2024 National Book Awards Finalists
Along with recognizing some of the year’s best literature, the National Book Foundation is also celebrating its 75th anniversary. With…
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.
Our Monthly Picks October 2024
October is finally here! In between trips to the pumpkin patch and Halloween costume shopping, stop by one of our…
Love at First Fright: Spooky Season Romance
Whether they’re vampires, demons, aliens or witches, our heroes and heroines in paranormal romance novels give us something to root…
The Reviews Are In! Best Reviewed Books of September 2024
The start of fall brings cooler, cozier weather, and most importantly — great reading. Grab your softest blanket, warmest beverage…
Bloodsucking Books: A Vampire Reading List
Whether funny, vicious, sexy or terrifying, vampires have always been at the forefront of monster stories, presented to us in…
New in Paperback October 2024
With leaves slowly (but surely!) starting to fall and storefronts donning pumpkin spice products aplenty, curling up with a book…
Best Kids’ Books of October 2024
In between stocking up on candy for this year’s trick-or-treaters and helping little ones pick the perfect Halloween costume (or…
Best YA Books of October 2024
After settling back into school and catching up on coursework, we know YA readers want to live out their academia…
Best Books of October 2024
The beginning of fall means two things: we can finally enjoy a chill in the air, and our bookshelves are…
Coming-of-Age, Sibling Stories and Soufflés: A Q&A with Jandy Nelson
Jandy Nelson, author of I’ll Give You the Sun and The Sky is Everywhere, joined blog writer Isabelle McConville to…
Banned Books Reading List
Banned Books Week is held every year from September 22nd-28th to recognize books that have been banned and challenged across…
Where to Start Reading Haruki Murakami
Known for his intricate worlds, complex characterization and wild imagination, Haruki Murakami has written epic feats of mythology and adventure…
Multi-Level Marketing, Monsters and More: A Q&A with Kiersten White, Author of Lucy Undying
Kiersten White joined blog writer Isabelle McConville to talk all about her new novel Lucy Undying. Read on for an…
Where to Start Reading Julia Alvarez
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 2024
The Booker Prize shortlist is finally here, and we’re thrilled to see which authors have been recognized for their incredible…
What to Read Next: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition
Each year from September 15th to October 15th we recognize and celebrate the incredible influences and contributions from Hispanic and…
2024 National Book Awards Longlist
The National Book Foundation strives “to celebrate the best literature published in the United States, expand its audience, and ensure…
Deadly Scholars: A YA Dark Academia Reading List
With spooky season nearing and the weather slowly but surely turning, the crunch of leaves underfoot can only mean one…
College Chronicles: 10 Campus Novels to Read This Fall
Whether you’re headed back to school this fall or the backpack-clad commercials are making you nostalgic, September is the perfect…
Mysteries, Mayhem and More: Kid Detective Books to Read Now
From Nancy Drew to the Hardy Boys and the Scooby-Doo gang, kid detective stories have always been a staple of…