Coming soon from Penguin Random

 

The Third Eye

by George Harrison

An intimate, beautiful collection of more than two hundred never-before-collected photos of the Beatles at work and at play — many published for the first time — taken by their lead guitarist, George Harrison. The candid, unguarded photos, brimming with Harrison’s wit, intelligence, and penchant for experimentation (he was enamored of selfies, long before the iPhone), and snapped in those rare moments out of the spotlight offer a remarkable, inside look at the human being behind the Beatles, trying to hold onto themselves — and enjoy themselves — while standing at the center of the storm.

 

Hardcover $65

 

 

Chain Reaction

by Lee Child and Andrew Child

Jack Reacher is hard to find. It’s not easy to track him down. And he likes it that way. But General Susan Turner, based deep inside the Pentagon, has the means and the motive. She needs his help. A member of her team has been brutally murdered on covert duty. She can’t trust anyone she works with, not even her deputy. She needs someone from the outside. Someone who solves problems and disappears without a trace … The heart-pounding new Jack Reacher thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child.

 

Hardcover $34 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Something Is Killing the Children: Hope Is a Knife

by James Tynion IV and Kiersten White

Welcome to the dark. It has very sharp teeth. Based on the internationally bestselling comic series, with millions of copies in print, the first full-length novel from the terrifying world of Something Is Killing the Children — a stunning collaboration between Eisner-winning co-creator James Tynion IV and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White.

 

Hardcover $30 

 

A PARADE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

 

 

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War in this “riveting reexamination of a nation in tumult” (Los Angeles Times).

“A feast of historical insight and narrative verve . . . This is Erik Larson at his best, enlivening even a thrice-told tale into an irresistible thriller.”—The Wall Street Journal


On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the fluky victor in a tight race for president. The country was bitterly at odds; Southern extremists were moving ever closer to destroying the Union, with one state after another seceding and Lincoln powerless to stop them. Slavery fueled the conflict, but somehow the passions of North and South came to focus on a lonely federal fortress in Charleston Harbor: Fort Sumter.

Master storyteller Erik Larson offers a gripping account of the chaotic months between Lincoln’s election and the Confederacy’s shelling of Sumter—a period marked by tragic errors and miscommunications, enflamed egos and craven ambitions, personal tragedies and betrayals. Lincoln himself wrote that the trials of these five months were “so great that, could I have anticipated them, I would not have believed it possible to survive them.”

At the heart of this suspense-filled narrative are Major Robert Anderson, Sumter’s commander and a former slave owner sympathetic to the South but loyal to the Union; Edmund Ruffin, a vain and bloodthirsty radical who stirs secessionist ardor at every opportunity; and Mary Boykin Chesnut, wife of a prominent planter, conflicted over both marriage and slavery and seeing parallels between them. In the middle of it all is the overwhelmed Lincoln, battling with his duplicitous secretary of state, William Seward, as he tries desperately to avert a war that he fears is inevitable—one that will eventually kill 750,000 Americans.

Drawing on diaries, secret communiques, slave ledgers, and plantation records, Larson gives us a political horror story that captures the forces that led America to the brink—a dark reminder that we often don’t see a cataclysm coming until it’s too late.  

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“An absolute winner! It’s rare that a thriller offers up a tale with such a page-turning, edge-of-the-seat plot that also grips your heart so tightly, but First Chance does just that, and then some! There’re thrills, laughs, and even a few tears. (And who doesn’t just love a German shepherd named Sissy?) Bravo!”

Jeffery Deaver, internationally bestselling author of The Bone Collector and South of Nowhere

 

 

SEE MY REVIEW FROM MAY 26 

 

 

New from Penguin Random

 

Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone

By Diana Gabaldon

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Diana Gabaldon returns with the “vast and sweeping” ( The Washington Post ) newest novel in the epic Outlander series. War leaves nobody alone. Neither the past, the present, nor the future offers true safety, and the only refuge is what you can protect: your family, your friends, your home. Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall were torn apart by the Jacobite Rising in 1746, and it took them twenty years of loss and heartbreak to find each other again. Now it’s 1779, and Claire and Jamie are finally reunited with their daughter, Brianna, her husband, Roger, and their children, and are rebuilding their home on Fraser’s Ridge—a fortress that may shelter them against the winds of war as well as weather. But tensions in the Colonies are great: Battles rage from New York to Georgia and, even in the mountains of the backcountry, feelings run hot enough to boil Hell’s teakettle. Jamie knows that loyalties among his tenants are split and it won’t be long before the war is on his doorstep. Brianna and Roger have their own worry: that the dangers that provoked their escape from the twentieth century might catch up to them. Sometimes they question whether risking the perils of the 1700s—among them disease, starvation, and an impending war—was indeed the safer choice for their family. Not so far away, young William Ransom is coming to terms with the mysteries of his identity, his future, and the family he’s never known. His erstwhile father, Lord John Grey, has reconciliations to make and dangers to meet on his son’s behalf and on his own, and far to the north, Young Ian Murray fights his own battle between past and future, and the two women he’s loved. Meanwhile, the Revolutionary War creeps ever closer to Fraser’s Ridge. Jamie sharpens his sword, while Claire whets her surgeon’s blade: It is a time for steel.

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Preorder Now: The Land That Time Forgot®: Kingdom of Skulls by Mike Wolferx

 

Cover art by Daren Bader

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (Tarzana, California) Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., the company founded by the creator of Tarzan® and John Carter of Mars®, is pleased to announce preorders for the latest novel in the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe series: The Land That Time Forgot: Kingdom of Skulls by fan-favorite author Mike Wolfer. This new novel follows Wolfer’s previous installment in the series, The Land That Time Forgot: Fortress Primeval*, and sees Captain Fausto Caproni and his sister Marina, driven by promises of hope and romance, return once again to the dinosaur-filled lost world of Caspak. The novel features gorgeous wraparound cover art by renowned fantasy illustrator Daren Bader. The Land That Time Forgot: Kingdom of Skulls by Mike Wolfer will be available in paperback, standard hardcover, and a hardcover Collector’s Edition and is expected to ship in Q1 2027. * For a limited time, The Land That Time Forgot: Fortress Primeval is now on sale at 25% off! CLICK HERE to take advantage of this amazing offer.

TERROR FROM THE SKY Young sea captain Fausto Caproni and sister Marina barely escaped with their lives from the mysterious lost continent of Caspak. Now, two years later, the Capronis return to the savage world, but this time, the quest is for gold. While Fausto hopes the spoils of a hasty mining operation will save his neck from the nefarious criminals to whom he owes a great debt, Marina is returning for a very personal reason: love. But can the handsome warrior with whom she reluctantly parted two years ago still be alive in the terrifying world crawling with prehistoric predators and the hideous, flying beings known as the Wieroos?

Bonus Novelette: “Weird Worlds™: The Shock Tower” by Mike Wolfer Captain Conover and the crew of the vacuum airship Favonia voyage to a faraway world of terrifying monsters, ruled by strangely familiar alien warriors in this latest installment of Weird Worlds!

Bonus Trading Card—While Supplies Last!

Comes with all editions of the book while supplies last All preorders of The Land That Time Forgot: Kingdom of Skulls placed directly from ERB, Inc.’s online store will come with an exclusive collectible ERB Universe trading card featuring the vacuum airship Favonia from the Weird Worlds series. Collect all of the trading cards by preordering each ERB Universe novel directly from EdgarRiceBurroughs.com!

Hardcover Limited Collector’s Edition

The hardcover Collector’s Edition features a special ERB Universe bookplate signed by author Mike Wolfer and cover artist Daren Bader as well as a facsimile autograph of Edgar Rice Burroughs, and includes an exclusive ERB Universe trading card featuring Daren Bader’s cover art for The Land That Time Forgot: Kingdom of Skulls. The Collector’s Edition is limited to only 200 copies. Included only with the Collector's Edition

The full wraparound artwork by Daren Bader

Preorder your copy of The Land That Time Forgot: Kingdom of Skulls by Mike Wolfer today!

