Poured Over: W. David Marx on Blank Space
Blank Space: A Cultural History of the Twenty-First Century by author and critic W. David Marx is a gripping retrospective…
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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,…
Poured Over: Susan Orlean on Joyride
Joyride by Susan Orlean is a vibrant memoir about the craft of writing and the pursuit of creativity from an…
Two Worlds: A Guest Post by George Packer
National Book Award-winning author George Packer returns with a captivating story set in a dystopian landscape. Read on for an…
And the Winner Is… 2025 National Book Awards Edition
The National Book Foundation continues to honor the best in American literature with the prestigious National Book Awards. Last month,…
Poured Over: Bryan Washington on Palaver
Palaver by National Book Award finalist Bryan Washington is a moving story about mother and son, identity, home and humanity.…
Poured Over: John Edgar Wideman on Languages of Home
Languages of Home by John Edgar Wideman is a collection of the acclaimed author and cultural critic’s most influential works…
A Question: A Guest Post by Ayana Gray
A story of power and politics, monster and myth, this is the spellbinding tale of a historically misunderstood figure. Read…
My Friends: A Guest Post by Gráinne O’Hare
Witty, funny, and deeply relatable — this story brings to life the messiness of growing up and the friendships we…
Poured Over: Julian Brave NoiseCat on We Survived the Night
We Survived the Night by Julian Brave NoiseCat is a powerful and poignant blend of memoir, poetry, folklore and reportage…
8 Must-Read Kids’ Books About Dogs
What’s the next best thing to having a bark-happy, tail-wagging, irresistibly cuddly four-legged companion? Reading heartwarming kids’ books about dogs,…
Books Every K-Pop Stan Should Have
If you “Don’t Know What to Do” because you’re a huge fan of K-Pop, but you haven’t found some books…
Out of My Comfort Zone: A Guest Post by James Islington
Vis’s evolution fuels this much-awaited second installment where epic world-building meets dark secrets and scheming politics… and everything is at…
One Voice: A Guest Post by The Map Men
The Map Men have spent years exploring every type of map out there: the old ones, the new ones and…
The Best Audiobooks of November 2025
When it comes to audiobooks, you have to choose wisely. Some people prefer a neutral narrator, while others gravitate towards…
The World Through Someone Else’s Eyes: A Guest Post by Ross Montgomery
An inspirational tale of courage, loyalty and hope, I Am Rebel follows one pooch’s impossible journey across battlefields. Read on…
The Real Treasure: A Guest Post by Beth Ferry
The author of Prunella and The Scarecrow is back with Growing Home, an endearing story of friendship and family featuring…
Announcing Our 2025 Book of the Year
After nearly a year of thoughtful deliberation, our booksellers from over 700 stores across the country have spoken. We are…
Poured Over: Quiara Hudes Alegría on The White Hot
The White Hot by Quiara Alegría Hudes is a lyrical and poignant novel about womanhood, home and identity from the…
Poured Over: Ann Packer on Some Bright Nowhere
Some Bright Nowhere by Ann Packer is a tender story of marriage, family and home. Ann joins us to talk about…