Book Recommendations

If you’re always looking for your next read, you’ve come to the right place. From new books to titles that deserve more recognition, we have book recommendations for everyone.

10 Books Tweens Will Love to Read

To bring you comfort during that awkward, uncomfortable “in-between” stage of life.

11 Books by Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Alison Lurie 

“You can't write well with only the nice parts of your character, and only about nice things. And I don't want even to try anymore. I want to use everything, including hate and envy and lust and fear.” ―Alison Lurie

10 Literary Books That Examine the Human Condition 

“Plot is no more than footprints left in the snow after your characters have run by on their way to incredible destinations.” —Ray Bradbury

9 Unforgettable Books by Tim O’Brien 

Learn about this Vietnam War veteran and award-winning American novelist's notable works. 

Remember It! Is the Memory Book You'll Love to Read

Memory expert Nelson Dellis went on the Today show to share his techniques.

The Best Christmas Baking Books to Warm Your Kitchen

Whether you need cookies for Santa or the perfect Christmas pie, these baking books have you covered.

10 Darkly Comedic Books to Shock You

These black humor novels are perfect if you don't know whether you want to laugh or cry.

11 Sustainability Books to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” —Robert Swan

Don't See Napoleon Without Reading This Book

You’ll understand why one of Napoleon’s last words ever uttered was “Josephine.”

10 Books to Add to Your Modern Library

Fill your shelves (or ereader) with indispensable works.  

6 Overlooked Classic Books That Belong on Your TBR List

These works stand the test of time—even if you haven't heard of them all.

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Five lucky winners will receive an incredible prize pack of books.