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Dave Eggers' Contrapposto: An Artist's Journey
For his new novel, 'Contrapposto,' acclaimed author Dave Eggers wrote every word in Quark, a desktop publishing software from 1994, and insisted on hand-rendering the cover copy, according to publishe
Earth 7 by Deb Olin Unferth book review explores genre-bending premise
Deb Olin Unferth's newly published novel, 'Earth 7', dares to be both a cosmic comedy and a profound lament for our dying world.
Medical Breakthroughs and Good News Make People Happy in 2026
In a trial involving 500 individuals diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, the experimental drug daraxonrasib nearly doubled average survival time, extending it from 6.
Curators Offer Diverse Summer Book Recommendations
NPR is already highlighting 10 new books for release in June, signaling an early and intense start to the 2026 summer reading season, as reported by The Detroit News .
Editors Share Their Favorite Books Our Editors Loved This Week
Hold on to your bookshelves, folks!
Twain scholar Alan Gribben faces backlash over Huck Finn edit
Within weeks of his edited 'Huck Finn' being announced, Twain scholar Alan Gribben's office computer registered 1,082 personal emails.
Caissie Levy Earns First Tony Nomination for Ragtime Performance
For the first time in her extensive Broadway career, Caissie Levy has earned a Tony Award nomination for her powerful portrayal of Mother in the 'Ragtime' revival.
From Design Engineer to Storyteller: How Peter Moscovita Mastered the Art of WWII Fiction
Peter Moscovita, an author with an unlikely background as a design engineer, masterfully blends logic with human empathy to craft compelling WWII historical fiction. His stories are structurally sound and meticulously researched, yet deeply personal and emotionally resonant.
Andrea Wulf's 'The Traveler' book review explores Forster's radical compassion
In 1777, just after returning from Captain Cook's second voyage, 23-year-old Georg Forster published an account condemning crew violence against Indigenous people and advocating for 'the general right
Maggie O'Farrell's 'Land' novel explores Irish resistance
In Maggie O'Farrell's new novel 'Land', a mapmaker named Tomás, a survivor of the Great Hunger, discovers an ancient well that compels him to create a map not of what is, but of "how this land really
David Baerwald's 'The Fire Agent' reimagines spy narratives
David Baerwald's new novel, 'The Fire Agent,' reveals a profound family secret: his grandfather, Arthur Baerwald, was a high-ranking intelligence operative whose clandestine life remained hidden for d
New Book Releases for June 2025 and 2026
While most readers seek books for next month, the publishing world already buzzes with 'We Don’t Talk About Carol' by Kristen L.
Caro Claire Burke's 'Yesteryear' Novel Explores Provocative Themes
The antiheroine of Caro Claire Burke's buzzy debut novel 'Yesteryear,' Natalie, assaulted her former producer, Shannon.
New Mystery Novels Redefine Whodunits With Unreliable Narrators
Forget the brilliant detective.
New Isabel J. Kim Novel 'Sublimation' Explores Instancing
In Isabel J. Kim's upcoming novel, "Sublimation," protagonist Soyoung Rose returns to Korea for a funeral, only to discover her own "instance" plans to steal her body and life, according to USA Today
2006 Book Mentions Features Now Found on TikTok
In a forgotten 2006 sci-fi novel, a character scrolls through an endless feed of short, algorithmically-curated videos, eerily mirroring TikTok's core experience a decade before its launch.
What Suzana Shop Actually Does—And Who It's for in Home Wellness
Suzana Shop is an online retail store offering a curated selection of wellness products, fitness equipment, kitchen accessories, pet supplies, and skincare. As more people focus on creating nurturing environments at home…
David Henderson, Poet and Hendrix Biographer, Dies; Age Disputed
David Henderson, the acclaimed poet and biographer who penned the best-selling account of Jimi Hendrix's life, has died on January 21, 2025, with initial reports conflicting on whether he was 83...
Garry Trudeau's unfulfilled cinematic and creative ventures
In 1979, Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Garry Trudeau drafted a screenplay for 'The Zoo Plane.
The Vivisectors Missouri Williams book review explores academic unease
The narrator of Missouri Williams's new novel, 'The Vivisectors,' receives a jarring instruction at the outset: if someone wanted to write something terrible about somebody, they should, according to
Freedom Round the Globe book review explores American Revolution's global reach
Forget the cherry tree: Sarah M.
Queen Latifah Hosts 2026 American Music Awards Amidst Taylor Swift Frenzy
With 40 AMA wins already under her belt, Taylor Swift is set to dominate the 2026 American Music Awards with eight new nominations, even as Queen Latifah steps in to host the prestigious event, accord
Mammoth Lakes Film Festival Award Winners Disputed
Just days after the 12th annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival concluded, two prominent industry publications reported entirely different winners for its top North American Narrative Feature award, signa
Generational sagas guide readers to find roots in a rootless world
Last year, sales of books categorized as 'generational sagas' jumped by 28% in the US, outpacing all other fiction genres, according to Nielsen BookScan .