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It's Book Lovers Day! Here are 31 riveting beach reads we love

Get ready to add some books to your reading list!

Scott Patterson might write 'Gilmore Girls' book — see what fans are saying

The actor who played Lorelai's love, Luke, wants to know if loyal viewers are interested in becoming his readers.

The TODAY anchors share their favorite children's books

Their recommendations range from the traditional to modern classics.

Get kids reading this summer! Amazon's 18 best books for reluctant readers

Plus, four timeless tips to get every kid reading this summer

12 must-read books for summer, according to three best-selling authors

Brad Thor, author of the best-selling Scot Harvath series, shared his summer reading list picks on TODAY.

Three top authors pick their favorite books for Father's Day

We asked three top authors for their favorite picks.

'Captain Underpants' author shares struggles with ADHD, how parents inspired him

The successful author and illustrator shares why there's a bit of himself woven into the main characters in 'Captain Underpants.'

Vote here for your favorite ‘Great American Read’

Meredith Vieira visits to talk about her PBS show, “The Great American Read.” The show surveyed Americans to compile a list of the top 100 novels.

'Luckiest Girl Alive' author Jessica Knoll reveals the 4 books you'll be reading this summer

Get ready for some killer content.

This woman wants to be rich, and she’s not ashamed of it

Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes Jessica Knoll, author of the novel "Luckiest Girl Alive" as well as a controversial op-ed piece headlined "I Want to Be Rich and...

'Are You There God?' book redesign has Judy Blume fans in an uproar

Can you hear me now?

10 books everyone will be reading this spring

From thrillers to fantasies to romances, there's something here for everyone.

Why all girls need to read 'A Wrinkle in Time'

Meg Murry has been empowering girls for more than 50 years. She is unapologetically smart and outspoken. She made it acceptable, even desirable, to be nerdy....

Enter here for a chance to win a copy of Roma Downey's book 'Box of Butterflies'

We're giving away a signed copy of Roma Downey's book to 10 lucky fans!

11 fearless black women your kids should know about

See Siri Daly's cover to her new cookbook — and find out how to preorder it!

We're siriously excited to prepare some of her recipes!

'Elf on the Shelf' turns 12: The secret history of Santa's little scout

Love or hate him, the Elf of the Shelf has changed the Christmas season. So why was the book originally turned down by every publisher?

Chewbacca Mom's message for stay-at-home mothers: Embrace the 'anonymous years'

I used to believe contentment was something that you were either born with or without. And it wasn’t until I became a stay-at-home mom that I realized that...

Gryffindog? Hufflefluff? Shelter puts dogs in 'Harry Potter'-inspired houses

Sure, the dogs look cute in their house scarves, but there's an important reason the shelter took on their magical, new sorting system.

Looking back on Muhammad Ali as a dad: 'We had to share him with the world'

It wasn't always easy having Ali for a father, but it could be great fun at times. This excerpt from Jonathan Eig's new book, "Ali: A Life," explores the Ali...

J.K. Rowling's original 'Harry Potter' pitch was rejected 12 times — see it in new exhibit

A new exhibit in the British Library features a number of magical delights!

Chip and Joanna Gaines get real about marriage rumors during TODAY interview

In their first TV interview since announcing that the upcoming season of 'Fixer Upper' will be the last, the home improvement stars open up about the end.

'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' is getting an interactive makeover

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is getting an illustrated, interactive face lift with Kindle in Motion.

Here are the 6 books you won't be able to put down this fall

As the summer comes to an end, it's time to wrap up that beach read and pick up the most anticipated books of the fall.

No more guessing! 'Fixer Upper's' Joanna Gaines finally reveals her new project

"Fixer Upper" fans, the wait is over! The HGTV star posted her much anticipated announcement on Instagram Wednesday.

See inside the farmhouse that inspired 'Charlotte’s Web' — it's for sale!

Every home has a story, and this Maine farmhouse where author E.B. White lived until his death in 1985 has quite a popular one.

Bedtime for Baldwins! Watch Alec Baldwin read 'Goodnight Moon' to his boys

Baldwin's best role of all is dad (especially when it comes to bedtime stories)!

Chip Gaines' new book cover revealed! Get an exclusive first look

See what the "Fixer Upper" star and author has in store for readers.

‘Where the Light Falls,’ Confidence in Your Glow: KLG and Hoda’s Favorite Things

For her Favorite Thing of the week, Kathie Lee Gifford chooses "Where the Light Falls: A Novel of the French Revolution" by Allison Pataki and Owen Pataki....

9 summer books that are perfect for your long weekend

Some of our favorite best-selling authors dropped by to tell us what they're reading during their long weekends.

Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond dies at 91

The first story about the beloved bear who loved marmalade was published in 1958.

Douglas Brunt on his novel ‘Trophy Son’ and life with wife Megyn Kelly

Kathie Lee and Hoda welcome best-selling author Douglas Brunt, who talks about "Trophy Son," his novel about an overbearing father who pushes his son to become...

Natasha Bure, daughter of Candace Cameron, talks about her new book

Singer and model Natasha Bure, 18-year-old daughter of "Full House" actress Candace Cameron Bure, tells Kathie Lee and Hoda about her new book, "Let's Be Real:...

Tim Tebow talks about his faith and his new book, ‘Know Who You Are’

NFL quarterback turned baseball outfielder Tim Tebow sits down with Kathie Lee Gifford to talk about his sports career, his faith and his new book, "Know Who...

Tim Tebow book, personalized cookies: Kathie Lee and Hoda’s favorite things

It's time for Kathie Lee and Hoda to reveal their favorite things for the week, and KLG chooses Tim Tebow's new book, "Know Who You Are. Live Like It Matters.:...

See our totally subjective list of the best children's books of the past century

From "The Velveteen Rabbit" to Judy Blume's oeuvre, everybody has a favorite book from childhood. Did yours make our final cut?

Arthel Neville bags, Anne Lamott book: KLG and Hoda’s Favorite Things

Kathie Lee and Hoda choose their Favorite Things for the week. KLG chooses bags by TV personality Arthel Neville adorned with empowering quotes, while Hoda...

J.K. Rowling finally apologizes for one of the most heartbreaking 'Harry Potter' deaths

The brutal Battle of Hogwarts sees the end of many beloved characters — and now author J.K. Rowling is issuing an apology to fans for one of them.

This dad illustrates the funniest kids' quotes in 'I love you with all my butt'

"I Love You with All My Butt! An illustrated book of big thoughts from little kids" is just as funny as it sounds.

Kathie Lee’s book is going for big bucks since Melania Trump read it at White House

On Monday, first lady Melania Trump read "Party Animals," a children's book by Kathie Lee Gifford, at the White House Easter egg roll. Now Kathie Lee and Hoda...

Julian Lennon on the 'sign' father John Lennon sent to him after death

Julian Lennon has fond memories of having stories read to him as a child. Now, he's reaching out to a new generation.