# book release — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 20 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover book release. Page: Feed: --- ## [Good Dose](https://www.lilithsaintcrow.com/2026/08/good-dose/) _2026-08-20 · Lili Saintcrow · Lili Saintcrow_ Good Dose No marine layer today, which is going to make walkies–not to mention the morning run–disgustingly bright. Ah well, we were lucky to have some previous relief. August can’t all be grey coolth, much as I ... Read more The post Good Dose appeared first on Lili Saintcrow . ## [Day 4 of the WordCrafter “Legends” Book Blog Tour](https://writingtoberead.com/2026/08/20/day-4-of-the-wordcrafter-legends-book-blog-tour/) _2026-08-20 · kayelynnebooth · Writing to be Read_ We’re celebrating the release of Legends: Monsters that go Bump in the Night on Day 4 of the WordCrafter Legends Book Blog Tour over on Undawnted with host, DL Mullan. We have a guest post from contributing author Robb T. White about his story, “The Urbexer’s Girl” and a promo for Abe Margel’s “It was \[…\] ## [Day 3 of the WordCrafter “Legends” Book Blog Tour](https://writingtoberead.com/2026/08/19/day-3-of-the-wordcrafter-legends-book-blog-tour/) _2026-08-19 · kayelynnebooth · Writing to be Read_ For Day 3 of the WordCrafter Legends Book Blog Tour, we’re over at Carla Loves to Read with a video guest post and excerpt reading from “Sema”, by Joseph Carrabis, a guest post from contributing author Danaeka Scrimshaw on their story, “The Legend of Tilly Mae”, and a review of the book by host Carla \[…\] ## [The Future of Music Ownership: Inside Paul ‘PK’ Kemsley’s New AI Music Company](https://saexaminer.org/2026/08/19/the-future-of-music-ownership-inside-paul-pk-kemsleys-new-ai-music-company/) _2026-08-19 · Sandra Cruz · SA Examiner_ A New Era for Iconic Music: Artist Included Launches Ethical AI Platform with Re-Recorded Culture Club Classic A new artist-first music and technology company, Artist Included, has officially launched with a mission to help iconic artists reclaim creative participation, ownership, and long-term value in their music. Co-founded by entrepreneur Paul “PK” Kemsley and entertainment attorney … Continue… ## [Book Recommendations For Every Type of Existential Spiral](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/book-recommendations-for-every-type) _2026-08-19 · Marcus · Paper Trails_ An alternative to doomscrolling: reading about doom in its many literary forms ## [Crossing the Irish Sea in the Early 1800s, Not for the Faint of Heart](https://reginajeffers.blog/2026/08/19/crossing-the-irish-sea-in-the-early-1800s-not-for-the-faint-of-heart/) _2026-08-19 · Regina Jeffers · Every Woman Dreams…_ I have written several books of late that feature my characters traveling to Ireland from different points in England. One of the more recent ones was my Taming Lord Truist, the second book of the Strong Women Duo that accompanied … Continue reading → ## [Pullman Market August Highlights: Pizza Collabs, Ceviche Tastings & Mariachi Nights](https://saexaminer.org/2026/08/18/pullman-market-august-highlights-pizza-collabs-ceviche-tastings-mariachi-nights/) _2026-08-18 · Sandra Cruz · SA Examiner_ What’s Baking at Pullman Market This August: Scratch Pastries, Special Collabs, and More While most grocery store bakeries rely on frozen dough and centralized production, Pullman Market at Pearl has built something entirely different: a true scratch bakery where every loaf, pastry, cake, and frozen treat is made in-house using local heritage grains, Texas dairy, … Continue reading Pullman Market… ## [Grim Optimism](https://www.lilithsaintcrow.com/2026/08/grim-optimism/) _2026-08-18 · Lili Saintcrow · Lili Saintcrow_ Grim Optimism The plumbing went spectacularly well. Of course we had the workspace prepped and ready; the plumbers showed up, listened carefully, eyed the problem, did the work, and were gone again in under an hour. Best ... Read more The post Grim Optimism appeared first on Lili Saintcrow . ## [Books Like The Tainted Cup: 7 Fantasy and Speculative Mysteries to Read Next](https://www.vinitnair.com/post/books-like-the-tainted-cup-7-fantasy-and-speculative-mysteries-to-read-next) _2026-08-18 · Vinit Nair · Vinitneo_ Looking for books like The Tainted Cup? These seven fantasy and speculative mysteries, starting with A Drop of Corruption, offer strange worlds, sharp investigations, and political stakes. ## [Day 2 of the WordCrafter “Legends” Book Blog Tour](https://writingtoberead.com/2026/08/18/day-2-of-the-wordcrafter-legends-book-blog-tour/) _2026-08-18 · kayelynnebooth · Writing to be Read_ \[Intro.\] The Giveaway We made a puzzle out of the Legends cover. Follow the tour to find the clues hidden in the guest posts, readings and promos. Name the Legend each story is based upon as you go through the tour. Place your answers in the comments. For each correct answer, you earn one of \[…\] ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JXAc9U3ges0a) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Thomas Stone, A Man Who Loved His Wife and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence](https://reginajeffers.blog/2026/08/18/thomas-stone-signer-of-the-declaration-of-independence/) _2026-08-18 · Regina Jeffers · Every Woman Dreams…_ Not as vocal as his compatriots, Thomas Stone is one of the lesser known signers of the Declaration of Independence. He served his country when called to do so, but preferred a quiet life with family over a life in … Continue reading → ## [Book Review: ‘Mexican Gothic’ by Silvia Moreno-Garcia – 1950s Gothic Horror](https://saexaminer.org/2026/08/17/book-review-mexican-gothic-by-silvia-moreno-garcia-1950s-gothic-horror/) _2026-08-17 · Sandra Cruz · SA Examiner_ Book Review: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Synopsis Set in 1950s Mexico, the novel follows Noemí Taboada, a glamorous socialite whose life mostly consists of high-society parties and leisure. That changes overnight when her father summons her to his office after receiving a frantic, disturbing letter from Noemí’s newly-wed cousin, Catalina. Begging for someone to … Continue reading Book… ## [Book Recommendations Inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/book-recommendations-inspired-by) _2026-08-17 · Marcus · Paper Trails_ A reading list for when you're craving something a little depraved ## [The Neuroscience of Leadership: How Emotional Intelligence Transforms Adversity](https://saexaminer.org/2026/08/17/the-neuroscience-of-leadership-how-emotional-intelligence-transforms-adversity/) _2026-08-17 · Sandra Cruz · SA Examiner_ Book Spotlight: Alchemy of Adversity: How Emotional Intelligence Transforms Trauma into Leadership Strength By Sarah Staley At some point, every leader will face adversity. It may arrive as personal loss, professional disruption, organizational crisis, burnout, or collective uncertainty. However it appears, adversity reshapes identity, alters decision-making, and tests the stability of those… ## [Packing In As Much Summer](https://www.lilithsaintcrow.com/2026/08/packing-in-as-much-summer/) _2026-08-17 · Lili Saintcrow · Lili Saintcrow_ Packing In As Much Summer This week will begin with a visit from plumbers, so we’re looking forward to that with varying levels of anticipation, dread, and “have we made the space clear enough for them to work?”