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Sarah J. Maas has taken over BookTok, with more than 76 billion views for her Amazon Most Read chart-topping series A Court of Thorns and Roses (known to fans as ACOTR). Her latest series, Crescent City, has proven to be just as popular, with the first book landing the label of a No. 1 bestseller on Amazon for urban fantasy. Now, collectors and readers new to Maas’ steamy fantasy universe can preorder a hardcover Crescent City box set that’ll give you all three books in a display-worthy box.
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The box set will be released June 11 and will include all three books, including Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood, Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath and latest book, Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow. As an added bonus, you can score the Crescent City boxed set on sale from Amazon, Walmart and Target for 10% off, dropping the price to $89 (reg. $99). Prime members will also be eligible for free one-day shipping, which will deliver to your home by the day the boxed set is released.
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The series follows Bryce Quinlan, a half-fae and half-human girl who seeks revenge after her closest friends are murdered by a demon. Then, there’s Hunt Athalar, a fallen angel seeking freedom after being enslaved to archangels. The two decide to team up and uncover the source of mysterious murders, but what they find is a hidden and growing dark power that threatens the safety of everything and everyone.
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“Crescent City” Hardcover Box Set by Sarah J. Maas
$89.10
$99
10% off
Ditch your musician memoirs and delve into the world of Crescent City with a hardcover box set that includes every book in the series currently out. By preordering the series, you’ll be guaranteed a boxed set the moment it’s released on June 11. If you can’t wait, you can also purchase each book individually.
How Many Books Are There In the Crescent City Series?
The bestselling author was contracted to write three books, but expressed a fourth book was definitely in the works. During an exclusive conversation with The Today Show, Maas explained that it would be a bit of a wait before the fourth book is released due to her “taxiiing” line of books in the works — which also includes a sixth book in the ACOTR series that she’s currently writing.
Is Crescent City & ACOTAR Connected?
Both of the books take place within the same universe, which means that fans of ACOTR can expect some Easter eggs within the Crescent City series. You’ll also find some references to key moments from ACOTR mentioned in the new series.
Do I Need To Read ACOTAR Before Crescent City?
To fully understand the hidden Easter eggs, you should read ACOTR before diving into the world of Crescent City. Below you can purchase an ACOTR boxed set to get you caught up.
“A Court of Thorns and Roses” Paperback Box Set
$54.90
$95
42% off
Amazon and Walmart are offering a paperback boxed set of the hit series ACOTR featuring all five books. If you prefer hardcover editions, then you can pick up a boxed hardcover set from Barnes & Noble. All editions are on sale right now, so you can enjoy the steamy fantasy romance books — and some savings.
What is ACOTR about? The book series follows the human hunter Feyre Archeron, a hunter trying to help her family survive after they lost their fortune. When she kills what she thinks is a wolf, Feyre is confronted by the fairy Tamlin and transported into the world of the fae. As an evil force threatens to destroy the fae and human world, Feyre must muster the courage to save everyone she loves — while also falling in love along the way.
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Dolly Parton is ready to serve fans more than just music these days, as she’s partnered with her sister, Rachel Parton George, to write a new cookbook titled Good Lookin’ Cookin’. The “Jolene” singer joins the growing list of musician who’ve written cookbooks, with copies available to buy on Sept. 17. For those antsy to get a copy, Amazon, Walmart and Barnes & Noble have opened preorders for Good Lookin’ Cookin’ online.
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After hosting Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala, the country superstar is now headed back to the kitchen, where instead of expanding her Duncan Hines cake mixes, she and her sister will reveal their favorite “crowd-pleasing” recipes, including Thanksgiving dishes, appetizers and even the special dish Parton requests her sister make for her birthday each year.
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The cookbook is already impressing the masses, as it’s earned the label of an Amazon No. 1 bestseller for Southern U.S. cooking, food and wine. If you buy Good Lookin’ Cookin’ online now through Amazon, you’ll be guaranteed the preorder price of $35, as well as have it shipped to you by the time the book is released.
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‘Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals’
$35
$35
$31.50
$35
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From recipes to hosting tips, the Parton sisters have filled Good Lookin’ Cookin’s pages with every recipe you could possibly need to create a mouth-watering meal for friends and family. You can also look forward to photos of the two cooking, as well as 80 different recipes to discover, like the “Dolly Dollop” and what condiment is almost always on the table at Parton family meals, according to the official description.
Fans don’t just have to cook Parton-approved recipes to feel closer to the artist. If you need an excuse to expand you merch collection, the “9 to 5” singer was turned into a display-worthy Funko Pop! Pet owners can also deck out their furry friends in the Grammy-winner’s Doggy Parton pet apparel.
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Fans of BookTok are most likely no stranger to author Colleen Hoover, who has gone viral for her bestselling books It Ends With Us and It Starts With Us and earned herself the title of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023. If you’re already counting down the days until her next book comes out, Olive & June have provided the ultimate distraction: a press-on and nail polish collaboration with the bestselling author inspired by her bestselling books.
