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There’s a running joke on the internet that every book is a New York Times bestseller, but that’s far from the truth. In (sad) reality, most books have faded into obscurity before they’re even published. But some books do break through—and then keep on going, soaring upward and becoming culturally inescapable. Today, we’re looking at two of those juggernauts, along with a new show based on a legendary bestseller. Sometimes characters find immortality, and sometimes immortality is thrust upon them…

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Genevieve
Senior Books Content Manager @ Pix
Current 📖: The Children by Melissa Albert

Books of the Moment

Some books define the moment because they’re new, and others because they’ve found their way back into the conversation. From buzzy releases to older titles gaining fresh attention through adaptations, rediscovery, and word of mouth, these are some of the stories everyone’s talking about right now. This week: phenomena!

Theo of Golden

by Allen Levi

This charming novel about an elderly man doing good deeds in a small town has had readers gripped for months. Originally self-published, it’s now spent 26 weeks on the NYT bestseller list, and sales show no sign of slowing down. If you’re looking for a read that can both warm your heart and inspire you to be a bit kinder, this phenomenon—it’s sold over a million copies!—might just do the trick.

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The Let Them Theory

by Mel Robbins

Do you wish you could stop letting other people influence your emotions? Do you feel stuck, ready to turn the page and start a new chapter in your life? If so, you're far from alone—Mel Robbins' guide on the subject has sold more than 10 million copies since its release in 2024. At its core, the book is about reclaiming your time and energy from people and situations that no longer serve you, so you can redirect them toward building a life you love.

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Hotel Spotlight

Together with Inside Hotels

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

The Vibe: Flip-flops, fire pits, and family fun

The Location: St. Pete Beach, FL

Instaworthy Activities:
Set on the award-winning sands of St. Pete Beach, RumFish Beach Resort is all about sun-soaked fun and laid-back luxury. Rooms and suites are fresh, modern, and steps from the shore, with many offering beachfront views and breezy balconies. Dive into the 33,500-gallon aquarium (yes, really), roast s'mores by the fire pits, or chill in a hammock while the kids explore the touch tank. With paddleboarding, beachfront bars, and dolphin cruises, RumFish brings the fun from sunrise to sunset. Oh, and did we mention the High Tide Water Slide?

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Page to Screen

The Vampire Lestat

Based on Anne Rice’s 1985 bestseller, The Vampire Lestat puts one of the franchise’s most iconic characters center stage. As the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) embraces rockstar fame, he must confront the ghosts of his past and the price of immortality. Dark, seductive, and steeped in gothic spectacle, expect both supernatural horror and glittery rock glam. The Vampire Lestat (which is technically season three of AMC's Interview with the Vampire series) premieres today, June 7, on AMC and AMC+.