The Best History Books of March 2018
History moves pretty fast, and it’s impossible to pay attention to everything at once. History books open windows onto a…
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The Best New Thrillers of March 2018
March is a naturally thrilling month, what with all the “Ides of March” killing Caesar business, so we’ve assembled a…
The Best History Books of February 2018
February offers up a short list of fascinating, informative, and surprising history books that will expand your understanding of the…
The Best Books for Young Readers in February 2018
Make sure all your little valentines get a gift they’ll definitely love this month with our top picks for young…
The Best History Books of January 2018
New year, blank slate—the perfect opportunity to bone up on your history. If you’re looking for history books that will…
The Best New Picture Books of January 2018
2018 is finally here! Even if your dog is still dredging up tinsel and gift bows from far-flung corners of…
The Best New Fiction of January 2018
January brings us several irresistible pairings: Two historical novels about the acting and writing life, one set during the glitz…
The Best New Thrillers of December 2017
If any month calls for a good thriller, it’s December. Between end-of-year work projects, holiday shopping, and lots of time…
The Best New Fiction of December 2017
The year is wrapping up, but great fiction isn’t slowing down. Reflecting on the past twelve months or creating a…
The Best Books for Young Readers in December 2017
The weather outside is frightful, but the idea of a giant stack of books and chilling inside is so delightful.…
10 Captivating New Holiday-Themed Mysteries
Holiday-themed mysteries are lighting up the shelves this month, giving armchair gumshoes the opportunity to delve into halls decked with…
The Best New Thrillers of November 2017
November seems like a cozy month. The leaves turn, tea comes back in a big way, the nights get chilly…
The Season’s Best History Books Make Great Gifts
Every year it’s the same: we all know the holidays are coming (they’re literally marked on our calendars) and every…
The Best New Picture Books Of November 2017
It’s NOvember again. As in, “No, I won’t buy you that; it’s almost Christmastime!” or “No, you can’t eat that…
The Best New Fiction of November 2017
This month’s new fiction will be especially pleasing to fans of James L. Haley’s The Shores of Tripoli, Barbara Taylor…