Now in Books

Eve Laren
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Cut through the noise and discover your next favorite read. Join me for weekly episodes as I spotlight powerful new releases from diverse and underrepresented voices, chat with debut and bestselling authors, and spill the tea on what’s happening in books, publishing, and beyond. Follow now—and get ready to discover what’s new and NOW in books. 📚✨

  1. 1d ago

    July Must-Read New Books | Colson Whitehead, Jessica Knoll & Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

    Wondering which new books are worth reading in July 2026? Every month, Eve Laren rounds up the biggest and most anticipated book releases, and this month's list is packed with award-winning authors, buzzy debuts, and future book club favorites. This spoiler-free episode features 13 must-read July book releases, including new novels from Colson Whitehead, Jessica Knoll, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Jean Kwok, Sarai Walker, John Searles, and more. If you're looking for your next thriller, literary fiction favorite, romantasy obsession, or cozy mystery, this episode has your July reading list covered. 📚 Subscribe to the Now in Books Podcast for weekly book recommendations, publishing news, reading trends, and conversations about what's NEW and what's NOW in books. Listen on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | wherever you get your podcasts.  Join our Listener Club and find your next book obsession. Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nowinbooks.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nowinbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. My DMs are always open for book chats, feedback, and special requests.

    30 min
  2. Sarah Wynn-Williams Sues Meta: Inside the Careless People Lawsuit

    Jun 30

    Sarah Wynn-Williams Sues Meta: Inside the Careless People Lawsuit

    Sarah Wynn-Williams, the former Facebook executive behind the bestselling memoir Careless People, has filed a federal lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of using arbitration, surveillance, and a broad non-disparagement agreement to silence her after the book's release. This week, Eve Laren reviews the highlights from the 57-page complaint, the original arbitration order, and Sarah Wynn-Williams' 285-page sworn declaration to explain exactly what she's alleging—and how Meta has responded. Listen on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | wherever you get your podcasts.  Join our Listener Club and find your next book obsession. Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nowinbooks.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nowinbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. My DMs are always open for book chats, feedback, and special requests.

    14 min
  3. Hot Girls Read Trademark Controversy, Anna Kendrick's Evelyn Hugo Adaptation & More

    Jun 23

    Hot Girls Read Trademark Controversy, Anna Kendrick's Evelyn Hugo Adaptation & More

    This week, Eve Laren breaks down the Hot Girls Read trademark controversy that had BookTok in a chokehold, Anna Kendrick's move to direct Netflix's The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Shatter Me's new movie deal, and Netflix's series order for the hockey romance Icebreaker. In this episode: The Hot Girls Read trademark backlash Anna Kendrick directing The Seven Husbands of Evelyn HugoThe Love Hypothesis gets a release dateShatter Me's movie adaptation Icebreaker ordered to series Simon & Schuster's deal with The Black ListSherri Shepherd's debut novelSarah Wynn-Williams' silent protest at the Hay Festival Listen on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | wherever you get your podcasts.  Join our Listener Club and find your next book obsession. Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nowinbooks.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nowinbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. My DMs are always open for book chats, feedback, and special requests.

    12 min
  4. Book Festivals 2026: 18 Summer and Fall Events Worth Attending

    Jun 16

    Book Festivals 2026: 18 Summer and Fall Events Worth Attending

    Looking for book festivals to attend in 2026? The 2026 book festival season is here, and this week Eve Laren highlights 18 upcoming book festivals happening this summer and fall worth adding to your calendar—from the Bronx Book Festival and Harlem Book Fair in New York, to the Essence Book Festival in New Orleans, Texas Book Festival in Austin, Brooklyn Book Festival, and Miami Book Fair. Whether you're searching for book festivals 2026, free literary events, Black literature festivals, or major book fairs across the United States, this episode serves as your complete guide to the biggest and most exciting literary events of the year. Grab a pen, get the dates and locations, and start planning your next bookish adventure. MAIN EVENTS Bronx Book Festival | June 20, 2026 | The Andrew Freedman Home, Fordham Road, Bronx, NYEssence Book Festival | July 3–5, 2026 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LANational Book Club Conference | July 31–August 2, 2026 | Westin Buckhead Atlanta, Atlanta, GAKPBS San Diego Book Festival | August 22, 2026 | University of San Diego, San Diego, CAHarlem Book Fair | August 29, 2026 | Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building, Harlem, NYBIPOC Book Fest | September 19, 2026 | Houston, TX (exact location TBD)Brooklyn Book Festival | September 20–28, 2026 | Brooklyn Borough Hall & venues throughout NYCMississippi Book Festival | September 26, 2026 | Mississippi State Capitol, Jackson, MSDecatur Book Festival | October 2–3, 2026 | Decatur, GAMorristown Festival of Books | October 9–10, 2026 | Morristown, NJBoston Book Festival | October 17, 2026 | Copley Square, Boston, MATexas Book Festival | November 14–15, 2026 | Texas State Capitol & Downtown Austin, Austin, TXMiami Book Fair | November 15–22, 2026 (Street Fair: November 20–22) | Wolfson Campus, Miami Dade College, Miami, FLHONORABLE MENTIONS NYC Poetry Festival | July 18–19, 2026 | Nolan Park, Governors Island, New York, NYSan Diego Comic-Con | July 23–26, 2026 | San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CASix Bridges Book Festival | September 27–October 4, 2026 | Arkansas (exact location TBD)New York Comic Con | October 8–11, 2026 | Javits Center, New York, NYLas Vegas Book Festival | October 17, 2026 | Las Vegas, NVListen on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | wherever you get your podcasts.  Join our Listener Club and find your next book obsession. Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nowinbooks.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nowinbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. My DMs are always open for book chats, feedback, and special requests.

