Welcome to the midyear list bonus of the best of the year (so far). As book lovers, we’re always shouting about our favorite books to anyone who will listen, so waiting until the end of the year to compile a big list is torture. That’s why I love the June marker, where we get to
Are you the type of person who reads all the awards nominations and picks your next read from best-of-the-year lists? Then you won’t want to miss these six historical fiction books that Book Riot’s book professionals have determined (so far) to be the best of the best. Year-end lists have an inevitable level of recency
With so many great webcomics out there, it can be a little intimidating to know where to start. Luckily, I have the best webcomics to introduce you to the medium that you can get started with right away. Like comics, webcomics consist of sequentially drawn panels that tell a story. The main difference is the
Book Riot’s Best of the Year (So Far) list for 2026 is finally here! In the main list, staff and contributors name their favorite books they’ve read so far this year, including everything from science fiction to graphic novels and poetry. But of course, here at True Story, we’re nonfiction fanatics. I’ve rounded up some
Looking for the best of the best when it comes to comics? Then you’ll want to read your way into this year’s 2026 Harvey Award nominees. These represent some of the best comics of the past year. The Harvey Awards were established in 1998 and named after author and artist Harvey Kurtzman. Nominees are evaluated
Although the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) remains an independent agency of the government with oversight by Congress, as has been the case in the Trump-Vance administration, the agency’s role in federal operations has shifted to following the administration’s will and agenda. Current FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was appointed by Trump during his first administration and
The state of Utah is banning the book blitz in 2026. Late on Monday, July 8, the state added its 36th book to the list of books that must be removed from every public school in the state: different seasons By Stephen King. comes amid restrictions A lawsuit challenging these state-sanctioned restrictions Filed in February,
idea for beauty of yesteryear It first came to me while driving in Texas when my two boys were young, after immersing myself in the rich Southwestern history of Anglo settler children held captive by Native American raiding parties. Many of these children not only survived, but learned the skills and lifestyle of their captors,
In the mid-2000s, Guardian Weekend magazine ran a regular feature called “Writers’ Rooms”. As a secretly aspiring writer (is there even another kind of writer?) I couldn’t get enough of looking at photos of book-lined studies furnished with beautiful antique desks. These images seemed to represent literary success as well as the key to it.
on editors millions Staying true to the name of its publication with its huge catalog 130 new books to read this summer. With the help of editors Publishers Weekly, millions has compiled a list that’s filled with thrilling fantasy, biting non-fiction, translated psychological thrillers, and more. Below is a sample of the list, which has