About the Author Mike Wolfer has been a professional writer and illustrator for more than thirty years. He is the author of The Land That Time Forgot: Fortress Primeval and four Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe prose novellas: “Victory Harben: Clash on Caspak,” “Beyond the Farthest Star: Rescue on Zandar,” “Weird Worlds: Voyage into Terror,” and “Weird Worlds: Dead on Venus.” He has been a key talent working on the canonical ERB Universe comic books, including Jane Porter, Victory Harben, Pellucidar, The Land That Time Forgot, The Monster Men, and The Moon Maid. Best known for his Widow series, Wolfer is also the creator of the Daughters of the Dark Oracle franchise, and has worked on numerous licensed properties. About the Cover Artist Daren Bader has been a concept artist and art director for the video game and entertainment industry for thirty years, working with a large variety of companies, including Disney, Nintendo, Capcom, Rockstar Games, and Magic Leap. He is also a freelance illustrator for various trading card games, such as Magic: The Gathering and World of Warcraft, and has illustrated book covers for popular authors such as R. A. Salvatore and Edgar Rice Burroughs. His work has appeared in fifteen volumes of Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art; the monographs The Art of Daren Bader and one hundred drawings; and the 60-page, fully painted graphic novel Tribes of Kai from Flesk Publications. His work was recently acquired by the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles. Daren lives in Southern California. Edgar Rice Burroughs: Master of Adventure™ The creator of the immortal characters Tarzan of the Apes® and John Carter of Mars®, Edgar Rice Burroughs is one of the world’s most popular authors. Mr. Burroughs’ timeless tales of heroes and heroines transport readers from the jungles of Africa and the dead sea bottoms of Barsoom® to the miles-high forests of Amtor™ and the savage inner world of Pellucidar®, and even to alien civilizations Beyond the Farthest Star™. Mr. Burroughs’ books are estimated to have sold hundreds of millions of copies, and they have spawned 60 films and 250 television episodes. Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe™ A century before the term “crossover” became a buzzword in popular culture, Edgar Rice Burroughs created the first expansive, fully cohesive literary universe. Coexisting in this vast cosmos was a pantheon of immortal heroes and heroines—Tarzan of the Apes®, Jane Porter®, John Carter®, Dejah Thoris®, Carson Napier™, and David Innes™ being only the best known among them. In Burroughs’ 80-plus novels, their epic adventures transported them to the strange and exotic worlds of Barsoom®, Amtor™, Pellucidar®, Caspak™, and Va-nah™, as well as the lost civilizations of Earth and even realms Beyond the Farthest Star™. Now the Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe expands in an all-new series of canonical tales written by today’s talented authors!

Special Sale on The Land That Time Forgot: Fortress Primeval

To catch you up on your reading while you wait for your copy of The Land That Time Forgot: Kingdom of Skulls, we are putting the novel that spawned it in the primordial ooze on sale! That’s right, for a limited time, you can get any print edition—paperback, hardcover, or Collector’s Edition—of The Land That Time Forgot: Fortress Primeval by Mike Wolfer on sale at the dino-sized discount of 25% off! Just CLICK HERE to take advantage of this amazing offer.

 

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No Killing Goblins by pirateaba “Pirateaba is an amazing world builder, and as a writer, I am in awe of their story constructing skills….The Wandering Inn is a favorite... You won't find anything else like it.” —Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl In this second volume of The Wandering Inn, Book One of the massive epic fantasy world that has become a LitRPG sensation, new characters take center stage as the Innverse expands beyond Erin Solstice’s inn.

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The Palace Beneath the Sea by Lauren Wiesebron A doomed love story created the city of Ys, it's fitting that another one would end it... A great love. A mysterious kingdom beneath the waves. A devastating betrayal. The acclaimed author of House of Frost and Feathers returns with a sweeping, lyrical novel inspired by a mermaid folktale filled with exploration, love, adventure, and magic.

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Tempest by Victoria Aveyard "Tempest is a triumph that features all my favorite things: romance, layered characters, a meticulous fantasy world, and of course—pirates." —Rachel Gillig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Knight and the Moth From Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen, comes a romantic fantasy epic in which a fallen noblewoman faces off against her former love—the last great pirate captain—amid a brutal war for the high seas.

