‘Onyx Storm’ is taking over the reading world

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eNewspaper   |    Crosswords   |   Horoscopes Read in browser Books Thu Jan 23 2025 Clare Mulroy |  Books Reporter Hi, booklovers! I'm Clare Mulroy – USA TODAY's new books reporter. Every Thursday I'll be sending you a recap of the biggest news in books, including new releases, book-to-screen adaptations, author interviews and reader trends.  A little about me: I'm a Cape Cod native turned New Yorker and I come from a family of reading fanatics, booksellers and English teachers. I'll read pretty much anything, but I'm a sucker for sprawling family narratives and literary fiction with spunky protagonists. My favorite books are "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah and "Martyr!" by Kaveh Akbar – don't make me choose!  One of the year's most anticipated releases is here. On Monday night, I headed to Barnes & Noble to see how readers were celebrating the midnight release of "Onyx Storm," Rebecca Yarros' highly-anticipated follow-up to "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame." Check out our spoiler-filled guide to the third novel's biggest twists. Readers pose with their newly-acquired copies of "Onyx Storm" at the Union Square Barnes & Noble in New York City on Monday night. Clare Mulroy TikTok is alive and kicking (for now), but in those fateful offline hours, we reflected on the impact of BookTok on the publishing industry. And leading up to the inauguration, we revisited a debate sparked by readers and authors about whether politics belong in online book spaces.  We also launched our Winter Book Challenge – if you fill out our bingo card and complete an entry form, you'll be entered to win a $100 Bookshop.org gift card! USA TODAY Best-selling Booklist recap: "The Let Them Theory," by motivational speaker Mel Robbins tops the list, with horror master Grady Hendrix's latest "Witchcraft for Wayward Girls" sneaking in at No. 5. "James" by Percival Everett and the "Dog Man" comics stayed strong in the Top 10. TOP STORIES Rebecca Ross teases new fantasy book in 'Divine Rivals' universe In an exclusive interview, author Rebecca Ross shares what she's excited for fans to see in her new book, set 600 years before "Divine Rivals." READ MORE Rick Astley memoir tackles revived career, Rickrolling meme and Dave Grohl friendship   Rick Astley's memoir shares how he was just as confused as everyone with Rickrolling. READ MORE Rebecca Yarros 'Onyx Storm' brings back frenzy of midnight release parties   Fans packed bookstores across the country Monday to be the first to get a copy of "Onyx Storm" by Rebecca Yarros. Here's what we saw in New York City. READ MORE Do politics and fiction books mix? Some say 'reading is political.'   Booklovers have long debated whether politics belong in online book communities. Readers and authors, including Jodi Picoult, tell us their thoughts. READ MORE 2025 most anticipated books: Taylor Jenkins Reid, new 'Hunger Games'   2025 brings buzzy new titles. Here are the books we're most excited about, including "Onyx Storm" by Rebecca Yarros and nonfiction from John Green. READ MORE USA TODAY Best-selling Booklist   The top-selling titles each week provides book lovers with the most accurate snapshot of what people are reading. READ MORE Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. USA TODAY Crossword Our premier puzzle for crossword fans. SEE ALL GAMES Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback