9 Books with Metaphorical Maladies
My dad once told me the story of his brother contracting polio in the post–World War II epidemic. My grandma…
Fiction
5 Questions for Nick Hornby
We spent a few minutes in the green room with Nick Hornby on his Funny Girl book tour! And of…
Oprah’s New Book Club Pick: Cynthia Bond’s Ruby
In piercingly lovely prose, Cynthia Bond’s Ruby, Oprah’s latest Book Club 2.0 pick, tells a deeply unsettling, unforgettable story. Ruby Bell…
6 New Must-Read Historical Fiction Novels
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Those who enjoy history, however, are blessed with…
The Originals: 5 Books That Defined Genres
As far as art forms go, the novel’s still a relative novelty (see what I did there), having only existed…
Big Books to Get Snowed in With
Sure, you could take Anna Karenina to the beach, but with all those titillating distractions right in front of you, it…
What to Read Next if You Loved Gone Girl
With a taut, twisty plot that has the uninitiated screaming “no spoilers!” and a stellar film adaptation that hit the big…
The Unforgettable End Days of Dean Koontz’s Odd Thomas
As fiction heroes go, Odd Thomas is unique. He has no father; born with one foot in the land of…
10 Must-Reads for Liane Moriarty Fans
Liane Moriarty’s books are my go-to recommendation for anyone who has found themselves in the unfortunate (but exciting!) position of…
Have a Merry Christmas with these Books and Stories Set on Christmas Day
As soon as the holidays roll around, everyone starts talking about their favorite Christmas movies and songs. For the most…
A Deleted Chapter From Jane Austen’s First Love Reveals a True Story from Austen’s Life
Jane Austen has inspired writers for generations, few more so than best-selling romance novelist Syrie James, who has written a…
7 Books for Readers Who Love Haruki Murakami
The first time you read Haruki Murakami, it can be a disorienting experience. One minute, a character is just sitting…
5 Great Stocking Stuffer Books
Selecting the stocking stuffer is an art. Fill a stocking with purely candy and tiny treats, and it’s Halloween. At…
Kay Scarpetta Returns in Flesh and Blood, by Patricia Cornwell
For nearly 25 years, Patricia Cornwell has been delighting mystery/thriller fans with one of the genre’s greatest female characters and greatest…
5 Reasons to Love Haruki Murakami’s The Strange Library
Just in time for the holidays, a new story from Haruki Murakami is coming to bookstores, in an illustrated, book-sized…
5 Reasons The Job Brings Holiday Cheer
Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg have created some of the most memorable, fun characters in recent memory, from Stephanie Plum to Adrian Monk.…
5 Oddball Detective Books That Are Made of Awesome
If you’ve been conscious at any time in the last century or so, you’re familiar with private detective tropes: the…
Alex Cross Faces His Darkest Hour in James Patterson’s Hope to Die
Cross My Heart, James Patterson’s last Alex Cross novel, ended on a cliffhanger. Patterson fans stayed up all night, first…