Tracy Deonn Recommends Great Books for Holiday Gifting
Oathbound by Tracy Deonn, book three in the bestselling Legendborn Cycle, takes us deeper into Bree’s flight from her destiny…
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Katie Yee Recommends Great Books for Holiday Gifting
When life throws her lemons, one woman chooses to find humor in heartbreak. Witty, full of heart and beautiful poetic…
250 Years: A Guest Post by Walter Isaacson
Bringing to life the stirring, revolutionary words that helped shape American democracy, Isaacson offers a vital reminder of the values…
Poured Over: Simon Winchester on The Breath of the Gods
The Breath of the Gods by Simon Winchester is a fascinating deep dive into a familiar phenomenon. Simon joins us…
A Personal Project: A Guest Post by Sam Smith
Legendary sports writer Sam Smith and NBA champion Phil Jackson team up for an in-depth analysis of the all-time greats…
Nerd Nite: A Guest Post by Chris Balakrishnan and Matt Wasowski
If you’ve ever fallen into a reading rabbit hole chasing down the most bizarre, interesting and obscure fun facts as…
Antimemes: A Guest Post by qntm
A mind-blowing journey, this expanded version of the popular online novel is a sci-fi horror about humanity turning on itself…
The Best Audiobooks of December 2025
The days have shortened and the nights are downright chilly. It’s the season to burn that yuletide log (or turn…
The 5 Best Kwanzaa Books for Kids
What better way to teach children about the history and traditions of Kwanzaa than through books? Kwanzaa is a time from December 26th until January 1st when…
The Twist: A Guest Post by Marisa Kashino
This gripping and darkly humorous debut novel examines the cutthroat housing market and just how far people will go in…
The Best Educational Toys & Games for Kids
Get a head start on the holiday rush and shop the latest selection of toys and games for everyone. With…
Toys & Games We Know They’ll Love
From colorful builds to a little friendly competition, these are the toys and games that captured our hearts (and our…
Connected: A Guest Post by Laura Lynne Jackson
Living life to the fullest can mean something different to everyone, and psychic Laura Lynne Jackson shows readers how to…
The Old Books and the Future of Freedom: A Guest Post by Joseph Loconte
Imagination helps overcome even the darkest times. Author friends Tolkien and Lewis have inspired countless readers — now discover how…
Love & Hatred: A Guest Post by Natasha Siegel
A mortal witch and a powerful demon are cosmically intertwined through time and fate in this hypnotic story of longing,…
5 Dark Romances for Adventurous Readers
The word “romance novel” immediately brings up images of floating hearts and happy endings, but there’s a subgenre of romance…
Thankful: A Guest Post by Max Brallier
The Last Kids on Earth are back in a thrilling race against time. With danger lurking at every turn, monsters…
I Was a Chronic Overthinker: A Guest Post by Joseph Nguyen
If you’ve ever been plagued by anxious, never-ending overthinking, this is the book for you. Read on for an exclusive…
Shelves + Soundtracks: Fabulous Book and Vinyl Pairings for Right Now
*One**Two**Three* *Onetwothree* Whether you’ve been a fan of Dave Grohl’s since the Nirvana days or a die-hard fan of Foo…
Two Worlds: A Guest Post by George Packer
National Book Award-winning author George Packer returns with a captivating story set in a dystopian landscape. Read on for an…