Friday, December 16, 2022.
For those of us who enjoy the sweeter things in life, there's really nothing better than a good holiday romance — especially this time of year, when holiday magic is already in the air!
Take a tour through some of our recent favorite romance reads for hilarity, heartbreak, and a whole lot of holiday spirit. These wintery romances would warm even the Grinch's heart.
Friday, December 16, 2022.
For our bookseller Mike, the only proper Christmas gift is...a book.
Learn more about his bookish holiday philosophy, plus the books he's eyeing this season.
Thursday, December 15, 2022.
There are all kinds of book awards, from best debut to funniest fiction. One, however, judges a book strictly by its cover—or, more specifically, what words are on that cover...
Tuesday, December 6th, 2022.
The winner for the 2022 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize has been announced! This $10,000 prize is awarded to the best debut fiction title published in a given year, selected from a longlist of 22 nominated books.
Saturday, December 3, 2022.
Winter holidays + books! What could be a better combination?
Get to know some of the bookish holiday traditions celebrated by our booksellers — and by readers around the world!
Friday, December 2, 2022.
Hannukah is only two weeks away and, all around the world, families are getting ready to celebrate the Festival of Lights with gatherings, tasty treats, and, of course, the lighting of the menorah.
Whether you already observe Hanukkah as a family or want to introduce it to the kids, books are a wonderful way to celebrate together!
Chosen by Rachel, our children's section director, these six books will bring Hanukkah to life for the whole family.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
Celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving by donating to one of our book drives.
With our book drives, donate any book(s) off an organization's wish list and we'll cover 20% of the cost. So give the gift of literature today — to classrooms, local communities, or beyond.
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Carissa is the most recent addition to our Brilliant bookselling team. Learn a little bit about her here — or stop by to get her recent recommendations.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
How many Native American authors are on your bookshelf?
Today, we're sharing some of the brilliant & diverse literature being written by Indigenous authors today. Explore the list to find stunning novels, cutting essays, heart-racing thrillers, and more.
Monday, November 21st, 2022.
There is some amazing nature literature out there: books that sweep us away to beautiful landscapes — or help us prepare for our next outdoor adventure!
For 26 years, the National Outdoor Book Awards have recognized such titles. Explore this year's honored books to step into outstanding natural stories, from a woman’s obsession with the kingfisher to a thriller set on the slopes of the world’s eighth highest peak, to a Viet Nam veteran’s fascination with grizzly bears.
