Book & Music News Articles: Releases, Recommendations & More https://www.sheknows.com All Things Parenting Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:40:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-sk-fav-icon.png?w=32 Book & Music News Articles: Releases, Recommendations & More https://www.sheknows.com 32 32 149804645 22 Holiday Gift Ideas That Taylor Swift Fans Will Adore https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2888566/best-taylor-swift-gifts/ https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2888566/best-taylor-swift-gifts/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:40:51 +0000 https://www.sheknows.com/?post_type=pmc-gallery&p=2888566 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission.

Over the past few years, Taylor Swift has gone from a singer to a total cultural phenomenon. And, with the Eras Tour in full swing this year, and her relationship with Travis Kelce taking over the headlines, fans of Swift (aka Swifties) have been obsessed with the star now more than ever before.

So, in celebration of Swift’s birthday today and the holidays coming up, we’ve decided to compile a wide-ranging list of Swift-inspired gifts to give to yourself, your friend, your kid, your significant other, and so on. From wall posters featuring Swift’s iconic album covers, a necklace Swift herself has worn to a candle inspired by her hit song “Lavender Haze,” this list has a gift for just about every Swiftie out there.

Enjoy some of our favorite picks below!

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23 Holiday Romances to Read if You’re Obsessed With Hallmark Movies https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2667565/holiday-romance-books-hallmark-movies/ https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2667565/holiday-romance-books-hallmark-movies/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:40:31 +0000 https://www.sheknows.com/?post_type=pmc-gallery&p=2667565 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission.

‘Tis the season for made-for-TV Hallmark movies. These flicks — with their festive, feel-good love stories — have become a beloved holiday tradition. Want a book with the same vibes? We’ve got you covered.

We rounded up 23 of the coziest, most swoon-worthy romances set during the holiday season. Do the long nights and cold weather have you dreaming of a warm, balmy Christmas? Grab a copy of Holiday Romance or the swoon-worthy Snowed In by Catherine Walsh. Can’t get enough of The Princess Switch or A Christmas Prince? Consider either Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory or A Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday. Want to curl up with a book and a cup of coffee? Try Miracles and Menorahs by Stacey Agdern, which features delicious-sounding sufganiyot lattes.

So, grab a fuzzy blanket, put on your comfiest pajamas, and settle in with one of these reads. From the enchanting A Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli to the charming You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince, we’ve got something for everyone.

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Sarah Jessica Parker Just Shared All the 'Blissfully Transportive' Books She Read in 2023 – Here’s the Full List! https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2913499/sarah-jessica-parker-must-read-books-2023/ https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2913499/sarah-jessica-parker-must-read-books-2023/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:54:46 +0000 https://www.sheknows.com/?post_type=pmc-gallery&p=2913499 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission.

In addition to starring in our favorite movies, or singing our favorite songs, some celebrities have been open about being avid book readers too. In fact, in addition being ultra bookworms, stars like Sarah Jessica Parker, Reese Witherspoon and Jenna Bush Hager also recommend their favorite picks to fans.

And while Parker doesn’t have a full-fledge book club like Witherspoon or Bush Hager, the Sex and the City star’s recommendations are always ones to look out for. And, luckily for fans, the actress recently compiled a list of her favorite reads in 2023.

“In 2023 I have traveled in books to various points in Ireland, India, Uganda, my home of NYC, across the George Washington Bridge to Vauxhall New Jersey, Indiana and Iran, an Italian village, Colorado, Oakland California and England,” Parker wrote on Instagram. “I have spent time in the very distant past and in contemporary times. All courtesy of the extraordinary writers who authored the blissfully transportive and forever remembered books I have had the pleasure of holding, reading and sharing this past year.”

“As always, I’m incapable of picking a favorite, nor would I, even if I was so inclined. I could not compare, nor should they compete. They are all glorious, radically and wonderfully different from one another, and simply share one ingredient – supremely gifted authors,” she continued. “Some are important new voices, some voices you might already know and love as I do. If you’ve not read the ones currently available I’m thrilled to introduce these books and in some cases perhaps, the writers.”

“Happy reading my fellow readers,” the actress concluded. “Until the next ones!”

To check out Parker’s full 2023 best books list to inspire your own 2024 reading list, scroll below!

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These 14 Books Just Won the Goodreads Choice Awards 2023 After Over 5.8 Million Votes – Here’s Where to Buy Them! https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2911040/goodreads-2023-choice-award-winners-list/ https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2911040/goodreads-2023-choice-award-winners-list/#respond Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:21:03 +0000 https://www.sheknows.com/?post_type=pmc-gallery&p=2911040 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission.

Over the years, we’ve all honed in on the people we love to take book advice from. Whether it’s your best friend, your mom, or even celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and Oprah Winfrey, it’s always good to know who you trust to recommend you your next book.

And, in case your go-to book-finding spot is Goodreads, you’re in luck! This morning, the book cataloguing website revealed its annual Goodreads Choice Award winners for 2023. To choose the winners, the platform received a whopping more than 5.8 million votes from their members. And, among the 300 nominated books, 14 books received 15 awards in 15 different categories.

Among the standout wins was Emily Henry’s Happy Place, which won the author her third Best Romance win in a row, R.F. Kuang, who previously won twice in the Fantasy category, who won the prize for Best Fiction with Yellowface and Weyward by Emilia Hart who won both the Best Historical Fiction and Best Debut Novel categories.

To check out all of this year’s winners, and where to buy them, scroll below!

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These 8 Books Celebrate Hanukkah With Tales of Romance, Friendship & More https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2909491/books-to-read-during-hanukkah/ https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2909491/books-to-read-during-hanukkah/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:26:44 +0000 https://www.sheknows.com/?post_type=pmc-gallery&p=2909491 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission.

Whether you’re religious, have Jewish descent or just love to learn and celebrate other cultures, the next few days mark an important holiday you’re probably already aware of: Hanukkah! The eight day celebration, which this year starts on December 7 and ends on December 15, will undoubtedly be a time of celebration, reflection and, of course, so many gifts!

So, in honor of the holiday ahead, we’ve compiled a list of books that would make the ultimate reading list for the holiday. From cheesy romances like The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer and Eight Dates and Nights by Betsy Aldredge, to the mysterious Nine Cents of the Law by Claudia Hagadus Long, these books will have anyone celebrating the history of Judaism as well as keeping them entertained between lightings of the menorah.

To check out some of our must-reed Hanukkah picks, scroll below!

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These 7 Books Reveal Details About JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette That Were Never Known Before https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2908109/jfk-jr-carolyn-bessette-books/ https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2908109/jfk-jr-carolyn-bessette-books/#respond Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:01:05 +0000 https://www.sheknows.com/?post_type=pmc-gallery&p=2908109 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission.

When you think about celebrity it-couples, a few come to mind. Most likely, you’re thinking of newer couples that are dominating the media (much like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s whirlwind romance). But sometimes, an it-couple remains timeless, even decades after their deaths, and John F. Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette’s romance is a prime example.

Despite meeting in 1992, the iconic lovebirds didn’t start their whirlwind relationship until 1994. Within a year, everyone wanted to know everything about the two, especially after they moved in together in 1995. They secretly wed in 1996, and the media attention amped up soon after.

People wanted to know what their relationship was like behind closed doors, especially since Bessette remained shrouded in mystery from the paparazzi.

On July 16, 1999, John Jr, Bessette, and her sister Lauren Bessette, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Massachusetts. They all tragically perished, but their legacies have lived on.

For the people who want to know everything about the lovebirds in 2023, we’ve gathered a list of must-read books. From books that detail John Jr’s friendships and relationships to books about Carolyn’s style, we’ve got it all here (including a book on Carolyn’s life that’ll be released in May 2024).

Check out which books are available that show the private and public lives of John Jr. and Carolyn below:

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9 Celebrity Memoirs That Caused Major Drama in Their Personal Lives https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2905614/celebrity-memoirs-drama-personal-lives/ https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2905614/celebrity-memoirs-drama-personal-lives/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:03:03 +0000 https://www.sheknows.com/?post_type=pmc-gallery&p=2905614 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission.

Knowing that celebrity memoirs are, for many, their biggest opportunity to share their life’s challenges and tell their sides of a story, it’s understandable why celebrities love to write them so much. After all, telling their perspective to the world can be liberating and might even bring the celebrity and their fans closer together.

And while most tell-all memoir hope to share one’s ups and downs in life, they’ve also become known for taking jabs at exes, family members, and even other celebrities. As a result, it’s safe to say many celebrity memoirs have brought drama to their personal lives and gone back to bite them.

