Adventure and Mystery: A Guest Post by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Taking young readers back to WWII, The Bletchley Riddle is the story of two brilliant siblings making a big difference…
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Queen Esther: A Guest Post by John Irving
This story about unbreakable bonds, coming-of-age, and the search for home stars Dr. Wilbur Larch — one of John Irving’s…
Eight Picture Books to Celebrate the Eight Nights of Hanukkah
Eight nights of Hanukkah are only complete with eight picture books about Hanukkah. This list of vibrantly illustrated storybooks includes…
A Romance of Resistance: A Guest Post by Moira Buffini
Two lost souls, one haunting secret. Elsa has the power of songlight, but her gift propels her into the middle…
Gradually Then Suddenly: A Guest Post by Mark Batterson
Shining a reassuring light, the author of The Circle Maker offers a timely reminder that breakthroughs rarely happen by chance.…
Parallels: A Guest Post by Mirta Ojito
From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Mirta Ojito comes a moving story of families and unspoken truths. When one woman uncovers a…
10 Essential Films to Pick Up in Our Semi-Annual Criterion Sale
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: our Criterion sale is finally here, and there is a whole new…
Stories Are Found Things: A Guest Post by Scott Carson
History and mystery collide in this gripping race against time in Scott Carson’s latest. Read on for an exclusive essay…
All Aboard: A Guest Post by Eva Jurczyk
The quiet car is the perfect place to get some work done, and Agatha sets out to do just that…
A Continuation: A Guest Post by Marissa Meyer
Part forbidden romance, part witchy murder mystery, this is a fairytale retelling brimming with danger, magic and suspense. From fake…
15 Best Thanksgiving Books to Read with Kids
No frills or presents to wrap, just the smell of pies baking and time to make memories with the little…
My Fondest and Fervent Hope: A Guest Post by Samantha Sotto Yambao
An unassuming Tokyo ramen shop contains a portal to another realm where customers can change their lives for the low…
A Frisson of Magic: A Guest Post by Emily Bain Murphy
This is a gripping murder mystery — with a delightful dash of romance — that will keep you glued to the…
Antiheroes: A Guest Post by Abigail Owen
Held captive by the Titans, Laura is determined to survive — because if she doesn’t, Hades will risk everything, including…
The Best Gifts for Creative Kids
It’s impossible to know what to get the kid who is always crafting, creating and planning their next big project.…
Beauty and Peril: A Guest Post by Liz Moore
Our latest monthly pick is Liz Moore’s The God of the Woods, and it’s kind of story you’ll want to…
Our Monthly Picks November & December 2025
Our monthly picks for November and December are here, and they are brimming with mystery, intrigue, magic and adventure. Espionage,…
Byways of History: A Guest Post by David Gibbins
Expansive and rich, this is a deep dive (literally) into the fascinating archaeological discoveries in the open sea. These stories…
Trust the Process: A Guest Post by T. Kingfisher
Gothic horror at its finest, this time Kingfisher invites us on a haunted rescue mission cloaked in the eerie decay…
Unlikely Agents: A Guest Post by Elyse Graham
Using letters, personal stories and declassified files, Elyse Graham highlights the brave efforts of the real-life academics-turned-spies who bravely challenged…