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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · 1d

The 2025 National Book Awards finalists include Julia Ioffe's Motherland (Nonfiction) and Ibi Zoboi's (S)Kin (Young People’s Literature)—learn more: bit.ly/46ZHsr4

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · 4d

Today begins Banned Books Week, celebrating the freedom to read. Join the fight against censorship and explore frequently challenged classics like George Orwell’s 1984: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/right-to-read

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Lit Hub @literaryhub.bsky.social · 9d

September’s best book covers are here to bring text and texture to your reading space.

The 14 Best Book Covers of September

Another month of books, another month of book covers. This month, I noticed a lot of play with both text and texture, fresh collage forms, and two very different ways to use a record as inspiration…

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Harper Perennial @harperperennial.bsky.social · 21d

Introducing the HarperCollins American Classics—Books That Define a Nation. Coming May 2026. Learn more at hc.com/americanclassics and read the @publisherswkly announcement in the link below:
bit.ly/3I4rbJh

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · 24d

This Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrate the rich history, vibrant cultures, and remarkable achievements of Hispanic and Latine communities with our collection of inspiring books for adults and kids. Add them to your reading list today! https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/hispanic-heritage-month

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · Aug 30

From cozy rom-coms to moving memoirs, explore our collection of highly anticipated books to add to your fall reading list. 🍁📖 https://bit.ly/3WSsLBd

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · Aug 26

The wait is over! 🕯️ R. F. Kuang's Katabasis has arrived and is ready to take you on one hell of a ride that the NYT says "shines with devastatingly real characters and absorbing world building."

Get the gorgeous deluxe limited edition hardcover, available while supplies last: https://bit.ly/478U4hs

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · Aug 21

Fall is right around the corner, and we're thrilled to share some of our highly anticipated reads! Whether you're looking for a delightfully cozy rom-com, a moving memoir, or a fascinating thriller, dive into this collection of recommended books to add to your reading list.

Fall's Most Anticipated Reads

Curl up with this season’s must-read books. Browse books for kids & teens here.

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Harper Perennial @harperperennial.bsky.social · Aug 20

The 2025 Olive Editions are almost here and this year’s collection is bold and brilliant! Collect these limited-edition paperbacks and keep your shelf as daring as your TBR.
Head to hc.com/oliveeditions to learn more!

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · Aug 5

My Oxford Year is now streaming on Netflix! ❤️🎬
Based on the beloved novel by Julia Whelan—read it before you watch! bit.ly/4l5BNos

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · Jul 21

Celebrate Shark Week with a collection of books that dive deep into the secrets of the sea, the marvels of marine life, and the breathtaking beauty of our oceans. Take the plunge: bit.ly/4kRKWkv

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · Jul 3

Summer is made for stories—and we’ve made it easy to take yours anywhere. 🌊☀️ Stock up on beach-ready ebooks (including romance, suspense, memoirs and more!) for just $2.99 or less. Available now through 7/31! www.harpercollins.com/pages/book-i...

Book it to the Beach – Fiction

Load up your beach bag with unputdownable summer reads

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BookPage @readbookpage.bsky.social · Jul 1

Loosely based upon a real-life romance, Nishant Batsha’s A BOMB PLACED CLOSE TO THE HEART chronicles the interior and exterior lives of a revolutionary couple under siege. @eccobooks.bsky.social

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Harper Perennial @harperperennial.bsky.social · Jul 1

HAPPY PUB DAY! Stella O'Neill’s secret past is exposed, sending her back to the Vermont commune she fled as a child. With a killer lurking and her supernatural gift as her only aid, Stella must face the cult leader who once controlled her family and fight to uncover the truth.

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · Jul 1

Check out @literaryhub.bsky.social's list of anticipated books—including Maris Kreizman's I Want to Burn This Place Down, on sale today!

Lit Hub @literaryhub.bsky.social · Jul 1

It's here, our second half of the year book preview!

Lit Hub’s Most Anticipated Books of 2025, Part Two

Time keeps on slippin’ into the future, and the books keep right on coming, no matter what’s going on outside. Want to fly like an eagle? Already finished everything on this list? Check…

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · Jun 24

Some incredible new reads dropping today! Check out Misbehaving at the Crossroads by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers and The Place of Tides by James Rebanks — plus more fresh releases via Lit Hub: lithub.com/belle-starr-...

Belle Starr! Agatha Christie! A reality-TV Lord of the Flies! 22 new books out today.

June is nearing its end, and though I come bearing no good news about the fate of the world—it remains as destructively chaotic as last week, if not more so—I do come bearing some good tidings: tha…

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · Jun 17

We are very excited to participate in the ALMA /
@libraryreads.bsky.social Speculative Fiction author panel at #alaac25 on Saturday, June 28th! Join us in the convention center, room 112 AB at 4 PM!

You can learn more about the authors and RSVP here:
bit.ly/SaturdayAuth...

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · Jun 12

Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? We have books for every dad—shop our collection of fiction, history, thrillers, cookbooks, and more. 📚 bit.ly/4e0BQ37

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · Jun 10

TIME includes Kevin Wilson’s Run for the Hills in their ‘14 Best Books of 2025 So Far’ roundup—read more: time.com/7291593/best...

The 14 Best Books of 2025 So Far

From Amy Griffin's The Tell to Katie Kitamura's Audition, these are the best books of the year so far

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · Jun 6

Pride is p o w e r f u l 🏳️‍🌈

This Pride Month, join us in reflecting on LGBTQIA+ experiences and the stories that empower and unite us. Explore coming-of-age tales, memoirs, histories, and more. www.harpercollins.com/pages/celebr...

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · Jun 3

Head to your nearest Barnes & Noble to grab their Monthly Nonfiction Pick: Cultish by Amanda Montell—now available in paperback!

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · May 16

On June 3rd at 7 PM ET, we will be going LIVE with four fantastic authors.

Hear from Jade Chang (WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE), Joan O'Leary (A KILLER WEDDING), Kosoko Jackson (THE MACABRE), & Sam Rebelein (GALLOWAY'S GOSPEL)!

🔗 RSVP on FB: bit.ly/4j4aNVz
🔗 Register on CC: bit.ly/41LkkMe

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HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social · May 19

In Anima Rising, Christopher Moore brings Gustav Klimt, Sigmund Freud, an undead woman, and a host of other unlikely characters together—give a listen: www.npr.org/2025/05/17/n...