. Thankfully it’s ... Read more The post Packing In As Much Summer appeared first on Lili Saintcrow . ## [Welcome to Day 1 of the WordCrafter “Legends” Book Blog Tour](https://writingtoberead.com/2026/08/17/welcome-to-day-1-of-the-wordcrafter-legends-book-blog-tour/) _2026-08-17 · kayelynnebooth · Writing to be Read_ It’s day 1 of the WordCrafter Legends Book Blog tour and we’re over at Poetry by Mich, and Hotel by Masticadores, and Masticadores Phillipines. Meet contributing author Chris Barili and hear an excerpt reading from his story, “The Legend of Trooper 666”. We’ve got two great giveaways. Help us put together the Legends puzzle by \[…\] ## [Is There “Comedy” in Jane Austen’s Novels](https://reginajeffers.blog/2026/08/17/is-there-comedy-in-jane-austens-novels/) _2026-08-17 · Regina Jeffers · Every Woman Dreams…_ According to Literary Devices, “Comedy is a literary genre and a type of dramatic work that is amusing and satirical in its tone, mostly having a cheerful ending. The motif of this dramatic work is triumph over unpleasant circumstance by creating comic … Continue reading → ## [The End of Oak Street (2026) Review](https://jentalkstelly.substack.com/p/the-end-of-oak-street-2026-review) _2026-08-17 · Jen Talks Telly, Film, Music · Jen Talks Telly, Film, Music_ Is that a fking dinosaur? ## [NEW UPDATED BOOK! 🔥 THE KINKY SEX LIFE OF MY WIFE❤️ plus free Kinky Erotica / Issue #298](https://illicitthoughts.substack.com/p/new-updated-book-the-kinky-sex-life) _2026-08-17 · bi-Weekly newsletter of Illicit Thoughts®_ TWO Selected Free Books From Victoria Lewis’s Library ## [Post-WWI Trauma Meets Classic Detective Noir: ‘No Saints Only Killers’ Review](https://saexaminer.org/2026/08/15/post-wwi-trauma-meets-classic-detective-noir-no-saints-only-killers-review/) _2026-08-15 · Sandra Cruz · SA Examiner_ Book Review: No Saints Only Killers by Luke Deckard Part of Paste Creative Book Tours The Story Logan Bishop is an American war-damaged private investigator living in London in 1922. On a cold Monday morning, he returns to his modest home to find a postcard in the mail from his estranged father, Reverend Daniel Bishop … Continue reading Post-WWI Trauma Meets Classic Detective Noir: ‘No Saints Only… ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wbgUqsUMa2pr) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Your Guide to the Best Fall 2026 Book Releases](https://whatmaddieread.substack.com/p/fall-2026-book-release-preview) _2026-08-14 · The TL;DR by What Maddie Read · What Maddie Read_ Sorry in advance to your budget, because you're about to preorder this entire list. ## [The Judy Blume Adaptation Comes Home: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Digital Release Guide](https://saexaminer.org/2026/08/14/the-judy-blume-adaptation-comes-home-are-you-there-god-its-me-margaret-digital-release-guide/) _2026-08-14 · Sandra Cruz · SA Examiner_ Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Heads to 4K & Digital This August Great news for movie lovers and Judy Blume fans alike: Lionsgate has announced the 4K + Digital release of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. on August 25. (EG PR, 2026) Whether you’re revisiting a favorite story or discovering it … Continue reading The Judy Blume Adaptation Comes Home: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.… ## [Closer To the Rains](https://www.lilithsaintcrow.com/2026/08/closer-to-the-rains/) _2026-08-14 · Lili Saintcrow · Lili Saintcrow_ Closer To the Rains These coneflowers are longtime friends; I am always amazed to see them shift in late summer, looking more and more like foliage from another planet or geologic era. Especially with the eerie, brassy light from high-altitude ... Read more The post Closer To the Rains appeared first on Lili Saintcrow . ## [Audio Book Review: “My Queendom for a Horse” & “The Recipient”](https://writingtoberead.com/2026/08/14/audio-book-review-my-queendom-for-a-horse-the-recipient/) _2026-08-14 · kayelynnebooth · Writing to be Read_ About My Queendom for a Horse Kristiana Liepa was supposed to use the money to save her family farm. She was not supposed to spend it all to save a massive, black stallion. But when she saw how he was being treated, what’s a vet to do? She had no idea that gorgeous beast was \[…\] ## [A Levirate Marriage ~ Are Thou Thy Brother’s Keeper?](https://reginajeffers.blog/2026/08/14/a-levirate-marriage-are-thou-thy-brothers-keeper/) _2026-08-14 · Regina Jeffers · Every Woman Dreams…_ Recently, I listened to a minister discuss what is known as a Levirate Marriage, a marriage between the widow and the husband’s brother. Many Christians, especially those in the Western world, consider this a reprehensible action, but the Bible does … Continue reading → ## [Storm Front Review: The Dresden Files Starts Here](https://www.vinitnair.com/post/storm-front-review-the-dresden-files-starts-here) _2026-08-14 · Vinit Nair · Vinitneo_ A friend swore Storm Front was "just okay, but the series gets better." Eighteen books later, I think he was half wrong. A spoiler-free review of where the Dresden Files begins, and why you should push through. ## [Catch Texas Soul, Blues & Stand-Up Live at Paper Tiger’s ‘La Noche del Tigre’](https://saexaminer.org/2026/08/13/catch-texas-soul-blues-stand-up-live-at-paper-tigers-la-noche-del-tigre/) _2026-08-13 · Sandra Cruz · SA Examiner_ 🎸 Live Music & Comedy Collide: Announcing ‘La Noche del Tigre’ at Paper Tiger San Antonio, get ready! The Krishna Company is proud to present the launch of La Noche del Tigre, a brand-new live music and comedy series bringing high-energy performances to Texas. (The Krishna Company, 2026) The inaugural show lands at the iconic … Continue reading Catch Texas Soul, Blues & Stand-Up Live at Paper… ## [Sleep, Steady Motion](https://www.lilithsaintcrow.com/2026/08/sleep-steady-motion/) _2026-08-13 · Lili Saintcrow · Lili Saintcrow_ Sleep, Steady Motion If I was absolutely required to suffer a patch of complete insomnia this week, Tuesday night was the best for it. Consequently yesterday was somewhat of a fugue. I used to go weeks at a ... Read more The post Sleep, Steady Motion appeared first on Lili Saintcrow . ## [16 of the Best Music Scenes in Movie History](https://jentalkstelly.substack.com/p/best-music-scenes-in-movies) _2026-08-13 · Jen Talks Telly, Film, Music · Jen Talks Telly, Film, Music_ Some of my favourite music film scenes from over the years ## [Books for Weird Little Readers](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/books-for-weird-little-readers) _2026-08-12 · Marcus · Paper Trails_ Grimy girls, uncanny stories and the beautifully bizarre reads you're craving ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gaUQFNP8hyIM) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [International Pop Star SHAB Returns with Electric New ‘Perfume’ Remix](https://saexaminer.org/2026/08/12/international-pop-star-shab-returns-with-electric-new-perfume-remix/) _2026-08-12 · Sandra Cruz · SA Examiner_ SHAB Returns with High-Energy “Perfume” Remix Following Billboard & Dance Radio Success LOS ANGELES, CA — Following the industry embrace of her latest single and music video, “Perfume,” international pop artist SHAB returns with an exciting new remix, giving the glamorous pop anthem a fresh, high-energy twist. (Miller PR, 2026) “Perfume (Remix)” is now available … Continue reading International… ## [“Darcy’s Passions” Excerpt – As Elizabeth’s Betrothed, Darcy Dines at Longbourn](https://reginajeffers.blog/2026/08/12/darcys-passions-excerpt-as-elizabeths-betrothed-darcy-dines-at-longbourn-2/) _2026-08-12 · Regina Jeffers · Every Woman Dreams…_ Back in 2012, I was part of a project where a group of authors revisited Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and retold scenes from the points of view of the other characters. This excerpt revisits the later part of Austen’s classic. This is … Continue reading → ## [Treasuring Poetry – Meet poet and author Jan Sikes and a review](https://writingtoberead.com/2026/08/12/treasuring-poetry-meet-poet-and-author-jan-sikes-and-a-review/) _2026-08-12 · robbiesinspiration · Writing to be Read_ I’m delighted to welcome author and poet, Jan Sikes, as this month’s Treasuring Poetry guest. Jan is the author of a significant number of novels, novellas and short stories and she has recently published a collection of short stories and poems including contributions from her late husband, Rick Sikes, and her granddaughter, Sydney. Welcome Jan \[…\] ## [Everything I Read in July 2026](https://whatmaddieread.substack.com/p/july-2026-reading-wrapup) _2026-08-11 · The TL;DR by What Maddie Read · What Maddie Read_ Is reading 30 books in a month normal? Asking for a friend. ## [Issue 47 Deadline Reminder](https://whotopiamagazine2.