Fact and Fiction: A Q&A with Emma Donoghue
All aboard Emma Donoghue’s latest, a taut story centered on a real-life tragedy. Delving deep into the psyche of an…
Isabelle McConville
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.
Yes I Said Yes I Will Yes Read Some New Irish Writers
To us, the luck of the Irish means great reading. We think of Irish voices as smart, wry, and full…
The Act of Writing is a Salvation: A Q&A with Agustina Bazterrica
In under 200 pages, Agustina Bazterrica (Tender is the Flesh) gives us a harrowing look at a dystopian future through…
The 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction Longlist
We’re thrilled to celebrate 30 years of the Women’s Prize for Fiction! Established in 1996, the Women’s Prize for Fiction…
Beauty and Brutality: A Q&A with Clare Leslie Hall
A marriage shrouded in secrets and a town pulsing with tension, this is a love story unlike any other. Both…
Our Monthly Picks March 2025
The time has come to pack away the snow boots and look ahead to brighter (and warmer!) days. The best…
The Best Kids’ Books of March 2025
With the weather slowly (but surely) warming up and spring break plans on the horizon, it’s a great time to…
The Best Books of March 2025
With February on its way out the door and spring break plans imminent, we know you’re on the hunt for…
The Best Paperbacks of March 2025
There’s nothing like a paperback to beat the late winter blues. Luckily for you, we’ve got excellent selections. From David…
The Best YA Books of March 2025
As spring break nears and midterms loom, it’s the perfect time to unwind with March’s latest and greatest. Return to…
Altruism and AI: A Q&A with Erika Swyler
An untouchable class, wide-spread house systems, a bio surgeon and her sentient AI at the dawn of a budding revolution.…
What to Read Next: YA Romance
February 14th is just around the corner, and while you figure out your plans for that special day, consider one…
Chocolates and Chapters: New Romance for Valentine’s Day
There’s nothing quite like Valentine’s Day, whether you’re spending it with that special someone, celebrating all of the nearest and…
Victorian England, Villains and Psychopaths: A Q&A with Virginia Feito
Virginia Feito’s latest is a sharp and surreal stay at Ensor House alongside a psychotic governess with an insatiable appetite.…
Our Monthly Picks February 2025
With the coldest days of the year behind us (right!?) and spring on the horizon, we’re here to help you…
What to Read Now: Dystopian Fiction
With an uptick of interest in speculative and dystopian fiction, we’ve gathered a few of our favorites to help you…
Congratulations to the 2025 ALA Award Winners
The wait is finally over — the 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards are here. Every year, the American Library Association…
New in Paperback February 2025
The mid-winter slog is upon us, and we have one remedy in mind that’s sure to cure any ailment: brand-new…
Best YA Books of February 2025
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching and spring break plans slowly but surely coming together, why not kick back and stack…
Best Kids’ Books of February 2025
With holiday excitement at bay (for now) and gifted books already read cover-to-cover, we know those kids are itching for…