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Here's what happened on July 16 in literary history. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger was published in 1951, making it seventy-five years old today. Literary Hub has no shortage of reflections to mark the occasion, beginning with a quick look...
Here are the ten bestselling fiction and nonfiction books from independent presses as sold by independent bookstores for the week ending July 5, 2026. You can see the full Independent Publishers Caucus top forty list for both fiction and nonfiction a...
Catch up quick with the bookish news of the past few days ... or take a deeper dive into each story. Your choice!  Joe Biden's memoir about his tenure as president, Promise Me, America, will come out November 17, a few weeks after the midterm electio...
Here's how pop culture and literature have been intersecting lately ...  Author Emily Henry has written her own screenplay for her novel Great Big Beautiful Life, fueling speculation about her feelings about Hollywood's adaptations of her other novel...
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For Authors

The publishing experts we follow have plenty of advice to offer, spanning a variety of topics.  Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors: When the ending answers the beginning: Author Julie Carrick Dalton uses a variety of ex...
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of advice to offer, spanning a variety of topics.  Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors: Why your story feels choppy: If your book feels episodic, versus cohesive, editor Tiffa...
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of business and marketing advice and news to offer. Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors: Five hard truths about getting media attention: Media coach for authors Paula Rizzo de...
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer.  Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors: Why multiple POVs can make your readers love your characters more: K.M. Weiland explains and illustrates the "v...
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Mystery
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Cash Target: A Blaze and Badge Book
By Edale Lane

Hard body, soft heart, firefighter "Flash" Cash has the skill and courage to take on the wildest blazes. Smart, tough, and demanding, FBI Special Agent Athena Bouvier accepts nothing short of total victory. When the no-nonsense agent meets her new, dog-loving, firefighting murder witness, sparks fly. Can Athena keep Flash safe and catch the killer?    

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Cozy Mystery
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Unbecoming a Lady (Wanee Mysteries Book 1)
By D. Z. Church

Cora Countryman is left in debt and disgrace by her mother, with nothing but a boarding-house. When murder is done, Cora, a feisty seamstress with a sharp eye and sharper conscience, must stitch scattered clues—an owl’s hoard, an engraved watch, a torn sleeve—into the name of a murderer before vigilante justice burns her prairie town to the ground.    

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Thriller
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The Randall Sequence
By A.J. Leigh

A masterclass in quiet tension and bureaucratic betrayal. When a veteran Russian handler targets a weary CIA analyst, an unyielding battle of patience begins. A brilliant, atmospheric spy novel for readers who crave the classic tradition of John le Carré.

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Literary Fiction
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Turnover
By David Witte
A recently laid off cybersecurity professional joins two old friends for a Chiefs training camp weekend. When a simple problem refuses to stay simple, he finds himself searching for more than a way home.
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Christian Fiction/Nonfiction
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A Cloistered Heart: Devotional Poetry & Scripture Meditations
By Margaret Rash

This small collection of Christian devotional poetry is intended to help you begin conversation with God. Inside these pages you will find brief, accessible poetry spanning themes such as: * The life and passion of Christ * His mother, Mary * Biblical fiction * Nature themes, and more.

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Science Fiction
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Blend (The Rogues of Teton Book 1)
By Frank Kennedy

All legends begin somewhere. Blue-skinned Arliss returns from prison to a wayward son. As religious zealots target all Blends in Teton's polar megacity, otherworldly forces awaken on the streets. When cosmic powers converge on young Kip, father and son must fight back. The battle for survival just got weird. A saga of dystopian sci-fi and fantasy.    

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Salvation (The Burning Tree Book 1)
By Christopher Artinian

The asteroid didn’t kill us, but the bunker might. Built to save humanity, Salvation turned survivors into slaves. Now, one night could change everything. To escape the terror below and reach the wasteland surface, Callie and her friends must survive the chaos to start again.    

