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This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

  • Publishers Weekly, Tribune News Service

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, April 18, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 20…

New horror film 'Hive' gets stars Xochitl Gomez and Aaron Dominguez buzzing

New horror film 'Hive' gets stars Xochitl Gomez and Aaron Dominguez buzzing

  • Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises

“Hive” turns a playground into something far more unsettling.

Movies in a Minute: Lee Cronin's "The Mummy"

Movies in a Minute: Lee Cronin's "The Mummy"

  • Bruce Miller Lee Enterprises

Bruce Miller, Lee Enterprises' entertainment reporter, reports that not even extra butter popcorn can save Lee Cronin's "derivative and gross" version of "The Mummy."

Most Americans Still Believe in the American Dream — But Optimism Isn’t Equal

Most Americans Still Believe in the American Dream — But Optimism Isn’t Equal

  • ZMG - Buzz60

The American Dream is still alive for many — but who believes in it most may surprise you. A new survey found 58% of Americans say it’s still achievable, with Hispanic respondents and Gen Z showing the highest levels of optimism. The research, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by…

What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

  • Scott Rada

🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine modern pet culture, from rising spending to emotional bonds and the ethical tensions between care, control and consistency.

Horror on Tubi, a new 'Beef' and a shift change at 'The Pitt' | Streamed & Screened

Horror on Tubi, a new 'Beef' and a shift change at 'The Pitt' | Streamed & Screened

  • BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises

The final hour of "The Pitt" season two has aired, and we have a spoiler-filled conversation about how things ended and what might be next for the cast.

An AI bot is running a retail store. Is this the future?

An AI bot is running a retail store. Is this the future?

  • BETTY LIN-FISHER USA Today

A new store in San Francisco has human employees, but they're not the ones making the decisions. An AI bot named Luna is the boss.

Horror on Tubi, a new 'Beef' and a shift change at 'The Pitt' | Streamed & Screened

Horror on Tubi, a new 'Beef' and a shift change at 'The Pitt' | Streamed & Screened

    The final hour of "The Pitt" season two has aired, and we have a spoiler-filled conversation about how things ended and what might be next for the cast.

    An AI bot is running a retail store. Is this the future?

    An AI bot is running a retail store. Is this the future?

      A new store in San Francisco has human employees, but they're not the ones making the decisions. An AI bot named Luna is the boss.

      Saddle Up for a Camping Trip

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      There’s something timeless about spending time around horses, with the steady rhythm of hooves, the quiet connection with nature, and the sense of freedom that comes with being outdoors. In the spirit of the Chinese lunar calendar’s Year of the Horse, it feels especially fitting to plan a camping trip that embraces these qualities and […]

      A teen’s mysterious death led to Patrick Radden Keefe’s ‘London Falling’

      A teen’s mysterious death led to Patrick Radden Keefe’s ‘London Falling’

        Over a clamor of background noise, author Patrick Radden Keefe’s voice somehow sounds clear and calm. “I’m running around like a crazy person today because the book just came out. So you’re finding me at the bottom of the World Trade Center in a coffee shop,” he says as we connect on April 7, the publication day of his new work of nonfiction, “London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded ...

        'Mixed Marriage Project’ charts decades of Black-white marital unions in Chicago

        'Mixed Marriage Project’ charts decades of Black-white marital unions in Chicago

          CHICAGO — As the year moves us closer to the months that we pay homage on Mother’s and Father’s Day to those who birthed us, nostalgic memories inevitably arise. In Dorothy Roberts’ latest book, “The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race and Family,” readers glimpse nostalgic moments from the sociologist and law professor’s family, with her parents at the center. An academic at the ...

          Like books? Try these 7 places to hear great conversations with authors

          Like books? Try these 7 places to hear great conversations with authors

            There are literally billions and billions of podcasts! Don’t bother fact-checking that statement; it’s literally not true. It just sometimes feels that way, what with the plethora of content available on the many podcasting platforms, social media live streams and good ol’ YouTube. The good news for book lovers is that great conversations with your favorite authors have never been more ...

            Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age

            Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age

              To understand how Apple's new CEO John Ternus will run the company, pay attention to what he refuses to sell.

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              Movies & Television

              New horror film 'Hive' gets stars Xochitl Gomez and Aaron Dominguez buzzing

              New horror film 'Hive' gets stars Xochitl Gomez and Aaron Dominguez buzzing

              Movies in a Minute: Lee Cronin's "The Mummy"

              Movies in a Minute: Lee Cronin's "The Mummy"

              Horror on Tubi, a new 'Beef' and a shift change at 'The Pitt' | Streamed & Screened

              Horror on Tubi, a new 'Beef' and a shift change at 'The Pitt' | Streamed & Screened

              ‘Baby Reindeer’ creator Richard Gadd finds new changes in ‘Half Man’

              ‘Baby Reindeer’ creator Richard Gadd finds new changes in ‘Half Man’

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              Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

              Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

              Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

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              13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

              13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

              Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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              Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

              Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

              Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

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              Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

              Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

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