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Check out this fantastic review of The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby from the @NYTimes! Out now; order your copy today! nytimes.com/2026/07/14/boo…

Did you know? On this day in 1930, the first match in history of the World Cup was played in Uruguay. While the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly over, there’s still time to pick up one of our soccer books. Whether you’re looking to learn more about the tournament at large, the history of soccer, or the women who shaped the game, these five books are sure to educate and inspire.

☀️ Your summer reading list just got a lot more affordable. For the entire month of July, some of our bestsellers are on sale for only $1.99 at most ebook retailers. Grab yours now—sale ends July 31.

What if just 10 minutes of reading a day could help shape a child’s future? In a new @latimes op-ed from Hachette Book Group & @HachetteUK CEO David Shelley explores why reading for pleasure is one of the strongest predictors of a child’s future success—and why declining reading rates should concern us all. From the rise of smartphones to book deserts and access to books, the piece examines the challenges facing young readers and why helping children discover the joy of reading has never been more important. At HBG, this is the driving force behind #RaisingReaders, our global initiative encouraging families to make reading for pleasure part of children’s daily lives. 
📖 Read more here latimes.com/opinion/story/…

🧲 Happy publication day to THE POWER OF PULL! Rob Snyder shares the insights that have helped him—and hundreds of other founders—get unstuck and start scaling when the traditional startup playbook wasn’t enough. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rob-sny… @Kazanjy @gjain @teisenmann

✍️ Calling all writers, editors and students: the 58th edition of the Associated Press Stylebook is available now! Now fully updated with over 200 new and revised entries, like an updated Artificial Intelligence chapter and nobility section updates, this is the one reference that news writers cannot afford to be without. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles/the-ass…

Book #27 2026 Adrian Goldsworthy: Athens & Sparta Goldsworthy’s book is a magnificent, sweeping narrative that explores the dramatic and compelling story of the Persian Wars and Peloponnesian War. Goldsworthy argues that the Greeks were driven by a competitive rivalry and struggle for prestige, honor, and greatness in their wars with Persia and each other. Highly recommended as a highly readable and persuasively argued magisterial narrative history! The author also respects the importance of western civilization and democracy & freedom. 5/5⭐️ .@BasicBooks

🎶 Marry me, Taylor...you’ll never have to be alone. 💍✨ If all the wedding buzz has you revisiting the Eras—or inspired you to learn more about the world’s biggest pop phenomenon—pick up a copy of TAYLOR’S VERSION! Poet and literary scholar Stephanie Burt offers an insightful and heartfelt critical appreciation of Taylor Swift, her body of work, and the community her art has fostered. hachettebookgroup.com/titles/stephan…

How much of today’s world was shaped thousands of years ago? These five sweeping histories take readers across continents and centuries, revealing how the borders we recognize, the religions we practice, and the cities we inhabit today were shaped by the past. Which one are you picking up next?

NEW! Read @WSJ's review of EMPIRE OF INK by @alexgrantwright wsj.com/arts-culture/b…

OUT TODAY! In ON THE ORIGIN OF SEX, biologist Lixing Sun reveals the wild and weird world of how creatures reproduce, drawing on his decades of research across sexual reproduction and evolution. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dr-lixi…

Out 6/30, ON THE ORIGIN OF SEX offers an expert and entertaining investigation into the science of sexual reproduction and creation of biodiversity on Earth. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dr-lixi…

ON THE ORIGIN OF SEX by Dr. Lixing Sun has been named a June 2026 must-read by @NextBigIdeaClub! See the full list: nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/next-…

👀⚽ Did you catch it? SOCCERWOMEN made an appearance in the Ted Lasso Season 4 trailer. SOCCERWOMEN celebrates the pioneers, champions, and future stars of women’s soccer through original interviews with 50+ players and coaches around the world. Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles/gemma-c…

As America approaches its 250th birthday, let’s revisit the ideas that built the nation. These five books explore the democracy, struggles, reinventions, and resilience that have shaped the nation over the last 250 years. Which ones are you adding to your TBR?

Congratulations to Robin Waterfield and THE HISTORY OF THE PELOPONNESIAN WAR for being shortlisted for The 2025 International Hellenic Prize! Learn more: hachettebookgroup.com/titles/thucydi…

@gewald Hi Garrett! Please fill out this form to request an exam desk copy: hachettebookgroup.com/edc-request-fo… Thanks!

@BasicBooks is there a way to get a teacher review copy of empire of ink?

Just started reading @VDHanson's upcoming @BasicBooks and came across this gem: "A related theme of this study is what Thomas Sowell once called 'a conflict of visions'—the age-old antithesis between the tragic and therapeutic views of human nature that frames Trump’s agendas. The tragic mindset entails a reluctant acceptance of man’s limitations given his brief lifespan, the predictability of human nature, the need for commonsense guidance from past traditions and protocols, and the confidence that achieving the good rather than the perfect is enough. The therapeutic school posits quite confidently that human nature is malleable and fluid, and thus the right people—with the proper mixture of wisdom, social concern, and superior education and morality—must be given enough power to create a heaven on earth. These polar-opposite visions have now advanced to such a degree that the accustomed left-right divide now permeates every aspect of postmodern America. It is in this context of irreconcilable notions of the individual and the state that the book attempts to understand Trump’s current last, desperate, often heavy-handed attempt to undo almost all the economic, cultural, social, political, and military orthodoxies of the last fifty years. He acts out of a sincere desire both to “make America great again” and to find his own personal redemption—but also to seek some sort of belated retribution on his enemies." Victor Davis Hanson "The Counter Revolution"

🦋 More fun and fascinating facts about how creates reproduce await in ON THE ORIGIN OF SEX. Available 6/30, preorder your copy today! hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dr-lixi…

Celebrate Juneteenth with six titles that center Black history, community, and resilience. @ibramxk @kcarterjackson @marthasjones_ @PenielJoseph