The Genius of Kate Atkinson

With Life After Life, the English writer takes the reincarnation story to new heights.

Literary Pilgrimage: Asheville, North Carolina

Head to the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains to tour an important town for four major American writers.

Beyond Sister Wives: 5 Reads That Explore Mormonism

Everyone's favorite plural family is back! Complement your poly-binge-watching with these Mormon-related reads.

National Book Awards Announce Long List Finalists

The National Book Awards announce their complete list of finalists for 2015. Which books will you read?

10 Fantasy Books That’ll Give You Chills

These genre-bending reads are both horrifying and fantastical.

HistoReads: Top 10 Greatest Leaders of All Time

Play "follow the leader" with biographies about history’s most notable people.

10 Survival Books like The Maze Runner

Get lost in stories of survival, discovery, and determination.

Axis vs. Allies: 10 Riveting World War II Thrillers

Rev up your mind—and your pulse—with these action-packed novels set during World War II.

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.

Life Lessons from a Warhol Superstar

Author and filmmaker Catherine O’Sullivan Shorr first met singer and Warhol star Nico one brief summer day, when she was making the biggest decision of her life.

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.

11 Quotes to Inspire Readers and Writers

Let these words of wisdom from Pat Conroy, William Styron, Natalie Goldberg, and others inspire you to finish that book.

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.

Must-Visit Indie Bookstores

Real-life bookstores as swoon-worthy as The Shop Around the Corner from You’ve Got Mail.

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.