Alex Aster Pens Barbie's First YA Novel; 'Yogurt Shop Murders' Docuseries Finds Closure

Alex Aster, known for her "Lightlark" and "Starside" novels, has ventured into a new realm by writing the first-ever Young Adult novel based on the iconic Barbie IP. This latest work from the prolific author, who has released ten titles in six years, taps into a franchise with a history spanning over six decades.

In the realm of true crime documentaries, the crew behind "The Yogurt Shop Murders" experienced an unexpected turn of events. Initially believing their work on the four-part series, which detailed the 1991 murders of four young women in Austin, Texas, was complete, they were presented with a significant break in the case. This development necessitated a swift rally to incorporate the new information and provide the sense of closure that had eluded the victims' families for 35 years.