Fiction
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The 10 Most Popular Books Right Now
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
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Harry Potter’s Birthdays, Ranked from Worst to Best
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 […]
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The Best Paperbacks of July 2026
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.
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Must-Read Spy Thrillers
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.
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The Biggest Books of Fall 2026: YA & Fantasy Edition
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.
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The Biggest Books of Fall 2026: Fiction Edition
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.
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Where to Start Reading Barbara Kingsolver
As anticipation builds for her new book Partita, now is the perfect time to explore Barbara Kingsolver's books one hand-picked recommendation at a time.
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Announcing the 2026 Women's Prize Winners
This year’s winners were selected from two brilliant shortlists featuring sweeping novels and illuminating works of nonfiction. Without further ado, we congratulate the winners of the 2026 Women’s Prize.
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Presenting Our 2026 Discover Prize Finalists
Our Discover Prize aims to celebrate debut authors who put out exceptional, thought-provoking stories that stick with readers. After months of debate and deliberation, our booksellers from across the country are ecstatic to present this year's finalists.
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The Best Books of 2026 (So Far)
As summer slowly approaches, we are thrilled to announce The Best Books of the Year (so far), featuring the best of the best from this year’s publishing. With books from both debut authors and household names, memoirs to picture books, thrillers to rom-coms, these are the stories that have everyone talking — and we have something for every reader.
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The Best Audiobooks of June
As we near the halfway point of 2026, the newest in publishing just keeps getting better and better. June brings us exciting new stories from power houses like Maggie O'Farrell, Ann Patchett and Frieda McFadden. We didn't know we needed a retelling of Hitchcock's Psycho but we're so glad it's here. And it's about time the Kelce Brothers entered their publishing era. But don't miss out on more of this month's new audiobooks here.
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Our Monthly Picks June 2026
Summer officially kicks off this month, so the big question is: what are you reading? If you need some new picks to throw in a beach bag or take to the park, you're in luck! Our June Picks feature stories for everyone, including Our Children's and YA Awards winner A School for Thieves. Check out our monthly picks and dive in today.
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Dolly All the Time: A Guest Post by Annabel Monaghan
A hardworking single mom returns to her seaside hometown and stumbles into a fake dating situationship with a wealthy, workaholic scion, from the New York Times bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script. Read on for an exclusive essay from Annabel Monaghan on writing Dolly All the Time.
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Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It: A Guest Post by Brooke Averick
Who needs love when you’ve got romance novels? At least, that’s what Phoebe Berman believes. But with one month until she turns thirty, she’s determined to gain some actual life (and love) experience in this relatable coming-of-age story about figuring it all out. Read on for an exclusive essay from author Brooke Averick on writing Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It.
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Poured Over: Natalie Adler on Waiting on a Friend
Waiting on a Friend by Natalie Adler is a big-hearted, tender and hilarious story about love, ghosts, and community. Natalie joins us to talk about New York City, the 1980s, nostalgia, boundaries, hope and more with host Miwa Messer.
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