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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 4, 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. © 202…

Review: ‘Hacks’ finds plenty of laughs in its final bow

Review: ‘Hacks’ finds plenty of laughs in its final bow

  • Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises

The fifth season of “Hacks” is a curtain call for the stellar series.

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling drugs that killed Matthew Perry

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling drugs that killed Matthew Perry

  • ANDREW DALTON Associated Press

Perry's role as Chandler Bing on NBC's "Friends" in the 1990s and 2000s made him one of the biggest television stars of the era.

'For All Mankind' continues to expand on an alternate history | Streamed & Screened

'For All Mankind' continues to expand on an alternate history | Streamed & Screened

  • BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises

AppleTV+ continues to offer an alternative to the 1960s space race, had the Soviets landed on the moon first through "For All Mankind," now in its fifth season.

Preserving rural Jewish life is the focus of a Maine center this Passover

Preserving rural Jewish life is the focus of a Maine center this Passover

    The Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College is growing as Passover ends this year. The center began a decade ago with a goal of supporting Jewish congregations that are far from big cities. (AP Video: Patrick Whittle)

    Julia Cooke shares a secret about writing ‘Starry and Restless’

    Julia Cooke shares a secret about writing ‘Starry and Restless’

    • Erik Pedersen, The Orange County Register

    Julia Cooke is the author of the books “Come Fly the World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am” and “The Other Side of Paradise: Life in the New Cuba.” Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Tin House, Smithsonian, Condé Nast Traveler and other outlets. Her latest work of nonf…

    Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

    Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

      Tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are creating mounting challenges for Kentucky’s bourbon industry, a sector heavily reliant on global trade.

      ‘I love cockroaches’ says author and professor

        Marlene Zuk would like people to think more about creatures we usually avoid. Zuk, an evolutionary biologist and professor at the University of Minnesota, writes about rats and other urban visitors in her charming “Outsider Animals.” Beginning with the time she was awakened in the middle of the night by raccoons partying on her porch, Zuk describes how looking at them in a new light can help ...

        Julia Cooke shares a secret about writing ‘Starry and Restless’

        Julia Cooke shares a secret about writing ‘Starry and Restless’

          Julia Cooke is the author of the books “Come Fly the World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am” and “The Other Side of Paradise: Life in the New Cuba.” Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Tin House, Smithsonian, Condé Nast Traveler and other outlets. Her latest work of nonfiction is “Starry and Restless.” Q. Please tell readers about your new book. “Starry and Restless: Three ...

          Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

          Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

            Tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are creating mounting challenges for Kentucky’s bourbon industry, a sector heavily reliant on global trade.

            Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook

            Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook

              Here’s a look at the annual alimentary tradition, along with reasons to consider sticking with a similar diet and cautionary advice from nutritionists.

              The Zendaya-thon is upon us: From 'The Drama' to 'Euphoria,' it's time to lean in

              The Zendaya-thon is upon us: From 'The Drama' to 'Euphoria,' it's time to lean in

                Zendaya made it clear in February that she is very aware of the year she's having, telling Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango she hopes people "don't get sick of me."

                Is Eating Red Meat Linked To A Lower Dementia Risk?

                Is Eating Red Meat Linked To A Lower Dementia Risk?

                  For years, cutting back on red meat has been seen as a smart health move, but new research has added a surprising twist. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that eating more meat may actually be linked to a lower risk of dementia, but only for certain people. However, the …

                  Dr. Barton Goldsmith: How marks become memories

                  Dr. Barton Goldsmith: How marks become memories

                    Just before Thanksgiving, we finally got the dining room set. Now we could seat 10 people and share a meal, the way it was meant to be done. There is something about friends and family gathering around a holiday table that is just plain heartwarming.

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                    Review: ‘Hacks’ finds plenty of laughs in its final bow

                    Review: ‘Hacks’ finds plenty of laughs in its final bow

                    'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling drugs that killed Matthew Perry

                    'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling drugs that killed Matthew Perry

                    'For All Mankind' continues to expand on an alternate history | Streamed & Screened

                    'For All Mankind' continues to expand on an alternate history | Streamed & Screened

                    The Zendaya-thon is upon us: From 'The Drama' to 'Euphoria,' it's time to lean in

                    The Zendaya-thon is upon us: From 'The Drama' to 'Euphoria,' it's time to lean in

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                    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

                    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

                    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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