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.

Literature’s Sexual Rebels

Erica Jong shocked readers with her novel about women's sexuality in the 1970s, and she tells us why she's ready to do it again.

This Is Susan Griffin, Hear Her Roar

The pioneering ecofeminist and Woman and Nature author discusses her book and today's discriminatory climate.

11 Sexy Books That Stimulate Your Brain

Get turned onto books that mix humor, philosophy—and, yes, sex.

Excerpt: Married Sex, by Jesse Kornbluth

"If you're still having sex, you can save the marriage."

22 Awesomely Bad Book Covers

These paperbacks deserve to be judged by their covers.

10 Unapologetic Books About Race in America

These works started the dialogue; we're continuing the conversation.

9 Powerful Civil Rights Quotes About Equality in America

Celebrate the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with these influential reads.

6 Explosive Novels Michael Bay Should Adapt

Buckle in for these action-packed thrillers that are not for the faint of heart.

The Ultimate Family Road Trip Reading List

Prevent the "I will turn this car around" ordeal and keep the kids entertained with a tablet full of excellent ebooks.

A Different Kind of Love Story

Forced into hiding in swamps and forests, Jack and Rochelle stood by each other as they fought the Nazis until the Soviet liberation of Poland in 1944.

The Great Detectives: Famous Crime-Fighting Duos in Mystery Fiction

They say "two is always better than one," and these detective teams prove it.

James Beard’s Stuffed Bread on the Grill

Fire up the coals for a couple of recipes from The Complete Book of Outdoor Cookery.

10 Outrageously Funny Books for Boys

Pigs that drink coffee, aliens who eat planets—things are about to get crazy.

6 Coolest Sidekicks in Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

Before squad goals, there were sidekicks.

11 Literary Late Bloomers

These authors redefine the golden age.

James Gleick’s 5 Favorite Books

The acclaimed writer of Chaos shares a handful of nonfiction works that have inspired his own.

10 Essential Authors of Chicano Literature

The best in modern Mexican American literature.

Short Story: “Food of the Gods,” by Simon R. Green

The British sci-fi author shares a dark delicacy with a twist you won't see coming.

Sacramental Horror: Scaring the Hell out of People for 1,500 Years

Horror writer Jonathan Ryan shares how he uses his Christian faith to inspire, but not define, his writing.