The Power of a Strong Narrative: A Guest Post by Natasha Brown
A shocking crime leads to a cutting exploration of class and power in this taut tale about news, language and…
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Novel Gifts for Book Lovers
Hello readers, we’re back with a special announcement: There are now more bookish and literary gifts for us book lovers.…
An Interview with Audiobook Author, Producer, and Narrator Annaka Harris
What is an audio documentary, and what makes this format a reader-friendly way to introduce complex subjects? Bestselling author Annaka…
My Way of Thinking: A Guest Post by John Green
John Green, vanguard of Young Adult fiction, author of The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet, and modern media…
Poured Over: Revisiting Hilary Mantel on The Mirror and the Light
The Mirror and the Light is the final book in Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall Trilogy, showcasing the final years of…
On Music and Melancholy: A Q&A with Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner
You may know Michelle Zauner from her two time Grammy-nominated band, Japanese Breakfast, or from her bestselling memoir, Crying in…
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,…
The Best Kids’ Books of April 2025
With spring break fast approaching, we know those kiddos need brand-new books on their shelves. We’ve got you covered. In…
The Best YA Books of April 2025
Spring break planning has three important pillars: picking your destination, gathering the best friend group, and being sure to bring…
The Best Books of April 2025
The best part about April showers is curling up with great books while they pour. This month, we’ve got more…
The Best Paperbacks of April 2025
In between impromptu park picnics and basking in the springtime sunshine, stop in at your local Barnes & Noble to…
Poured Over: Chris Bohjalian on The Jackal’s Mistress
The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian is a sweeping tale of humanity and hope centered on two remarkable characters faced with a…
Living in a Story: A Guest Post by Stephen Graham Jones
The bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and I Was a Teenage Slasher returns with a chilling tale of…
Clown Around and Find Out: A Guest Post by Kristen Arnett
Bask in the blistering Florida sun in Kristen Arnett’s (With Teeth) latest. A struggling clown works the Orlando birthday circuit…
My Untitled Secret: A Guest Post by Hannah Deitch
An SAT tutor becomes a fugitive within moments in this breakneck thriller from a debut author. Hannah Deitch has penned…
Poured Over: Lauren Christensen on Firstborn
Firstborn by Lauren Christensen is a memoir of tragedy and hope that depicts grief and love with tenderness and heart.…
Fact and Fiction: A Q&A with Emma Donoghue
All aboard Emma Donoghue’s latest, a taut story centered on a real-life tragedy. Delving deep into the psyche of an…
Full Circle: A Guest Post by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass
The dynamic duo of Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass is back in action. The Lost Library is a love letter to books…
A Literary Mystery: A Guest Post by Patti Callahan Henry
An enchanting tale about the power of storytelling, complex family mythologies, language and love, Patti Callahan Henry’s latest can’t be…
Yes I Said Yes I Will Yes Read Some New Irish Writers
To us, the luck of the Irish means great reading. We think of Irish voices as smart, wry, and full…