This Summer’s Buzziest Books
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more....
I’m So Glad Steven Spielberg Finally Revealed Whether E.T. Was Slimy Or Dry
Since E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is one of the best sci-fi movies ever made, I’d think just about every question about...
Bobby Prince, Influential ‘Doom’ Video Game Composer, Dead at 81
Bobby Prince, the renowned video game composer who scored titles like Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has died at the age...
Taylor Swift Spotted at Recording Studio Amidst New ‘Taylor’s Version’ Speculation
Popstar Taylor Swift might be doing something other than planning the wedding of the century. Presumably just a few weeks...
Daveigh Chase’s Mom Details Actress’ Addiction Struggles Before Her Death
Daveigh Chase's mother is speaking out after her daughter's tragic passing. Three days after the Ring star died at 35,...
New Jersey cop officer who used anti-gay slur on duty back at work
Police cars (Getty Images, stock) A New Jersey police officer has been allowed to return to work after previously being...
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for June 20, 2026
Today’s Featured Book Deals $1.99Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton HarrisGet This Deal $2.99Let the Games Begin by Rufaro...
The Toy Story 5 Scene That Made Me Teary-Eyed Was A Last-Second Addition
Major spoilers for Toy Story 5 lie ahead!Toy Story movies have been in my life for 30 years now and,...
‘Marshals’ Season 2: Here’s Everything We Know
The smash hit Yellowstone spinoff Marshals is already confirmed for a second season, and fans are wondering what the new episodes will bring.What...
An ’80s Music Legend Has Died: RIP to Fred Alexander
News broke on Sunday of another beloved musician gone too soon. Fred Alexander, a longtime member of funk legends Lakeside,...
Glen Powell, Michelle Randolph Relationship Soft Launch, Dog Brisket Pic
That said, she didn’t shy away from sharing what she really thinks about Powell’s work onscreen, admitting that he’s a...
Young Reps. mock congress candidate for ‘resembling’ Dylan Mulvaney
Jennifer Jenkins and Dylan Mulvaney (X/Jenkins4Florida | Getty Images) A Florida Young Republicans group mocked a cisgender candidate for Congress...
How One Media Company Is Fighting Manga’s Major Piracy Problem
I hope everyone is having a great month so far! Here are some headlines you might have missed or forgotten...
First Reactions To Supergirl Are Here, And There Are Strong Opinions About Milly Alcock And Jason Momoa
Summer is always a big time for blockbusters, and the 2026 movie calendar is certainly giving us a little bit...