Beautiful and Tragic: A Guest Post by Ann Liang
A young woman harnesses the power of her own mesmerizing beauty in order to protect her family in this moving…
Our Monthly Picks
Our Monthly Picks October 2025
New month, new books — our October monthly picks are here. Craving a little mystery and adventure, drama or a…
Friendship in a Faithless Business: A Guest Post by David McCloskey
Former CIA analyst and author of Moscow X returns with a breakneck thriller centered on six CIA officers who must…
Our Monthly Picks September 2025
September is here, bringing a fresh batch of monthly picks waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re in the mood for…
Two Beginnings: A Guest Post by Sarah Brooks
A thrilling journey aboard the Trans-Siberian Express, here mystery meets fantasy and historical fiction dances with horror. Brimming with twists…
Our Monthly Picks August 2025
With a new month comes a new selection of must-read books heading to a shelf near you. As with every…
More Than a Mystery: A Guest Post by Chris Whitaker
The latest from former B&N Book Club author Chris Whitaker (We Begin at the End) is set in 1970s Missouri…
America’s Story Through Fresh Eyes: A Guest Post by James West Davidson
The entirety of the United States in one immensely accessible history, told with panache and inviting readers to dig deeper…
Came and Got It: A Guest Post by Kiley Reid
From the author who debuted with the brilliant Such A Fun Age comes another incisive and empathetic novel that bandies…
Cults & Culture: A Q&A with Amanda Montell
Cultish by Amanda Montell examines the psychology and rhetoric that makes cults such a formidable presence — from actual cults…
Everything Everywhere All at Once: A Guest Post by Catherine Newman
Pushed and pulled between her parents and her children, a woman faces her past and her future in a story…
Our Monthly Picks June 2025
Coming back from a holiday weekend of barbecues and boat rides doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom —…
Real-Life Magic: A Guest Post by Anna James
A brand new fantastical world with a unique and exciting magic system. Rich in imagination and deeply immersive, this is…
I’ve Always Loved Retellings: A Guest Post by Axie Oh
This atmospheric reimagining of a Korean folktale follows Mina on a heroic journey through the Spirit Realm to appease the…
How Monsters Fall in Love: A Guest Post by John Wiswell
This romantasy with a monster-of-legend hook is the perfect blend of eerie and whimsical. It’s a modern monster story with…
A Mother’s Intuition: A Guest Post by Andromeda Romano-Lax
Crime fiction by and about women, this mother-daughter narrative is satirical, emotional and chilling. It’s packed with layers of meaning…
We’re Never Stuck: A Guest Post by Ellen Vora
Anxiety is unpredictable, difficult to understand and, in many cases, mentally and physically crippling. Here at last is a comprehensive…
Our Monthly Picks May 2025
In between planning backyard barbecues and summertime getaways, leave room in your beach bag for our latest Monthly Picks. From…
Language Is Like My Lungs: A Q&A with Olivetti the Typewriter
Our latest Monthly Pick, Olivetti by Allie Millington, is a heartwarming adventure chock-full of mystery, history and an unlikely main…
When the Title Creates the Story: A Guest Post by Margie Fuston
Built around a deadly competition and featuring witches and vampires, this thrilling fantasy will get your heart pounding, both for…