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Jodi Picoult’s 30th Novel 'Hollow Bones' Brings Back a Fan-Favorite Character — See the Cover (Exclusive)
Jodi Picoult has shared an exclusive first look at her next novel, 'Hollow Bones,' with PEOPLE. Due in the fall, the novel marks the best-selling author's 30th book, and brings back a fan-favorite cha...
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February 18, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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“To write an intimate history is a formidable summons, because any approach to historical biography is autopsy, not a two-sided conversation.”
An excerpt from BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON: AN INTIMATE HISTORY by Andrew Burstein, out now from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social.
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An excerpt from BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON: AN INTIMATE HISTORY by Andrew Burstein, out now from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social.
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Jefferson Seen and Unseen - Pittsburgh Review of Books
What might it have been like to be Thomas Jefferson? Just weighing such a question raises questions anew, implicitly demanding a rationale for reopening the
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January 21, 2026 at 2:17 PM
“To write an intimate history is a formidable summons, because any approach to historical biography is autopsy, not a two-sided conversation.”
An excerpt from BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON: AN INTIMATE HISTORY by Andrew Burstein, out now from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social.
pghrev.com/jefferson-se...
An excerpt from BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON: AN INTIMATE HISTORY by Andrew Burstein, out now from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social.
pghrev.com/jefferson-se...
Illuminating talk on Thomas Jefferson from LG Literary's Andrew Burstein! Watch here ⤵️
Join us this Thursday evening, February 5 at 7:00 pm ET for a virtual public program “Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History” with Andrew Burstein. Register at: americanantiquarian.org/programs-events/being-thomas-jefferson-intimate-history
February 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Illuminating talk on Thomas Jefferson from LG Literary's Andrew Burstein! Watch here ⤵️
Newly arrived at the LG Literary offices: the stunning Turkish edition of @jodipicoult.bsky.social's first novel, SONGS OF THE HUMPBACK WHALE, out now from April Publishing!
February 10, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Newly arrived at the LG Literary offices: the stunning Turkish edition of @jodipicoult.bsky.social's first novel, SONGS OF THE HUMPBACK WHALE, out now from April Publishing!
Fascinating piece from new release BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON by LG Literary's Andrew Burstein! More from @literaryhub.bsky.social ⤵️
“It was through a passive-aggressive urge to shape the literal, as well as political, landscape that he became an iconic force in the larger story of continental empire.” Why Thomas Jefferson couldn’t resist fame.
Thomas Jefferson Couldn’t Resist the Allure of Fame
Thomas Jefferson was a secretive individual, for the most part. As a product of his culture, he almost had to be. What self-revelation occurred was not done casually. It, too, was performative, and…
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February 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Fascinating piece from new release BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON by LG Literary's Andrew Burstein! More from @literaryhub.bsky.social ⤵️
DORMIR EL TRÓPICO by LG Literary's Martha Riva Palacio Obón has received a 2026 Premio Fundación Cuatrogatos, the annual award for high-quality books created by Ibero-American writers and illustrators. ¡Felicitaciones, Martha!
See the full list of winners here ⤵️
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See the full list of winners here ⤵️
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February 3, 2026 at 10:03 PM
DORMIR EL TRÓPICO by LG Literary's Martha Riva Palacio Obón has received a 2026 Premio Fundación Cuatrogatos, the annual award for high-quality books created by Ibero-American writers and illustrators. ¡Felicitaciones, Martha!
See the full list of winners here ⤵️
cuatrogatos.org/es/site/prem...
See the full list of winners here ⤵️
cuatrogatos.org/es/site/prem...
The audiobook for Andrew Burstein's BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON (narrated by John Chancer) is a trending history release on Spotify! Listen here ⤵️
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February 2, 2026 at 8:47 PM
The audiobook for Andrew Burstein's BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON (narrated by John Chancer) is a trending history release on Spotify! Listen here ⤵️
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ARC alert: the first installment of Mark Pryor's new Paris Bookshop Mystery series is out from @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social on March 31st! Read more about the book @publisherswkly.bsky.social calls "a satisfying confection" here ⤵️
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January 30, 2026 at 8:09 PM
ARC alert: the first installment of Mark Pryor's new Paris Bookshop Mystery series is out from @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social on March 31st! Read more about the book @publisherswkly.bsky.social calls "a satisfying confection" here ⤵️
www.publishersweekly.com/9781496756381
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This timely, thorough, and thought-provoking new book from LG Literary's @normansolomon.bsky.social is available for free now! More information below ⤵️
Check out this FREE new book that lays out how corporate Democrats paved the way for Trump’s autocracy. Download “The Blue Road to Trump Hell” without charge here: blueroad.info
January 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM
This timely, thorough, and thought-provoking new book from LG Literary's @normansolomon.bsky.social is available for free now! More information below ⤵️
"There is something so much greater than any one person’s struggle. We really see that all of these stories are about growth and change. That is always inspiring."
