Simon & Schuster Will Not Distribute the Book by Officer Who Shot Breonna Taylor
Simon & Schuster was hit with widespread criticism after it was announced that Post Hill Press, a small independent press that specializes in conservative and Christian titles, would be releasing a book written by an officer who shot Breonna Taylor. Post Hill books are distributed by Simon & Schuster. But late Thursday night, Simon & Schuster released a statement saying they will not be distributing the book. “Like much of the American public, earlier today Simon & Schuster learned of plans by distribution client Post Hill Press to publish a book by Jonathan Mattingly,” the publisher said. “We have subsequently decided not be involved in the distribution of this book.”
New Outlander Book Finally Has a Release Date — and a Cover Reveal!
The new Outlander book finally has a release date. Go Tell The Bees That I Am Gone, the ninth novel in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series, will be out on November 23rd. You can check out more information about the novel and an exclusive cover reveal on Entertainment Weekly’s website. In a statement, the author said, “So looking forward to sharing this book with you all!”
Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Will Cost $465 Million for Just the First Season
Amazon’s new Lord of the Rings series will cost a record-breaking NZ$650 million just for the first season of the show. That’s $465 million in U.S. dollars. Stuart Nash, New Zealand Minister for Economic Development and Tourism, said, “This is fantastic, it really is … this will be the largest television series ever made.” The series is currently in production and is planned for a debut later this year.
20 Great Works of Philosophical Fiction
Philosophical fiction encourages readers to ponder big questions. Here are some of the best philosophical fiction titles to provoke thought and debate.