Reviews
"Little Fires Everywhere" captures the aching complexities of motherhood
Celeste Ng's searing novel explores the tense relationship between two very different women and their common bond—struggling with how to be a mother to a teenage daughter.
"The Chronicles of Narnia" is a cultural touchstone for the ages
More than 70 years after its initial release, C.S. Lewis's high fantasy epic remains as resonant as ever.
"The Goldfinch" is a coming-of-age epic that will steal your he(art)
Donna Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork runs close to 40 hours in audio. David Pittu's performance will make you wish it were longer.
Journey there and back again with "The Hobbit"
J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy tale of adventure is a feast for the imagination, uniquely capable of enthralling listeners young and old.
"Project Hail Mary" is the intergalactic bromance we didn't know we needed
Andy Weir's third novel matches wits with his breakout success, The Martian—and adds a whole lot of heart.
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is an essential guide to grieving the dead creatively
Despite its influence on horror tales and films, the Gothic novel that gave birth to the science fiction genre tells a deeply human story.
"The Color Purple" is a wrenching yet spirit-affirming novel about resilience, redemption, and love
Breaking the silence surrounding domestic and sexual abuse, Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel continues to inspire for its portrayals of strong Black women, including its young heroine, Celie.
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" continues to challenge the status quo
Ken Kesey's legendary novel challenges readers with its biting critique of mental health services and American culture at large.
"Becoming" will be one for the history books
Michelle Obama, America’s first Black First Lady, will continue to inspire many generations to come as an example of a purposeful, extraordinary life.
"To All the Boys I've Loved Before" is about more than young love
Jenny Han's YA romance exploring themes of family, sisterhood, integrity, and, yes, first love, is a sweet, uplifting listen for all ages.
Life finds a way in sci-fi standout "Jurassic Park"
Michael Crichton's prehistoric masterpiece is a skewering work of speculative fiction that never fails to bare its teeth.
"When Dimple Met Rishi" offers a fresh, romantic take on traditional matchmaking
Sandhya Menon's YA rom-com deftly tackles the challenges of navigating cultural differences through the blossoming love story between two Indian American teens.