different perspective. The scholar’s book, Baldwin: A Love Story is set to release this summer. It is no secret that Baldwin was bold in his approach to addressing the issues of his time. He is often recognized asRead More →

01/14/2025

The new year is in full swing, and there are so many opportunities. There are opportunities to connect more. There are opportunities to love more. And, of course, there are opportunities to read more! Here are 12 books to consider adding to your TBR pile this year.

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The new year is in full swing, and there are so many opportunities. There are opportunities to connect more. There are opportunities to love more. And, of course, there are opportunities to read more! Here are 12 books to consider adding to your TBR pile this year.   Isaac’s Song byRead More →

01/08/2025

EVE: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution by Cat Bohannon is getting a paperback option. Alfred A. Knopf announced the new addition on Monday (Jan. 6).

https://sariereads.com/cat-bohannons-eve-is-getting-a-paperback-version/

EVE: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution by Cat Bohannon is getting a paperback option. Alfred A. Knopf announced the new addition on Monday (Jan. 6). February 25, 2025, is the set release date for the paperback version of EVE. In the book, Bohannon seeksRead More →

12/12/2024

Nikki Giovanni was an American poet and professor at Virginia Tech. She died at the age of 81 on Monday, December 9, 2024.

To many, Nikki Giovanni was much more than a poet. She was a voice for Black women during a time when such voices were either silenced or overlooked. So, what better way to honor such an icon than with a book list?

Here are five books by Nikki Giovanni to consider adding to your TBR list for 2025.

https://sariereads.com/remembering-nikki-giovanni-5-books-about-life-love-and-more/

Nikki Giovanni was an American poet and professor at Virginia Tech. She died at the age of 81 on Monday, December 9, 2024.  To many, Nikki Giovanni was much more than a poet. She was a voice for Black women during a time when such voices were either silenced orRead More →

12/10/2024

Dee is sentenced to death after being found guilty of murdering her step-sister, Monica. Alcatraz 2.0 isn’t your typical death row, though, as Dee is given an apartment, job, and social life while awaiting her imminent demise. How will she die? By way of a serial killer commissioned by the government to torture and murder criminals, of course! But Dee isn’t a criminal. She swears she didn’t kill Monica and just knows her conviction is about something bigger. This is the story Gretchen McNeil presents in .

https://sariereads.com/a-book-review-murdertrending-by-gretchen-mcneil/

Dee is sentenced to death after being found guilty of murdering her step-sister, Monica. Alcatraz 2.0 isn’t your typical death row, though, as Dee is given an apartment, job, and social life while awaiting her imminent demise. How will she die? By way of a serial killer commissioned by theRead Mor...

12/05/2024

Fans are rallying behind Joanna Ho after the children’s book author was subjected to a racist rant earlier this week. The Eyes That Kiss in the Corners author shared the message she received with her Instagram followers.

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Fans are rallying behind Joanna Ho after the children’s book author was subjected to a racist rant earlier this week. The Eyes That Kiss in the Corners author shared the message she received with her Instagram followers. Ho blacked out the sender’s name and part of the person’s email addressRe...

12/04/2024

Claire Matchett’s life is spiraling. Not only is she having an affair with her husband’s best friend, but she also has to deal with the stresses of being a working mom, which is no easy feat. She and her husband, Noah, are taking a trip to a secluded location with their friends to, hopefully, rekindle the love lost in their marriage. But there are more sinister plans at work, which lead to members of the group disappearing. Freida McFadden delivers a jaw-dropping tale in One by One.

https://sariereads.com/a-book-review-one-by-one-by-freida-mcfadden/

Claire Matchett’s life is spiraling. Not only is she having an affair with her husband’s best friend, but she also has to deal with the stresses of being a working mom, which is no easy feat. She and her husband, Noah, are taking a trip to a secluded location withRead More →

12/03/2024

Molly Bauer is excited to attend the school of her dreams. She turned down a full-ride scholarship to a more notable university for this college! Things are not always what they seem, though, and Molly finds out the hard way that giving your best effort doesn’t always equal favorable results. Ngozi Ukazu takes us on quite the journey in Bunt!: Striking Out on Financial Aid.

https://sariereads.com/a-book-review-bunt-striking-out-on-financial-aid-by-ngozi-ukazu/

Molly Bauer is excited to attend the school of her dreams. She turned down a full-ride scholarship to a more notable university for this college! Things are not always what they seem, though, and Molly finds out the hard way that giving your best effort doesn’t always equal favorable results.Read ...

