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Stories That Save Us: The Power of Climate Fiction in Today’s World

The best climate fiction books can anchor us within hope, inspire new ways of adaptation, and reframe our possible futures. 

The Most Popular Book Club Books of the Summer, According to the Indie Next List

Which of these books would you like your book club to read?

The Strangest Romance Novels

These are wild wild, like honey badger—shifter romance wild. *ahem* 👀

Haruki Murakami’s First Novel in Six Years is Coming in November

This is not a drill - we're getting new Murakami in November.

The Landmine of Common Sense Media: Book Censorship News, March 1, 2024

Why Common Sense Media deserves continued scrutiny during this era of book banning—especially when it's added to library management software. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

The Biggest 2024 Romance Novel Trends

Which of these predictions do you have your money on?

New Blood: 10 Modern Horror Classics Keeping the Genre Alive

Check out these 10 contemporary horror authors keeping the genre alive, inspired by the classic works that preceded them.

The 8 Best Nonfiction Books of 2023 That You Need To Read in 2024

2023 is over, but the best nonfiction books of 2023, from memoirs to microhistories and more, deserve a spot on your 2024 TBR.

What Are The Mental Health Benefits — and Drawbacks — of Reading Goals and Challenges?

What are the mental health impacts—good and bad—of engaging in reading goals and challenges? A look at the science.

The Best Self-Help Books of 2024

If you're looking for the best self-help books 2024 has to offer, then look no further. Find abundant joy, guides to life, and more!