Roxane Gay tells us why these five books - two novels, two nonfiction books, and a volume of poetry - are among her favorite recent reads.

Celebrity chef and author of the bestselling cookbook Giada's Italy, Giada De Laurentiis shares her favorite recent reads. 

Bestselling SF thriller writer A.G. Riddle names the novels that have stuck with him—and why.

The author of the upcoming novel "Miss Subways" tells us which books he has read and loved lately. Hint: Octopi!

Valerie Bertinelli has played many roles on and off screen, and when it comes to books, she doesn't stick to just one thing.  Check out her top three reads of 2017.

After reading Option B you might guess Sheryl Sandberg would be after funny novels and light topics this year.  Be prepared to think otherwise when you check out her picks. 

Besides illustrating children's books, Falconer is also active in designing for the theater, and chose an eclectic trio for his favorite reads of the year.

The author of the uber-popular Outlander series reveals the books that resonated with her most this year...

Jason Reynolds writes award-winning books for kids and young adults, and his favorite books of the year include one of this year's National Book Award winners.  See all three of his picks and why he chose them.

The author of the uber-popular Red Rising series talks about the books that resonated with him most this year...

The actor, author, singer and comedian reveals the books that resonated with him most this year...

What does this world-renowned chef and cookbook author read when he's not whipping up something delicious?  See Yotam's Ottolenghi's top three favorite books of 2017...

Leigh Bardugo not only writes top-notch young adult novels, she reads them as well.  Here are her three favorites of this year--one of them an early read of a book coming in January 2018...

The books that resonated most with the bestselling author of the Cedar Cove series, and more.

John Green writes best selling young adult fiction, but what does he read?  The top three books he enjoyed the most this year are an interesting mix...