11/30/2024

Are you joining the Winter Reading Challenge?

11/26/2024

Barbara Taylor Bradford, author of 40 best-selling novels, has died. The British-American novelist was 91 years old.

HarperCollins UK Publishers confirmed the legendary writer’s passing and shared the news with its Instagram followers on Monday (Nov. 25).

https://sariereads.com/a-woman-of-substance-author-barbara-taylor-bradford-dies-at-91/

11/26/2024

Courtney B. Vance will join the cast of Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians for season 2 of the hit series. The veteran actor, best known for his roles in The Preacher’s Wife and NBC’s Law and Order: Criminal Intent, will play Zeus.

https://sariereads.com/courtney-b-vance-cast-as-zeus-for-season-2-of-percy-jackson-and-the-olympians/

Courtney B. Vance will join the cast of Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians for season 2 of the hit series. The veteran actor, best known for his roles in The Preacher’s Wife and NBC’s Law and Order: Criminal Intent, will play Zeus.  Season 1 of Percy Jackson and theRead More →

11/26/2024

November is nearly over. December is on the horizon. Before we sit down for a fantastic Thanksgiving meal, and certainly before the craziness of shopping for holiday presents sets in, let’s take a look back at a few books that made their debut in October. Consider adding these to your holiday TBR list!

https://sariereads.com/the-rewind-october-2024-book-releases/

November is nearly over. December is on the horizon. Before we sit down for a fantastic Thanksgiving meal, and certainly before the craziness of shopping for holiday presents sets in, let’s take a look back at a few books that made their debut in October. Consider adding these to yourRead More →

11/24/2024

Pastor Paul does not believe in Hell. He has wrestled with the notion of everyone, even the worst person, going to Heaven for a while. Now, he is ready to share his insights with the congregation. Can the church take what Pastor Paul has to say? This is the question Lucas Hnath answers in his play, The Christians.

https://sariereads.com/a-book-review-the-christians-by-lucas-hnath/

Pastor Paul does not believe in Hell. He has wrestled with the notion of everyone, even the worst person, going to Heaven for a while. Now, he is ready to share his insights with the congregation. Can the church take what Pastor Paul has to say? This is the questionRead More →

11/23/2024

The 75th National Book Awards were held in New York City on Wednesday (Nov. 21) night. Many authors got their shine, but only one took home the fiction prize. Percival Everett won the National Book Award for the best fiction piece of the year, which came in the form of his book, James.

https://sariereads.com/percival-everett-wins-national-book-award-for-fiction/

The 75th National Book Awards were held in New York City on Wednesday (Nov. 21) night. Many authors got their shine, but only one took home the fiction prize. Percival Everett won the National Book Award for the best fiction piece of the year, which came in the form ofRead More →

11/21/2024

Verity by Colleen Hoover is coming to a theater near you! Anne Hathaway has been cast as Verity in the forthcoming film.

https://sariereads.com/anne-hathaway-will-star-as-lead-in-verity-movie-adaptation/

Verity by Colleen Hoover is coming to a theater near you! Anne Hathaway has been cast as Verity in the forthcoming film. Those who have read Verity understand the twists and turns of the storyline. In the book, Verity is a famous author who is unable to finish her bookRead More →

11/20/2024

Voting is a civic duty that Marva Sheridan takes seriously. She has canvassed neighborhoods, mobilized groups, and done everything in her power to ensure everyone who is eligible gets out the vote. Duke Crenshaw is also aware of the importance of voting. He just isn’t as excited about the activity. To be frank, he just wants to get it over with so he can meet up with his band for their first paying gig. The two worlds collide when Marva hears of Duke’s inability to vote. Thus begins a whirlwind of a day that leads us around in one big circle. Brandy Colbert packs everything she can into The Voting Booth.

https://sariereads.com/a-book-review-the-voting-booth-by-brandy-colbert/

Voting is a civic duty that Marva Sheridan takes seriously. She has canvassed neighborhoods, mobilized groups, and done everything in her power to ensure everyone who is eligible gets out the vote. Duke Crenshaw is also aware of the importance of voting. He just isn’t as excited about the activity...