Holiday

With long nights and cold days, it’s the perfect time for kids to cozy up with a good book. From a young reader classic like Mr. Popper’s Penguins to a mysterious hotel or arctic animal adventures, these books are full of wintery hijinks and journeys for kids to enjoy!

The best history books bring the past to life, from epic conquests to intimate biographies. These 2026 releases are no exception, with immersive, eye-opening books that transport us to a different time.

Heart-pounding thrills and playful whodunits kept us on the edge of our seat this year. 2026 was a killer time to revisit an iconic detective or take on a puzzling cold case with these mystery & thriller books.

This year's greatest horror novels include groundbreaking genre bending, bloody rampages and quiet depictions of dread. Whatever your personal flavor of fear may be, these are the bone-chilling best of the best.

Enlightening memoirs, hard-hitting journalism and economic histories make up this years best business books. These are essential reads for the seasoned entrepreneur or the curious citizen who wants to know how and why money makes the world go 'round.

These picture books combine gorgeous illustration with heartfelt stories for a reading experience to remember. Our roundup includes returns to iconic characters like Cat in the Hat and Gruffalo, as well as new favorites sure to delight generations to come.

Great writers are also great readers, which is why we trust them to give the best book recommendations. To celebrate the holidays, we asked some of our favorite authors to share what they consider great books to give as gifts, and they came up with a wide range of stories that'll make wonderful holiday presents for any reader.

Grab your hot cocoa and your favorite blanket, these holiday romance books will whisk you straight into a Hallmark movie. Snowstorms, Christmas tree farms, forced proximity. Yes, you read that right! No need to go far, your sofa will do. Quaint little towns and charming bachelors are only a few festive pages away. Playing pretend […]

The hottest book of the season came out today. There’s one copy left. There are two other readers within 30 feet of you and three ‘friends’ claiming you don’t need more books. Roll for initiative. For five decades and five-ish editions, Dungeons & Dragons has been the conduit of imagination, laying the groundwork for thousands […]

From inspiring true stories to incredible works of fiction, these books are a great way to kick off the month. Celebrate the contributions to art and literature that pioneers of LGBTQ+ civil rights worked toward with these great picks.

Whether he might enjoy reading about World War II espionage, baseball or fishing, our list of dad-approved reads has something for every kind of dad.

Are you ready to join in the St. Patrick’s Day parade with your favorite children’s storybook characters? Elmo sure is and Pete the Cat is determined to catch a leprechaun or two. If you dye your OJ green and own a double-breasted green velvet blazer (with a coordinated shamrock tie), it’s your lucky day. No […]

Valentine’s Day is a good excuse to eat lots of chocolates, make hearts out of construction paper for a secret crush, and… read lots of adorable picture books featuring your favorite characters from Pete the Cat to Grumpy Monkey and Bluey! From this selection you’ll find stories about love between friends, parents and children and […]

In The American Revolution: An Intimate History, prolific historians Ken Burns and Gregory C. Ward team up to take us deeper into the American Revolution than ever before, spotlighting the struggle for independence and how it’s still rippling across the nation today. Read on for three exclusive recommendations from Ken and Gregory. When you stop […]

All hope seems lost for Helena, a prisoner of war grappling with a dreary world of death and dark magic — and an inexplicable case of amnesia. Epic and engrossing, Alchemised is the gritty and Gothic read we’ve all been waiting for. Read on for three exclusive recommendations from Sen. When you stop by your […]