📚 Book News, Bestseller Highlights & An 82-Year-Old Surprise! 😂

Sep 26, 2025

Welcome back to The Next Chapter Book Store’s weekly vlog! 📚 This week, we bring you the hottest book headlines and some fun literary news. Here’s what’s featured: Dan Brown’s brand new novel, “The Secret of Secrets,” just hit #1! “The Wilderness” by Angela Flournoy is one of the most anticipated reads this fall, especially for those interested in stories of Black millennial friendship. New memoir releases from Elizabeth Gilbert and Emma Herning Willis—perfect for memoir lovers. A rundown of the latest major book awards: American Book Awards, National Book Awards, National Book Foundation Medal, and Alberta Book Publishing Awards. And a hilarious story: a library book returned to San Antonio Public Library after being overdue for 82 years (with no fine)! Don’t forget to check out this week’s highlighted books and award nominees, and let us know what you’re most excited to read in the comments. Happy reading, everyone! 📖 #BookNews #NewReleases #BookAwards #Vlog #BookCommunity Welcome to "Books, Banter, and Beyond" – your ultimate destination for all things books! 📚 Join us on an exciting journey through the literary universe where we dive deep into the pages of our favorite novels, explore the details you may have missed, and engage in captivating discussions that go beyond the words on the page.