A book that is shaping up to be one of 'the' thrillers of 2020; an illuminating and fresh take on a moment in history that pivoted many Americans toward war; and a nail-biter of a novel for fans of Caroline Kepnes's You (also a hit Netflix series)...

"...I was eager to join those who struggle to shed light on this issue in the hope that we can all start a conversation together that will drive us, collectively, to take a step towards positive change."

A historical novel that finds accusations of witchcraft quickly infecting a grieving but resourceful community; an ungentle but poignant story of family, faith, and hard choices; and a fascinating, and dishy, account of becoming the first female literary editor at Esquire at the tender age of 25...

Books sure to spark lively discussions...

A debut that's a cross between Etaf Rum's A Woman Is No Man and Tara Westover's Educated; a historical whodunit that blurs the line between the fantastical and the spectral; and a novel about a young, Viking-obsessed woman named Zelda, who is about to become the hero of her own legend...

A rousing read for women frustrated with the medical establishment not taking them seriously, a literary antidote to get us through the rainy season, an espionage thriller ala John le Carré, and more.

As we ease into 2020, a look back at our favorite book of 2019...

Which of these fictions will be our favorite? 

One of the most buzzed-about books of early 2020, William Gibson's highly anticipated sequel to The Peripheral, and a choice selection from our mystery/thriller category list...

"Fostering a national conversation about reading, criticism, and literature since 1974."

A timely memoir that serves as a cautionary tale, a perfect New Year-New You read, a page-turning psychological thriller, and more.

An emotional story of struggle and resilience; one of the most buzz-worthy books of early 2020; a complicated portrait of modern India; the latest from a literary legend, and more.  

A Dennis Lehane-esqe thriller, Peggy Orenstein's follow-up to Girls & Sex, "the first great history book" of the decade, and more.

Books we can't stop recommending. 

"Are you kidding me, Herman??????" The author, performer, and culture writer for GQ sings the praises of Moby Dick, and more.