Readings that the podcast’s guests say shaped their thinking. “The Ezra Klein Show” explores ideas with some of today’s most dynamic thinkers. We cover politics, culture, history, philosophy, ...

There's nothing like than cozying up with a book in holiday pajamas, the glow of a Christmas tree and crackle of an roaring fire creating the perfect mood. To make the most of this peak reading ...

C‑SPAN’s America’s Book Club is a weekly primetime series hosted by acclaimed author, civic leader, and interviewer David M. Rubenstein. More Recorded at some of the nation’s most iconic libraries and ...

NPR Staff recommends several non-fiction titles from Books We Love: "Good Movies As Old Books," "Pakistan," "Baldwin: A Love Story," and "One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This." BOB ...

With all due respect to the Dos Equis dude, after reading Unplugged: Adventures from MTV to Timbuktu, I've decided Tom Freston really deserves the title of the most interesting man in the world. Tom’s ...

It was the best-of times (you know, that period in December when we do the best-of lists). But it could feel like the worst of times: There’s so much to read before the year finishes! Well, there’s ...

Think about someone you’d call a friend. What’s it like when you’re with them? Do you feel connected? Like the two of you are in sync? In today’s story, we’ll meet two friends who have always been in ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Emma Straub and Lucy Yu, who own independent bookstores in New York, shared their picks on the 'Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club' podcast ...

There’s no time like the present (pun intended) to set yourself up with a cozy holiday romance novel. This time of year might just be the ultimate trope with plenty of sugar, spice and couples ...

Personal recommendations continue to drive book discovery more than algorithms, social media, and other digital tools, according to the 2026 State of Reading Report released today by Everand and Fable ...

No matter how long they’ve been in business, good bookstores are always trying to find new ways to get the right books in customers’ hands. That’s especially true during the holidays, when browsers ...

“I think that literature is serious, if not more serious, than nonfiction. You learn just as much. I think that the world is lacking in empathy and that guys can benefit from literature.” Photo: ...