Book Recommendations

If you’re always looking for your next read, you’ve come to the right place. From new books to titles that deserve more recognition, we have book recommendations for everyone.

Read an Excerpt From Overcoming Hate Through Dialogue

Find out what happened when a Muslim politician decided to have coffee with the people who sent her hate mail.

What Are President Joe Biden's Favorite Books?

A quest to figure out which books are on the president’s nightstand.

10 Mysteries Perfect for Anti-Valentine’s Day Reading

These books are the opposite of love and roses.

9 Uplifting Romance Books Like Virgin River

Tales of fresh starts, second chances, and small-town romance.

30 Must-Read Books by Black Authors

Celebrate black authors’ fiction, nonfiction and poetry.

Remembering Cloris Leachman, 1926-2021

Read an excerpt from Cloris Leachman's 2009 autobiography.

10 Chinese Books That Belong on Your Must-Read List

From fantasies to works of historical fiction, explore captivating page-turners from some of today’s most popular Chinese authors.

10 African American History Books Every American Should Read

Meet extraordinary individuals; explore communities; deepen your understanding of America.

8 Books for Fans of Enola Holmes Mysteries

Sherlock's little sister would take any of these sleuths as her Watson.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's Books, Life and Legacy

The Jazz Age literary icon who couldn't resist living to excess.

Read an Excerpt from The Genius of Impeachment

John Nichols explains why impeachment is an essential American institution.

The Best Book Club Books for Winter 2021

A virtual book club can be the social interaction you never knew you needed!

9 Thrilling Adventure Books for Intrepid Readers

From the frozen expanse of the South Pole to the hot sands of the Sahara.

Remembering Barry Lopez, National Book Award Winner, 1945-2020

“Everything is held together with stories. That is all that is holding us together, stories and compassion.”―Barry Lopez

6 YA Books About Being (or Dating) the First Kid

Dive in to the trials and tribulations of fictional first kids.