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The Twins have sought permission from the Red Sox to interview bench coach Ramón Vázquez in their managerial search, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. It’s standard practice for clubs to allow coaches or front office personnel to interview for potential promotions, so it’d be a shock if the Red Sox didn’t grant that request. Vázquez, 49, would become the first known candidate to interview for the Minnesota position. A native of Puerto Rico, he played parts of nine MLB seasons across six clubs as a utility infielder during the 2000s. He has spent over a decade in the coaching ranks since ending his playing career. Vázquez worked as a minor league coach in the Houston system and spent a season on the Padres’ MLB staff before joining Alex Cora in Boston for the 2018 season. The Sox promoted him to bench coach three years ago. Aside from one game filling in while Cora was attending his daughter’s graduation, Vázquez has no MLB managerial experience. He has managed in the Puerto Rican winter league and managed one season in A-ball while coming up through the Houston system. This would be his first publicly reported interview for an MLB managerial job. The Twins are one of eight teams with a vacancy after firing Rocco Baldelli at season’s end. The team never really recovered from their late-season collapse in 2024, when they squandered a playoff berth despite peaking at 17 games above .500 in the middle of August. They had a 13-game winning streak early this past season but were otherwise a well below-average team. After injuries decimated the starting rotation in June, they embarked on a massive deadline sell-off that sent Carlos Correa back to Houston for salary relief. The deadline also left Baldelli and his staff with a bullpen consisting mostly of waiver pickups and journeymen. The Twins went 19-35 in the final two months and finished with a 70-92 record that had them as the second-worst team in the American League. Only the White Sox, who lost over 100 games for a third straight year, kept Minnesota from the bottom of the AL. An incoming manager seems likely to step into a rebuild. The Pohlad family had considered selling the franchise but reversed course in August, instead bringing on minority investors to pay down significant debt which the team had reportedly accrued. Their season-ending payroll has dropped in consecutive seasons (per Cot’s Baseball Contracts) following the collapse of their local broadcast contract. They have a handful of question marks at the bottom of the lineup and arguably MLB’s worst bullpen. That won’t all be fixed in one offseason, meaning they should be active sellers this winter and at next summer’s deadline. Ryan Jeffers is headed into his final season of arbitration control. Joe Ryan is down to two arbitration years, while Pablo López is signed for two more seasons at $21.75MM annually. They could listen on role players like Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner as well. Minnesota added upper level starting pitchers (e.g. Mick Abel, Taj Bradley) in a couple of their trades last summer, so perhaps there’s a path back to contention in 2027, but they’re facing an uphill battle to compete next year. View the full article

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Here are three things for MLBTR readers to keep an eye on throughout the day today: 1. NLCS Game 2: The Dodgers took home a hard-fought victory in Game 1 of the NLCS yesterday when Blake Treinen struck out Brice Turang with the bases loaded to preserve a one-run lead in the ninth inning. Now, the Brewers will be looking to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole before they head to L.A. for Game 3, while the Dodgers will try to keep the good times rolling and build on their lead. The game is scheduled for 7:08pm local time, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2.49 ERA) on the bump opposite Freddy Peralta (2.70 ERA). Yamamoto dominated the Reds in the Wild Card series with two runs (zero earned) and nine strikeouts across 6 2/3 innings of work, but he didn’t fare quite as well against the Phillies in the NLDS as he surrendered three runs in four innings of work. As for Peralta, he made two starts against the Cubs in the NLDS where he allowed five runs in 9 2/3 innings of work. While he struck out 15 batters, he also allowed three home runs. 2. Another manager job opens up: Yesterday, Padres skipper Mike Shildt announced his decision to step down from the manager’s chair. That creates yet another opening in the dugout for an MLB club, and San Diego will now join the Giants, Braves, Orioles, Rockies, Angels, Twins, and Nationals in the hunt for a new manager. Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty has already emerged as a candidate in San Diego, and he’s getting a look in Baltimore, too. He’s surely far from the only candidate for either role, however, and with so many vacancies around the game it may take a little bit longer than usual for teams to find the right fit on the market. 3. Blue Jays in a bind: After a dominant performance against the Yankees in the ALDS, the Blue Jays find themselves in a bind. Right-hander Trey Yesavage was unable to replicate his previous dominance and surrendered five runs in four innings of work to take the loss in what ultimately became a 10-3 win for Seattle. That leaves Toronto down two games as they head to the west coast for the next three games of the series. With the Mariners now enjoying a one-game cushion as they look to clinch a trip to the World Series at home, the Blue Jays will be looking for their offense to wake up and start scoring runs like they did against New York if they’re going to represent Canada in the World Series for the first time since 1993. The ALCS has no game today as the two teams travel to Seattle. Will the day off be enough for the Jays to bounce back? View the full article

Though he has made it abundantly clear that his son, Joshua Benard, does not like his father promoting him, General Hospital star Maurice Benard could not help but share his proud moment as a father with a new video of his son performing Girl From North Country. The Instagram post has seen plenty of traction since. General Hospital’s Sonny, Maurice Benard is proud of his son Maurice Benard is a soap legend. After his stints in other soap operas, he has been playing Sonny Corinthos in the ABC soap opera General Hospital since 1993. Like him, his son also seems to possess abundant talent. Joshua Benard has been performing his music at various venues, and as per Maurice’s post, he has an EP coming out soon. The General Hospital veteran could not help but gush over his son’s talent, despite making it clear that Joshua does not support this. He posted a video of his son playing Boby Dylan’s Girl From North Country with an elaborate caption about being a proud father. “My son @jjbenard doesn’t like me to put things up. Sometimes he even gets upset. But good things are happening for him and I’m a proud dad,” he wrote. “He’s meeting with very exciting people and he has his EP coming out soon I heard a lot of the songs I truly am a fan. There’s nothing like a real singer-songwriter,” he added about his son’s budding career before asking his fans to continue supporting his son. “I hope you all give him a lot of support go to his Instagram and TikTok we’ll see what happens. ????,” he concluded the post. There were many enthusiastic fan reactions to the post. Many fans praised Joshua’s singing and congratulated him on the upcoming EP. Hopefully, Joshua will also have a packed career like his father. The post General Hospital’s Maurice Benard Is ‘Proud Dad’ in New Post appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Image credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Just days after Tron: Ares’ release, director Joachim Rønning is already teasing what could come next for the franchise. In a recent interview, Rønning explained the vision behind the film’s post-credits scene. However, as of now, there is no confirmation that Tron 4 has been greenlit yet. Joachim Rønning says ‘bringing back Sark’ in Tron: Ares ending is a hint for ‘something to come’ Director Joachim Rønning has shared new details about the ending of Tron: Ares. Speaking to GamesRadar+, Rønning explained that the film’s final scene, which brings back the iconic villain Sark, was designed to hint at a potential continuation of the story. He said, “To be able to shoot the scene [where we] bring back Sark… everybody at Industrial Light & Magic was like, ‘Oh my God!’” Rønning called the visual world of the 1982 original “the holy grail of VFX,” adding that it was not eligible for a VFX Oscar because the Academy “felt it was cheating at the time.” The director then teased that though Sark’s return is brief, it might lead to something bigger. He explained, “And then the other thing was bringing back Sark, even though it’s at the very end, it’s just like hinting [at] something to come.” Rønning also suggested that Evan Peters’ character, Julian Dillinger, could be important to continue the storyline. “I think that would be great. I think Julian Dillinger [Evan Peters] – it’s a good starting point for that continuation of that character,” he said. The director didn’t confirm whether Tron 4 is already in the works, and there’s been no official word from Disney on Tron 4. Set decades after Tron: Legacy, Tron: Ares continues the iconic sci-fi saga. The movie’s cast includes Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, and Hasan Minhaj, among others. Written by Jesse Wigutow, the film was released in theaters worldwide on October 10. Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on SuperHeroHype. The post How Tron: Ares’ Post-Credits Scene Could Lead to Tron 4 appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

(Image Credit: Apple TV) Apple TV+ has released the first The Family Plan 2 trailer, previewing the sequel to the family holiday action comedy starring Mark Wahlberg. The Family Plan 2 is set to release on November 21, 2025. “Set during the holiday season, The Family Plan 2 follows Dan, who planned the perfect vacation for his wife Jessica and their kids to celebrate overseas, until a mysterious figure from his past shows up with unfinished business,” reads the film’s official synopsis. “An international game of cat-and-mouse ensues as Dan and his family battle, bicker, and bond their way through a series of bank heists, holiday hijinks, and car chases amid scenic European terrain.” Check out The Family Plan 2 trailer below (watch other trailers): What happens in The Family Plan 2 trailer? The trailer sees the return of Mark Wahlberg, who plays Dan Morgan, a former covert assassin who left a life of espionage to start a family. This time, he and his family travel to London to spend Christmas together, but Dan decides to take on a job and runs into an enemy from his past. Alongside Wahlberg, The Family Plan 2 is also set to star Michelle Monaghan, Zoe Colletti, van Crosby, Kit Harrington, Daniel de Bourg, and Reda Elazouar. The Family Plan 2 is directed by Simon Cellan Jones from a screenplay written by David Coggeshall. “Making The Family Plan and seeing it become an instant success with global audiences in the way that it did has been incredibly rewarding,” Wahlberg said in a statement to announce the sequel. “We can’t wait to collaborate with our partners at Apple and Skydance again on this next chapter for the Morgan family as their European holiday inevitably goes awry.” The post The Family Plan 2 Trailer Previews Mark Wahlberg’s Assassin Movie Sequel appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

(Photo Credit: Viaplay US) ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive trailer for the U.S. release of Vanguard, the acclaimed English and Swedish drama described as “a real-life Succession and Wolf of Wall Street story.” It centers around the life of Swedish business leader Jan Stenbeck. “At 35, Jan Stenbeck appears to have it all: a prestigious career at Morgan Stanley, a glamorous life in New York, and a budding romance with American socialite Merrill McCloud. But when tragedy strikes his family in Sweden, he is thrust into a leadership role at Kinnevik, the family’s esteemed industrial group,” says the official synopsis. “What follows is a high-stakes battle between tradition and innovation, as Jan’s visionary ideas clash with his siblings’ conservative approach. His bold strategies don’t just transform the Nordic market; they influence global players, inspiring Rupert Murdoch’s Sky TV model and laying the groundwork for Vodafone’s rise. However, his meteoric ascent comes at a cost. Haunted by loneliness and strained family ties, Jan’s life is as tumultuous as it is transformative. Vanguard is the story of a visionary who revolutionized modern media but paid a personal price for his groundbreaking impact.” Check out the exclusive Vanguard trailer below (watch more trailers): When is the US release date for Vanguard? Vanguard is scheduled to make its debut on Tuesday, November 18, on Viaplay US, with the first two episodes. A new episode will drop every week until Tuesday, December 9, when the award-winning five-part drama will conclude. Vanguard hails from director Goran Kapetanovic and head writer Alex Haridi, based on the novel by Per Andersson. The show stars Jakob Oftebro, Zoe Boyle, Malin Crépin, Irene Lindh, Iggy Malmborg, Nils Wetterholm, Einar Laurell, Julia Marko-Nord, Jakob Tamm, Johan Mörn, Göran Parkrud, and more. For his leading performance as Jan Stenbeck, Oftebro won the Best Actor award at the Kristallen Awards 2025. The post ‘Real-Life Succession’ Vanguard Trailer Sets TV Show’s US Release Date | Exclusive appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Netflix One of the many things that Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’s finale leaves unanswered is what happened to Sam’s daughter, Sarah. The show has premiered with all of its planned episodes, and fans are now speculating whether she’s alive or not. Is Sarah dead or alive in Splinter Cell: Deathwatch? Sarah Fisher, Sam Fisher’s daughter, does not appear in Netflix‘s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Season 1 events. However, the show mentions her during certain flashbacks. It showcased Sam’s life as a single parent as he leaves his daughter to take on missions around the globe. In the games, Sarah’s death was staged to lure out a mole in the Third Echelon. But it was later revealed to Sam that his daughter was alive and well. While she has been in trouble on several other occasions in the games, she was never reported dead. The same goes for Netflix’s animated show. Season 1 has never mentioned that Sarah is dead. It could mean that she is still alive somewhere, offering some hope about her appearance in the show’s future. If she were to return, the relationship with her father could be a great way to bring in some emotional tone to the show. Will Sam’s daughter return in Splinter Cell Season 2? Currently, Netflix has yet to renew Splinter Cell: Deathwatch for a second season. Furthermore, there are no hints that Sarah could be in the next season. However, it can be speculated that she’ll appear sometime in Season 2, given her importance in Sam’s life. In the game lore, Sarah has had a long and strained relationship with her father. But as she grew older, she understood her father’s responsibilities and accepted her father’s absence. Since the series is canon to the game franchise, this storyline could eventually be picked up in the second season, if there is any. All eight episodes of Splinter Cell: Deathwatch are currently available on Netflix to stream. The post What Happens to Sam’s Daughter Sarah in Splinter Cell: Deathwatch? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Batman & Robin may be far from the best Batman movie to ever grace the screen, but the George Clooney-led adventure, which also featured Alicia Silverstone and Chris O’Donnell in primary roles, remains iconic in many ways. It has become a cult classic and meme fodder. It continues to be in conversation over the many years since its release. Silverstone and O’Donnell recently reflected on the film, its initial failure, and their friendship that was forged through the chaos of filming. Alicia Silverstone and Chris O’Donnell on dealing with Batman & Robin’s failure Alicia Silverstone and Chris O’Donnell, who played Batgirl and Robin, respectively, talked to Entertainment Weekly about the chaos of Batman & Robin. The movie remains both a disaster and a classic. Silverstone was cast alongside Clooney and O’Donnell in Batman & Robin. But it marked the first time she was doing an action film. “I remember a lot of things not making sense,” she recalled. “We would be in a big warehouse and there were so many extras and so much going on…. [George] really was like a big brother in those circumstances. So cool. He stood up for me and was reasonable when things were not,” Alicia added. She added about the inconvenience of filming, “And to get the outfit on took so much time and energy…And once you had it on, you couldn’t go to the bathroom for ages. These were not easy costumes. You had to put baby powder all over your body to get it on. The whole thing was a big production.” She also explained how she struggled to understand how the special effects would fit into the scenes. Things did wrap up well, but the reception of the film became a huge problem from the start. “All of a sudden, you were starting to get the feedback, and you realize it was just going sideways,” O’Donnell recalled, “There was so much hatred of the film when it came out. It was like, ‘Oh my God.’ And you want to do your job and promote the movie.” He added, “It was a tough one for us all to digest.” But he added on a positive note, “We were lucky to be in the movie, and it was fun to be a part of it. It is what it is. Some work out and some don’t.” Silverstone also expressed how things changed over the years as the reception toward the film turned more and more positive. O’Donnell also expressed how the movie does have fans. He mentions how, over the years, it has cemented its status as a classic superhero movie, even if it’s not the best one. With an array of big stars, it continues to command a fanbase. Originally reported by Sourav Chakraborty on SuperHeroHype. The post Batman & Robin Stars Recall How Audience Hated the Movie appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Hulu Fans of the hit animated series Futurama have been on edge, waiting to hear what’s next. After the show’s revival on Hulu, everyone’s wondering if it’s coming back for another season or if this is it. Here’s everything we know. Has Hulu canceled Futurama or renewed it for Season 14? Fans can let out a sigh of relief. Hulu has officially renewed Futurama for Season 14. The announcement came in November 2023, confirming the show will get two more seasons after its recent revival. The decision follows the success of the 2023 comeback, which brought new episodes for the first time in over ten years. While Hulu hasn’t confirmed the exact release date for Season 14, the network plans to continue streaming the series alongside other animated hits. Hulu has also shared the official description for Futurama Season 14. After a 10-year break, the show returns with its full original cast and signature satirical humor. The season’s 10 new episodes aim to appeal to both new viewers and longtime fans. Returning fans can expect payoffs to long-running storylines, including Fry and Leela’s epic love story, the secrets behind Nibbler’s litter box, the hidden history of evil Robot Santa, and updates on Kif and Amy’s tadpoles. At the same time, the crew tackles fresh topics like a pandemic, vaccines, bitcoin, NFTs, cancel culture, and the world of streaming TV. It’s not officially confirmed, but the full main cast from the original Futurama, including John DiMaggio, Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr, and David Herman, is expected to return for the new season. For the unversed, Futurama is a sci-fi animated show about Philip J. Fry, a lazy pizza delivery guy from 1999 who accidentally gets frozen for 1,000 years. He wakes up in the year 3000 and starts working at Planet Express, a delivery company run by his distant, elderly nephew, Professor Farnsworth, alongside a crew of misfits. The post Has Futurama Season 14 Been Canceled or Renewed? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Book award announcements are coming out left and right. One of the latest ones is the Kirkus Prize, which has awarded prizes in fiction, nonfiction, and young readers’ literature. And, in genius news, Tommy Orange, author of There, There and Wandering Stars, has been named a MacArthur Fellow. Big things poppin’! Now for new books. Seasonal readers will appreciate the cursed A Harvest of Furies by Hayden Casey, and C. J. Cooke’s latest historical novel, The Last Witch. For the fantasy lovers, there’s the gorgeously illustrated Chronicles of Ori: An African Epic by Harmonia Rosales and the cozy-queer The Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong. Speaking of queer tings, the comic Lilith Vol. 1 by Corin Howell is gruesome and delightfully lesbian. This week’s featured new releases include several award-nominated books, among them an India-set dystopian novel, and the story of a queer artist in New York City. There’s also, naturally, a campy and witchy Latine murder mystery. Win a 1-year subscription to Book of the Month! Imagine this: every month, for a year, you get to choose from new releases, curated by the Book of the Month team. Enter today. Joyride: A Memoir by Susan Orlean The bestselling author of The Library Book brings us the story of a life full of writing. Orlean has covered everything from the inner workings of a 10-year-old boy to a woman who owned 27 tigers. Anyone interested in creativity will find a lot in this latest memoir. Listen to Liberty talk about this title on today’s episode of All The Books! A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar This National Book Award long-listed book is set in a near-future dystopian Kolkata, India, where food is scarce and climate change has wreaked havoc. Ma is this close to escaping the constant floods and lack of food by taking her aging father and her two-year-old daughter with her to become reunited with her husband in the United States. But then her painstakingly attained immigration documents are stolen, and her family’s future suddenly doesn’t feel so secure. Over a week, she sets out to find the thief and recover her things—but we find out the thief is Boomba, who is desperate to save his family, too. His crimes have been escalating, all in the name of love and survival. Both families want to survive in a world they didn’t create, that doesn’t seem to have enough for them. Minor Black Figures by Brandon Taylor Booker Prize finalist Taylor’s latest follows a queer Black artist from the South who is struggling a bit to find his place in the Manhattan art scene. Wyeth is navigating bad art shows, pretension, and even backstabbing as he tries to settle into a new art ecosystem. Then he meets Keating, who left the priesthood, and he begins to question the way Blackness fits into white art spaces…or rather, how it doesn’t. An Amateur Witch’s Guide to Murder by K. Valentin “Mateo Borrero has 99 problems—and all of them hinge on his missing bruja mother and the demon she trapped inside his body.” What an opener! This queer romantic fantasy has a witchy pretender, a nepo baby with a curse that keeps killing people around him, a deadly magical conspiracy, and the aforementioned demon. I need this yesterday. — Vanessa Diaz Listen to Vanessa talk about this title on today’s episode of All The Books! Boom Town by Nic Stone This was mentioned in the monthly new releases round-up. Here’s what Jamie Canaves had to say about it: After Michah “Lyriq” Johanssen’s former partner and dancer at Boom Town disappeared, another dancer, Damaris “Charm” Wilburn, didn’t show up for her shift. Lyriq finds no help in finding the women and is plunged into the underworld of Atlanta as she narrows in on a wealthy man with an obsession. Female Fantasy by Iman Hariri-Kia This was mentioned in the monthly new releases round-up. Here’s what Nikki DeMarco had to say about it: Equal parts satirical, steamy, and swoony, Female Fantasy is a romance novel tailor-made for book lovers who can’t resist a meta twist. Joonie, a copywriter by day and fanfic writer by night, knows no real guy can measure up to her ultimate book boyfriend—a merman hero named Ryke. But when she learns Ryke is based on a real person, she sets off to track him down, dragging along her brother’s infuriating best friend as an unwilling road-trip companion. What follows is a hilariously chaotic, self-aware journey through romance tropes that doubles as a genuine story about finding love where you least expect it. This is a joyful reminder of why readers fall in love with the genre in the first place. More New Releases Mentioned Today on All The Books! Podcast: Listen to Liberty talk about Vagabond: A Memoir by Tim Curry Listen to Vanessa talk about Queer Enlightenments: A Hidden History of Lovers, Lawbreakers, and Homemakers by Anthony Delaney Listen to Vanessa talk about The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson Listen to Liberty talk about The Wayfinder by Adam Johnson Listen to Liberty talk about Red City (The New Alchemists) by Marie Lu Listen to Vanessa talk about The Hong Kong Widow by Kristen Loesch Other Book Riot New Releases Resources: All the Books, our weekly new book releases podcast, where Liberty and a cast of co-hosts talk about eight books out that week that we’ve read and loved. The New Books Newsletter, where we send you an email of the books out this week that are getting buzz. Finally, if you want the real inside scoop on new releases, you have to check out Book Riot’s New Release Index! That’s where I find 90% of new releases, and you can filter by trending books, Rioters’ picks, and even LGBTQ new releases! 