Illuminating discussion of HELD TOGETHER by LG Literary's Rebecca N. Thompson on KevinMD. Listen to the full podcast episode here ⤵️
Illuminating discussion of HELD TOGETHER by LG Literary's Rebecca N. Thompson on KevinMD. Listen to the full podcast episode here ⤵️
How genetic testing redefines motherhood [PODCAST]
Family physician Rebecca Thompson discusses her article, "The weight of genetic testing in a family," an excerpt from her book. She shares a profoundly personal story from the memoir about a woman who...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:39 PM
"There is something so much greater than any one person’s struggle. We really see that all of these stories are about growth and change. That is always inspiring."
Illuminating discussion of HELD TOGETHER by LG Literary's Rebecca N. Thompson on KevinMD. Listen to the full podcast episode here ⤵️
Illuminating discussion of HELD TOGETHER by LG Literary's Rebecca N. Thompson on KevinMD. Listen to the full podcast episode here ⤵️
LG Literary's Andrew Burstein spoke yesterday at @politicsprose.bsky.social about his new book, BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON, available now from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social! Learn more about Jefferson's melodic language and contradictory inner life at this fantastic event — full video here ⤵️
Book Talk: Andrew Burstein — Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History
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January 20, 2026 at 5:21 PM
LG Literary's Andrew Burstein spoke yesterday at @politicsprose.bsky.social about his new book, BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON, available now from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social! Learn more about Jefferson's melodic language and contradictory inner life at this fantastic event — full video here ⤵️
The audiobook for @allietagledokus.bsky.social's LUCKY GIRL is out this week, read by the fantastic Phoebe Strole! More info here ⤵️
Lucky Girl by Allie Tagle-Dokus: 9798217350490 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
An exhilarating, darkly funny debut novel about the absurd and fleeting nature of childhood fame, and the ever-evolving desire for family and forgiveness.
Lucy Gardiner felt like she was put on eart...
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January 14, 2026 at 7:23 PM
The audiobook for @allietagledokus.bsky.social's LUCKY GIRL is out this week, read by the fantastic Phoebe Strole! More info here ⤵️
Andrew Burstein's BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON—acclaimed as "a nuanced, warts-and-all examination of a complicated Founding Father" by Kirkus Reviews—is out today from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social! Happy publication day, Andrew!
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January 13, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Andrew Burstein's BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON—acclaimed as "a nuanced, warts-and-all examination of a complicated Founding Father" by Kirkus Reviews—is out today from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social! Happy publication day, Andrew!
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"Burstein employs the key events of Jefferson’s life to probe the inner man to a degree no other biographer has attempted, and he succeeds brilliantly."
Another glowing review for Andrew Burstein's BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON in @wirobooks.bsky.social! See the full piece here ⤵️
Another glowing review for Andrew Burstein's BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON in @wirobooks.bsky.social! See the full piece here ⤵️
Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History | Washington Independent Review of Books
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January 12, 2026 at 6:18 PM
"Burstein employs the key events of Jefferson’s life to probe the inner man to a degree no other biographer has attempted, and he succeeds brilliantly."
Another glowing review for Andrew Burstein's BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON in @wirobooks.bsky.social! See the full piece here ⤵️
Another glowing review for Andrew Burstein's BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON in @wirobooks.bsky.social! See the full piece here ⤵️
"Thomas Jefferson was a unique study in contrasts, as brilliantly highlighted by Andrew Burstein in BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON...objective and fascinating."
Fantastic Manhattan Book Review of BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON by LG Literary's Andrew Burstein, out next Tuesday from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social!
Fantastic Manhattan Book Review of BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON by LG Literary's Andrew Burstein, out next Tuesday from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social!
Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History - Manhattan Book Review
He was 33 years old when he authored the document that invoked autonomy for the 13 colonies from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson’s reputation was cemented on July 4, 1776, and continued to grow as he ...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM
"Thomas Jefferson was a unique study in contrasts, as brilliantly highlighted by Andrew Burstein in BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON...objective and fascinating."
