Poured Over: Andrew Porter on The Imagined Life
The Imagined Life by Andrew Porter is a novel about fathers and sons, complex family mythologies and buried secrets. Andrew…
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.
Where to Start Reading Rick Atkinson
As we head into the 250th anniversary (the semiquincentennial, if you will) of the beginning of the Civil War, we’re…
Poured Over: Suleika Jaouad on The Book of Alchemy
If you’ve ever wanted to start journaling, we’ve got you covered. The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad is filled…
What to Read Now: Climate Fiction
Growing in popularity, climate fiction — also known as cli-fi — deals with stories about our rapidly changing climate, from…
Poured Over: Camilla Barnes on The Usual Desire to Kill
Our favorite book families tend to be delightfully dysfunctional, and there are none quite like the one in The Usual…
Poured Over: Kevin Nguyen on My Documents
Mỹ Documents by Kevin Nguyen follows four cousins navigating a tumultuous political landscape, internment camps, exploitation and isolation. Kevin joins…
Poured Over: Reginald Dwayne Betts on Doggerel
Doggerel by Reginald Dwayne Betts is a profound new collection on the intricacies of humanity and life, with man’s best…
Poured Over: Kaliane Bradley on The Ministry of Time
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley is escapist and relatable, poignant and funny. This genre-bending novel is firing on…
On Character and Community: A Q&A with Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez introduces readers to an incredible figure in history and a town shrouded in secrets in…
The Kernel of My Story: A Guest Post by Emilia Hart
Our former Monthly Pick author is back with another genre-bending tale. Explore the magic and terrors of the deep in…
The International Booker Prize Shortlist 2025
Since its establishment in 2004 under another name — Man Booker International Prize — the International Booker Prize awards the…
Poured Over: Katie Kitamura on Audition
Audition by Katie Kitamura follows one woman’s daring exploration of identity, life and love. Katie joins us to talk about…
Poured Over: Ferris Jabr on Becoming Earth
After you read Becoming Earth by Ferris Jabr, be prepared to reconsider everything you think, know or believe to be…
Tariffs, Trade Wars and Economic Uncertainty: Guides to Understanding the Economy
If you’ve found yourself Googling ‘what are tariffs?’ ‘how do tariffs work?’ ‘books on economics’ and the like, you’ve come…
Poured Over: Maggie Smith on Dear Writer
With personal anecdotes, writing exercises and a deep-dive into the pillars of creativity, Dear Writer by Maggie Smith is a…
The 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist
The 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist is finally here — and it’s a doozy! With previous winners like Ann…
Poured Over: Jennifer Haigh on Rabbit Moon
Rabbit Moon by Jennifer Haigh is a story of sisterhood, secrets and complicated family mythologies. Jennifer joined us to talk…
Our Monthly Picks April 2025
We know you’re keeping an eye out for tricks today — but don’t be fooled, our brand-new Monthly Picks are…
Poured Over: Nicole Cuffy on O Sinners!
O Sinners! by Nicole Cuffy is a story about identity, grief, belonging, cults and coming-of-age centered on a young journalist…
Poured Over: Dennis E. Staples on Passing Through a Prairie Country
Passing Through a Prairie Country by Dennis E. Staples is a chilling tale of fear and folklore set in a…