Reid Hoffman's 'Superagency' pushes back on AI doom, arguing the tech can expand human agency and democracy. The review frames it as a useful counterweight to dystopian takes, even if you don't buy the full optimism.
booksTuesday, July 21, 2026
Reid Hoffman's AI optimism gets a review
Today's book coverage leans into big ideas and adaptations. A review of Hoffman's 'Superagency' makes the case for techno-optimism, while a forgotten novel gets a second look and a thriller adaptation lands a star.
Big ideas
Two books tackle big questions: one about AI's upside, the other about the Moon's role in human history.
This isn't a book review but an article about the Moon's influence on Earth, climate, tides, evolution. It's a compelling pitch for why our celestial neighbor matters more than we think.
Adaptations and rediscoveries
A forgotten bestseller gets its due, and a gothic thriller heads to the screen with a star attached.

A critically acclaimed novel that never became a bestseller is being rediscovered thanks to a new ranking calling it one of the most perfect books of the 2000s. Worth watching if you missed it the first time.
Sydney Sweeney will star in 'Hollow', a gothic thriller adaptation of an upcoming book. Sony won a bidding war, so expect a theatrical push.
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After Announcing 'SNL' Exit, Chloe Fineman Joins Netflix's New Book-to-Screen Adaptation From Bestselling Authorparade.com
Scone mother of four launches debut children's book about welcoming twinswww.maitlandmercury.com.au
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Mad Cave Announces, ‘Filthy Lambs’, A Demonic Comic Tale of Generational Wealth and Evilhorrorfuel.com
Every wealthy family has skeletons in their closet. The Grimaldis just happen to keep a literal demon in the basement. Mad Cave Studios has officially unveiled Filthy Lambs, a chilling new horror comic series that asks a simple question: How much blood are you willing to spill to
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