HeyJaredNow in Books
A show that dishes on the latest and best new fiction and young adult reads, book news, and book-to-screen adaptations.
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The Sixth Faction Review: Is Veronica Roth's New Divergent Book Worth Reading? (opens the original)
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Veronica Roth is back with The Sixth Faction , a new Divergent book that reimagines Tris Prior’s story—and I went into it VERY skeptical. Fifteen years after the original Divergent series took over YA, we’re heading back to the factions, the Choosing Ceremony, and the characters millions of readers grew up with. But this time, things are going to be very, very different. In this mostly spoiler-free The Sixth Faction book review, I’m talking about what it’s like to return to the Divergent univers
September 2026 Book News: Kennedy Ryan, Rebecca Yarros, Dolly Parton & More (opens the original)
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What’s happening in the book world this September? Catch up on the biggest bookish news, including Kennedy Ryan’s Before I Let Go adaptation, the Rebecca Yarros leak , a new study examining the impact of library e-lending on book sales, and the growing warnings from AI researchers about the risks of artificial intelligence. Tune in for the book news, publishing conversations, adaptations, controversies, and more making headlines right now. 📚 Subscribe to the Now in Books Podcast for weekly book
Sarah Wynn-Williams Sues Meta: Careless People Author Lawsuit Update (opens the original)
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A federal judge has ruled on Sarah Wynn-Williams's lawsuit against Meta. This week, Eve Laren breaks down what the ruling actually says, why it was made, and what it means for the Careless People author. 📚 Subscribe to the Now in Books Podcast for weekly book recommendations, publishing news, reading trends, and conversations about what's NEW and what's NOW in books. Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts |
September 2026 Must-Read Books | Tomi Adeyemi, R.F. Kuang, Sabaa Tahir & More (opens the original)
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Want to know which upcoming September 2026 books are worth reading? Every month, Eve Laren rounds up the biggest and most anticipated book releases, and this month's list is packed with bestselling authors, highly anticipated sequels, buzzy new releases, and books already generating plenty of conversation. This spoiler-free episode features 15 must-read September book releases, including new books from Tomi Adeyemi, R.F. Kuang, Sabaa Tahir, Ayana Gray, Elizabeth Acevedo, and more. If you're look
Hayden Panettiere, James Comey & The Latest Book Adaptation News (opens the original)
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Hayden Panettiere, James Comey, publishing scandals, and major book-to-screen adaptations are all making headlines in this month’s Bookish Report. 📚 Subscribe to the Now in Books Podcast for weekly book recommendations, publishing news, reading trends, and conversations about what's NEW and what's NOW in books. Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | wherever y
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