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Indie book stores have their own ecosystem, and it can be so refreshing. At Book Riot, we spend a lot of time looking at the big bestseller lists every week, and it’s nice to know which books people are spending their money on each week, but it starts to feel redundant very quickly. Most books on these kinds of lists are often the ones with the biggest budgets, and while they can be great, there tends to be just a handful of authors who take turns showing up on the lists, and there’s not much diversity (see gain: budgets). But indie bookstore lists? They keep things all the way fresh. They mix things up, include different genres, and have a healthy amount of frontlist (new) and backlist (older) titles. And, indie bookstore lists can be a great source of inspiration for your future book club reading picks. Below are a few books listed in the Indie Next Reading Group List for Fall 2025, which lists books recommended for book clubs by indie book store sellers. In the books below, Tang Dynasty sister snakes live life as human women, a 15th-century West African fantasy enchants, and an Indigenous man learns his roots. Sister Snake by Amanda Lee Koe This is an interesting mix of fantasy and dark humor. Su and Emerald are sisters, but they don’t exactly see eye to eye. Su is content to live in Singapore as the perfect wife of a conservative politician, while Emerald lives a life of hedonism as a beautiful and charming sugar baby in New York City. Oh, and they were both once snakes living in the Tang Dynasty in China. After decades, it takes Emerald having a violent encounter in Central Park for Su to board a flight to New York City, and for the pair to reconcile. But when Emerald moves to conservative Singapore with Su, the eccentric sister may out them both. What the booksellers had to say: “Incredible and atmospheric. Having transcended their original forms as snakes, Emerald and Su have spent centuries calling one another ‘sister’ and taking care of each other as family does. A beautiful tale of the bond between two women and their separate but similar journeys to accept themselves as they are.” — Katie O’Brien-Smith, Watchung Booksellers, Montclair, NJ Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi It’s always a treat to see more West African-based fantasy, and Sangoyomi’s Masquerade sounds like a magical blending of 15th-century history and a loose retelling of the myth of Persephone. In it, Òdòdó is already living as an outcast with the other women of her blacksmith guild in Timbuktu when the town gets conquered by the warrior king of Yorùbáland. Then ole girl gets abducted and taken across the Sahara to Ṣàngótẹ̀. It’s in this capital city that she finds out that the stranger who visited her guild a few days ago is her kidnapper, and, what’s more, he’s the warrior king. Turns out he snatched Òdòdó up to make her his wife, and through the forced marriage, she ascends to the very top of society. There, she finds the machinations of battle and court politics too hard to resist. What the booksellers had to say: “O.O. Sangoyomi’s debut is a fast-paced page turner set in 15th-century West Africa, featuring a young woman who finds herself undergoing extreme changes in her social status in a short time. It’s riveting and fascinating — a great piece about women finding their power.” — Preet Singh, Eagle Eye Book Shop, Decatur, GA Make Your Way Home: Stories by Carrie R. Moore This debut collection of stories take place across the South. Across North Carolina mountains, Florida marshes, and big souther cities, Black women and men contend with an ever elusive sense of belonging. A mother and her preteen daughter face simultaneous pregnancies, a Texan man tries to find love despite his family’s curse, and more. What the booksellers had to say: “Each story in Make Your Way Home is absolutely remarkable. Like sinking into warm water, each story envelops you completely in the characters, bringing them and the setting to life. This is a book that aches with longing and with history.” — Katherine Nazzaro, Porter Square Books, Cambridge, MA The Wildes: A Novel in Five Acts by Louis Bayard This is the story of Oscar Wilde’s wife and son in the years before and after his infamous trial for homosexuality. During an idyllic holiday in the English countryside, Oscar Wilde develops a strong attachment with a young poet and Constance begins to suspect her husband’s affections lie elsewhere. When the truth (or some part of it) is exposed, Constance and her sons are left in ruin, forced to hide their identities in exile. As the years go by, and one son enlists in WWI while the other searches for answers about his family, they all must come to terms with what they lost and who they want to be. — Rachel Brittain What the booksellers had to say: “This book fully immerses us in the Wildes’ world. As we are tossed from one timeline and character to another, the reader has conflicting experiences of wonder and despair. Oscar Wilde’s life unravels and his family is tangled up and dragged down by his recklessness. This novel is a beautifully written tragedy.” — Trish O’Neill, MacIntosh Books & Paper, Sanibel, FL Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian’s Journey Home by Chris La Tray Growing up, La Tray knew himself to be Indian, even though his father always denied it. When he goes to his grandfather’s funeral and sees so many obviously Indigenous relatives, his heritage becomes undeniable. He sets out to learn more about his people, thereby learning more about himself. He does research, speaks to elders, and joins the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ struggle to become federally recognized. What the booksellers had to say: “As an unenrolled Indigenous person raised by white parents, that part of my identity has always been tricky for me. La Tray’s beautifully written account of taking ownership over his own identity, interwoven with the historical and contemporary issues facing Indigenous communities (the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians in particular), makes for one of those rare books that truly is both deeply personal and profoundly universal.” — Lane Jacobson, Paulina Springs Books, Sisters, OR For the full list, make sure to check out Indiebound.org. Suggestion Section Book Club Tings: A printable list of book club-friendly questions Dua Lipa’s Service95 October pick: Flesh by David Szalay Erin and Dani’s Book Club: Harvest House by Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee) More To Read Philly built there own library, with the help of the community Everybody Moral Panic! Engaging and Enraging Reads About Moral Panics What Books Do Readers Find Most Confusing? Pick Up a Surprise Halloween-Themed Book Bundle This October **Below is a list of new book club-friendly books out this week for All Access members** This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. For more book club goodness, click here. View the full article

