#Books & publishing

The upcoming thriller 'The Most Dangerous Games,' co-written by YouTuber MrBeast and author James Patterson, has seen presale numbers in the low thousands as of last week, according to a report. The book, which features …

The upcoming thriller 'The Most Dangerous Games,' co-written by YouTuber MrBeast and author James Patterson, is reportedly tracking poorly in presales, with orders in the low thousands as of last week. According to Semaf…

Torsten Weitze's The Tower of Beggars follows Niri, a 16-year-old outcast in a world where gods and social inequality dominate. The novel starts slowly but picks up with the introduction of a gold-eating pocket dragon an…

The sequel is a six-issue limited series featuring stories by multiple creators, including Matt Bors and Ryan Kelly. The first issue, 'Fire in the Sky,' is previewed exclusively. It releases on September 2.

A new trend called 'summerween' encourages horror reading during warm months, not just October. The guide highlights slasher novels, haunted house tales, and camp-set frights, including Stephen Graham Jones's 'My Heart I…

This list compiles all board games and tabletop RPGs set in Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe, including Call to Adventure: The Stormlight Archive and the official Cosmere RPG. Brotherwise Games serves as the official…

Translator Emily Wilson has announced a complete retranslation of Homer's 'The Odyssey,' distinct from her 2017 best-selling version. The decision follows her public criticisms of Christopher Nolan's film adaptation, whi…

Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom Vol. 80 reached No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 for the week of Aug. 17-23, coinciding with the series' 20th anniversary. The chart also saw MAZZEL's debut photobook land at No. 2 and Bl…

Humble Bundle sells bundles of digital comics at steep discounts, with tiered pricing allowing buyers to pay as little as $5 for a few books or $25 for dozens. The service also helps readers discover new titles they migh…

Massif Press and Dark Horse Books have announced two new hardcover books for the Lancer tabletop RPG, both slated for March 2027. The first collects introductory narrative modules, while the second is a setting guide. Pr…

Paul Kwon, known as Zeronis, designed iconic characters like Ahri, Vi, and Gwen during his time at Riot Games. Clover Press is publishing a 152-page hardcover collection of his work, including professional and personal p…

The first chapter of DC's Bad Seeds event unites writers Matt Fraction and G. Willow Wilson, centering on Poison Ivy's mayoral crisis and Batman's intervention. The issue efficiently introduces a large cast and sets clea…

Jamie Fisher's new biography of Elliott Smith, 'Nobody Broke Your Heart,' offers fresh interviews and never-before-seen materials, including draft lyrics and photos. The book has become a No. 1 bestseller on Amazon and i…

Ted Hodgkinson, who has led literature and spoken word programming at London's Southbank Centre for years, is departing to take on the newly created role of creative director at Hay Festival. He will assume the position …

Dolly Parton wrote a children's book series inspired by her French bulldog Billy the Kid. Fans are posting condolences on Billy's Instagram and asking who will care for him. It's unclear who is looking after Billy, as Pa…

Dolly Parton's memoir 'Star of the Show: My Life on Stage' is now available, with a deluxe edition featuring over 500 photos and a slipcase. The book is part of a trilogy that includes 'Songteller' and 'Behind the Seams.…

Richard Kelly, writer-director of Donnie Darko, has written an 800-page book titled The Philosophy Of Time Travel, set 14 months after the film's events, to be released for the film's 25th anniversary. The book is the fi…

Artist Adi Granov suggests that Marvel may finally complete the unfinished Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas miniseries, which was written by Jon Favreau and left incomplete after two issues in 2008. Granov's cryptic Facebook pos…

Martha Ackmann's biography 'Ain't Nobody's Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton' was published in December 2025, tracing Parton's early years, her debut at the Grand Ole Opry at 13, and her rise to stardom. The book …

IGN presents an exclusive excerpt from the upcoming novel Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion, written by T. Kingfisher and set before the game's events. The audiobook is narrated by Neil Newbon, the actor who voices Astarion in t…

The audiobook version of Robert Rath's Necrons novel 'The Wicked and The Warped' includes a narrator-read warning prohibiting use of the recording for AI training or data mining. This aligns with Games Workshop's establi…

The trailer for the film 'Wicker,' featuring Alexander Skarsgård as a wicker husband, has gone viral on TikTok, sparking widespread curiosity and humorous reactions. In response, the article recommends popular romantasy …

Amazon's current 'buy 2, save 50% on 1' paperback promotion includes several box sets, such as A Court of Thorns and Roses, Dune Saga, and Hunger Games, with discounts up to 48%. The discount is applied automatically to …

Erik Slavin, editor in chief of Stars and Stripes, said he was fired after telling CBS News Sunday Morning that censorship would cross a 'red line' for him. The military publication is partially funded by the U.S. govern…

Keigo Higashino's final novel 'Eien no Kioku' reached No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 with 16,394 points, the highest weekly total ever for a novel. The book was published after his death in July. Meanwhile, 'O…

A Reddit user shared a LEGO recreation of the 'Blocks' scene from the first I Spy book, sparking admiration for its detail. The builder substituted certain elements, such as replacing the original bears with helmets and …

Authors are increasingly channeling the pressures of social media into their novels, reflecting how digital personas clash with real life. Malavika Kannan's debut adult novel, 'Unprecedented Times,' follows a college stu…

During a podcast interview, Rob Liefeld was asked about Deadpool's healing factor and whether it would affect circumcision. He responded emphatically that Deadpool is well-endowed, adding that none of his characters have…

IDW Publishing has expanded its Twilight Zone comic series with six additional issues, each featuring a standalone story from a different creative team. The new arc breaks from the traditional black-and-white format by p…

