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…
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.
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…
Poured Over: Brian Goldstone on There Is No Place For Us
As timely as any book can possibly be, There Is No Place for Us is a sweeping and comprehensive journalistic…
On Music and Melancholy: A Q&A with Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner
You may know Michelle Zauner from her two time Grammy-nominated band, Japanese Breakfast, or from her bestselling memoir, Crying in…
The Best Kids’ Books of April 2025
With spring break fast approaching, we know those kiddos need brand-new books on their shelves. We’ve got you covered. In…
The Best YA Books of April 2025
Spring break planning has three important pillars: picking your destination, gathering the best friend group, and being sure to bring…
The Best Books of April 2025
The best part about April showers is curling up with great books while they pour. This month, we’ve got more…
The Best Paperbacks of April 2025
In between impromptu park picnics and basking in the springtime sunshine, stop in at your local Barnes & Noble to…
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…
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…