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What if NYC was magic and Beauty and the Beast was sexy? Author K.A. Linde teases that very idea with the debut novel of her latest series. Linde is no stranger to magic or smut, with a back catalog of blushworthy book covers, but she’s continuing her fantastical romances with this fiery fairy tale retelling. How does she thread that needle of humanity and hubba-hubba? Discover the answers to all your burning questions as she converses with fellow fantasy authors at BookPeople. – Cat McCarrey

Hurrah! It’s the only good thing about summer – sorry to summer-enjoyers – come back once more. Austin Public Library’s summer reading program runs from June 1 until Aug. 10 and challenges readers of all ages to get 20 minutes of reading done a day. They’ve also got activity badges you can earn – fun biz like using APL’s seed library, making a DIY nature journal, attending any of APL’s free events. Finish 10 reading hours and three activity badges to earn prizes like a free book (kids 0-17) or a camping mug (adults). But isn’t the real reward the great books you read along the way? – James Scott