Spotlight BOOKS Need a new book? 15 new ones from 2026 you might have missed Clare Mulroy and Brian Truitt USA Today Oct 25, 2026 16 hrs ago 0 New books we recommend include "Hollywood, Ending" by John Green and "Artificial Intimacy" by Sherry Turkle. HarperCollins, Hachette, Penguin Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Clare Mulroy and Brian Truitt USA Today Cozy reading season is upon us.kAmu2== :D E96 A6C764E E:>6 E@ 4FC= FA H:E9 2 8@@5 3@@<] x7 J@F 5C625 E96 6?5 @7 52J=:89E D2G:?8 E:>6 @C E96 5C@A :? 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