Photo Credit: CBS Elsbeth’s Carrie Preston revealed that Julia Roberts was “mean” to her while shooting the 2009 comedy, Duplicity. While this was in preparation for a scene that involved the two actors, Preston said that it was “exactly” what she “needed.” Carrie Preston reveals conversation with Julia Roberts before filming ‘intense’ Duplicity scene During a conversation with Jesse Tyler Ferguson on his Dinner’s On Me podcast, Carrie Preston recalled her experience filming a scene with Julia Roberts for Tony Gilroy’s Duplicity. “I saw her earlier in the day. She gave me a big hug and then she said, ‘I’m gonna be mean to you for the rest of the day,’” the Elsbeth actress recalled, referring to the day of the shoot. “She gave me a fair warning; she was just like, ‘I’m gonna be mean. I’m just not gonna talk to you for the rest of the day. And it was exactly what I needed.” The scene in question shows Preston’s character, Barbara Bofferd, confiding in Claire (Roberts) about sleeping with Ray (Clive Owen). Since Claire and Ray are opposing corporate spies secretly in a relationship, Claire must suppress her anger. Preston described her feelings during the filming: “I’m on set doing a very intense scene where Julia Roberts is staring at me, wanting me to die because I had slept with her boyfriend. I have to do that cry on cue thing, which, as you know, is a lot of pressure, especially when I don’t know any of the crew.” The True Blood actress later added, “They call me and they’re like, ‘We’re ready for you, we’re ready to go.’ The cameras are all set up. We hardly rehearsed. Then I just went and sat down, and she’s just like… And I just started thawing. It came. But it was the most high-pressure acting experience I had at that point.” Both Preston and Ferguson agreed that Roberts might have acted this way for Preston’s sake rather than her own. The post Elsbeth’s Carrie Preston on Why Julia Roberts Was ‘Mean’ to Her on Duplicity Set appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Ron Tom/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images During Good Fortune’s red carpet, Grey’s Anatomy alum Sandra Oh revealed which co-star she’d want to switch lives with. She stated that “there are a lot of co-stars” that she would love to swap lives with. However, she named one person in particular for their “very different life.” Sandra Oh wants to switch lives with Good Fortune co-star Keanu Reeves During an interview with ET on the red carpet for Good Fortune’s premiere, Sandra Oh was asked which past co-star she would like to switch lives with for one day. “A past co-star? Oh my gosh, there’s a lot of co-stars,” Oh responded, taking a moment to think about her options. “I’ve got to kind of think of who would be a great person to swap lives with. who I have a very different life with. I wish I could say Keanu [Reeves].” The Grey’s Anatomy alum added, “I would love to swap bodies with him and be able to fight [like him]. I would love to be able to be one day, on set, fighting. I would love to know how to do that.” The questions come due to the fact that it refers to her new movie, Good Fortune’s premise. Its story follows Arj (Aziz Ansari), a struggling worker who hits rock bottom, and a budget guardian angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves). Gabriel tries to show Arj that money doesn’t solve all problems by swapping Arj’s life with his wealthy employer, Jeff (Seth Rogen). However, the plan backfires as Arj’s problems are solved by Jeff’s wealth. As a result, Martha (Sandra Oh) takes away Gabriel’s wings and forces him to live as a human. This movie marks Ansari’s directorial debut while also serving as the writer. It first premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September and will debut in theaters on October 17 in the United States. The post Grey’s Anatomy Alum Sandra Oh Wants To Switch Lives With Good Fortune Co-Star appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Gifting books to people who either work in books or claim reading as a major part of their personality is tough. We have strong preferences, big collections, and endless To-Be-Read lists. This is why I rarely expect the gift of books from most people in my life and especially not my husband, who I’m sure quietly worries that the weight of our wall-mounted bookshelves will bring the house down. And yet, last Christmas, I did get the gift of a book, and I was overjoyed. A hefty, formidable book with a photo of one of my favorite public figures splashed across the front revealed itself beneath crisp wrapping paper. This present was genius because I love cooking differently but as much as I love reading, and if any book is worth gifting current and prospective home chefs, it’s this expansive beauty. Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook by Sohla El-Waylly I would watch, listen to, and now read Sohla El-Waylly wax about anything but especially all things food. When I was first introduced to El-Waylly through Bon Appetit‘s now-scandalized Test Kitchen series, I recognized a chef who knows what she’s talking about and has a lot to offer anyone with a passion for food and cooking. It’s been wonderful to watch her reach expand, not just because my own home kitchen has greatly benefitted from a bounty of Sohla content, but because she has a singular knack for communicating useful, lesser-known information about ingredients, methods, and more to make the act of cooking more engaging, thoughtful, and comfortable for cooks at any level. That’s what Start Here is all about: helping cooks gain a deeper understanding of their practice while offering highly adaptable recipes based around clearly communicated, effective methods and philosophies. El-Waylly’s chipper, matter-of-fact tone is present in the writing, and the book includes photos that are lovingly styled without being overwrought, which makes this a great book to flip through, pore over, and explore from front to back. It’s truly a cooking textbook and, very likely, the only textbook I’ve ever cherished. I now know how to make something tasty with all the dandelion greens that sprout in my backyard in the spring and the lentils we always stock in our pantry, how prepping garlic can meaningfully change its flavor, and I’m looking forward to making my own roti with a better understanding of bread science. If you’re looking for something to gift a reader who loves or wants to putter around the kitchen, Start Here is your girl. What are you reading? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Tomorrow is International Pronouns Day, which got me thinking about books that use neopronouns. Neopronouns are any pronouns people use outside of he, she, or they, such as e/em or ze/zir. These are still fairly rare in literature, even as we’ve seen more characters use they/them pronouns. Here are ten books with characters who use neopronouns (or in one case, no pronouns at all). This isn’t a complete list! If you’re looking for more, check out author S. Qiouyi Lu’s list of Neopronouns in Speculative Fiction. Most of the examples I could find fell into two categories: children’s/YA contemporary fiction and adult SFF. Sci-fi and fantasy books often include neopronouns because they can reflect different society’s relationships to gender. Still, I’d like to see neopronouns included in a broader range of genres, because they’re used by real people on Earth, not just aliens and faeries. I’ve stuck with books have either have a main character or a significant side character who uses neopronouns, but even books that mention neopronouns briefly for minor characters—like in Katee Robert’s Crimson Sails series—make for more inclusive worlds, which I always appreciate. All Access members can find a bonus list of 51(!) new queer books out this week at the end of this post. Payden’s Pronoun Party written by Blue Jaryn and illustrated by Xochitl Cornejo I was happily surprised to find in my research that there are several picture books inclusive of neopronouns, including this story about a kid trying on new pronouns. Other picture books to check out: What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns by Katherine Locke and Anne Passchier, The Pronoun Book by Chris Ayala-Kronos and Marco Tirado, Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!: What Are Your Pronouns Today? by Lindz Amer and Kip Alizadeh, and The Pronoun Book by Cassandra Jules Corrigan and Jem Milton. Camp QUILTBAG by Nicole Melleby and A.J. Sass This middle grade novel follows two preteens at Camp QUILTBAG, a summer camp for queer and trans kids. Abigail (she/her) is excited to finally be in a place where she belongs and can talk about her crushes on girls. Kai (e/em) would rather have stayed home and hung out with eir friends, but eir parents insisted Kai go to Camp QUILTBAG after the incident that left eir arm in a sling. Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee The main character of this one uses he/him pronouns, but a major character experiments with pronouns, including neopronouns. This is (I think) the only book I’ve read that has a character try on different pronouns to decide which one suits them best. Noah runs a blog called Meet Cute Diary, where trans people share their sweet meet cutes—except that he actually makes them all up himself. When his blog begins to lose credibility, he starts a fake relationship to try to bolster it. But real dating turns out to be a little more messy than the neat fictional versions he’s used to. The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta This cozy YA novel with a dose of magic is one of the most comforting books I’ve ever read, and it stars an agender main character with a genderfluid love interest. When Syd (no pronouns) bakes brownies after a breakup, anyone who eats them ends their romantic relationship. With the help of bike delivery person Harley (he or they, check the pronoun pin), the two of them try to find everyone who ate a brownie and repair the damage. Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe I hope to see more memoirs by authors who use neopronouns in the future! In this graphic memoir, Kobabe (e/em) reflects on eir adolescence as a nonbinary and asexual person and how e reached the point of understanding emself and coming out. This is also one of the most banned books in libraries and schools across the U.S. in recent years. It’s such an essential book for nonbinary and asexual young people looking to see themselves represented, and it’s completely backwards that Gender Queer is being banned where it’s needed most. In the Watchful City by S. Qiouyi Lu Ora is a city governed by a panopticon, a network known as the Gleaming. Anima (æ/ær) uses the Gleaming to monitor the city and keep its citizens safe. But when a new person arrives in Ora with stories to tell of life outside, Anima begins to question everything æ thought æ knew about the world. This is a speculative fiction novella that uses several sets of neopronouns, including æ/ær and e/em. Awakenings by Claudie Arseneault Horace (e/em) has held a range of jobs, but never for long. Now, e is on their last chance in the city of Trenaze, apprenticing as a guard. But before e can complete eir trial, the city’s protective dome is pierced by glowing shards. A strange elf dissipates the shards and then collapses. Horace scoops them up and carries them to safety, ignoring questions from eir fellow guards. When Aliyah (they/them) awakes, they convince Horace to join them on a journey outside the domed city to find the forest Aliyah can’t stop dreaming about. Màgòdiz by Gabe Calderón In this post-apocalyptic novel, the last humans struggle to survive. A spiritual entity named the Madjideye uses Enforcers to keep these survivors in line. In Zhōng yang, Riordan (xe/xir) leads a gang and is on the run from Elite Enforcer H-09761, who want to arrest xir for theft. Six main characters’ stories collide, including Two-Spirit characters, as they work to reclaim the gifts lost during the forgotten war: storytelling, healing, and firekeeping. Meru by SB Divya In Meru, humans have been confined to Earth for centuries, a punishment for their rampant destruction. Alloys, a genetically altered post-human species, explore the stars. When an Earth-like planet, Meru, is discovered, the human Jayanthi (she/her) and alloy Vaha (ze/zer) are sent to test its habitability and shape the future for human-alloy relations. Cloudship Trader by Kate Diamond Miris (ney/nir) is a cloudship flier whose life changes when ney and nir companion Seres, a Wind spirit, visit a merchant and find they’re selling lamps with Star spirits trapped inside. This endangers the relationship between people and spirits, so Niris and Seres—with the help of the merchant’s assistant—set off to find the source of the lamps to end this enslavement of spirits before it becomes widespread. You might also like these lists: 5 Books by Nonbinary Authors Out in 2025 Must-Read Literature by Transgender and Nonbinary Authors 8 Beautiful Memoirs Written by Nonbinary Authors 51 More New Queer Books Out This Week As a bonus for All Access members, here are 51 queer books out this week, including DILF: Did I Leave Feminism? by Jude Doyle, Sir Callie and the Final Stand by Esme Symes-Smith, and The Gilda Stories (Penguin Speculative Fiction Special) by Jewelle Gomez with an afterword by Alexis Pauline Gumbs. All Access members, read on for 51 new queer books out this week. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.View the full article

Photo Credit: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images for Equality Now Ben Stiller has opened up about cutting his daughter, Ella, out from his film, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, in a new documentary, Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost. Ella was cast as Mitty’s younger sister before being cut from the film. Ben Stiller on why he cut daughter Ella from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty In Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost, Ben Stiller told Ella he cut her from Secret Life of Walter Mitty. He admitted to her that it was “the worst decision” he made in his life. However, Ella admitted that although her dream of debuting in a feature film didn’t happen due to Stiller’s decision, she was “really scared” during the scene. She added that her scene “didn’t really make sense in the movie.” Stiller reasoned his perfectionism was behind the cut (via PEOPLE). The Night at the Museum star also interacted with his son Quinlin. He wanted to know if the latter shared Ella’s sentiments. Quinlin stressed that the former’s work ethic could sometimes push the family away. “I think there’s things, you know, after a tough day or something was going wrong, you can get very much in your own head,” the 20-year-old stated. “And I think, once you kind of go into that place…[it’s] hard to get you out of it.” He added that Stiller’s professional mindset would ruin the “fun” of “being on vacation.” In addition, Quinlin pointed out how the Zoolander star tried to balance his multiple roles of directing, acting, producing, writing, and fathering. He emphasized that Stiller placed more importance on his professional life. In a recent exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Stiller admitted that the documentary shone a light on his shortcomings as a parent. “They [Ella and Quin] were very clear with me about what I got wrong,” Stiller shared. He further expressed his appreciation, saying, “It’s one of those things where you think you know, ‘Oh, I know what I’m putting out there to them.’ But from their perspective, it was totally different.” He also explained that the complicated dynamic he shared with his children mirrored the one he shared with his own parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. “But as the parent, I really couldn’t see that,” he added. Stiller also shared that he “appreciated” being able to interview his children and “hear their honest feelings.” The post Ben Stiller Admits Cutting Daughter Out of His Movie Was the ‘Worst Decision’ appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Have you ever promised yourself that you would read just ONE MORE PAGE and ended up finishing the entire story in one sitting? Or, have you ever closed a book and dreamed that you too would one day FALL IN LOVE & SAVE THE WORLD? If your answer to either question is yes, these two charming sticker books are for you! Filled with over 500 book-themed designs that are perfect for decorating e-readers, journals, water bottles, and more, ONE MORE PAGE and FALL IN LOVE & SAVE THE WORLD will help you showcase your voracious reading spirit with pride! Romantasy has had a big year, dominating bestseller lists and sparking trends on social media. Big brands like ColourPop are even catching on to its popularity, releasing a romantasy-inspired collection. Romantasy offers readers a double dose of escapism, so it’s understandable why it’s grown so quickly in popularity in the last few years. Fantasy and romance have always gone hand-in-hand. In the 2000’s, we had Twilight and The Mortal Instruments series. Traditional fairytales are full of princesses, magical creatures, and romance. Romantasy hit the mainstream with books like A Court of Thorns and Roses and Fourth Wing, drawing readers who might not ordinarily read fantasy. Romantasy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re primarily a romance reader or fantasy reader. The tropes and standards of both genres can exist within romantasy, but it’s important to remember that romantasy books are romances, first. There must be a Happily Ever After, or Happy For Now ending. Just as with contemporary and historical romances, sex scenes are not required with romantasy books. The fantasy settings, magical beings, and magic are features of the story, but not the main plot. The romance must drive the plot. If fantasy is adventure, then romantasy is falling in love while on an adventure. These particular romantasy books were chosen to highlight different kinds of romantasy stories perfect for readers who are new to the subgenre. The