booksSaturday, August 22, 2026
Today's book news is a mix of rediscovery and reassessment. Stephen King names his own most difficult achievement, a lost Éric Rohmer novel gets its English debut, and a new book on Black voices in punk music arrives. Meanwhile, the debate over AI in children's books continues to simmer.
Two very different authors are being re-evaluated today, one by himself and one by history.
Stephen King considers his 2006 novel 'Lisey's Story' his greatest achievement, calling it a difficult but personal work. It's a rare moment of the author ranking his own output, and the book's reputation has grown since its initial mixed reception.
A lost novel by French filmmaker Éric Rohmer, written when he was 24, has been translated into English for the first time. 'Élisabeth' is being received as a precursor to his cinematic style, giving readers a glimpse into his early voice.
Stephanie Phillips, of the band Big Joanie, has a new book out called 'We Were Here: A History of Black People and Alternative Music.' It directly addresses the erasure of Black voices in punk and indie scenes, a conversation that's been building for years.
The debate over AI's role in children's publishing isn't going anywhere.
Concerns about AI-generated children's books are growing, with reports of nonsensical content and low-quality production flooding shops and libraries. The piece captures a broader anxiety that the technology is degrading the craft and magic of the format.
Detective Comics #1112 Preview: Family Secrets Finally Revealedbleedingcool.com
Why Do We Love Spider-Man So Much?variety.com
House Of The Dragon: Every Main Character Ranked From Worst To Bestwww.tvline.com
Reading Maps - Maps & Travel Routes from Books & Filmsreadingmaps.com
'The Magic Faraway Tree' Review: Wholesome, Harmless Family Movievariety.comBryan Cranston Played The Devil Himself In This Forgotten Show With Buffy Vibeswww.tvline.com
Bryan Cranston starred as Lucifer in the forgotten ABC Family miniseries "Fallen," which aired in the mid-2000s. Loosely based on Thomas Sniegoski's novel series, the show featured Paul Wesley as Aaron Corbett, a Nephilim teenager discovering his angelic heritage. The content was
The Gay Alternative, number 5fontsinuse.com
The Gay Alternative was a non-profit literary magazine published by Philadelphia’s Gay Activist Alliance between 1972 and 1975. It served as a forum for gay expression, featuring poetry and fiction, and is now archived at the William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia.
Artist Matt Schu Illustrates Children's Books That Feel Hand-Cut From Light and Papedesignyoutrust.com
Matt Schu is a Portland-based children's book illustrator and fine artist who transitioned from graphic design to illustration around 2018. Represented by The CAT Agency, he has illustrated several notable books, including "Cut! How Lotte Reiniger and a Pair of Scissors Revolutio
Reading Rainbow's Mychal Threets Shares Update After Psychiatric Holdwww.eonline.com
Mychal Threets’ mental health is a work in progress. Days after the Reading Rainbow host—known as Mychal the Librarian on social media—shared that he would be checking himself into a hospital amid...
Astro art exhibitionwww.sffchronicles.com
Any of you in the Aberdare region welcome. The Cynon Valley Museum gallery is in Aberdare CF44 8DL ( by Tesco)
Short story about dwarf/gnome menwww.sffchronicles.com
Apparently many years ago I read a short story to my eldest daughter about a man who, somehow, transformed into a dwarf-like humanoid and had to adapt to their underground life. I have no memory... Read more
Shudder’s Season of Screams 2026 Schedulemynightsarebooked.com
Shudder’s annual Season of Screams is back. Beginning September 1 and running all the way through December 31, The post Shudder’s Season of Screams 2026 Schedule appeared first on My Nights Are Booked .
Stop in the Name of GODjp2radio.com
Stop in the Name of GOD by Charlie Kirk book
From the Director of the Record-Breaking Horror Film Exhuma Comes ‘Vampir’horrorfuel.com
Fresh off the massive global success of Exhuma, director Jang Jae-hyun is officially diving into his next terrifying project, Vampir. ScreenDaily reports that principal photography kicks off this month, aiming for a theatrical bow in 2028. The Next Nightmare Exhuma shattered reco
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