What to Read Now: Dystopian Fiction
With an uptick of interest in speculative and dystopian fiction, we’ve gathered a few of our favorites to help you…
Books You Need To Read
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2024 Discover Prize Finalists
Our annual Discover Prize finalists are finally here, and we’re so thrilled. Intended to highlight the best debuts of the…
Tales With Tails: Book Girls and Their Animals
A universal truth is life is better with an animal hanging around — most of the time. Whether it’s a…
My Love Letter to Fall and Romance: A Guest Post by Laurie Gilmore
If you’ve ever looked up in wonder at the changing leaves, read this book. If you love Gilmore Girls or…
2024 National Book Awards Finalists
Along with recognizing some of the year’s best literature, the National Book Foundation is also celebrating its 75th anniversary. With…
Our Monthly Picks October 2024
October is finally here! In between trips to the pumpkin patch and Halloween costume shopping, stop by one of our…
Two Fundamental Questions: A Guest Post by Wright Thompson
The story of Emmett Till is one of the most tragic in American history, and never before has it been…
The Reviews Are In! Best Reviewed Books of September 2024
The start of fall brings cooler, cozier weather, and most importantly — great reading. Grab your softest blanket, warmest beverage…
Bloodsucking Books: A Vampire Reading List
Whether funny, vicious, sexy or terrifying, vampires have always been at the forefront of monster stories, presented to us in…
New in Paperback October 2024
With leaves slowly (but surely!) starting to fall and storefronts donning pumpkin spice products aplenty, curling up with a book…
Best Books of October 2024
The beginning of fall means two things: we can finally enjoy a chill in the air, and our bookshelves are…
2024 National Book Awards Longlist
The National Book Foundation strives “to celebrate the best literature published in the United States, expand its audience, and ensure…
What to Read Next: Appalachia Edition
One of the most intriguing and misunderstood regions in our nation is Appalachia. With books like Hillbilly Elegy and Appalachian…
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The Worst Character in Fiction: A Guest Post by Alex Hirsch
For all of you still living in the world of Gravity Falls, Alex Hirsch has brought back his most nefarious…
The Reviews Are In! Best Reviewed Books of July 2024
We’re in the dog days of summer and only the best books bring us any relief. Journey to the wild…
The Reviews Are In! Best Reviewed Books of June 2024
June has brought us plenty of sunshine, thunderstorms and fantastic reading. From a hilarious story of a single mother’s jaunt…
What to Read While We Wait for Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
It’s been three whole years since we’ve been graced with a brand new Sally Rooney novel — luckily her latest…
>You Are Standing in a Dark Cave: Robin Sloan and Charles Yu in Conversation
This conversation between two of the biggest-hearted, most curious, wildly imaginative writers we know was originally posted in 2012, when…
How to Design Your Summer Reading List: A Guest Post by Gretchen Rubin
For many of us, summer means good weather and longer days of sunlight, less structured schedules, and time off from…
Riot Girl Reading List
While we sing about getting him back with Olivia Rodrigo, stomp our feet to the beat of our favorite Billie…