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  • The A.V. Club's most anticipated books of summer 2025 Movies The A.V. Club's most anticipated books of summer 2025 By A.V. Club Staff May 31, 2025 | 8:00am
  • DC's Summer Of Superman takes over comic shelves as the Man Of Steel flies into theaters Movies DC's Summer Of Superman takes over comic shelves as the Man Of Steel flies into theaters By Oliver Sava May 30, 2025 | 6:00am
  • 5 new comics to read in May, including DC's Movies 5 new comics to read in May, including DC's "Summer Of Superman" By Oliver Sava May 2, 2025 | 7:00am

Books Features

  • 10 new books to read in May 10 new books to read in MayBy Jen LennonMay 1, 2025 | 1:00pm
  • It's the perfect time to get into Saga—even though it's only halfway done It's the perfect time to get into Saga—even though it's only halfway doneBy Samantha NelsonApril 16, 2025 | 3:00pm
  • 5 new comics to read in April, including weekly G.I. Joe Silent Missions 5 new comics to read in April, including weekly G.I. Joe Silent MissionsBy Oliver SavaMarch 28, 2025 | 11:00am
  • 10 new books to read in April 10 new books to read in AprilBy Jen LennonMarch 26, 2025 | 1:00pm
  • 6 new comics to read in March, including the next phase of DC’s Absolute titles 6 new comics to read in March, including the next phase of DC’s Absolute titlesBy Oliver SavaFebruary 28, 2025 | 1:00pm
  • 10 new books you should read in March 10 new books you should read in MarchBy Jen LennonFebruary 27, 2025 | 11:00am
  • John Belushi used to commandeer the host's limo at Saturday Night Live John Belushi used to commandeer the host's limo at Saturday Night LiveBy Jen LennonFebruary 18, 2025 | 7:00am
  • 5 new comics to read in February, including Godzilla’s U.S. tour 5 new comics to read in February, including Godzilla’s U.S. tourBy Oliver SavaJanuary 31, 2025 | 6:00am
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Books Lists
  • 6 new comics to read in October, including Batman, Storm, and more 6 new comics to read in October, including Batman, Storm, and moreBy Oliver SavaSeptember 25, 2024 | 7:00am
  • 10 books you should read in October 10 books you should read in OctoberBy Cindy WhiteSeptember 24, 2024 | 3:00am
  • 10 books to read in September, including a Lost retrospective and a Sally Rooney novel 10 books to read in September, including a Lost retrospective and a Sally Rooney novelBy Cindy WhiteAugust 29, 2024 | 7:00am
  • September comics preview: a new Charles Burns book and Image’s ambitious The Horizon Experiment September comics preview: a new Charles Burns book and Image’s ambitious The Horizon ExperimentBy Oliver SavaAugust 28, 2024 | 3:00am
  • 10 books to read in August, including a new Will Trent mystery and a primer for aspiring movie critics 10 books to read in August, including a new Will Trent mystery and a primer for aspiring movie criticsBy Cindy WhiteAugust 1, 2024 | 11:00am
  • The 15 most essential music bios (and autobiographies) so far this century The 15 most essential music bios (and autobiographies) so far this centuryBy Alex McLevy, David Brusie, Dan Bogosian, Noel Murray, Annie Zaleski, Marty Sartini Garner, Lily MoayeriApril 6, 2022 | 4:00pm
  • The best comics of 2021 The best comics of 2021By Justin Carter, M.L. Kejera, Caitlin Rosberg, Oliver SavaJanuary 14, 2022 | 5:00pm
  • The A.V. Club’s 15 favorite books of 2021 The A.V. Club’s 15 favorite books of 2021By Laura Adamczyk, Erin Somers, Bradley Babendir, Danette Chavez, Alex McLevy, Rien FertelDecember 15, 2021 | 6:00am
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Books News
  • Jeremy Renner reviews dying, makes it sound pretty cool Jeremy Renner reviews dying, makes it sound pretty coolBy William HughesMay 29, 2025 | 1:01am
  • George R. R. Martin is so very sick of people complaining about Winds Of Winter George R. R. Martin is so very sick of people complaining about Winds Of WinterBy William HughesMay 28, 2025 | 9:37pm
  • R.I.P. Peter David, legendary comics writer who revived The Incredible Hulk R.I.P. Peter David, legendary comics writer who revived The Incredible HulkBy Matt SchimkowitzMay 25, 2025 | 6:02pm
  • MrBeast's next challenge: Writing a novel with James Patterson, natch MrBeast's next challenge: Writing a novel with James Patterson, natchBy Matt SchimkowitzMay 5, 2025 | 9:03pm
  • Stan Lee's daughter settles elder abuse lawsuit with former convention manager Stan Lee's daughter settles elder abuse lawsuit with former convention managerBy William HughesMay 2, 2025 | 7:22pm
  • Neil Gaiman sues accuser for $500,000 Neil Gaiman sues accuser for $500,000By Emma KeatesApril 21, 2025 | 12:09pm
  • Exclusive 1999 book excerpt examines how reality TV kickstarted a low-culture boom Exclusive 1999 book excerpt examines how reality TV kickstarted a low-culture boomBy Jen LennonApril 10, 2025 | 5:00pm
  • Patti Smith to release Bread Of Angels, Patti Smith to release Bread Of Angels, "most intimate" memoir yetBy Emma KeatesApril 10, 2025 | 11:59am
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Books Reviews
  • John Green’s Everything Is Tuberculosis is compelling enough that it should have been longer John Green’s Everything Is Tuberculosis is compelling enough that it should have been longerRatingB+
  • A Wizard Of Earthsea graphic novel faithfully captures the magic of Le Guin's world A Wizard Of Earthsea graphic novel faithfully captures the magic of Le Guin's worldRatingA
  • Brandon Sanderson’s Wind And Truth unfolds with gorgeous fantasy action Brandon Sanderson’s Wind And Truth unfolds with gorgeous fantasy actionRatingA-
  • Haruki Murakami's The City And Its Uncertain Walls expands an early novella to diminishing returns Haruki Murakami's The City And Its Uncertain Walls expands an early novella to diminishing returnsRatingC+
  • The suspenseful second entry in Marlon James’ Dark Star fantasy trilogy outdoes the first The suspenseful second entry in Marlon James’ Dark Star fantasy trilogy outdoes the firstRatingA-
  • A lonely child grows up among some Very Cold People in Sarah Manguso’s first novel A lonely child grows up among some Very Cold People in Sarah Manguso’s first novelRatingB+
  • The Method tells the story of the 20th century’s most controversial acting practice The Method tells the story of the 20th century’s most controversial acting practiceRatingA-
  • In The Books Of Jacob, a Nobel laureate tells the epic story of a self-proclaimed messiah In The Books Of Jacob, a Nobel laureate tells the epic story of a self-proclaimed messiahRatingA
  • Queer characters are inspired by the past in the enchanting short stories of Manywhere Queer characters are inspired by the past in the enchanting short stories of ManywhereRatingB
  • John Darnielle untangles the knotty ethics of true crime in the fictional Devil House John Darnielle untangles the knotty ethics of true crime in the fictional Devil HouseRatingB+
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