Independence Day is the perfect moment to reflect on the origins and meaning of our freedoms, and maybe reacquaint ourselves with cornerstone writings and documents of our democracy. Here are a few books appropriate for any day of the year.

The miles will fly by with these entertaining listens everyone in the car will love.

Here's a wide-ranging list of books we would have liked as gifts--had we not already them--and that we think the father in your life might like, too.

Long days are best spent with a cold drink and a great book.

Whatever your summer (book) jam is, you'll find something for your stay- or vay-cation in our selection of new fiction, beach reads, and paperbacks.

These are the books readers plan to scoop up like ice cream this summer, according to Amazon Charts preorder data.

Reader-favorite sci-fi and techno-thrillers that go beyond the OASIS.

The basketball great, thoughtful commentator, and author of Becoming Kareem and Writings on the Wall shares his list of books for understanding our country's tumultuous history with race.

Today the NBCC announced its 30 finalists across six categories, "honoring outstanding writing and fostering a national conversation about reading."

The Winter Blues got you down? Anne and Mike Howard share some of their favorite off-season adventures from Ultimate Journeys for Two: Extraordinary Destinations on Every Continent

Caitlin Doughty wants to revolutionize our way of death. She spoke to Brangien Davis about her career in a crematory, the “death positive movement,” and her new book, From Here to Eternity.

On the heels of last week's announcements of the longlists for the National Book Awards, the National Book Foundation has revealed this year's 5 Under 35: Five writers under the age of 35 "whose work promises to leave a lasting impression on the literary landscape."

Yesterday Kirkus Reviews announced the finalists for the fourth annual Kirkus Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Young Readers’ Literature.

This week, the National Book Foundation announced the first round of finalists for their awards in Fiction, Nonfiction, Young People's Literature, and Poetry. Find out who made the cut.

The authors of The Twelve-Mile Straight (an Amazon Best Book of the Month) and The World of Tomorrow on their new books, the challenges of new projects, and filling a "house" with new characters.