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Today, the Literary Arts Fund announced the inaugural winners of a new major literary prize: The Stylus Award, which recognizes nonprofits making essential contributions in the literary world. This award is designed to highlight the many literary organizations that keep the industry honest and lovable. In accordance with this mission, …
The opening round of the 2026 Goodreads Choice Awards has started, and it continues until November 22nd. Following that is the final round of voting, which will have a shortlist of the most popular books from round one. That opens November 24th and runs until November 29th. The winners are …
The November Oprah’s Book Club reading selection is Solace in Winter by Mary Lawson. The Canadian author’s works include: Solace in Winter is set in the same world as these previous novels and explores how a series of accidental encounters rocks the lives of an elderly widower, an injured draft …
The Booker Prize honors the best work of fiction written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland annually between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026. Longlists include 12 or 13 titles and the 2026 Booker Prize longlist was shared in late July. Shortlists include five or …
Follow the latest Mystery & Thriller releases where dangerous secrets and deadly puzzles entwine. These stories delve into dark webs, chilling conspiracies, and unsettling crimes—from explosive neighborhood mysteries to unnerving tales of surveillance, obsession, and justice. Perfect for fans hungry for high-stakes investigations and spine-tingling suspense. Her Last Kiss (Detective …
Stay ahead of the curve with Business books that deliver practical strategies, insightful analysis, and transformative ideas for the modern workplace. From surviving meetings and building resilient cultures to navigating disruption and mastering mentorship, these essential reads equip you to thrive amid change, lead with intention, and create meaningful impact. …
Explore fantasy and science fiction stories where kingdoms fall, technology evolves, and heroes rise against impossible odds. These books combine dark fantasy intrigue with adrenaline-fueled sci-fi adventure. Perfect for readers searching for bold, high-stakes genre fiction. Scorched Earth: The Library of Power by David Graham Release Date: October 23, 2026 …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that we’ve put a man on the moon, developed artificial intelligence, and transplanted human hearts, yet somehow still need eleven people and a PowerPoint presentation to decide who should order …
Looking for some new business and finance books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from John Forgetson, Jess Von Bank, Chad Reelfs, and more. Enjoy your new business and finance books. …


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Our friends over at Libby often share statistics with us that look at their most checked-out books. We usually look at the most popular books of the last month, books that help celebrate a heritage month, and the most popular books of a certain genre. Since spooky season just passed, …
November is Native American Heritage Month, which is a great excuse to read and buy books by Indigenous authors. Below, I’ve highlighted a few books by Indigenous authors that check off tasks in the 2026 Read Harder Challenge, including Indigenous books about resistance, a Native American cookbook, and a Two-Spirit …
Kwan Ann Tan is the author of the interactive story The Waiter, out this week from Union Square & Co. Below, she recommends three more interactive novels. An interactive story or a novel with an unusual structure is a difficult and unwieldy thing to pull off. But when it’s done …
While divorce might be a regular thing—estimates show that 40%-50% of American kids will experience the divorce or separation of their parents—it’s still a monumental change that many children will find difficult to deal with. Children whose parents are divorcing or separating will have to adjust to a new kind …
Janasha Prabhu is the author of Monster in the Mirror, out now from Sourcebooks Landmark. Below, she recommends three more thrillers about female rage. If you’re anything like me, you love books where women finally have enough and just snap. Gone Girl is your bread and butter. And every time …
As the holidays rush at us, romance novels are there to ease our emotional difficulty. The holidays are a complex time of emotional landmines. Although if they’re purely happy for you, more power to you. Sinking into a romance novel is the ultimate comfort. Which is probably why Hallmark movies …
Cavan Scott, Pius Bak, and VAULT COMICS – the best fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and LitRPG graphic novels! The Sopranos meets Lucifer in the supernatural horror crime drama, Godfather of Hell. Dario Santini lived a charmed life as an enforcer for the mob, until he’s shot dead. Waking up in Hell, …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? Cozy Vales is a shared cozy fantasy world with multiple scribes contributing stories and more. The idea for a cozy fantasy anthology about a magical wishing tree spontaneously surfaced in Season 1 / Episode 5 of our …
The most frightening threats are sometimes the ones that know exactly where to find you. These Mystery and Thriller books place their characters in situations where personal connections, familiar surroundings, or past decisions become sources of danger. With so much at stake, every encounter can carry a hidden risk. Ideal …
Everything seems perfectly arranged until romance throws the schedule into chaos. These Romance books feature characters with carefully laid plans that become more complicated when an unexpected connection enters the picture. Whether they’re chasing ambitions, managing responsibilities, or trying to keep life orderly, love gives them a new variable to …
Some of the most revealing stories begin with people the world overlooks. These Literary Fiction books bring overlooked perspectives into focus, exploring the lives of outsiders, overlooked communities, and people navigating circumstances others rarely understand. Their experiences reveal unexpected connections and challenge assumptions about who gets heard and whose stories …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? This book began with Hurricane Helene, which struck in September 2024. For much of my life, I lived in St. Petersburg, Florida, without ever experiencing a direct hit from a major hurricane. Then I moved hundreds of …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? The honest answer is I wanted to write a dark, slightly humorous enemies-to-lovers romance. What I ended up with was murder, espionage, revenge, and a splash of romance. A for effort, I guess. If you had to …
Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including Morley Swingle, Nora Valters, Raúl …
As October comes to an end, there’s still time to find a book that makes the month memorable. From chilling mysteries and unexpected twists to moving romances and imaginative worlds, this is your chance to explore stories that spark curiosity and keep you turning pages. Let the changing season inspire …


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Readers love fantasy because it allows them to escape into imaginary worlds, explore new lands, and experience magic. But not every fantasy story has to be an epic adventure–some can be downright cozy. Magical worlds can be just like ours. People in fantasy settings are just living their lives, running …
So you’re typically a fantasy reader, but with Halloween quickly approaching, you’re looking for some chilling fall reads to get you ready for the season. We’ve got you covered. If you like imaginary worlds, magic, witches, wizards, spells, castles, and more, here are scary stories that are sure to be …
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