What We're Reading

From timeless voices like Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost to contemporary poets like Amanda Gorman and boundary-pushing artists like Tupac Shakur, discover unforgettable poetry collections from across the United States.

Chosen from a shortlist of gripping, mesmerizing and deeply moving stories, the 2026 International Booker Prize goes to Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi, translated by Lin King.

Station Eleven author Emily St. John Mandel returns this fall with Exit Party a novel of dystopian chaos. Now is the perfect time to discover the Mandelverse, where her characters, places, phrases and concepts overlap in a constellation of compelling stories. You don't have to read them all in order; you'll find some familiar characters dispersed throughout her all-consuming universe.

Whether he might enjoy reading about World War II espionage, baseball or fishing, our list of dad-approved reads has something for every kind of dad.

With vivid detail and elegantly weaved prose, Maggie O’Farrell builds deeply human characters and richly layered settings. Capturing anything from love and grief to scents and textures, her novels like This Must Be the Place and The Hand that First Held Mine bring the ordinary to life with vibrant detail. Her moving historical tale, Hamnet […]

As we celebrate 250 years of stories, it’s the perfect time to revisit the classic works that built the foundation for modern literature.

From little-known accounts to in-depth timelines and fresh perspectives, these books are packed with impressive history that will fascinate any reader.

By now, you've been well-acquainted with Carl, Princess Donut and Matt Dinniman's space adventure known as Dungeon Drawler Carl. If the series is right up your alley, you might find yourself on the hunt for another fast-paced ride through an uncharted galaxy. You're in luck! We've rounded up some quirky adventures that will fill your universe with fun, mystery and intrigue.

May is here, which means we have a fresh batch of must-read books waiting and enjoyed. This month, kick back with some coming-of-age tales, remarkable memoirs, love stories for all and so much more. Start your summer reading early with these fantastic stories.

With graphic novels, picture books, a historical retelling and more, these are the Best Kids’ Books of May.

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, it’s the perfect time to choose your next listen and boy, do we have some great audiobooks coming this month.

In Make Believe, Mac Barnett celebrates the power of storytelling in children’s literature and encourages imagination at any age. In this exclusive essay, the beloved author shares his experience in writing the story and bringing it to life as an audiobook.

After her best friend is given months to live, 89-year-old Joy Bridport sets out to live life to the fullest in this joyful celebration of friendship, growing old and finding peace. Read on for an exclusive essay from author Mikki Brammer on writing Good Joy, Bad Joy.

Celebrating outstanding voices in storytelling, journalism and the arts, the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners have been announced.

Read on for an excerpt from Maggie O'Farrell's upcoming novel.