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Winners of the 2021 PEN America Literary Awards Announced

Here are the winner of the 2021 PEN Literary Awards, which gave out $380,000 in prizes. Plus, a video of the complete ceremony!

7 More Reading Challenges to Diversify Your Reading in 2021

Here are a few more 2021 reading challenges that will diversify your shelf and bring lots of nerdy fun to your reading life.

Historical Nonfiction: 30 of the Best Books in the Genre

Historical nonfiction is so much more than history books you read in school. These stories are well-researched and just as riveting as fiction.

How To Find Adult Summer Reading Challenges In 2020

Adult summer reading programs that might provide a little encouragement, a little structure, a little community to keep you reading this year.

The Best Books for Graduation Gifts

Whether you're looking for something inspirational, practical, or sentimental, check out our suggestions for the perfect books for graduation gifts!

20 Must-Read Books Every Runner Should Read

Whether you're running for stress relief, health reasons, or just because it feels fun, we've got the books about running to keep you on track.

7 of the Best Space Books for Kids

Readers of all ages are awed and astounded by space and its many wonders. Pick up one of these children's books about space for a tiny astronaut.

Wired: 9 of the Best Coffee Books for Buzzed Reading

Ah, coffee and books: Two of humanity’s great loves. We loved coffee so much we named a table after it. ...

50 Must-Read Books Set in Schools

Whether you hated it or loved it, schools make for fascinating and dynamic settings. Get that homework done and read these books set in school.

The Future is Now and It’s Inclusive: Young People of Color in YA Books

THE EXENE CHRONICLES author on growing up searching for representation on the page, and finding young people of color in YA books of recent years.