Madonna’s brother Christopher Ciccone, for example, published his memoir, Life With My Sister Madonna, in 2008. In it, in addition to saying the pop star mistreated him, Ciccone also got into detail about the “Like a Virgin” singer’s dating history. As a result, Ciccone and Madonna stopped being on speaking terms and, according to Page Six, she even blacklisted him from the industry. Talk about brutal!

To check out more celebrity memoirs that caused some major drama in their personal lives, scroll below!

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This Audible Premium Plus Deal Might Be One of Amazon’s Best Black Friday Offers https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/2902208/audible-premium-plus-black-friday-deal/ https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/2902208/audible-premium-plus-black-friday-deal/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 22:02:26 +0000 https://www.sheknows.com/?p=2902208 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission.

From celebrity memoirs like Jada Pinkett Smith’s Worthy or John Stamos’ tell-all If You Would Have Told Me, or major celebrity recommendations like Reese Witherspoon’s latest pick Maybe Next Time or Oprah Winfrey’s 100th pick Hello Beautiful, this year has given us a true treasure trove of incredible books to choose from. And while your TBR list might only be getting bigger and bigger, Black Friday is giving book-lovers one incredible way to catch up on all of this year’s books in one place with an incredible price.

During this Black Friday, Amazon’s audio platform Audible is offering a major deal: only $5.95 a month for the first 4 months (that’s a 60% off sale!) for new members. Yes, this Audible Black Friday deal is way too good to pass up, but hurry — it won’t be here for long.

And while the deal might seem already too good to be true, this deal comes with an extra benefit of a free $20 credit for their platform to purchase any of their titles. That’s right, in addition to paying $23.80 for the four months, you also automatically get an extra $20 just for signing up! Talk about a steal!

As a reminder, in addition to the over 200,000 audiobooks available on the platform, Audible is also a platform for members to listen to podcasts and Audible originals. Among the best-sellers in those categories are Moriarty, Morbid, The Space Within, Your Moma’s Kitchen, Crowded Hours, and many more. To enjoy all these titles and more, head to Audible’s main homepage and click “Get This Deal.” Happy listening!

Before you go, click here to see 10 of Reese Witherspoon’s best book club picks.

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Get 3 Months of Access to Millions of Books With This $1 Kindle Unlimited Black Friday Deal https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/2902230/kindle-unlimited-black-friday-deal/ https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/2902230/kindle-unlimited-black-friday-deal/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:54:22 +0000 https://www.sheknows.com/?p=2902230 This Kindle Unlimited Black Friday deal is offering Amazon Prime members three months of access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for just $0.99. With colder weather approaching, now is the time to snag this deal so you can spend the holiday season curled up reading or listening to your favorite titles.

Kindle Unlimited is typically $12 a month so your subscription with revert back to that price after three months but you can cancel any time. Taking advantage of this deal means saving yourself $36 of monthly fees.

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The offer is exclusive to Amazon Prime members so if you’re not a Prime member already, you’ll need to sign up. An Amazon Prime membership costs $15 a month or $139 a year but you do get a 30-day free trial that makes it a total bargain if you’re also snagging this Kindle deal.

With a Kindle Unlimited subscription, you don’t get every single title Amazon offers but you do get free access to 4 million titles, including ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and magazines. Up to 20 books or titles can be borrowed at a time. 

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These 20 Books Have Been Recommended by Reese Witherspoon & They’re Going for as Little as $5 This Black Friday https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2901701/reese-witherspoon-book-club-picks-black-friday-sales/ https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2901701/reese-witherspoon-book-club-picks-black-friday-sales/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 20:25:15 +0000 https://www.sheknows.com/?post_type=pmc-gallery&p=2901701 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission.

Since 2017, Reese Witherspoon‘s book club has been a go-to place for book-lovers to find inspiration, get updated on recent book releases and get inspired from their female-led stories. And while reading each book club pick on the month they’re announced is always the goal, the complete list of Witherspoon’s picks can also be a treasure-trove for incredible page-turning stories.

So, in honor of today’s Black Friday, we’ve decided to look through every single one of Witherspoon’s picks through the years and find out which ones are having some major discounts right now. And in addition to some books being more than 50% off on Amazon, like Tiny Beautiful Things and Daisy Jones & The Six, Target is also having a major Black Friday offer: Buy 2, get 1 free! That’s right, in the purchase of any two books, the third one comes to $0. What a steal!

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Find some Witherspoon-approved Black Friday book deals below!

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