Skye Perryman, president of Democracy Forward, draws on her grandmother's decades-long planting of magnolia trees as a metaphor for sustained civic effort against authoritarianism. Her forthcoming book, 'Ordinary People,…

The official 'KPop Demon Hunters' children's book has been reissued as an 'ultimate fan edition' with 22 additional pages of quizzes, puzzles, and activities, plus a sticker sheet. Released on August 18, the new version …

Paul Jenkins returns to write Wolverine: Origin III — The Dark Age, a five-issue limited series with artist CAFU. The story follows Logan after World War II as he attempts to live a peaceful life before descending into t…

Marvel has announced Wolverine: Origin III - The Dark Age, a new comic series written by Paul Jenkins with art by CAFU. The story is set after World War II and follows Logan as he attempts to find peace, though his past …

Rachel Cusk's upcoming novel 'Life of M' is widely seen as a thinly veiled and unflattering portrait of actress Natalie Portman, who had previously championed Cusk's work. The book depicts its protagonist as hollow and c…

Writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Marco Checchetto are relaunching Marvel's Avengers title after the events of Avengers: Armageddon. The new roster includes Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Wolverine, Luke Cage, and Daredevil, w…

A memoir by late L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, co-written with Jeff Alulis, will be released on January 19, 2027. Titled 'Shooting Up and Making Out', it covers her teenage years in LA punk, heroin addiction, and time in ba…

IGN reviews the debut issues of all three series in Oni Press's Archie Comics reboot, including the flagship Archie, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Archie in Hell. The review highlights artist Fábio Moon's dynamic artwor…

Sarah J. Maas announced the titles and covers for the sixth and seventh books in her A Court of Thorns and Roses series: A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody. The releases are scheduled for Octob…

Amazon has dropped the price of The Complete Calvin and Hobbes collection to $93.10 with a coupon, saving 59%. The three-volume set includes all daily and Sunday strips from 1985 to 1995. The deal is available while supp…

Hayden Panettiere's memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, has climbed back to number one on Amazon's biographies chart following the actress's unexpected death. In the book, she detailed her struggles with fame, a difficult r…

A Wisconsin politician named Gordon Roseleip tried to ban margarine to protect dairy farmers but failed after choosing the artificial spread in a blind taste test; his family later admitted to using Iowa margarine at hom…

A new Rizzoli publication by fashion publicists Roger and Mauricio Padilha examines the life and work of French costume designer Jean Louis, who shaped screen looks for stars like Rita Hayworth, Elizabeth Taylor, and Kim…

The San Francisco-based gay adult entertainment company Falcon | NakedSword is launching FalconINK, a publishing house dedicated to erotic fiction. It will operate three imprints: Falcon Books, NakedSword Books, and Ragi…

Dynamite Entertainment has announced a new comic book series featuring Agents Mulder and Scully. The series will present previously unseen cases from the X-Files universe. It aims to deliver classic adventures for fans o…

The week of August 11 features new fiction releases by Chang-rae Lee, Richard Russo, Téa Obreht, Karin Slaughter, and Olivie Blake. Nonfiction titles include works by Ed Parks, Eliot Glazer, and Darryl Strawberry, as wel…

Barnes & Noble has brought back its yearly Book Haul Sale, offering discounts on hardcover books and special editions. The promotion gives customers a reason to visit their local store and browse for deals. The sale is a…

Marvel Comics is launching a new series titled "The Amazing Venom," featuring a mysterious new character. An exclusive preview and interview reveal details about this Venom variant's origins and powers. The series aims t…

A strategy board game based on Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series is now available for preorder. Players compete for favor across the Courts of Prythian in this tabletop adaptation. The game is titled Fat…

Treyarch's new art book chronicling the history of Call of Duty Zombies has reached the top of several Amazon best-seller charts. The book includes behind-the-scenes developer interviews and never-before-seen artwork. It…

Amazon is offering significant discounts on a wide selection of DC hardcover comics, including Absolute Batman Volumes 1 and 2, Absolute Wonder Woman, and All-Star Superman. The sale covers multiple popular titles and gr…

IGN has curated a list of the most compelling new books hitting shelves in August 2026, spanning genres from thrillers to romances. The selection highlights standout titles that readers should consider adding to their re…

Bob Chapek has written a 272-page memoir titled 'Behind the Castle Walls' detailing his 30 years at Disney and his ouster as CEO. In the book, he questions whether he was made a scapegoat for the company's challenges. Th…

Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, has announced a September 29 release date for 'Behind The Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on Earth,' the memoir by former Disney CEO Bob Chapek. The book…

During his weekly podcast, author Brandon Sanderson discussed a previously unseen illustration of Helm's Deep that he discovered. The artwork was found in an unlikely location, offering a fresh glimpse into J.R.R. Tolkie…

Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek is writing a tell-all memoir titled 'Behind the Castle Walls'. The book, set for release in September, will address his tenure at Disney and the return of Bob Iger. Chapek was ousted from the…

The Absolute Batman series offers a new interpretation of one of the most tragic events in Bruce Wayne's history. The comic reimagines a dark and well-known Batman story from a different perspective.

A new children's book about K-pop group Stray Kids has been released. The illustrated biography covers the group's formation and rise to success. Fans of all ages can purchase it.

Contrary to rumors, journalist Nikki Finke did not write a memoir. The Hollywood Reporter clarifies that no unpublished manuscript exists, dispelling fears in the industry.

Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton have written a new children's book inspired by Andrews' singing poodle. The book aims to celebrate creativity and confidence. Andrews also hinted at an upcoming Disney …

The first-ever crossover between Marvel and Star Wars has been revealed, titled 'Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles'. Details about the storyline are yet to be fully disclosed. This historic collaboration merges two iconic…