Fiction

Fruit Fly is a sharp, darkly humorous story about a washed-up author who will stop at nothing to return to relevancy, even steal someone else’s story. Unsurprisingly, there are plenty of books about books, writers, and the writing process – and not everyone gets their own happy ending. If you liked reading Josh Silver’s Fruit Fly, check out these other books that will give you the same feeling…or inspire you to write the next great novel.

Every August, we join booksellers across the country to celebrate Women in Translation Month. With novels translated from French, Spanish, Japanese and more, these are books written by women from all over the globe. Join us in recognizing these incredible writers and stack up your TBR.

Whether you’re in the mood for a spooky mystery, an enchanted love story or a small-town romance, these are the cozy reads that will wrap you up in autumn feels.

Jodi Picoult keeps her readers hooked with emotionally driven tales that focus on complex characters who face difficult choices. From a small-town tragedy in Nineteen Minutes to the ambitious story of art and courage in By Any Other Name, dive into one of Picoult’s thought-provoking stories ahead of her upcoming novel, Hollow Bones.

Looking for a laugh? We've got your covered. From the dark and dry to the witty and wry, from the ficticious to the factual, from travel logs to comedic blogs, this extensive collection of funny books, both classic and new, includes something for everyone. Get ready to read ‘em and weep...with laughter, of course.

We’ve rounded up the top 10 most viewed books of the past week so that you can see what’s trending, what’s new, or simply what’s being talked about. Which of these popular books will you add to your to-be-read list? Back To Top

This year’s longlist brings together masterful prose, richly drawn characters, surreal journeys, emotional meditations, complex family dynamics and poignant tales of self-discovery.

Have no fear, new paperbacks are here. August’s paperback releases offer ancient spells, thrilling adventures and lyrical explorations.

Whether it’s the women of Sydney in Big Little Lies, the prestigious Delaney family in Apples Never Fall, or the lavish guests at a remote wellness retreat in Nine Perfect Strangers, Moriarty seamlessly weaves plot and characters for her edge-of-your-seat dramas that will keep you guessing until the very end. If you're looking to dive into her thought-provoking stories, here is the best place to start.

Beginning with his award-winning debut Native Speaker, the visionary author explores themes of identity, memory, love and belonging in his iconic works, including On Such a Full Sea, The Surrendered and more. Explore Chang-rae Lee’s remarkable body of work as we eagerly anticipate the release of his new book A Tender Age.

If you’re a regular person, your birthday probably consists of cake, balloons, maybe a present or two. But if you’re Harry Potter, your birthday is likely rife with dark magic, life-changing revelations and near-death experiences. And because it’s almost July 31 — the day not just Harry Potter, but his creator, J.K. Rowling, blows out […]

Whether you’re in the mood for a haunting tale of buried secrets or a gripping true story, our list of the best paperbacks of July delivers.

In a web of deception and lies, who can you truly trust? Spy thrillers are all the rage right now, and now is your time to solve a gripping case. Follow an unlikely spy duo in Elliot Ackerman’s action-packed heist thriller Sheepdogs, join a ragtag group of misfit spies in Clown Town or discover a globe-trotting thrill ride with these must-read spy novels hitting shelves this fall.

From magical worlds to coming-of-age stories and the latest installments in some of the most popular fantasy series, these are the biggest YA and fantasy books coming this fall.

It’s hard to believe the year is nearly halfway done, but believe it or not, that crisp autumnal air will be here before you know it. Now is the time to plan your fall reads. Do you prefer to dive into literary fiction or a fast-paced thrill ride? Are you a horror lover, or a cozy rom-com reader? You’re in luck: we’ve got them all. Check out the biggest books we can’t wait to get our hands on this fall.