# reading guide (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover reading guide. Page: Feed: --- ## [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 ## [Beach Reads With Body Counts: The 20 Hottest Mystery and Thriller Books of Summer 2026](https://therealbookspy.substack.com/p/beach-reads-with-body-counts-the) _2026-08-19 · The Real Book Spy · The Real Book Spy_ Welcome to Beach Reads With Body Counts, The Real Book Spy’s guide to the 20 hottest new mystery and thriller novels of Summer 2026 ## [Review of PEAK HUMAN](https://bookmarkedreads.substack.com/p/review-of-peak-human) _2026-08-18 · Nicole Barbaro Simovski, Ph.D. · Bookmarked Reads_ What did all great societies have in common? ## [DOUBLE TAP Review: Don Bentley Turns Mitch Rapp’s Past Into a Kill Zone (with Details)](https://therealbookspy.substack.com/p/double-tap-review-don-bentley-turns) _2026-08-17 · The Real Book Spy · The Real Book Spy_ On his first deep-cover assignment, a young Mitch Rapp must disappear inside a terrorist organization before a kidnapped chemical-weapons scientist can help ignite a regional catastrophe... ## [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 ## [19th August Marvel Comic Releases](https://thecomicbooksanctum.com/2026/08/16/19th-august-marvel-comic-releases/) _2026-08-16 · writeabledreams · The Comic Book Sanctum_ This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link Single Issues: The Silver Surfer issue 6 Facsimile Edition by Stan Lee Surfer zips FASTER than the speed of light to travel into the future! When he goes to \[…\] ## [January 9, 1894 — Ethel the Peculiar School Girl](https://longconversation.substack.com/p/ethel-the-peculiar-school-girl) _2026-08-16 · Molly Kimball · The Long Conversation_ "When will I outgrow the decease?" ## [Book Review: 'Tom Clancy Pressure Depth' by Jack Stewart](https://therealbookspy.substack.com/p/book-review-tom-clancy-pressure-depth) _2026-08-15 · The Real Book Spy · The Real Book Spy_ Making his franchise debut, Jack Stewart makes his presence felt when an ordinary assignment plunges Jack Ryan Jr. into an underwater race against Chinese special forces ## [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. ## [BEYOND HONOR: 5 Questions for K.B. Brodsky](https://therealbookspy.substack.com/p/beyond-honor-5-questions-for-kb-brodsky) _2026-08-14 · The Real Book Spy · The Real Book Spy_ Don't miss this interview with debut author K.B. Brodsky, who stopped by TRBS to dish on their debut novel, Beyond Honor. ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/N9GQvnX03SfK) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [TRBS Reloaded: Everything Coming in Year Two & Why YOU Should Subscribe Today!](https://therealbookspy.substack.com/p/trbs-reloaded-everything-coming-in) _2026-08-14 · The Real Book Spy · The Real Book Spy_ Weekly giveaways, expanded interviews, new Founding Member perks, more reviews, and the long-awaited return of the TRBS Podcast. ## [X-Men: From The Ashes Reading Order Part Two](https://thecomicbooksanctum.com/2026/08/13/x-men-from-the-ashes-reading-order-part-two/) _2026-08-13 · writeabledreams · The Comic Book Sanctum_ This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. Last October, I posted the first part of the X-Men: From The Ashes reading order, today I’m following that up with the next part! X-Manhunt by Jed MacKay This \[…\] ## [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 ## [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. ## [Review of EMPIRE OF AI](https://bookmarkedreads.substack.com/p/review-of-empire-of-ai) _2026-08-11 · Nicole Barbaro Simovski, Ph.D. · Bookmarked Reads_ The story of OpenAI is the same as every other mega company in Silicon Valley ## [Featured Review: 'The Hollow' by Michael Connelly](https://therealbookspy.substack.com/p/featured-review-the-hollow-by-michael) _2026-08-11 · The Real Book Spy · The Real Book Spy_ Dark, haunting, and deeply personal, The Hollow is vintage Michael Connelly—and one of the finest Bosch novels in years. ## [How the $2.43 Billion Audiobook Boom Is Rewriting The Publishing Industry & What It Means Moving Forward](https://therealbookspy.substack.com/p/the-243-billion-audiobook-boom-is) _2026-08-10 · The Real Book Spy · The Real Book Spy_ After 15 years of growth, audiobooks are reshaping publishing. Here’s what multitasking, streaming, AI, and star narrators mean for thrillers. ## [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. ## [12th August Marvel Comic Releases](https://thecomicbooksanctum.com/2026/08/09/12th-august-marvel-comic-releases/) _2026-08-09 · writeabledreams · The Comic Book Sanctum_ This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. Single Issues: The Amazing Spider-Man issue 100 Facsimile Edition by Stan Lee Peter creates a potion that will rid him of his powers. Upon drinking the potion, he finds \[…\] ## [January 6, 1894 — The Nursery Maid Goes Back to School](https://longconversation.substack.com/p/january-6-1894-the-nursery-maid-goes) _2026-08-09 · The Long Conversation_ Return to the Hall, with something changed... ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/trTdQ4wqB7ul) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [The August Reading Guide: Murder, Secrets, and the Summer’s Final Must-Reads](https://therealbookspy.substack.com/p/the-august-reading-guide-murder-secrets) _2026-08-09 · The Real Book Spy · The Real Book Spy_ Welcome to August, thriller fans! Summer may be winding down, but the thriller genre is heating up. Here's EVERY new mystery and thriller coming to bookstores! ## [Two Authors. One Book. Why Co-Writing Is Taking Over the Genre](https://therealbookspy.substack.com/p/two-authors-one-book-why-co-writing) _2026-08-08 · The Real Book Spy · The Real Book Spy_ From Brad Thor & Ward Larsen to Jack Carr & M.P. Woodward, some of the biggest names in thrillers are joining forces. As someone who’s part of that trend, here’s why I think it’s only getting started ## [LAST MAN STANDING: Gregg Hurwitz's 12th Orphan X Thriller Announced (with Details)](https://therealbookspy.substack.com/p/last-man-standing-gregg-hurwitzs) _2026-08-08 · The Real Book Spy · The Real Book Spy_ Gregg Hurwitz’s Orphan X series will continue with Last Man Standing, a new thriller that puts the Nowhere Man—and everyone he cares about—in the crosshairs... ## [Your Next Favourite Book Is Probably From a Small Press](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/your-next-favourite-book-is-probably) _2026-08-07 · Marcus · Paper Trails_ The independent publishers I love and where to start with their catalogues ## [Who Is Marvel’s Jean Grey?](https://thecomicbooksanctum.com/2026/08/05/who-is-marvels-jean-grey/) _2026-08-05 · writeabledreams · The Comic Book Sanctum_ This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. Note: this is a shortened version of Jean’s story, covering the main points you need to know about her character. At the end of this post, I have links \[…\] ## [1894 Reading Guide — The inner life sharpens](https://longconversation.substack.com/p/1894-the-inner-life-sharpens) _2026-08-05 · The Long Conversation_ New to The Long Conversation? Begin reading 1893 — The correspondence begins. Miss a few 1894 posts? Scroll down for all 1894 posts in the order they are intended to be read. ## [1893 Reading Guide — The correspondence begins](https://longconversation.substack.com/p/1893-the-correspondence-begins) _2026-08-05 · Molly Kimball · The Long Conversation_ New to The Long Conversation or missed a few posts? You've come to the right place. This page has all the 1893 posts in the order they are intended to be read. ## [Family Portrait — Ethel's "Professor Uncle's" Household](https://longconversation.substack.com/p/portrait-the-household-on-gorham) _2026-08-05 · The Long Conversation_ The family that showed Ethel another Cambridge ## [5th August Marvel Comic Releases](https://thecomicbooksanctum.com/2026/08/02/5th-august-marvel-comic-releases/) _2026-08-02 · writeabledreams · The Comic Book Sanctum_ This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. Single Issues: Marvel Tokon: First Strike by Steve Orlando YOU’RE INVITED – TO EXPERIENCE THE MARVEL UNIVERSE LIKE NEVER BEFORE! As MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS makes its debut on \[…\] ## [Undated Mid-Winter Letter — Ethel, the Absent-Minded Nursery Maid](https://longconversation.substack.com/p/late-december-1893-ethel-the-absent) _2026-08-02 · Molly Kimball · The Long Conversation_ "She will think of nothing but you." ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rewncJtMqEDE) _2026-08-02 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [80 New Titles I'm Eyeing In August 2026](https://whatmaddieread.substack.com/p/august-2026-book-releases) _2026-07-31 · The TL;DR by What Maddie Read · What Maddie Read_ I'm counting down the seconds until BIG LITTLE TRUTHS. ## [Who Is Scorpion In Spider-Man?](https://thecomicbooksanctum.com/2026/07/30/who-is-scorpion-in-spider-man/) _2026-07-30 · writeabledreams · The Comic Book Sanctum_ This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. Who Is Scorpion? MacDonald ‘Mac’ Gargan started out as a private investigator, hired by J Jonah Jameson to follow Peter Parker around and find out how he got such \[…\] ## [TBR List: Parasites, newspapers, free range childhood, and more.](https://bookmarkedreads.substack.com/p/tbr-list-parasites-newspapers-free) _2026-07-30 · Nicole Barbaro Simovski, Ph.D. · Bookmarked Reads_ Eight new books I came across in July. ## [I Read Three One-Star Books in July and I'm Sad About It](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/i-read-three-one-star-books-in-july) _2026-07-29 · Marcus · Paper Trails_ It's never been more clear to me that Pride Month is OVER ## [Review of THE POWER OF LIFE](https://bookmarkedreads.substack.com/p/review-of-the-power-of-life) _2026-07-28 · Nicole Barbaro Simovski, Ph.D. · Bookmarked Reads_ Lamarck was much more than "acquired traits” and giraffe examples. ## [Everything I Read in June 2026](https://whatmaddieread.substack.com/p/everything-i-read-in-june-2026) _2026-07-26 · The TL;DR by What Maddie Read · What Maddie Read_ As predicted, the new Ann Patchett is wonderful. ## [December 17, 1893 — Ethel Before the Fire](https://longconversation.substack.com/p/ethel-before-the-fire) _2026-07-26 · Molly Kimball · The Long Conversation_ "Someone must be singing hymns." ## [I Judge Books by Their Covers! Sue Me!](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/i-judge-books-by-their-covers-sue) _2026-07-25 · Marcus · Paper Trails_ For legal purposes, this is a joke. I'm gay and poor. ## [Reading Guide: An Education in Democracy.](https://bookmarkedreads.substack.com/p/reading-guide-an-education-in-democracy) _2026-07-23 · Nicole Barbaro Simovski, Ph.D. · Bookmarked Reads_ Learning from the past to understand the present. ## [X-Men: Age Of Apocalypse Reading Order](https://thecomicbooksanctum.com/2026/07/22/x-men-age-of-apocalypse-reading-order/) _2026-07-22 · writeabledreams · The Comic Book Sanctum_ This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. Apocalypse is raising his Horsemen, and is about to cause the X-Men a lot of trouble, so today I’m giving you the Age Of Apocalypse event reading order! This \[…\] ## [Fall 2026 Book Releases: Highlights](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/fall-2026-book-releases-highlights) _2026-07-19 · Marcus · Paper Trails_ 20+ upcoming releases that should be on your radar! ## [22nd July Marvel Comic Releases](https://thecomicbooksanctum.com/2026/07/19/22nd-july-marvel-comic-releases-2/) _2026-07-19 · writeabledreams · The Comic Book Sanctum_ This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. Single Issues: Gambit: Wanted by Chris Claremont TARGET: REMY LeBEAU! Get ready, mes amis, as GAMBIT’s legendary co-creator Chris Claremont takes the mutant-thief-hero back to his hometown for an \[…\] ## [Early December, 1893 — Morris Returns to a Godforsaken Town](https://longconversation.substack.com/p/early-december-1893-morris-returns) _2026-07-19 · Molly Kimball · The Long Conversation_ "The little boy's diary" ## [Review of WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT THE GREAT BOOKS?](https://bookmarkedreads.substack.com/p/review-of-whats-so-great-about-the) _2026-07-16 · Nicole Barbaro Simovski, Ph.D. · Bookmarked Reads_ I’m getting curious about fiction… ## [The Beginner's Guide to Becoming a Better Reader](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/the-beginners-guide-to-becoming-a) _2026-07-15 · Marcus · Paper Trails_ My tips to make reading fun, intentional, and habitual ## [What Is Marvel’s Weapon X?](https://thecomicbooksanctum.com/2026/07/15/what-is-marvels-weapon-x/) _2026-07-15 · writeabledreams · The Comic Book Sanctum_ This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. SPOILERS BELOW FOR X-MEN 97, IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN SEASON 2, EPISODE 5, SAVE THIS POST AND COME BACK TO IT LATER! The latest episode of X-Men 97 \[…\] ## [15th July Marvel Comic Releases](https://thecomicbooksanctum.com/2026/07/12/15th-july-marvel-comic-releases/) _2026-07-12 · writeabledreams · The Comic Book Sanctum_ This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. Single Issues: Punisher Vs Spider-Man by Dan Abnett A WALK DOWN MEMORY PAIN! THE PUNISHER AND SPIDER-MAN, two of the most notorious names in New York City with very \[…\] ## [Bibliography of the Body: A Reading List](https://litlaughluv.substack.com/p/bibliography-of-the-body-a-reading) _2026-07-12 · Marcus · Paper Trails_ 20 book recommendations about our first and forever home: our bodies ## [November 24, 1893 — Morris Awaits Friday](https://longconversation.substack.com/p/november-24-1893-morris-awaits-friday) _2026-07-12 · Molly Kimball · The Long Conversation_ "Till Next Friday, Then (Probably)" ## [The 30 Books I Want to Read Before I Turn 30](https://whatmaddieread.substack.com/p/the-30-books-i-want-to-read-before) _2026-07-11 · The TL;DR by What Maddie Read · What Maddie Read_ Because if there's one way to combat the fear of getting older, it's with books.