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The Awkward Out of Sync Half Life of Funk
By Nick Brewster

A novella for fans of the TV show Black Mirror. In a world that doesn’t care, plugging into Sync and living his wildest fantasies is what keeps Funk going. But is he ready to truly give up real human connection?

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Encoded Illusion
By Kevin J. Crosby

Uncover the hidden truths about education, brain mapping, and human potential. 'Encoded Illusion' reveals the unspoken knowledge and secrets suppressed out of fear and ignorance. Drawing from decades of research, this book explores the intersection of technology, consciousness, and the human experience. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew.

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Fantasy
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The Syrinx and The Spear: The Dance of The Bulls
By Theocharis George Paterakis

Deep in the heart of Crete, the magnificent palace of Knossos has stood for centuries. But when the people of Atlas emerge from legend to threaten everything the people of Minos have built, the very foundations of their world begin to shake.

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Horror
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The Ojanox I: Scream in the Dark
By Daemon Manx

A small New York town prepares to welcome Halloween, but something is happening to the citizens of Garrett Grove. A mysterious outbreak threatens the community, leaving authorities desperate to find the source of the contagion before it is too late.

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Children
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Mo Wants Ice Cream
By Stella Karagiannaki

Mo has one goal: ice cream. When things do not go as planned, his disappointment sparks an unexpected adventure that just might lead to something even sweeter. A funny, heartfelt picture book about resilience, imagination, and discovering that life's best surprises often begin with "no."

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Fire Heart
By Angharad Thompson Rees
Morganne longs for the magic her sisters have, until a mysterious spellbook promises to give it to her. But every spell has a price, and her quest sends her on a thrilling adventure into secrets, danger, and revenge. One spell could change everything...
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Young Adult
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The Secret Multiverse Academy (Ana Zest Book 2)
By Aurora Winter
Aspiring actress Ana Zest is recruited to a secret academy as a spy, where a magical curse forces her to tell the truth. As she races to save her imprisoned brother, rival princes, hidden enemies, and a multiverse-threatening conspiracy test her courage, loyalty, and heart.
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Dancing Wolf
By Amberlyn Holland

When a handsome scholar arrives at her fathers home, Maegna thinks he may be the help she needs save her cursed brothers. Until she discovers Zane has an agenda of his own. Can Maegna trust the wolf-shifter to help her? Or will Zane double-cross her to protect his own pack?

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Nonfiction
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Osteoporosis Prevention
By Susan Landers, MD

A love letter to midlife and aging women who want to live a long and healthy life. The author was diagnosed with osteoporosis at 64, and she wrote this book after much research. Learn how your bones work, how proper nutrition and resistance exercises help build bone, which supplements work best, and why drinking alcohol is harmful to your bones.

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Swift Sword: The True Story of the Marines of MIKE 3/5 in Vietnam, 4 September 1967
By Doyle Glass

Swift Sword is a gripping true Vietnam War saga based on 50 veteran interviews. On Sept. 4, 1967, 165 U.S. Marines walked into a deadly ambush in the Que Son Valley, facing 2,500 NVA soldiers. Outnumbered and outgunned, survival was uncertain. A story of courage.

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Build First: The Protective Biology System -Quick Start Handbook Edition
By Andrew Stretch
Why Dieting Doesn't Last, When Cardio Makes it Worse, and How to Work With the System to Create Lasting Change.
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Your Children Are NOT Your Report Card: How to Love Your Adult Children Without Losing Yourself
By Gigi Baxter

Stop measuring your worth by your adult children's lives. A heartfelt, humorous memoir with practical tools to help mothers let go of guilt, love without losing themselves, and rediscover who they are.

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LGBTQ+
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Odyssey
By Alexander Elliott

Odyssey settled on a planet already occupied by the elusive, telepathic Rxyl. With scant resources and little time, they must work together to survive! (Book 2 of 3). **This work is human authored, without the use of generative A.I.**

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