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.

First Read: Fear of Flying, by Erica Jong

Jong's ferocious take on female sexuality, independence, and infidelity is still striking to new readers, 45 years after it was first published.

8 Books Like Before We Were Yours

From harrowing stories of orphans to multi-generational sagas, these books will captivate you.

The Best Books You've Read This Summer

Here's what you've been reading (and loving!) under the sun.

9 Books for Fans of Sharp Objects

These thrilling mysteries will keep you hooked long after the miniseries ends. 

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul Has Died at 76

Read an excerpt from this music legend’s biography. 

The Works of H.G. Wells and His Role in Shaping Science Fiction

The legendary author's sci-fi works were political and realistic, sometimes prescient—and always entertaining.

How Game of Thrones Became the TV Juggernaut It Is Today

Take a crash course in the page-to-screen history of George R.R. Martin's hit series.

11 Children's Books Like Winnie-the-Pooh That We Still Love

Take a trip down memory lane with these nostalgic childhood favorites.

9 Mysteries and Thrillers for Fans of Carl Hiaasen

Get more suspenseful, wickedly funny crime fiction.

10 Captivating Writer Biographies

See these talented authors in a whole new light.

The 10 Best Mr. Darcys: From Favorite Films to Books

He's bewitched us, body and soul—on the page and on the screen.

Editors' Picks: What's Our Staff Recommending?

A full list of recommendations from the people who know our books best.

"Slouching Towards Bethlehem": Joan Didion's Iconic Essay on 1960s Subculture

The 1967 piece on San Francisco hippies is included in the critically-acclaimed collection of the same name.

The Road to Independence: 7 Revolutionary War Books

Historians, journalists, and bestselling novelists explore the conflict that led to the birth of an independent nation.

9 Books Like Outlander That'll Give You All the Feels

Here's what to read when you're missing Jamie and Claire.

Better Yourself: 6 Books That Make You Think Differently

These books cover everything from tech knowledge to tapping into your creative side.

6 Gloria Steinem Books That Will Inspire You

Through her writing, the feminist icon shares the wisdom she's gained from decades of activism.