    11 min
  5. Publishers Score a Major Win Against Piracy—But Bigger Battles Lie Ahead

    Jun 9

    Publishers Score a Major Win Against Piracy—But Bigger Battles Lie Ahead

    This week, Eve Laren breaks down the federal court ruling against Anna's Archive and New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger's rally cry to defend their journalism before AI companies permanently reshapes the industry. Listen on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | wherever you get your podcasts.  Join our Listener Club and find your next book obsession. Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nowinbooks.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nowinbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. My DMs are always open for book chats, feedback, and special requests.

    12 min
  6. June Must-Read New Books | Tia Williams, Mara Brock Akil & Elle Kennedy

    Jun 2

    June Must-Read New Books | Tia Williams, Mara Brock Akil & Elle Kennedy

    June is bringing some of the year's most anticipated book releases! This week, we're breaking down the must-read new books hitting shelves this month. From Isabel J. Kim's highly anticipated debut to Tia Williams' latest romance, Mara Brock Akil's first novel, and Elle Kennedy's surprising YA debut, this month's lineup has something for every reader. In this episode, you'll discover: • Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim• The Missed Connection by Tia Williams• The Revelation of Dionne Daphne by Mara Brock Akil• Valley of the Moms by Hannah Selinger• A Voice Like Mine by Deb Haaland• The River She Became by Emily Varga• The Winged Game by Sophie Kim• Thornbird by E. Kennedy Whether you're looking for a mind-bending sci-fi debut, a summer romance, a twisty thriller, romantasy adventures, or an inspiring memoir, these are the June 2026 book releases you'll want on your radar. 📚 Subscribe to the Now in Books Podcast for weekly book recommendations, publishing news, reading trends, and conversations about what's NEW and what's NOW in books. Listen on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | wherever you get your podcasts.  Join our Listener Club and find your next book obsession. Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nowinbooks.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nowinbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. My DMs are always open for book chats, feedback, and special requests.

    15 min
  7. H.M. Wolfe’s Latest Controversy, B&N Open to Selling AI Books & The App Built on Lies

    May 26

    H.M. Wolfe’s Latest Controversy, B&N Open to Selling AI Books & The App Built on Lies

    Four stories. One exhausting month. This week, Eve Laren unpacks the biggest stories and conversations buzzing among the book community.  Tune in for: 🔥 H.M. Wolfe's latest controversy 🔥 Barnes & Noble sparks backlash after comments about AI-generated books🔥The National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature issues an apology🔥 A new reading app launch leads to community investigation and concerns surrounding digital BlackfaceFollow Now in Books Podcast for weekly conversations on what’s new and what’s now in books. Listen on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | wherever you get your podcasts.  Join our Listener Club and find your next book obsession. Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nowinbooks.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nowinbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. My DMs are always open for book chats, feedback, and special requests.

    19 min
  8. The Gloves Are Off: Publishers Sue Meta and Mark Zuckerberg

    May 19

    The Gloves Are Off: Publishers Sue Meta and Mark Zuckerberg

    This week, Eve Laren breaks down the explosive copyright infringement lawsuit against Meta, the internal emails revealed in the complaint, and why this lawsuit could reshape the future of AI in publishing. Listen on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | wherever you get your podcasts.  Join our Listener Club and find your next book obsession. Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nowinbooks.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nowinbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. My DMs are always open for book chats, feedback, and special requests.

    10 min
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Cut through the noise and discover your next favorite read. Join me for weekly episodes as I spotlight powerful new releases from diverse and underrepresented voices, chat with debut and bestselling authors, and spill the tea on what’s happening in books, publishing, and beyond. Follow now—and get ready to discover what’s new and NOW in books. 📚✨

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  • Creator
    Eve Laren
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Eve Laren
  • Show Website
    Now in Books

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