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/issue-47-deadline-reminder/) _2026-08-11 · Whotopia Magazine · WHOTOPIA MAGAZINE_ A quick note to anyone who is planning to submit material for publication to the forthcoming new issue of Whotopia reminding you that the submission deadline is this Saturday August 15th. Material for publication should be submitted in Word (.doc/.docx) format documents, and sent as attachments in an e-mail to whotopia@shaw.ca. The full Submission Guidelines \[…\] ## [Chris Chibnall: Doctor Who Is Ultimately About Money](https://whotopiamagazine2.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/chris-chibnall-doctor-who-is-ultimately-about-money/) _2026-08-11 · Whotopia Magazine · WHOTOPIA MAGAZINE_ Former Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall has offered a rather blunt explanation for why the BBC is putting the programme out to tender: money. Speaking on the WHO Corner to Corner podcast, Chibnall argued that the financial reality is being overlooked amid all the discussion about the show’s creative future. Years of pressure on BBC \[…\] ## [Could Dean Devlin Be About to Bring Doctor Who to Electric Entertainment?](https://whotopiamagazine2.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/could-dean-devlin-be-about-to-bring-doctor-who-to-electric-entertainment/) _2026-08-11 · Whotopia Magazine · WHOTOPIA MAGAZINE_ Could Doctor Who be heading for Hollywood? That possibility has been raised following reports that Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment is interested in becoming involved with the BBC’s long-running science-fiction series. The Los Angeles-based production company has publicly floated the idea of working alongside the BBC, although precisely what form that involvement might take remains unclear.… ## [San Antonio Events Roundup: Free Movies, Shiner Launch Party, & New Seasonal Bakes](https://saexaminer.org/2026/08/11/san-antonio-events-roundup-free-movies-shiner-launch-party-new-seasonal-bakes/) _2026-08-11 · Sandra Cruz · SA Examiner_ What’s Happening in Alamo City: Film Screenings, Country Nights, & Seasonal Coffee Bakes Looking for the best local events and seasonal eats around town? From a star-studded documentary screening on the Museum Reach to denim-and-drinks along the river, and new artisan treats to fuel your week, here is your guide to what’s happening in San … Continue reading San Antonio Events Roundup: Free Movies,… ## [A Cormorant, (Re-)Released](https://www.lilithsaintcrow.com/2026/08/a-cormorant-re-released/) _2026-08-11 · Lili Saintcrow · Lili Saintcrow_ A Cormorant, (Re-)Released It s a frabjous day, my friends, for my love song to Soviet sci-fi is back out in the world. Two choices: Rot in prison or find the Cormorant. It could have been aliens, it could ... Read more The post A Cormorant, (Re-)Released appeared first on Lili Saintcrow . ## [Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: George Walton, the Orphaned Signer of the Declaration of Independence](https://reginajeffers.blog/2026/08/11/george-walton-the-orphaned-signer-of-the-declaration-of-independence/) _2026-08-11 · Regina Jeffers · Every Woman Dreams…_ George Walton was a 35 years old lawyer and father of two when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He died at the age of 63 in 1804. The exact date of George Walton’s birth is unknown, but scholars say … Continue reading → ## [Book Spotlight: ‘Operation Medusa’ by Jake Greco](https://saexaminer.org/2026/08/10/book-spotlight-operation-medusa-by-jake-greco/) _2026-08-10 · Sandra Cruz · SA Examiner_ Book Spotlight: Operation Medusa (Book 1) By Jake Greco Synopsis History’s wounds never fully heal — and in the wrong hands, they can start a war. From the creator of the Specters of Athena universe comes a gripping new military thriller saga that blends real-world history, relentless action, and the razor’s edge of modern geopolitics. … Continue reading Book Spotlight: ‘Operation Medusa’ by Jake… ## [Renewable Irritation](https://www.lilithsaintcrow.com/2026/08/renewable-irritation/) _2026-08-10 · Lili Saintcrow · Lili Saintcrow_ Renewable Irritation It s been a week since I ve been able to run the smoke precluded such things, so I suppose I ought to thank fossil-fuel execs and climate deniers. Anyway, today I am more-than-ready, and everything keeping me ... Read more The post Renewable Irritation appeared first on Lili Saintcrow . ## [Everyone is a Critic: My All-Time Favorites – Action Movies](https://writingtoberead.com/2026/08/10/everyone-is-a-critic-my-all-time-favorites-action-movies/) _2026-08-10 · kayelynnebooth · Writing to be Read_ There are some movies that I can watch over and over and never get tired of them because they are so fun to watch. I’m sure certain movies are the same for everyone, in this respect. For “Everyone is a Critic” in 2026, I’d like to talk about my all-time favorites, because if you haven’t \[…\] ## [The Revolutionary Americans Jane Austen Never Knew, a Guest Post from Mirta Ines Trupp](https://reginajeffers.blog/2026/08/10/the-revolutionary-americans-jane-austen-never-knew-a-guest-post-from-mirta-ines-trupp/) _2026-08-10 · Regina Jeffers · Every Woman Dreams…_ As readers and writers of Austenesque fiction, we spend a great deal of time thinking about the world Jane Austen inhabited. We know her drawing rooms, assembly halls, and country estates. We understand the social rules governing courtship, inheritance, reputation, … Continue reading → ## [Five Days in Mississippi](https://whatmaddieread.substack.com/p/mississippi-travel-guide) _2026-08-09 · The TL;DR by What Maddie Read · What Maddie Read_ Both a travel guide and an ode to an unsung state. ## [NEW UPDATE! 🔥 THE LADY AND THE HOT DOG & KATE'S TABOO❤️ plus Kinky Erotica / Issue #297](https://illicitthoughts.substack.com/p/new-update-the-lady-and-the-hot-dog) _2026-08-09 · bi-Weekly newsletter of Illicit Thoughts®_ TWO Selected Free Books From Victoria Lewis’s Library ## [Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) Review](https://jentalkstelly.substack.com/p/spider-man-brand-new-day-2026-review) _2026-08-09 · Jen Talks Telly, Film, Music · Jen Talks Telly, Film, Music_ As Auntie to many small children, I’ve web-slung, dodged explosions, fought for justice, rescued hostages, and saved the world by the skin of my teeth more times than I can remember. ## [Happy National Book Lover's Day!](https://nospicebooks.substack.com/p/happy-national-book-lovers-day) _2026-08-09 · Caroline Williams · No Spice Books_ Free, Affordable, and Spendy Ways to Celebrate ## [Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is the Reset Peter Needed](https://www.vinitnair.com/post/spider-man-brand-new-day-is-the-reset-peter-needed) _2026-08-08 · Vinit Nair · Vinitneo_ Brand New Day gives Tom Holland’s Spider-Man the reset he needed without erasing what Peter sacrificed in No Way Home. The fan in me gives it a 10/10, even with unanswered questions about Hulk, mutantkind and Peter’s suspiciously expensive attic laboratory. ## [Hydrate and Slow](https://www.lilithsaintcrow.com/2026/08/hydrate-and-slow/) _2026-08-07 · Lili Saintcrow · Lili Saintcrow_ Hydrate and Slow These fine purple fellows live in a wild corner not often walked past, shading into gentian as the mood takes them. I m glad I got this snap before the weather turned. A headache that had ... Read more The post Hydrate and Slow appeared first on Lili Saintcrow .