News & Interviews
Fredrik Backman
In Beartown the author of A Man Called Ove focuses on a small Swedish town with a winning junior hockey team…and a violent crime against a young girl.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
America's favorite astrophysicist wants to unveil the mysteries of the universe for those who are curious (but busy) in Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.
Anita Shreve
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In The Pilot's Wife author's new novel, The Stars Are Fire, a tragic 1947 fire in Maine destroys a woman's life and leaves her husband missing.
Kate Moore
The Radium Girls author chronicles a WWI account of women fighting horrific workplace abuse. Here are her favorite books about seeking justice.
Kevin Kwan
The Rich People Problems author is the ultimate insider into Asia's most wealthy families. Want even more? Here are his picks for elevating your status in life.
David Leite
More Good Minds Suggest…
The food writer turned memoirist in Notes on a Banana names his favorite books that helped him understand his mental illness.
Want to Read
Jenny Han
It began with To All the Boys I've Loved Before, and now it ends with Always and Forever, Lara Jean. Jenny Han answers your questions about farewells, Hogwarts houses, and food.
Alexandra Bracken
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Time-traveling violin prodigy Etta is back and facing new era-leaping action in the Passenger sequel, Wayfarer. The Darkest Minds author talks time travel dreams and writing advice.
Penny Reid
Life coaches and professional cuddlers and medication, oh my! Dating-ish author Penny Reid shares her favorite books on relationship research.
Megan Whalen Turner
More A Life in Books…
Bow down to YA royalty—Megan Whalen Turner is back with a new The Queen's Thief adventure. She shares the books that inspire her love of history and magic.
Ilona Andrews
Turn up the heat with White Hot, Ilona Andrews' sizzling new paranormal romance. The husband-and-wife writing team answers your questions about magical abilities and character names.
Kylie Scott
More Romance Author Interviews…
Feeling thirsty? Maybe one of Kylie Scott’s hunky bartenders can help. The author answers your questions about love at first sight, go-to drinks, and her new Dive Bar book, Twist.
Unleashed by Amanda Jones
Is there anything happier than a dog playing outdoors? The answer is "No. No, there is not."
The Card Catalog: Books, Cards, and Literary Treasures
More Book Look…
For this month's gallery we're taking you deep inside the inner workings of libraries with The Card Catalog: Books, Cards, and Literary Treasures.
ProLiteracy
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Help promote adult literacy through education, training, research, policy development, and advocacy.
Lisa Ko
In The Leavers a Chinese woman is deported, leaving her American-born son alone. The author talks about the ripped-from-the-headlines inspiration for her book.
Omar El Akkad
American War imagines a second American Civil War, fought over fossil fuel. A former journalist, Akkad talks about his debut, the violence of war, and political polarization.
Patty Yumi Cottrell
More Debut Author Snapshot…
Sorry to Disrupt the Peace is a dark comedy that follows a woman back to her hometown to investigate why her brother killed himself. Cottrell talks about the importance of humor—and family.
Chrissy Teigen
More Excerpts…
We asked the winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Cookbook for a great recipe, and chef and author Chrissy Teigan (whom you may also know as a model and Lip Sync Battle cohost) didn't disappoint.
