I'm thrilled to share that our SP+ exclusive newsletter, Be Lit: Books for Your Deeply Meaningful Life, is evolving in exciting new ways!
We're doubling down on what you love—groundbreaking book picks, exclusive excerpts, and intimate "Ask the Author" conversations—while expanding into new territory that speaks to this moment. You'll find original reporting on trends shaping what we read and why (like this week's deep dive into fiction's surprising surge past nonfiction for the first time ever). We're exploring everything from transformative nonfiction to the fiction and children's books that spark imagination across generations.
This isn't just a book newsletter—it's your portal to being inspired, informed, and in community with fellow book-loving Architects of Change. We're building something together here, and every issue will surprise you with what's possible when great books meet great conversation. I can't wait to hear what resonates with you! |
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In our age of the endless scroll and non-stop flow of information, fiction has become a refuge for many of us—a chance to unplug from the noise and find a safe haven in our imagination. This might help explain why novels are outselling non-fiction books right now. “Fiction is about escape,” says bestselling author Harlan Coben. “And there aren’t many places you can escape to right now.”
This week, The Sunday Paper sat down with Coben to talk about his new novel, Gone Before Goodbye, a collaboration with Reese Witherspoon. How did that writing partnership begin? What keeps Coben fired up to write even after publishing 35 books? And why does he believe his thrillers are ultimately about hope? Join Sunday Paper PLUS for the answers to those questions and more, and to read an exclusive excerpt of Gone Before Goodbye. |
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This week, we're exploring the rich and essential world of children's books and the writers behind them. First, in an exclusive video, bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt offers The Sunday Paper a glimpse into her creative process and the truths about writing a book for little ones. Then we hear from Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, new to the kids' literature shelves, about the beautiful lessons only young minds can teach us.
We hope this spotlight on an essential corner of storytelling will open your heart and mind and encourage you to have meaningful, creative connections with the kids in your lives! |
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Plus, why they hold important messages—for all of us. |
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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde reflects on three life-changing lessons her kids and grandkids have taught her. |
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There are millions of remarkable books in the world and thousands more are published every single week. Here are three claiming a spot on our bookshelf right now. |
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Honey, Baby, Mine — In memory of the gifted actor and writer Diane Ladd, we're revisiting the heartfelt book she wrote with her daughter, Laura Dern. The Sunday Paper had the honor of interviewing with the mother-daughter duo in 2023, which you can read here.
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Notes on Being a Man — Bestselling author, NYU professor, and global thought leader Scott Galloway offers an insightful look at what it means to be an American man, and a parent of one, today. |
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How About Now — For years, Kate Baer has captivated hearts and minds with her poems—and now she returns with her anticipated new compilation that explores motherhood, midlife, and finding ourselves. |
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