Jocelyn McClurg, USA TODAY

Jocelyn McClurg

USA TODAY

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Past articles by Jocelyn:

RIP Grumpy Cat: Remembering that time we hung out with the Internet's most famous feline

In honor of the Internet's favorite feline, USA TODAY revisits the time Grumpy Cat paid us a visit at our New York offices at the peak of her fame in 2014. → Read More

5 new books not to miss this week, including James Patterson's 'Liar Liar'

James Patterson and Candice Fox team up for 'Liar Liar,' the third Detective Harriet Blue novel. Plus more new books on sale this week. → Read More

5 new books not to miss this week, including Gwyneth Paltrow's 'Clean Plate' cookbook

Look for 'The Clean Plate,' a cookbook from Gwyneth Paltrow, and a nonfiction thriller from Brad Meltzer. Plus more new books on sale Jan. 8. → Read More

Best bets for your weekend reading: 'The Gown,' plus a James Bond thriller

Spend your weekend reading 'The Gown,' about the making of Queen Elizabeth's wedding dress. Plus more recommendations from USA TODAY reviewers. → Read More

Say 'I do' to novel about women who made Queen Elizabeth's wedding gown

In 'The Gown,' Jennifer Robson tells the fictional tale of two embroiderers who worked on the future Queen Elizabeth's wedding dress. A book review. → Read More

5 new books not to miss this week, including the latest Preston & Child

"Verses for the Dead" is the latest Agent Pendergast thriller from Preston & Child. Plus more new books on sale Dec. 31. → Read More

Best bets for your weekend reading: Ann Hood's 'Kitchen Yarns,' Jackie Chan's memoir

Spend your weekend reading Jackie Chan's memoir or Ann Hood's 'Kitchen Yarns' essays. Plus more recommendations from USA TODAY's book reviewers. → Read More

5 new books you won't want to miss this week: 'Watching You' by Lisa Jewell

Look for the new thriller 'Watching You' by best-selling author Lisa Jewell, on sale the day after Christmas. → Read More

Best bets for your weekend reading: Churchill bio, Christmas novels

Spend your weekend reading 'Churchill: Walking With Destiny' or one of several new holiday-themed novels. Recommended by USA TODAY's reviewers. → Read More

These 4 Christmas novels promise romance, mystery and lovable mutts

'Tis the season for our annual roundup of little holiday novels. We check out offerings from Debbie Macomber, Richard Paul Evans and more. → Read More

5 new books you won't want to miss this week: Jillian Michaels, Reese's book club pick

Look for a new anti-aging book from fitness guru Jillian Michaels; plus Reese Witherspoon's latest book club pick, a holiday romance. → Read More

Best bets for your weekend reading: 'Tony's Wife,' plus two new graphic novels

Spend your weekend reading 'Tony's Wife' by Adriana Trigiani. Plus more recommendations from USA TODAY's book reviewers. → Read More

10 books we loved reading in 2018: Michelle Obama, David Sedaris, Tayari Jones and more

USA TODAY's reviewers pick the 10 books they most loved reading in 2018, including 'Becoming' by Michelle Obama and 'Clock Dance' by Anne Tyler. → Read More

5 new books you won't want to miss this week: Thrillers from W.E.B. Griffin, Robin Cook

Look for new thrillers from W.E.B. Griffin and Robin Cook, plus an inside account of life in Cuba. All on sale Dec. 11. → Read More

Best bets for your weekend reading: 'Night of Miracles' by Elizabeth Berg

Spend your weekend reading 'Night of Miracles' by Elizabeth Berg. Plus more recommendations from USA TODAY's book reviewers. → Read More

Louise Penny rediscovers the 'joy' of writing after her husband's death

Best-selling Canadian mystery writer Louise Penny joined USA TODAY for a live video chat about her new book, 'Kingdom of the Blind.' → Read More

10 gorgeous coffee-table books perfect for the book lover on your holiday gift list

Gorgeous photo books about sports, the royal family, nature and more. → Read More

5 new books you won't want to miss this week: Jackie Chan's memoir, new Nora Roberts

Look for 'Never Grow Up,' a memoir by actor Jackie Chan. Nora Roberts delivers Book 2 in a dystopian series; plus more new books on sale Dec. 4. → Read More

Best bets for your weekend reading: Lee Child's new thriller, Elie Wiesel's 'Classroom'

Spend your weekend reading 'Witness,' about Elie Wiesel's years at Boston University. Plus more recommendations from USA TODAY's book reviewers. → Read More

6 adorable picture books for the kids on your holiday list this season

Jocelyn McClurg, USA TODAY books editor, recommends cute picture books about the holidays that kids would love to find under the tree this year. → Read More