The inspiration behind one of our favorite novels of 2018--a moviehouse owner who believed his theater to be "a refuge of delight and civility."

The international bestselling author of The Notebook, Nights at Rodanthe, and this year's Every Breath shares the books that have inspired him the most this year.

One of the most famous athletes of all time shares the books that have inspired him the most this year.

The Amazon Books editors recap a thrilling year for thrillers, and Seira Wilson talks to Markus Zusak about Bridge of Clay, his long-awaited follow-up to The Book Thief.

Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief and The Library Book, shares three reads that deeply impressed her this year.

A daring debut, an epic family saga, and a romance so suspenseful that it just might twist your stomach into knots!

Because humor is universal, am I right?

Jacqueline Woodson is the only author to have two books on our editors' picks for the top 10 best children's books of the year. We caught up with her to talk about them...

The star of Saved by the Bell, Beverly Hills 90210, and  Dinner at Tiffani's—and author of Pull Up a Chair—shares the books that inspire her to create homes and parties that are both warm and welcoming.

Light up the Christmas spirit with these fun holiday romances that add ha-ha-ha to the traditional ho-ho-ho.

They say reading good fiction can increase your empathy, and there has been plenty on offer this year...

The Oscar winner, singer, businesswoman and bestselling author shares the books that have inspired her the most this year.

The author of the popular Harry Bosch series shares the books that have inspired him the most this year.

The stacks and stacks of beautiful, inspiring, and comfort-filled cookbooks we looked at this year had to be winnowed down to a list of the top 20.  Here's a peek at what we chose.

A portrait of a country in the throes of an identity crisis, and a novel by one of China's most provocative writers...