Isabelle McConville loves the hunt for a good book. Whether literary fiction or sweeping romance, epic fantasy (with dragons or without) or page-turning nonfiction, she has a bookseller’s instinct for pairing readers with their next favorite books.
Our annual Discover Prize finalists are finally here, and we’re so thrilled. Intended to highlight the best debuts of the…
A universal truth is life is better with an animal hanging around — most of the time. Whether it’s a…
Weddings, long weekends and spontaneous holidays all have one thing in common: a sinister aura that asks, what if everything…
With October upon us, you’re probably planning to delve into the spookier reads on your shelf. If you’re looking for…
Along with recognizing some of the year’s best literature, the National Book Foundation is also celebrating its 75th anniversary. With…
October is finally here! In between trips to the pumpkin patch and Halloween costume shopping, stop by one of our…
Whether they’re vampires, demons, aliens or witches, our heroes and heroines in paranormal romance novels give us something to root…
The start of fall brings cooler, cozier weather, and most importantly — great reading. Grab your softest blanket, warmest beverage…
Whether funny, vicious, sexy or terrifying, vampires have always been at the forefront of monster stories, presented to us in…
With leaves slowly (but surely!) starting to fall and storefronts donning pumpkin spice products aplenty, curling up with a book…
In between stocking up on candy for this year’s trick-or-treaters and helping little ones pick the perfect Halloween costume (or…
After settling back into school and catching up on coursework, we know YA readers want to live out their academia…
The beginning of fall means two things: we can finally enjoy a chill in the air, and our bookshelves are…
Jandy Nelson, author of I’ll Give You the Sun and The Sky is Everywhere, joined blog writer Isabelle McConville to…
Banned Books Week is held every year from September 22nd-28th to recognize books that have been banned and challenged across…
Known for his intricate worlds, complex characterization and wild imagination, Haruki Murakami has written epic feats of mythology and adventure…
Kiersten White joined blog writer Isabelle McConville to talk all about her new novel Lucy Undying. Read on for an…
We’re so excited for the premier of the brand-new documentary Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined coming to PBS this week.…
The Booker Prize shortlist is finally here, and we’re thrilled to see which authors have been recognized for their incredible…
Each year from September 15th to October 15th we recognize and celebrate the incredible influences and contributions from Hispanic and…