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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.

American Rambler by Isaac Fitzgerald weaves memory, history and personal anecdotes in one unforgettable journey. Isaac joined us live in Philly to talk about writing on the go, walking the Johnny Appleseed trail, coming of age, exploration, faith and more with host Miwa Messer.

There is nothing quite as powerful as cheering on your favorite team in the presence of 65,000 other diehard fans, right? Mike Schur and Joe Posnanski take readers on a journey to celebrate sports, fans and the games that bring them all together in Big Fan. Read on for an exclusive essay from Joe Posnanski on writing Big Fan.

As the days get sunnier, it’s the perfect time for outdoor fun. Whatever your June plans, bring a paperback along for the ride, whether to the beach, park or on a hike. From fantasy and romance to true crime and personal development, our list of the Best Paperbacks of June has something for everyone.

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer is a haunting personal account of the Mount Everest disaster in 1996. Jon joins us to talk about looking back on the last 30 years, chasing story, climbing, PTSD, research, magazines and more with host Miwa Messer.

From little-known accounts to in-depth timelines and fresh perspectives, these books are packed with impressive history that will fascinate any reader.

This affirming book from world-renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Paul Conti, offers a paradigm-shifting approach to optimizing mental health, offering readers a proven way towards a joyful life—based on the popular series on Andrew Huberman’s podcast. Read on for an exclusive essay from Dr. Conti on writing What’s Going Right.

On the Hippie Trail by Rick Steves tells the origin story of the travel writing superhero. Rick joins us to talk about looking back on his twenties, chronocentrism, travel vs tourism, serendipity and more with cohost Brenda Allison.

Amir Levine has developed a new approach to cultivating security in your life so you can thrive and navigate even the hardest of life’s tests with ease and confidence. Read on for an exclusive essay from Dr. Amir Levine on writing Secure.

Baseball, politics and heart collide in this exploration of the underdog team that graced Shea Stadium and captured the spirit of New Yorkers. Read on for an exclusive essay from A.M. Gittlitz on writing Metropolitans.

The Edge of Space-Time by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein takes you to the edge of the universe and explains abstract theoretical physics concepts in an accessible and engaging way. Chanda joined us live at the Upper West Side to talk about particle cosmology, creation, metaphors, certainty, black holes, craft books, Star Trek and more with host Miwa Messer.

London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe is a stunning piece of investigative journalism about a young man whose life is cut short after he becomes entangled in London’s dark underworld. Patrick joined us live in Philly to talk about social media, London, access as a journalist, adolescence, storytelling, truth and more with host Miwa Messer.

Spark your next adventure with a little inspiration from guides, atlases, travelogues and memoirs. The best books about national parks don’t just tell you about these wondrous places, they pull you into their mountains, forests, rivers and canyons.

It’s almost that time again, high school and college graduations will be here before you know it. Celebrate their special milestone by preparing them for the road ahead with a meaningful book.