A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself.

Is Alexis Wright’s Praiseworthy the great Australian novel? Beejay Silcox, chair of the Stella Prize judging panel that ...

November 20, 2023 • Books We Love returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 11 years of recommendations all in one place – that's more than 3,600 great reads.

This list is updated monthly with new “best of the year” worthy titles. The year may still be young, but 2024 has already brought a treasure trove of surprising new books. Multiple celebrated ...

When they said “All Stars,” we thought they meant the cast — turns out they were also talking about the guest judges!

Christina Baker Kline, a head judge for the award, said that the jury panel looked for a “distinctive voice,” “memorable ...

Now, it’s not hard to find new book recommendations through Reese’s Book Club. Whether you follow the book club’s Instagram account to always stay in the loop or have the club’s app ...

The master of suspense must be included in any list of books you should read in a lifetime. That’s why you’ll find Stephen King’s The Shining here. Brought to life in cinematic perfection ...

Its Reading Room floods with sunlight and offers ample space to cozy up with a good book. The Whistler library also plays host to a slew of events, such as film screenings, toddler story time ...

Johnson’s “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” Juno Dawson’s “This Book is Gay,” Stephen Chbosky’s “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and Mike Curato’s “Flamer.” The list’s other ...

The Great American Read was an eight-part series with viewer participation to select America’s favorite novel, told through the prism of America’s 100 best-loved novels. It investigated ...