The co-author of Lynch's fascinating blend of biography and memoir talks to us about the book, working the the unconventional director, and other Lynchian things.

A look at the top five of our editors' picks for the best in cookbooks and food writing that we've seen in the first half of 2018. I hope you're hungry....

Author Anna Clark talks with us about the perfect storm that created the Flint water crisis - and how our communities likely face the same infrastructure problems that are buried beneath Flint.

A moving road trip read, and a thriller that will keep you guessing...

Lauren Weisberger's latest novel is laugh-out-loud funny and the star is none other than Emily Charlton, who we first met in The Devil Wears Prada.  If this is your first introduction to Emily, prepare to love her. Weisberger tells us why she does.

The latest from the author of The Nightingale, a tale of friendship, hard-knocks, and hope, an impressive debut that highlights the urban Native American experience, and more.

The author of A Man Called Ove discusses one of our favorite fiction books of the year so far...

Turns out Sarah Jessica Parker has good taste when it comes to fashion, and books...

A unique and poignant road trip read, historical fiction set during the Blitz, family drama in Shanghai, and more...

Author Tommy Orange speaks with us about identity, Gertrude Stein, and the challenges of growing up as a Native American in urban Oakland, California.

What young adult books really stood out for us in the first six months of the year?  We picked our Top 20 and among them you'll find rich fantasy, modern love, alternate history, non-fiction, a graphic novel, and a lot of laughs...

Chloe Benjamin is not yet 30 years old, but her writing and wisdom suggest that she has many more years of experience as a reader and a novelist than her age indicates. We asked her which authors had taught her the most about her craft, that this is what she told us.

Tomi Adeyemi's debut novel is a richly developed fantasy that we loved so much we made it a top 10 pick for our favorite books of 2018 so far. In this Amazon Book Review exclusive originally published earlier this year, Adeyemi shares the influence of her heritage on the book and the risk she took to write it. 

A novel about a woman who takes a really long nap, the untold story of the USS Indianapolis, a riveting account of Flint's water crisis, and a prodigal son tale set in contemporary Shanghai...

While July bulges with new books from established series, these five books are perfect for sci-fi or fantasy readers looking for a great series-starter or standalone.