Books

Discover how Sylvester Stallone’s memoir ‘The Steps’ reveals how early trauma and hardship shaped his iconic cinematic roles in Rocky and First Blood.

Discover Natalie Lemle’s new novel Artifacts, a dual-timeline thriller inspired by real-world antiquities looting scandals and museum restitution battles.

Discover how Ali Hazelwood’s bestseller The Love Hypothesis evolved from a Reylo Star Wars fanfiction on AO3 into a commercial academic romance novel.

Earl Charles Spencer’s forthcoming memoir Swan Song explores Princess Diana’s life beyond the royal family, focusing on their childhood and legacy.

Japanese Breakfast frontwoman Michelle Zauner announces her second memoir, Thank You for Your Suffering, detailing a year living in Seoul.

Explore how Quentin Tarantino revolutionized the novelization format with his debut book, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, reshaping prose storytelling.

Salman Rushdie will receive the National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution in 2026, honoring his literary career and free speech advocacy.

Kathryn Stockett, author of *The Help*, releases *The Calamity Club*, her first novel in 17 years. Discover her journey back to publishing after controversy.

Jessica Knoll’s bestselling erotic thriller “Helpless” explores control, consent, and female agency through screenwriter Faye Heron’s dark, twisty narrative. A kinky read.

Emily Wilson retranslates ‘The Odyssey’ for a second time. Her 2017 version sees record sales after a controversial Christopher Nolan film adaptation she criticized.