Books

Forgotten Jonestown Classic Returns: Shiva Naipaul’s ‘Journey to Nowhere’ Gets New Life Through Doubleday Reissue

By NEW YORK TREND / June 5, 2026 / Comments Off on Forgotten Jonestown Classic Returns: Shiva Naipaul’s ‘Journey to Nowhere’ Gets New Life Through Doubleday Reissue

A powerful and often-overlooked work examining one of the most shocking tragedies of the 20th century is set to reach a new generation of readers this summer. As part of the inaugural season of Outsider Editions, a new reissue series from Doubleday launching on July 14, Journey to Nowhere: A New World Tragedy by Shiva…

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New Graduates Entering a ‘Bro-ocracy,’ Says Leadership Expert in Updated Career Guide for Women

By NEW YORK TREND / June 3, 2026 / Comments Off on New Graduates Entering a ‘Bro-ocracy,’ Says Leadership Expert in Updated Career Guide for Women

For many young women graduating from college and entering the workforce, the expectation is that talent, education, and hard work will be enough to succeed. Leadership expert and executive coach Dr. Lois Frankel says the reality can be far more complicated. In the newly revised 2026 edition of her bestselling book Nice Girls Don’t Get…

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Cozy Mystery Meets Brain Teasers in Rosie A. Point’s Summer Read ‘Murder on Vacation’

By NEW YORK TREND / June 3, 2026 / Comments Off on Cozy Mystery Meets Brain Teasers in Rosie A. Point’s Summer Read ‘Murder on Vacation’

Readers looking for a lighthearted mystery to pack in their beach bag this summer may want to add Murder on Vacation to their reading list. The latest novel from USA Today bestselling author Rosie A. Point combines a classic whodunit with interactive word search puzzles, creating a unique reading experience for mystery fans and puzzle…

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Hidden Passport, High Stakes: New Memoir Chronicles Doctor’s Escape From Iran and Pursuit of Freedom

By NEW YORK TREND / June 3, 2026 / Comments Off on Hidden Passport, High Stakes: New Memoir Chronicles Doctor’s Escape From Iran and Pursuit of Freedom

A hidden American passport, religious persecution, and a daring journey toward freedom are at the center of a powerful new memoir from Iranian-American physician Dr. Nizam Missaghi. Set for release on September 22, Passport to Freedom: From Tehran to Triumph tells the remarkable true story of a man who was born a U.S. citizen but…

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Children’s Author Vicky Fang Uses STEM, Storytelling, and Representation to Inspire Young Readers

By Ann Brown / June 3, 2026 / Comments Off on Children’s Author Vicky Fang Uses STEM, Storytelling, and Representation to Inspire Young Readers

As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month shines a spotlight on influential voices across industries, children’s author and illustrator Vicky Fang is helping shape the next generation through books that blend literacy, creativity, and STEM education. A Chinese American writer and former Google product designer, Fang has built a successful career creating engaging stories…

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From the Bronx to the Top: Rossana Rosado’s New Memoir Celebrates Leadership, Heritage, and Perseverance

By NEW YORK TREND / June 2, 2026 / Comments Off on From the Bronx to the Top: Rossana Rosado’s New Memoir Celebrates Leadership, Heritage, and Perseverance

Few stories embody the power of determination and representation quite like that of Rossana Rosado. In her new memoir, Bronx Attitude, the veteran journalist, former New York Secretary of State, and current Commissioner of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services reflects on a remarkable journey from a Bronx basement apartment to some…

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New Children’s Book ‘Perfectly Perfect’ Tackles Self-Worth Before Social Media Pressure Takes Hold

By Ann Brown / June 2, 2026 / Comments Off on New Children’s Book ‘Perfectly Perfect’ Tackles Self-Worth Before Social Media Pressure Takes Hold

As concerns grow about the impact of social media and unrealistic beauty standards on young people, physician and author Dr. Tiffanie Tate is offering families a new tool to help children build confidence and self-worth from an early age. Her latest picture book, Perfectly Perfect, aims to teach children under 12 a simple but powerful…

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‘Frida Slattery As Herself’ Explores Art, Ambition, Love, and the Cost of Creative Success

By NEW YORK TREND / June 2, 2026 / Comments Off on ‘Frida Slattery As Herself’ Explores Art, Ambition, Love, and the Cost of Creative Success

Irish writer Ana Kinsella is set to make her fiction debut with Frida Slattery As Herself, a sweeping literary novel that examines the complicated intersections of art, ambition, love, and identity over nearly two decades. Released May 5 from Ecco, the novel follows the lives of actress Frida Slattery and acclaimed theater director John Reddan,…

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From White House Scandals to Personal Triumph: New Books Explore Power, Resilience and Identity

By Ann Brown / May 30, 2026 /

From political scandals and international intrigue to personal transformation and literary reflection, a new wave of books is giving readers plenty to explore this season. Whether it’s Darius Ross offering a roadmap to overcome adversity in Mastering the TPS Blueprint, historian Timothy Stewart-Winter revisiting a pivotal White House scandal in Outed, Tom Clancy’s iconic Jack…

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Claudia Clark’s ‘Hannah’s Call to Care’ Inspires Young Readers to Protect Wildlife

By NEW YORK TREND / May 29, 2026 / Comments Off on Claudia Clark’s ‘Hannah’s Call to Care’ Inspires Young Readers to Protect Wildlife

Inspired by the groundbreaking conservation work of Jane Goodall, late author and activist Claudia Clark leaves behind a meaningful legacy with her children’s book, Hannah’s Call to Care: How One Girl Discovered the Power of Protecting Wildlife. Released following her passing in December 2025, the book continues her mission of encouraging young people to engage…

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