Fantastic Manhattan Book Review of BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON by LG Literary's Andrew Burstein, out next Tuesday from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social!
Fantastic Manhattan Book Review of BEING THOMAS JEFFERSON by LG Literary's Andrew Burstein, out next Tuesday from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social!
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A new report from PEN America on the 52 most frequently banned books since 2021 shows schools across the country targeting titles related to race, LGBTQ+ identities, and sexual abuse, as well as bestselling novels by Green and Picoult.
John Green, Jodi Picoult Top PEN’s Banned Books List
A new report from PEN America, which rounds up the 52 most frequently banned books since 2021, shows schools across the country targeting titles related to race, LGBTQ+ identities, and sexual abuse,…
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December 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A new report from PEN America on the 52 most frequently banned books since 2021 shows schools across the country targeting titles related to race, LGBTQ+ identities, and sexual abuse, as well as bestselling novels by Green and Picoult.
"I realized that as someone who's not an observer of the Christmas holidays, I get to pick and choose...So I get all of the fun without actually having any of the responsibilities."
Read more about the inspiration behind Uzma Jalaluddin's new holiday rom-com on the CBC's Bookends with Mattea Roach⤵️
Read more about the inspiration behind Uzma Jalaluddin's new holiday rom-com on the CBC's Bookends with Mattea Roach⤵️
Why Uzma Jalaluddin wrote a Christmas rom-com about a Muslim family | CBC Books Bookends
The Ontario-based author discussed Yours For The Season on Bookends with Mattea Roach.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
"I realized that as someone who's not an observer of the Christmas holidays, I get to pick and choose...So I get all of the fun without actually having any of the responsibilities."
Read more about the inspiration behind Uzma Jalaluddin's new holiday rom-com on the CBC's Bookends with Mattea Roach⤵️
Read more about the inspiration behind Uzma Jalaluddin's new holiday rom-com on the CBC's Bookends with Mattea Roach⤵️
"If you’re looking for an entertaining, Hallmark-esque story in book form, pick this one up."
theSkimm recommends Uzma Jalaluddin's YOURS FOR THE SEASON among other fantastic offerings for your bookish holiday gifts here ⤵️
theSkimm recommends Uzma Jalaluddin's YOURS FOR THE SEASON among other fantastic offerings for your bookish holiday gifts here ⤵️
Our Ultimate Bookish Gift Guide Is Back. Here’s Everything to Buy for the Reader in Your Life
Stock up now to beat the holiday rush.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"If you’re looking for an entertaining, Hallmark-esque story in book form, pick this one up."
theSkimm recommends Uzma Jalaluddin's YOURS FOR THE SEASON among other fantastic offerings for your bookish holiday gifts here ⤵️
theSkimm recommends Uzma Jalaluddin's YOURS FOR THE SEASON among other fantastic offerings for your bookish holiday gifts here ⤵️
Ready to cozy up with a new winter romance? How about Uzma Jalaluddin's YOURS FOR THE SEASON, which @bookriot.bsky.social calls "warmhearted and hilarious"? Learn more about Uzma's newest, listed among great company here ⤵️
The Best Winter Romances To Snuggle Up With
Feeling a holiday fling or a wintry sports story? Curl up with a mug of hot cocoa and settle in with some of the best winter romances.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Ready to cozy up with a new winter romance? How about Uzma Jalaluddin's YOURS FOR THE SEASON, which @bookriot.bsky.social calls "warmhearted and hilarious"? Learn more about Uzma's newest, listed among great company here ⤵️
DETECTIVE AUNTY, the first installment of Uzma Jalaluddin's new cozy mystery series, is one of The Globe and Mail’s Top 100 Books of 2025! See the full list here (and mark your calendars for Uzma's sequel, out next year with @harpercollins.bsky.social & HarperCollins Canada) ⤵️
The Globe 100: The best books of 2025
Our annual guide to the books that captured, delighted and informed us this year. Plus, track your favourites from years past in our first Book Archive
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December 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
DETECTIVE AUNTY, the first installment of Uzma Jalaluddin's new cozy mystery series, is one of The Globe and Mail’s Top 100 Books of 2025! See the full list here (and mark your calendars for Uzma's sequel, out next year with @harpercollins.bsky.social & HarperCollins Canada) ⤵️
LG Literary's @normansolomon.bsky.social's newest book, THE BLUE ROAD TO TRUMP HELL: HOW CORPORATE DEMOCRATS PAVED THE WAY FOR AUTOCRACY, is now available as a free eBook and paperback original! Confounded by our current political reality? Read more here ⤵️
The Blue Road to Trump Hell
Get the new book "The Blue Road to Trump Hell" — available now as a FREE download.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
LG Literary's @normansolomon.bsky.social's newest book, THE BLUE ROAD TO TRUMP HELL: HOW CORPORATE DEMOCRATS PAVED THE WAY FOR AUTOCRACY, is now available as a free eBook and paperback original! Confounded by our current political reality? Read more here ⤵️
🎶 Do you see what I see? 🎶
That’s right, it’s Uzma Jalaluddin's new holiday rom-com, YOURS FOR THE SEASON, right outside of New York’s Penn Station!
