Posted on August 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
Catch up quick with the bookish news of the past few days ... or take a deeper dive into each story. Your choice!
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Musician and actor John Stamos and his eight-year-old son are collaborating on a children's book; Love from Above comes out April 20 (People).
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Charles Spencer says the thirtieth anniversary of the death of his sister Diana has inspired him to write a book about her; Swan Song: Diana, My Sister will come out September 22 (The Guardian).
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Sarah J. Maas has revealed the titles, covers, and release dates of the final books in her Court of Thorns and Roses series: book six, A Court of Splintered Harmony, comes out October 27 (and is already an Amazon bestseller); book seven, A Court of Forgotten Melody, comes out January 12 (Book Riot).
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James Patterson is releasing a limited collector's edition of The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, Book 1); the version with a special cover and author's note releases November 16 (People).
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has officially signed off on a state law defending the right to read, with specific protections for school and public libraries (Book Riot).
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Jewelry company Alex + Ani has launched a collaboration with American Girl, giving adult fans of the historical fiction novels a chance to wear their enthusiasm for the now-forty-year-old series (Book Riot).
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