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Colleen Hoover x Olive & June will redefine how you show off your favorite book by giving you the supplies to give yourself a book-themed manicure. Within the collection are eight nail polishes as well as 17 glue press-on nails and three tab press-ons. Each shade and pattern features bright and bold shades that are spring and summer-ready, while taking elements from some of her most popular books including: It Ends With Us, It Starts With Us, November 9 and Heart Bones.
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As part of the collaboration, you can buy the It Starts With Beautiful Nails set, which includes all eight shades, a mix of press-on nails and more, all packaged in a collectable box worthy of display. The book-themed collaboration is already selling out, which means you won’t want to wait too long to grab some Hoover-approved styles.
Whether you’re looking for the ease of a press-on nail or want to give yourself an at-home manicure, this Olive & June nail collection is ready to become the ultimate stress relieving tools.
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Colleen Hoover x Olive & June Mani System
$95
$135
30% off
Get a taste of everything from the Colleen Hoover x Olive & June collection with this Mani System set that’ll easily replace going to the salon for a fresh manicure. You’ll not only receive a book-themed collectible box, but also all eight of the new nail polishes, a limited-edition yellow poppy,tie dye pouch, special bookmark, cuticle serum, top coat polish, a clean-up brush, nail polish remover, nail clippers, a nail file and a nail buffer bar.
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Blooming Lily Glue Press-Ons
Fans of It Ends With Us won’t be able to resist these press-on nails inspired by the cover of the book. Each nail comes with a purple and pink flower in a variety of sizes you can customize to each nail. Once you have your sizes picked out, just prep and glue them on for a look that’ll really have your hands blossoming with style.
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Floral Fun Glue Press-Ons
Help your nails flourish just in time for spring with these floral-themed press on nails. It comes with 42 reusable nails in a medium length with rounded edges. You’ll also get a prep pad and glue for easier application.
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Colleen Hoover Super Sticker Set
Prefer a non-glue option? This sticker press-on set comes three different colored nail packs that use a super sticky tab instead of glue. They’re designed to stay on for days providing photo-worthy results — minus the work of applying and taking off glue press-on nails.
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Colleen Hoover Polish Set
$62
$72
14% off
You can plan out a new manicure for each day of the week using this nail polish set. You’ll receive eight shades inspired by different covers of Hoover’s books made with a chip-proof formula for added longevity.
It Ends With Us and It Starts With Us has become so beloved by readers that a movie adaptation is already in the works starring Blake Lively, which is set to premiere sometime in 2024. If you haven’t read the books, you can buy a boxed set for 41% off on Amazon before the movie comes out.
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Colleen Hoover “It Ends with Us” Boxed Set
$20.50
$34.99
41% off
Take advantage of Amazon’s deal and score both books for basically the price of one. The boxed set includes both books in paperback edition within a collectable box to display on your bookshelf for all your guests to admire.
This also isn’t the first time that the nail brand produced a collaboration, previously, Olive & June has also teamed up with Beats as well as TikToker Riley Hubatka.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best female musician memoirs, celebrity perfumes and TikTok beauty dupes.
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BookTok has become a resource for discovering the hottest and most talked-about books while providing recommendations for everything from the best musician memoirs to mysteries, thrillers and cheesy romance novels. Now, TikTok users are claiming to have found a stylish yet compact solution to carrying your Kindle Scribe and more — and no, it’s not another giant travel tote bag.
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There exist fanny packs and sling bags that are wide enough to carry your Kindle and most hard copy books for as low as $7. And it won’t just fit your books; the styles that TikTokers have found have enough room for the digital book and then some.
User @literaryhaylee showed off a simple yet compact fanny pack featuring a clip on strap that you can wear around your waist or across your chest — and it’s on sale for 46% off! Take it to the park or use it as a cute piece of festival gear to store all your travel necessities in.
“I swear this fits,” @literaryhaylee says in the video while seamlessly sliding a Kindle Paperwhite into the black fanny pack.
Unless you’re using Audible, which will allow you to plug in to some audiobooks, having a compact bag will make carrying your books and ebooks simple without weighing you down. The style has earned the label of an Amazon Choice for Fashion Waist Packs by WITROMAN and has sold more than 4,000 in the past month, according to the online retailer.
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WITROMAN Belt Bag Fanny Pack
$6.99
$12.99
46% off
Rather than carry a unique-shaped purse, this belt bag oozes portability with a slim yet lightweight material that’s made from a waterproof nylon material. Not only is it built to withstand rain, but it’ll keep everything from your Kindle, smartphone, wallet and more safe and secure. You can take it everywhere from festivals and concerts (just check the bag requirements beforehand) and brunch with your friends.
That’s not the only style that’s gaining attention either: If you’re looking for a more chic design, TikTok user @sarahsomewherereading recommends a Brixley Crossbody Bag, which is not only on sale for $29, but supports a small woman-founded business that aims to provide trendy traveling pieces.