That’s right, it’s Uzma Jalaluddin's new holiday rom-com, YOURS FOR THE SEASON, right outside of New York’s Penn Station!
December 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
🎶 Do you see what I see? 🎶
That’s right, it’s Uzma Jalaluddin's new holiday rom-com, YOURS FOR THE SEASON, right outside of New York’s Penn Station!
That’s right, it’s Uzma Jalaluddin's new holiday rom-com, YOURS FOR THE SEASON, right outside of New York’s Penn Station!
"Everyone has their own love story, but when you add race, class, culture and faith to that, I find it fascinating."
Read more about LG Literary's Uzma Jalaluddin's writing process and new holiday rom-com YOURS FOR THE SEASON (beloved by Mindy Kaling!) in this fantastic feature from @thestar.com ⤵️
Read more about LG Literary's Uzma Jalaluddin's writing process and new holiday rom-com YOURS FOR THE SEASON (beloved by Mindy Kaling!) in this fantastic feature from @thestar.com ⤵️
Mindy Kaling is a huge fan of this Toronto author's holiday romance novel
Kaling, who published Uzma Jalaluddin's new novel, said: "She shows that the magic of love and the holidays belongs to everyone.”
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December 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
"Everyone has their own love story, but when you add race, class, culture and faith to that, I find it fascinating."
Read more about LG Literary's Uzma Jalaluddin's writing process and new holiday rom-com YOURS FOR THE SEASON (beloved by Mindy Kaling!) in this fantastic feature from @thestar.com ⤵️
Read more about LG Literary's Uzma Jalaluddin's writing process and new holiday rom-com YOURS FOR THE SEASON (beloved by Mindy Kaling!) in this fantastic feature from @thestar.com ⤵️
Happy publication day to Uzma Jalaluddin's YOURS FOR THE SEASON, out now from Mindy's Book Studio and #1 on Amazon for Fake Dating Romance!
Enter to win a copy of the book Kirkus calls "an intercultural holiday rom-com that fully nails the promise of its premise” on Goodreads today through 12/28 ⤵️
Enter to win a copy of the book Kirkus calls "an intercultural holiday rom-com that fully nails the promise of its premise” on Goodreads today through 12/28 ⤵️
Book giveaway for Yours for the Season by Uzma Jalaluddin Dec 01-Dec 28, 2025
Enter to win one of 100 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Dec 01-Dec 28, 2025. Enter for a chance to win a Kindle edition of ''Yours for the Sea...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Happy publication day to Uzma Jalaluddin's YOURS FOR THE SEASON, out now from Mindy's Book Studio and #1 on Amazon for Fake Dating Romance!
Enter to win a copy of the book Kirkus calls "an intercultural holiday rom-com that fully nails the promise of its premise” on Goodreads today through 12/28 ⤵️
Enter to win a copy of the book Kirkus calls "an intercultural holiday rom-com that fully nails the promise of its premise” on Goodreads today through 12/28 ⤵️
The holidays are already in full swing at LG Literary, with Uzma Jalaluddin's YOURS FOR THE SEASON out next week from Mindy's Book Studio! Read more about Uzma's novel on this fantastic list of new holiday romances from BookBub ⤵️
All the Latest Holiday Romances to Add to Your Wishlist
It’s never too early to discover your next festive read!
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November 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The holidays are already in full swing at LG Literary, with Uzma Jalaluddin's YOURS FOR THE SEASON out next week from Mindy's Book Studio! Read more about Uzma's novel on this fantastic list of new holiday romances from BookBub ⤵️