Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Valentine's Day can be a fun holiday to celebrate with the whole family! From making handmade cards to baking heart-shaped cookies, there are so many wonderful ways to celebrate love.
This year, enjoy a Valentine's Day story time with some of Rachel's favorite children's books! Explore the list for books about love, hugs, and friendship — plus the perfect kid-friendly book about consent.
Monday, January 23, 2023.
The PEN America Literary Awards are back!
Recognizing books across fiction, nonfiction, translation, poetry, and more, these awards are a great place to come if you're looking for brilliant recent literature.
Check out the longlists below, and stay tuned for the finalists and winners, coming later this year.
Saturday, January 21, 2023.
One of our favorite aspects of bookselling is talking books with fellow booklovers. That's why we're introducing a new series featuring our booksellers in conversation about their favorite bookish things.
First up, it's Stefen and Caitlin discussing hopepunk, a sci-fi subgenre that's getting lots of attention.
Thursday, January 19, 2023.
Romance might not be for everyone, but it's an incredible, diverse genre — and it shouldn't be discounted.
This year, ditch fear and judgement about your bookshelf, and read what you want to read! And if what you want is romance, then we've got you covered...
Explore some of the best romance reads, from classics to contemporaries, young adult books, and more.
Thursday, January 19, 2023.
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Mystery Writers of America is proud to announce, as we celebrate the 214th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe, the nominees for the 2023 Edgar Allan Poe Awards, honoring the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction and television published or produced in 2022.
This year's Edgar Award winners have been announced. Check out the finalists below!
Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
If you're hoping to head to a National Park this spring break or summer, now is the time to start planning.
You might need a reservation or permit (or just a great guide book).
Monday, January 16, 2023.
Observed on the third Monday of January, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day recognizes the life and work of one America's best known civil rights activists.
Learn more about Dr. King and his legacy, plus find some incredible children's books to share his story — and stories of the ongoing fight for civil rights — with the younger generation.
Saturday, January 14, 2023.
It's finally here, folks: the list you've been waiting for.
Explore the 2022 releases that have amazed, educated, and captivated our bookselling team!
Friday, January 13, 2023.
In the second installment of our Literary Resolutions series, Stefen highlights some great poetry collections for first-time poetry readers.
Get Stefen's book recs — and his insights on the magic of poetry.
Friday, January 13, 2023.
Since our server had drive failure a week ago, it's been...one heck of a ride.
We're open again and all systems are functional, but we're far from entirely recovered from the whole ordeal. Thanks for your patience — and your support.
