Since its beginning in 1936, the National Book Awards have harvested a selection of premium stories written by the best current authors. In four areas (Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People’s Fiction) 5 panelists, made up of acclaimed writers, go through hundreds of books in the voting process. While these books are submitted by publishers,... Read More
Book lovers are a special breed; while the world becomes obsessed with doodads and whatzits, the book lover is contemplating how many more books they could fit on their nearly-collapsing bookshelf. When the Wi-Fi is spotty or the 4G signal just isn't cooperating, the book lover has no complaints. George R.R. Martin once said, "A... Read More
One of the most prolific writers of our time, Cormac McCarthy is responsible for dark, poetic tales like The Road and No Country For Old Men. McCarthy's ability to showcase the dimensions of the human psyche allow him to weave breakneck adventures with emotional complexity. If you enjoy thrilling literary fiction (with perhaps some missing punctuation) try... Read More
Paula Hawkins' psychological thriller The Girl on the Train is a twisting journey with chilling consequences to curiosity. Soon to be a major motion picture, the #1 New York Times Bestseller and USA Today Book of the Year captivated readers and had them begging for more. If you're ready for more harrowing twists and turns,... Read More
Changing leaves, pumpkin spice, and sweater weather are on its way and with it some amazing new releases. Light the fireplace because we have the top books that you want to snuggle up with, from authors you're dying to read. Check out this list of the buzziest new releases for fall 2016. Some will make you... Read More
Check out this month's selection of books now out in paperback! From chilling mysteries to insightful memoirs, there's plenty of new material by bestselling authors for you to enjoy. Pick up paperbacks by James Patterson, Danielle Steel, Shonda Rhimes, Dean Koontz, and many more! Mystery & Thriller Romance Literary Fiction Fantasy & Science Fiction Biographies &... Read More
Take advantage of the fall weather with one of this week's new books! If you enjoy a savory sports romance, you're sure to love both Visibly Broken by bestselling authors Chelsea Camaron and M.J. Fields, and Dare to Dance by bestselling author S.B. Alexander. Searching for your next psychological thriller? Check out Kiss of the Sun by... Read More
The end is nigh. We may have made it through the year 2012 but apocalypses are still holding the attention of readers everywhere. Books like Cormac McCarthy's The Road and Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games put humanity at the forefront and allow readers to contemplate how they would cope in dire straights. If you live for... Read More
With a bit of BBC, a dash of Benedict Cumberbatch, and a smidge of Robert Downey Jr., Sherlock Holmes has made his way back to mainstream media. But those that love mysteries know that the detective at 221B Baker Street never really went away. Originally existing in Arthur Conan Doyle's 60 stories between 1887 and... Read More