Knight and The Moth by Rachel Gillig This romantasy is perfect for fans of adventure fantasy and gothic aesthetics. In the land of Traum, girls like Sybil dedicate their lives to the great cathedral as Diviners. They plunge into the murky waters to receive visions from the Omens. When her Diviner sisters begin to disappear, Sybil must seek the aid of Sir Roderick, a handsome and heretical knight. Together, accompanied by a cranky gargoyle, they travel across Traum to find the answers and confront the gods. Last of the Talons by Sophie Kim For YA readers and the romantasy-curious, this trilogy blends romance with Korean mythology. Shin Lina becomes a weapon for the kingdom’s most dangerous crime lord after the destruction of her Talon gang. Lina’s devotion to her sister is the only thing keeping her from betraying her cruel master. When Lina is at a Dokkaebi temple to steal a priceless artifact, she finds herself caught in an unwinnable game with the emperor Haneul Rui. Lina’s mission becomes tangled with growing tensions between herself and Rui. Swordcrossed by Freya Marske To restore his family’s wealth, Mattinesh must go through with an arranged marriage. He hires Luca Piere, a swordsman and troublemaker, to serve as his best man and protection at the ceremony. Luca’s plan for reinvention certainly did not include giving a handsome wool merchant like Matti sword-fighting lessons. As the wedding draws closer, Matti and Luca are drawn into a plot that could ruin both of them. Full of hijinks, yearning, and political intrigue, this novel is a great stepping stone for fans of historical romance. The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai Waterweaver Nehal and earthweaver Giorgina are brought together by a radical women’s rights group fighting to give women a say in their own lives. After giving up their dreams, Nehal and Giorgina find their true calling together. Tensions in a neighboring country rise, with a call to put restrictions on magic use. To protect themselves and each other, Nehal and Giorgina must defend their precariously won freedom. This sapphic novel is inspired by modern Egyptian history. Quicksilver by Callie Hart This Fae romance is for those who love a tall and broody hero. After stealing an artifact, Saeris is forced to open a portal to the Fae realm. Inside the Fae realm, she is confronted with Kingfisher, a Fae male whose life is now bound to hers. Saeris’ unique ability to manipulate Quicksilver is the tether between her desert homeland and the icy world of the Fae. This book packs every romantasy trope there is into 624 pages, including vampires. The sequel, Brimstone, comes out on November 18, 2025. Her Soul for a Crown by Alysha Rameera Anula Ramanayake of Anuradhapura began planning her ascent to the throne the moment her village was burned to the ground and she was left an orphan. Her plan was to marry and poison the raja. When a coup ruins her plans, Anula offers her soul to the cursed god Reeri the Blood Yakka in exchange for the crown. Their souls tethered, Reeri and Anula fight divine and human enemies side by side. Inspired by Sri Lankan mythology, Her Soul for a Crown is a slow-burn epic. Now that you’ve got a taste for romantasy, explore the subgenre with YA romantasy and romantasy comics. View the full article

‘Tis the season for making everything pumpkin-flavored and doubling up on scary reads. And ghosts and the fantasy genre are two great tastes that taste great together! (Do people still know that reference? Sincerely, An Old.) So in honor of Halloween and longer nights, below you’ll find four fun fantasies featuring phantoms. Say that four times fast! Win a shiny library cart for your home! Let the good reads roll on its durable build and lockable wheels. Easily roll your current reads, favorite literary journals, or your entire TBR list from room to room. Black Water Sister by Zen Cho As if moving to a new country to live with her parents and hiding her sexuality from them isn’t stressful enough, Jessamyn Teoh is hearing a voice in her head. It turns out it’s the ghost of her Ah Ma, who Jessamyn only knew when she was very little. Ah Ma was a medium who spoke for the Black Water Sister in life and has now decided to use Jessamyn as a vessel to get revenge on a gangster who crossed the god. Can Jessamyn wrestle her life away from Ah Ma? The Library of the Dead (Edinburgh Nights, #1) by T.L. Huchu Old Edinburgh is the perfect place for ghosts to hang out, which means a lot of business for Ropa, a ghostalker. She works as a go-between for the living and the dead, when they want to communicate. But now Ropa is hearing whispers of an evil that steals the life out of children and leaves them shadows of their former selves, and she feels obligated to use her talent to stop it. Half-Resurrection Blues by Daniel Jose Older Carlos Delacruz isn’t a ghost, but he’s not not a ghost, either. He’s an inbetweener, half resurrected with no memory of his life or his death. And as an agent for New York’s Council of the Dead, Carlos hunts rogue ghosts, eliminating them before they cause trouble. But now a sorcerer inbetweener is causing trouble, having summoned creatures taking out all kinds of spirits, good and bad, and the key to finding and stopping him might lie in the truth of Carlo’s own past, if only he can remember. Ghost Talkers by Mary Robinette Kowal And last, but not least, in this historical fantasy, a special force of spiritualists works to help the war effort during WWI. Ginger Stuyvesant is a medium who talks to the ghosts of soldiers who have just died to help pass along useful information about the troop movements. But Ginger discovers there’s a traitor among her group, and soon the spiritualists are being specifically targeted for elimination. Can she find the leak to save herself and others? Okay, star bits, now take the knowledge you have learned here today and use it for good, not evil. If you want to know more about books, I talk about books pretty much nonstop (when I’m not reading them), and you can hear me say lots of adjectives about them on the BR podcast All the Books! and on Instagram. If an SFF fan forwarded this newsletter to you or you read it on bookriot.com, and you’d like to get it right in your inbox, you can sign up here. View the full article

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Fall is a busy time for books and bookish announcements, so I’ve pulled together a nice little sampler of updates to keep your eye on. We’ve got new releases for October and the rest of fall, some comic and graphic novel resources, book adaptation updates, and some older books and authors that have been in the news recently. Let’s dive in. October & Fall 2025 Picks October picks from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Kirkus, LA Times, New York Times, Town & Country, and Washington Post. Book Riot’s best October mysteries/thrillers, romance, horror, SFF, historical fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books. Fall picks from Bustle, LitHub, New York Times, NPR, Salon (biographies), USA Today, Vulture. Horrifying new historical fiction for fall. 8 thrilling new middle grade mystery novels. 6 new books in translation coming out this fall. The most-anticipated queer fantasy books for Fall 2025. Spooky new genre-bending books. All Things Comics DC Comics wants you to know they are Very Concerned about violence. The best comics & graphic novels published in October. Outrageously funny graphic novels for young readers. 6 of the best YA space comics. Superheroes in the library. The best SF graphic novels of all time. 7 fantastical and immersive comics about monsters. Book Adaptations in the News Everything we know about the adaptation of Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid. Netflix is adapting Mitch Albom’s novel, Twice. Scholastic just launched a new free streaming service for kids and families, with series like Goosebumps, The Magic School Bus, The Baby-Sitters Club, and more. Honestly, I’m intrigued, and I don’t even have kids to share this with. It just sounds like an amazing nostalgia machine for 90’s kids, and I don’t even mind putting up with a few ads. Speaking of The Baby-Sitters Club, it’s getting a musical adaptation! We Were Liars is getting a second season. What to do now that the TV adaptation of The Summer I Turned Pretty is over (or while you wait for the movie). Here’s a first look at Emerald Fennell’s controversial adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Carley Fortune’s Every Year After is being adapted for TV by Prime Video. Books & Authors in the News Michael Crichton’s estate says that The Pitt is an ER spinoff, and they’re taking legal action. Thriller author Thomas Perry has died at 78. After 50 years, Jeffrey Archer announces his retirement from writing. Joanne Harris returns to the world of Chocolat, 25 years later. Celebrating 30 years of Practical Magic. View the full article