ANOTHER FROM HARPER COLLINS

 

A Snake Among Swans by Hannah Kaner "A cunning political fantasy whose scheming courtly factions and cutthroat star-crossed lovers are as beguiling and unpredictable as the lethal magic wilds that surround them." —Shannon Chakraborty,  New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi The author of Godkiller returns with a new dark fantasy tale of warring kingdoms, wild magic, female rage, and the choice between love and power in a world ruled by conquest.

FORTHCOMING FROM HARPER COLLINS

 

Massif by Garth Nix The Massifs came to humanity with a message: Join us among the stars. And so we did, because Earth was dying. From New York Times bestseller and master of speculative fiction Garth Nix comes his first foray into adult science fiction with a brilliant and poignant story of sentient starships, galactic warfare, and the bonds a crew forms in the cold, black of space.

NEW ELIZABTH MAY IS ON THE WAY

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The Circle of the Swan by Jana Oliver is being revised

 

Jana is reworking her early catalog and this is the new cover fot The Circle of the Swan and this review is based on the original release. Give it a try. She is one of the best! 

The Circle of the Swan
Janna G. Oliver
www.magespell.com, $12.95
reviewed by Jim Brock

THE CIRCLE OF THE SWAN is fantasy at its finest. It is Jana G. Olivers’ second book from Magespell (the first being the recently reviewed and forcefully recommended THE LOVER‘S KNOT). SWAN is the first of a series to be known as The Dragon Fire Series. The second book, THE SUMMONING STONE, is due in December and evidenced by the short excerpt herein promises to be another winner.

But back to the book at hand. THE CIRCLE OF THE SWAN pleased and delighted me much as did the early works of Anne McCaffrey. The delineation of good and evil, the strength of female characters and the likeability of the good guys contribute to a story that you don’t read so much as you actually seem to participate in. If you want to indulge in fantasy, THE CIRCLE OF THE SWAN is an excellent choice.

Oliver has created a world of warriors and castles – of vengeful women and ambitious lords – and magic. Her main character, Morwyn is selected to be an adept and to join the magical Circle of the Swan, she is removed from her mother and twin brother and their small village in a brutal fashion by the unscrupulous adept sent to fetch her. That adept, known as Adwyth, has her own hateful agenda unknown to her fellow adepts. Thus Morwyn becomes involved in plots of revenge and one lord’s attempts to conquer the lands of another. She becomes a full-fledged adept because she needs all those powers to save the lives and fortunes of those she loves and those she comes to love. In a novel full of strong characters, Morwyn becomes the strongest and the smartest of the lot, but she pays a terrible price to win through.

Jana Oliver is a wonderful writer. She possesses a creativity nd imagination far above many of the more established authors. Case in point is the enchantment placed on the warrior Belwyn in this book. After I read THE LOVER’S KNOT, I put Oliver on my list of must-read authors. Due to restraints of time and otherwise, that list is much more select than it used to be. THE CIRCLE OF THE SWAN merely confirmed my good taste. Jana Oliver deserves to be on everyone’s must-read list.

//I have to heartily agree with Jim. This book may contain the common elements of a magical fantasy, but Jana Oliver gives them a unique twist to make them seem fresh and new. Be sure and check out the website and pick up both THE LOVER’S KNOT and THE CIRCLE OF THE SWAN. Jim and I both agree that Jana Oliver is a name to be remembered. You will not be disappointed. //

 

TARZANA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL NEWS

 

