Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.
Fall publishing season is basically here, and it’s evident in the volume of interesting book-adjacent stories that crossed my desk and popped up in my group chats this week. Here’s a smorgasbord to carry you into the long weekend.
😬 Jeannette McCurdy has announced her debut novel, Half His Age, coming in January. It’s a “dramedy thriller” about a 17-year-old girl’s relationship with her creative writing teacher. Ohhhhhh dear.
🎨 These are the 14 best book covers of August. Ruth is terrific and is only about sheep in the metaphorical sense.
🤞 Ted Gioia predicts “the glorious future of the book” will arrive when people tire of AI slop, addictive algorithms, and tech companies controlling their access to reading material. I wish I felt so optimistic.
💖 Entertainment Weekly names the 6 hottest romance novels of summer 2025.
📚 To Kill a Mockingbird is still atop the list of books readers say shaped them in high school. I’m counting on Gen Z to kill this trend just as soon as they get done taking down fast casual dining.
🏕️ Here’s a summer camp for adults where you hang out and read all day.
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