Fiction
'Boys Come First' Is an Exuberant Expression of Queer Joy and Struggle in Detroit
Aaron Foley shares why he wrote his first novel, what inspires him, and what it means to be a Black gay millennial in the Motor City.
John Grisham Proves Yet Again That He Is the King of Legal Thrillers
Drawing from his days as a small-town lawyer, John Grisham presents three compelling novellas in his latest collection, Sparring Partners.
Sabaa Tahir writes stories of hope
Sabaa Tahir, best-selling author of the YA fantasy series An Ember in the Ashes, shines in her contemporary debut, "All My Rage."
Nina LaCour Savors the Rich Pairing of Beauty and Sadness
From the award-winning YA author comes her debut adult novel about two women who find each other after long journeys of tragedy and hardship. Steeped in an appreciation for the tangibly beautiful things in life, Nina LaCour cultivates a world that is at once painful and lovely, sad and joyful.
When Home Is Where the Harm Is
Why can’t we get enough of secretive spouses, nosy neighbors, and fishy families? We investigate the best domestic thrillers of all time.
Confronting the Realities of the Climate Crisis Through Fiction
Unflinching, bold, and inventive, these works of climate fiction (or "cli-fi," if you will) make for perfect Earth Day listening.
30+ of the Best 'Catch-22' Quotes on Power, Faith, and Death
Joseph Heller's classic novel about the horrors and ridiculousness of war remains relevant and haunting, as the 30+ quotes highlighted below illustrate.
We all quote down here: 50+ of the best Stephen King quotes
Drawn from a variety of his best-selling books and some of his most unforgettable characters, here's a collection of insightful, clever, chilling, inspiring, and altogether memorable quotes from the King of Horror.
On Kindness, Loyalty, and Quiet Valor: What We Can Learn from Samwise Gamgee, the True Hero of The Lord of the Rings
There's no shortage of heroes in the cast of Tolkien's masterwork; here's why one simple gardener stands well above the rest.
Who Is J.R.R. Tolkien? Celebrating the Incomparable Creator of Middle-earth
Whether you're a longtime LOTR fan or just discovering the world of Hobbits and Elves, here are some fascinating facts about the Father of Fantasy—just in time for Tolkien Reading Day!
The lushest romance listens for Bridgerton fans
Pining for the return of the swoon-worthy Netflix series? Here's our list of romance audiobooks like Bridgerton that fans are bound to fall for.