Kaytie Norman

Kaytie Norman joined Open Road Integrated Media in 2019 after spending three years writing and editing books for Media Lab Books. Her hobbies include cooking, honing her Liz Lemon impression and encouraging people to read Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Remembering Dame Maggie Smith, 1934-2024

The celebrated actress was a star for generations.

11 Challenged and Banned Books in 2024

The fight for the freedom to read is continuing throughout the U.S.

The Best Children's Book Series to Read in Summer 2024

Kids will love these stories that don't stop.

Look Inside Black Artists Rock! by Cara Reese

A children's book that celebrates Black creativity.

Hemingway, 2,000-Pound Marlin, and Anything is Good: An Interview with Fred Waitzkin

“To this day I write my sentences to the beat of the drums.” —Fred Waitzkin

Read an Interview with Janet Somerville, Author of How Midsummer Night

“By writing to Richard and addressing him in the second person present, I felt close to him again. Through those words he is once again alive.”

51 Psychological Thriller Books That Mess with Your Head

In these twisted thrillers, there's no escaping your own mind.

4 Ways Libraries Help You Reduce Overconsumption

This Earth Day, we’re showing some extra love to libraries.

The 38 Most Famous Poems Ever Written in the English Language

“To be a poet is a condition, not a profession.” —Robert Graves

The Best DIY Books You Can Download Right Now

Take a break from Netflix and spend some time with a DIY project.

Read an Interview with Mary McGarry Morris

"What some may label ‘dark stories’ are usually the stories of people all around us." —Mary McGarry Morris

Remembering Ellen Gilchrist, 1935-2024

The National Book Award Winner was known for her sharp writing.

The 8 Best Books to Read for Black History Month

Celebrate Black authors with your next book pick.

A Death Doula Faces Life in This Charming Novel

The taboo subject of death becomes a reason to celebrate.

Don't Miss This Year's Epic Historical Fiction Love Story

Fans of Cold Mountain will devour The End of Drum-Time.