Booksology These changes may be alarming to younger readers and those whose bookish internet experience was limited to TikTok, but in the words of someone who was there when the old magic was written, it’s just a cycle. I saw it on your blog. I saw it on Twitter. I’ve seen it on BookTube, Tumblr, and Pinterest. I’ve heard about it happening in threads, but I value my sanity too much to go find out. Things get bigger for a while, but then they don’t. When the era of spicy romance ends, another subgenre will emerge to replace it.
Of note: The only rule is don’t bring trash
As if I needed any more reason to love you the pitthis is Noah Wyle giving a tour of the lending library at the filming location. Cellphone use is prohibited, so cast and crew go old-fashioned during their breaks. Countdown to Pitt Book Club?
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Listen: Gisele Perico tells her story
All of this comes with a warning, but we encourage you to heed it if you can. Gisele Perico changed history by waiving her right to a closed court and going public as the victim of a decades-long sexual assault by her husband and the dozens of men he invited into his home, drugged her into unconsciousness, and abused her. Here, she talks about her decision to speak out and how telling her story helped her recover. It’s harrowing, inspiring, and important listening. Pericot’s memoir, A Hymn to Life: Shame Has to Change Sides, will be published tomorrow.
Frieda McFadden Reader’s Guide
Emily Bronte is not the only writer to have a box office success. If you don’t know about the prisoner-turned-housekeeper, this reader’s guide to Frieda McFadden is for you.
