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Spring book guide: Paperback picks

It's just about that time of year to grab a towel and head for the pool or beach. But before we get into the best beach reads for...

Mom & Dad

Tina Fey's prayer for her daughter

In Tina Fey's book Bossypants , she spells out what -- at least -- she hopes her daughter will not do (especially in her teen...

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A sizzling sequel to If I Stay

New York Times bestselling author, Gayle Forman, captured the attention and the hearts of readers in 2009 with the release of If...

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Author Ilie Ruby discusses her novel and what's next

SheKnows sat down with author Ilie Ruby at the Tucson Festival of Books in March to talk about her novel The Language of Trees ....

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A book about second chances: Ilie Ruby's debut

The Language of Trees is a poetic story about the relationships and connections between people in the small town of Canandaigua,...

Music

Ashley Judd slams hip hop 'rape culture'

Ashley Judd has slammed the rap and hip hop community for its lyrics and videos that demean women and promote misogyny.

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A chat with The Paris Wife's Paula McLain

Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife , stopped by to talk to SheKnows about writing her historical fiction novel. McLain...

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Jodi Picoult is back: Sing You Home!

Now on her 18th novel, Jodi Picoult tackles a number of issues in Sing You Home , ranging from gay rights, reproductive rights and...

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Chat live with author Laurie Frankel

Laurie Frankel, the author of The Atlas of Love , is stopping by for a live chat with the SheKnows Book Club. Don't miss this...

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A blast from the past: Sweet Valley Confidential

The books we all grew up reading are back. If you loved reading Francine Pascal's original series, Sweet Valley High , Sweet...

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Inside The Paris Wife

The Paris Wife will be paradise for any lovers of classic literature. Paula McLain delivers an unforgettable novel about literary...

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A hot spring read: How to Knit a Heart Back Home

Rachael Herron, author and avid knitter, is coming out with her second novel, How to Knit a Heart Back Home . This breezy and warm...

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Chicken Soup for the Soul looks at New Moms

Each week for almost a year, SheKnows has been honored to feature an exclusive excerpt from the bestselling series, Chicken Soup...

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Elizabeth Berkley penning self-esteem book for teens

Former Saved by the Bell and Showgirls actress Elizabeth Berkley is now taking on another venture: Author. What kind of book is...

Family Fun

Nebraska boy sees heaven, hits New York Times Bestseller list

A Nebraska family is on the New York Times non-fiction bestseller list with their son's story of his visit to heaven.

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March's best paperbacks

Heading out on spring break soon? Or just need a great book to help you escape from the flu and winter blahs going around? This...

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Hot new book series: The Iron Fey series

Tension comes to a boiling point in Julie Kagawa's third novel in the Iron Fey series, The Iron Queen . In The Iron Queen , with...

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February's best paperbacks

Whether you want to prep for the upcoming Water for Elephants movie or you need a twisted family drama, these paperback picks for...

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Chicken Soup for the Soul is devoted to mothers

Chicken Soup for the Soul has given us another exclusive excerpt, this time from the book Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional...

Shopping

Borders store closings: How it could affect you

Borders store closings were announced today and nearly 30 percent of the stores are expected to close. What can you do to prepare?

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February Book of the Month: Siobhan Fallon's debut

Siobhan Fallon's debut novel, You Know When the Men Are Gone , is a deeply moving and hard to put down book about life on an...