So what’s going on in the world of books? I’m so glad you asked. It’s another week, and I’ve got another round of exciting book news to share with you, book lovers. Mark your calendars for these exciting upcoming adaptations and book releases. 2026 is already shaping up to be a good year in the world of books. Here’s the cover of Opting Out, the new graphic novel from Maia Kobabe, the award-winning author/illustrator behind Gender Queer, and Lucky Srikumar. The story follows a seventh-grader named Saachi, a young storyteller who loves fantasy novels and who feels left out when all of her friends start talking about liking boys. And when her body starts changing, she wonders why things can’t just stay the way they’ve always been. The cover design for Opting Out is by Maddy Price. The graphic novel is out on May 5, 2026. Amazon Prime Video is creating a TV series adaptation of Ruth Ware’s thriller The Lying Game. The project will be written by Suzanne Heathcote (The Thursday Murder Club, Killing Eve) and executive produced by Ted Gold and Susan Rovner. The Lying Game was Ware’s third novel. It’s about a group of friends who were all expelled from boarding school after a game of lying gets out of hand. Now, years later, they come back together and are forced to confront a secret they thought they’d buried long ago. All Access members, read on for more cover reveals, excerpts, and adaptation news. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.View the full article

Photo Credit: Michael Chang/Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images Noted paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren’s grandson, Chris McKinnell, has shared his reaction to Matt Rife purchasing the Conjuring home. Rife has been in the news ever since bought the house this year in August. During a recent podcast appearance, McKinnell opened up about his views on the comedian’s purchase of the Warrens’ house, along with ownership of the collection of demonic objects. Chris McKinnell says he has never ‘heard of’ Matt Rife after comedian bought Warrens house In conversation with hosts David Clair-Bennett & Maria Elizabeth Darnell on the Reel Appreciation podcast, Chris McKinnell shared his thoughts on comedian Matt Rife buying the Warrens’ home, and also taking ownership of the Annabelle doll. He started off by mentioning, “I’d never even heard of him until he bought it. I didn’t know who he was.” Further, he had nothing more to say about Rife, and began addressing his concern about his mother’s husband, Tony Spera’s doings. McKinnell revealed that his concern was regarding Spera “allowing things out on tour.” He explained how Spera is “an entertainer” and has never worked on any paranormal cases in his entire life. “He talks about my cases,” said McKinnell. The Warrens’ daughter Judy along with her husband Spera run the New England Society for Psychic Research. Founded in 1952 by Ed & Lorraine Warren, the NESPR “carries on the exploration and investigation of paranormal and demonic entities,” as per their website. McKinnell also added, “It’s ironic that a character playing him (Spera) is going to be in the next movie playing a part that I would assume is similar to what I had to do on that case.” Further he expressed his disapproval for Spera’s actions saying, “I was willing to allow him to do that and just live his moment, for my mother’s sake. But then he started wanting to bring this thing on tour, and that to me was so dangerous, such a betrayal of everything my grandparents spent their lives doing.” A spokesperson for Riffe told Entertainment Weekly said there are “no plans and there have never been plans to take any of the artifacts on tour.” The post The Warrens’ Grandson Reacts to Matt Rife Purchasing The Conjuring Home appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Netflix With Stranger Things nearing its end, Millie Bobby Brown is preparing to take on a new role in a supernatural TV show. The actress is set to lead and executive-produce Prism, an upcoming Netflix series. It centers on a woman who can communicate with spirits amid a mysterious global phenomenon. Millie Bobby Brown to star in Prism for Netflix Netflix is developing a new supernatural drama series titled Prism, with Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown set to take on the lead role. Bobby Brown also serves as an executive producer alongside Rachel Brosnahan and the Russo brothers’ AGBO banner (via Deadline). Brown will portray Cassie, a woman gifted with the ability to communicate with spirits. She becomes entangled in a global crisis when a strange phenomenon begins causing ghostly “visitors” to appear across the world. To prevent chaos, Cassie must uncover the origin of this strange phenomenon. As of now, Brosnahan’s role in the series remain unknown. Prism will be overseen by Etan Frankel, who has been appointed showrunner. The show is based on Prism, a short story originally featured in Assemble Artifacts magazine and developed in-house by Assemble Media. The story’s author, Nick Shafir, is also on board as co-producer. Behind the scenes, the production will be handled by Assemble Media. In addition to Brown through her PCMA banner, the executive producers also include Brosnahan and Russell Kahn via Scrap Paper Pictures. Meanwhile, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, Scott Nemes, and Alessandra Maman represent AGBO. Assemble Media’s Jack Heller and Caitlin de Lisser-Ellen are also part of the producing team. Prism continues Brown’s growing creative partnership with Netflix, following her recent work with AGBO on The Electric State. Her upcoming slate includes Enola Holmes 3, scheduled for a 2026 release. She is also producing and leading the romantic comedy Just Picture It, which is currently in development. Meanwhile, Brown’s long-running hit Stranger Things will conclude later this year, releasing its fifth and final season in three parts from November 26 to December 31. Netflix has not yet announced a premiere date for Prism. The post Millie Bobby Brown To Lead New Supernatural TV Show After Stranger Things Ends appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: CBS After a long summer pause, FBI finally made its comeback to the screens on October 13 with its Season 8 premiere. The show’s Season 7 finale ended on a cliffhanger note with Alana De La Garza’s Isobel collapsing. Fans were eagerly waiting to learn the fate of Alana’s character, as she didn’t have a pulse the last time they saw her. So, is Isobel alive in FBI Season 8? Does Alana De La Garza’s Isobel live or die in FBI Season 8? Isobel doesn’t die in FBI Season 8, and is shown surviving a critical surgery. FBI’s Season 8 premiere comes with the loss of a key character and a major plot twist. The burning question of whether Isobel made it or not isn’t answered in the opening moments of the season. The season’s first episode begins with a man, revealed as a judge, driving into a town. He is confronted by an armed man asking the reason for his visit. The judge proceeds to show a photo of a boy, asking the armed man if he has seen him anywhere. Instead of answering, the man takes his car keys. Meanwhile, a group of armed individuals immediately surrounds the judge. Upon finding the car of the missing judge, Maggie (Missy Peregrym) and OA (Zeeko Zaki) take up his case. Their search meets an unfortunate end with them being held hostage, and the judge already dead. Scola (John Boyd) and Dani Rhodes (Emily Alabi) come to their rescue, and just when everything seems to be alright, Dani collapses. She dies of blood loss from a gunshot wound with Scola by her side. Meanwhile, Isobel’s fate is left hanging in the air until the end of the episode when Jubal (Jeremy Sisto) rushes to the ICU to see her. Earlier in the episode, her husband Phillip (Tom Cavanagh) had updated Jubal about Isobel’s brain bleed that required an emergency craniotomy. While the odds of Isobel making it out alive were slim, she managed to survive the complex surgery, putting all anticipations to rest. The post FBI Season 8 Reveals if Alana De La Garza’s Isobel Dies appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article