Legendary Producer Gale Anne Hurd to Receive the Prestigious Edgar Rice Burroughs Legacy Award at the 2026 Tarzana International Film Festival Gale Anne Hurd Award-winning producer behind The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Tremors, and countless genre classics to be honored for her extraordinary contributions to science fiction, fantasy, and adventure filmmaking. Thursday, August 13, 2026 (Tarzana, California) The Tarzana International Film Festival (TZIFF) is proud to announce that legendary film and television producer Gale Anne Hurd will receive the prestigious Edgar Rice Burroughs Legacy Award during the festival's Closing Night Awards Gala on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The award will be presented by acclaimed filmmaker Ernest Dickerson. Named in honor of the visionary creator of Tarzan®, John Carter of Mars®, The Land That Time Forgot®, and numerous other beloved adventure classics, the Edgar Rice Burroughs Legacy Award recognizes individuals whose careers have profoundly advanced the genres of science fiction, fantasy, adventure, and imaginative storytelling. Few filmmakers embody that legacy more completely than Gale Anne Hurd. Throughout an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, Hurd has produced some of the most influential and groundbreaking films in modern cinema, including The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Tremors, Armageddon, and many other acclaimed productions. Her impact on television has been equally remarkable, serving as executive producer of the global phenomenon The Walking Dead, along with numerous other successful series that have captivated audiences around the world. Known for championing visionary filmmakers, groundbreaking visual effects, and unforgettable characters, Hurd has consistently pushed the boundaries of cinematic storytelling while helping define the modern science fiction, fantasy, and action genres. "It is a tremendous honor to recognize Gale Anne Hurd with the Edgar Rice Burroughs Legacy Award," said Jeff Rector, President and Festival Director of the Tarzana International Film Festival. "Her remarkable body of work has inspired generations of filmmakers and audiences alike—including me. Like Edgar Rice Burroughs, she has continually expanded the boundaries of imagination, creating unforgettable worlds and characters that continue to influence popular culture around the globe. Her career exemplifies the spirit of adventure, innovation, and imagination that this award was created to celebrate." The award presentation will take place during the festival’s Closing Night Awards Gala, a semi-formal evening featuring a celebrity red carpet, cocktail reception, dinner, and special presentations celebrating excellence in independent filmmaking. Hurd will be joined by an array of distinguished guests and celebrity presenters, tentatively including Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial) and Phil Morris (Bosch: Legacy), with additional special guests to be announced. The evening will also feature a special tribute honoring legendary actor, martial artist, and humanitarian Chuck Norris, presented by actor Sean Kanan, recognizing Norris's extraordinary contributions to film, television, and humanitarian service. The Tarzana International Film Festival holds a unique connection to Edgar Rice Burroughs. In 1919, Burroughs purchased a sprawling ranch in California's San Fernando Valley and named it Tarzana Ranch after his legendary literary hero. As the property was later developed into a thriving community, residents chose to preserve the name, making Tarzana the only community in the world named after a fictional character. Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. has proudly served as a festival sponsor for the past five years, helping preserve and celebrate Burroughs' enduring legacy. Now in its fifth year, the Tarzana International Film Festival celebrates excellence in independent filmmaking while honoring the spirit of imagination, creativity, and storytelling that Edgar Rice Burroughs inspired for generations. The 2026 Tarzana International Film Festival will take place October 2–4, 2026, featuring film screenings, filmmaker panels, networking events, celebrity appearances, and its annual Closing Night Awards Gala. The Edgar Rice Burroughs Legacy Award celebrates visionary storytellers whose work has inspired audiences to dream bigger, explore farther, and imagine worlds beyond their own. Few recipients embody that spirit more completely than Gale Anne Hurd, whose extraordinary career continues to shape the future of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure filmmaking. About Gale Anne Hurd Gale Anne Hurd is one of Hollywood's most accomplished and influential producers. Her extraordinary body of work includes landmark films such as The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Tremors, Armageddon, and The Incredible Hulk, as well as the record-breaking television phenomenon The Walking Dead. Throughout her career, she has championed visionary filmmakers, groundbreaking technology, and unforgettable storytelling, earning recognition as one of the entertainment industry's most influential producers. About the Tarzana International Film Festival The Tarzana International Film Festival showcases exceptional independent films from around the world while celebrating the enduring legacy of Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose imagination helped shape modern adventure fiction. Founded to honor both independent filmmakers and one of America's greatest storytellers, the festival provides a platform for emerging and established artists while fostering creativity, innovation, and the future of cinematic storytelling. Festival tickets are now available at https://www.itsmyseat.com/events/594391.html About Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. The corporation administers the intellectual property of American author Edgar Rice Burroughs who is one of the twentieth century’s most prolific and enduring writers. Mr. Burroughs’ stories have been adapted into 60 films and 250 television episodes. See erburroughs.com for more information.