“Also can be worn five different ways — I am absolutely obsessed with it,” the text reads across the video.
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Brixley Crossbody Bag
$29.00
$38.00
24% off
Choose from five colors: cream, clear, black clear, beige and black, and enjoy the ability to customize every use. Inside the crossbody bag, you’ll have access to various pockets and sleeves as well as have room to hold your Kindle, keys, wallet and more. Since there are various connection points, you can wear the bag as a fanny pack, standard crossbody, shouldered, across the chest or as a mini backpack.
Since it exudes a sleek yet trendy look, the style has racked up a 4.7 star rating on Amazon with verified shoppers praising its ability to be worn with everyday outfits while also being made from durable materials.
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Elton John isn’t quite ready to take his final bow. The singer who retired from touring last year when he wrapped his epic Farewell Yellow Brick Road outing on July 8 announced on Wednesday (Jan. 24) that he will chronicle his half-century on the road in a book entitled Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour.
“I am incredibly excited to announce my new book, Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life On Tour, which goes behind the scenes on my final tour, from Allentown, PA, to Stockholm, Sweden and everywhere in between,” John wrote in an Instagram post revealing the technicolor cover, which finds him standing next to a psychedelic piano in a trippy forest.
“It’s been a beautiful journey creating this book and remembering the people and places that shaped an incredible chapter in my life,” he added. “As well as the stories and memories, not just from this tour but from throughout my career, I’ve included unreleased photography and memorabilia that I hope give you never-before-seen insights of my life on the road.” The 256-page book also includes behind-the-scenes pictures of the show’s stage design, John’s bespoke Gucci-designed wardrobe, snaps of celebrity guests and official tour photography.
A description promises that, “Readers will go on an epic visual journey through the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour while Elton reaches back in time to reflect on key moments in his astounding touring history and reminisces about the beginning of his career. Fans also get a rare glimpse at Elton’s personal archive of posters, sketches, and never-before-seen photographs and postcards.” The poignant forward was written by John’s husband and manager, David Furnish, CEO of the singer’s Rocket Entertainment and the creative director of the tour.
The book from Disney publishing imprint Hyperion Avenue is out on Sept. 24, with Rocket Club fan club members and anyone ordering the book through John’s official store slated to receive it two week early; click here to pre-order.
John’s farewell tour wrapped five years after launching — and being delayed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, illness and injury — with grosses of $939.1 million and 6 million tickets sold over 330 shows, according to Billboard Boxscore. The 76-year-old singer has said that he does not want to tour again, but noted he might play sporadic shows in the future.
The final North American show at L.A.’s Dodger Stadium was live streamed on Disney+ and featured guests Dua Lipa, Brandie Carlile and Kiki Dee and released as a concert film, Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium. The movie recently earned John an Emmy for outstanding variety special (live), which earned the singer the coveted EGOT.
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Gifting season is at its peak, and for those who have an Olivia Rodrigo fan in their life, finding the perfect gift for music lovers to encapsulate their love and admiration for the “Drivers License” singer can be a challenge. Your first instinct may be to get tickets to the Guts world tour, but finding cheap tickets is no easy feat. Amazon, thankfully, has a book on Rodrigo that’s practically essential for Livies of all ages — and it’s on sale for 20% off.
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Olivia Rodrigo: The Ultimate Fan Book will provide admirers of the “Vampire” singer with facts and information about her rise to fame. It’s beloved by Amazon shoppers so much that is has earned the label of a No. 1 bestseller in Teen and Young Adult TV and Radio as well as a 4.6-star rating.
Whether you’re a fan yourself or have one in your life, you can enjoy flipping through its pages and praising the photos of major moments in Rodrigo’s career, including meeting the president and vice president and accepting her 2022 Billboard Woman of the Year award.
According to the official synopsis, you can also expect “quotes from [Rodrigo] and her closest collaborators, discussing fame, fashion, fans and more, as well as tons of stunning snaps from the red carpet to stadium stages.”
If you’re looking for a last-minute gift, Prime members can take advantage of Prime one-day free shipping that’ll get the gift to your doorstep fast. Not a Prime member? Amazon offers a 30-day free trial for new users who sign up. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee of $14.99/month or $139/year. Click here to launch your free trial.
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“Olivia Rodrigo: The Ultimate Fan Book” by Malcolm Croft
$10.31
$12.89
20% off
Get ready to indulge in 80 pages of facts, quotes and information on the “Get Him Back” singer in the unofficial book written by music journalist Malcolm Croft. Right now, it’s also on sale for 20% off (make sure you clip the coupon before adding the book to your cart to snag the deal. The vibrant cover also makes a worthy coffee table book that’ll act as a piece of decor and conversation starter for you and any fan who visits your home.
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Britney Spears is finishing off 2023 with one more achievement on her resumé. On Thursday (Dec. 7), the “…Baby One More Time” singer took to Twitter to reveal that her memoir, The Woman In Me, received the fan-voted honor of best memoir and autobiography by the 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards. “Thank you for naming my […]
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