Parable of the Sower

During my college years in the mid-1990s, I worked in a largely black neighborhood and frequently stopped in to a small, cluttered corner drugstore to pick up snacks and drinks. As I do everywhere, I’d also scour the book and magazine racks for anything that looked interesting. We’re not talking about a bookstore here—the selection […]

On the one hand, considering all the high-profile epic fantasy sequels we’ve been waiting for oh so patiently, the revelation of a surprise sequel—no waiting!—to one of SFF’s most revered works is exciting stuff. On the other hand, there’s the fact that Burgess abandoned the newly-unearthed book—title: A Clockwork Condition—and considered it unsuccessful, which tempers enthusiasm. […]

Read this guest post from Emily Henry to find out why she loves writing about book lovers and to get book recommendations from her characters!

Do you feel that? It’s time for the 2025 B&N Book Challenge! Every year we give you the challenge and you go forth and pick the book. This year, we’re going to make it a little easier and give you two suggestions per week to help you meet the goal. 52 Books in 52 Weeks. […]