On Grief and Healing: A Q&A with Nikki Erlick
For fans of The Midnight Library and The Immortalists, Nikki Erlick’s latest is a sweeping story of grief and life,…
Barnes & Noble Reads
Braving the Blank Page: A Guest Post by Rory Power
A thrilling premise that gives way to deep and meaningful character studies and teenage tension. It’s dark, it’s atmospheric and…
Take a Vacation: A Guest Post by Laura Lippman
Devilishly clever and powered by a charming protagonist, this cozy caper through Paris is a fun and fruitful mystery with…
Parental Favouritism: A Guest Post by Fran Littlewood
A seemingly perfect family proven imperfect by a surprising revelation — Dad has a favorite daughter. Packed with humor, heart…
Myths and Legends: A Guest Post by Ivy Pochoda
Astute, incisive and sharp, this modern retelling of Euripides’ The Bacchae is all atmosphere, all the time. It’s mystery, horror…
This Is Really a Love Story: A Guest Post by David Litt
Two unlikely companions bonding over the surf in a raucous, insightful and timely memoir about human connection and the schisms…
A Chance to Break Free: A Guest Post by A.B. Poranek
Two girls, one kingdom, one count of regicide and a haunting mystery swirling around it all. This dark fantasy is…
The Best Books of July 2025
Did you know that a growing TBR is a sign of high ambition? And it is our duty to make…
The Best Kids’ Books of July 2025
No homework means more time for adventures — in reading, that is. Our list of the best kids’ books of…
The Best Paperbacks of July 2025
What’s more satisfying than a brand-new paperback ready to be cracked open? Our list of July paperback releases is impossible…
Vampires & Queer History: A Q&A with V. E. Schwab
Set over 500 years, this tale of three sapphic vampires is a story about hunger, rage and the ways in…
Too Enticing to Resist: A Guest Post by Kyra Davis Lurie
Beautifully original in its retelling of a classic, The Great Mann thrives in the world of its pages, transporting readers…
12 Kids’ Books for Every Summer Day: Rain or Shine
Summer is for lazy days by the pool. Summer is for catching fireflies in the back yard. Summer is for…
From Thrillers to Rom-Coms: Summer Reads for Every Beach Bag
We know that you’re just as excited about having more time to read this summer as we are. While reading…
Touching the Darkest Places: A Guest Post by S.A Cosby
Edge-of-your-seat thrills and spills (of blood), an action-packed, high-octane quest for vengeance and a family up against the mob. You’ll…
7 Dan Brown Books to Read as You Wait for The Secret of Secrets
After almost eight years, the wait is finally (almost) over. The bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code is finally…
Be Bold: A Guest Post by Noraly Schoenmaker
Noraly Schoenmaker’s life blew up after she found out her partner was having an affair, and things were never the…
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…
Joy Bombs in Books: A Guest Post by Tauren Wells
There’s a certain wonder in holding a book—pages worn, corners bent, the smell of ink and paper whispering stories, ideas,…
Bantering Bliss: A Guest Post by Meghan Quinn
Scottie’s off to summer camp with her boss, coworkers and a fake husband — what could go wrong? You’ll need to…