The text is a mysterious medieval marvel. A new book claims to know its true origin. A page from the Book of Kells, ninth century illuminated manuscript. This page shows the Virgin and child, an ...

These days, most best sellers are written by authors with household names. Not these five breakout books. By Alexandra Alter and Elizabeth A. Harris This year, the best-seller lists were again ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Thankfully, we can still turn to our bookshelves — and podcasts — to ground us. We tapped science doyenne Alie ...

The Winds of Winter, the long, long-awaited sixth book in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, is among the most-anticipated works of fiction. The next entry in the fantasy saga on ...

I love that literary fiction so often resists easy categorization. I love that this “genre” is not, really, a genre at all. And I especially love that, as literary fiction strains against conventions, ...

Every January, I find myself taking stock, resetting routines, and reimagining what my days can look like moving forward. Some years, this may mean spending far too many hours deciding on the perfect ...

Once defined by biohacking and self-optimization, the wellness industry is shifting toward approaches that work with the body ...

Books ahoy! The new year promises adventures, escapes, and mind-bending delights for bibliophiles of all stripes. For fiction lovers, there’s George Saunders’ wild ride of a second novel, Ann Patchett ...

Several best-selling books will make way for returning TV shows and new ones in 2026. One of the first major arrivals in January will be A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, based on George R. R. Martin’s ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Follow Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn Every time Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn publishes a story, you’ll ...

Romance author Emily Henry now has five of her most recent novels set to be adapted for the big and small screens. Henry went on a rom-com writing spree that began with Beach Read, which came out in ...

As we step into 2026, there’s no better time to take control of your finances, learn how investing works and set yourself up for a successful year. Books can play a huge role in helping you build ...