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In Praise of Black Performance

Spanning subjects from Michael Jackson to Black funerals, Hanif Abdurraqib's A LITTLE DEVIL IN AMERICA is a love letter to Black performance.

8 Science Fiction Novels by Authors of Color for the End Times

Are these the end times? Who knows! Settle into this current quasi-dystopian reality with recent books by American writers of color.

Tasty New and Upcoming Nonfiction for Foodies

Can't get enough true stories about cooking and eating? Check out these deliciously enticing books of nonfiction for foodies.

This Book About Dreams is a Cozy Fiction Dream Come True

Get ready for whimsy and philosophy in equal measure.

Read These Queer Romantic Suspense Novels

These five queer romantic suspense novels stand out for their twisty plots and chemistry, with a mix of speculative and real-world settings.

How to Critically Read a Press Release From the Federal Government

Press releases and the coverage of news from the new federal administration requires flexing your information and media literacy skills. Here are some tools, tips, and examples to help.

Hopeful Stories about Hard Times: Picture Books to Help Kids Push Through

There are so many big topics worth talking about with young readers. These hopeful stories about hard times can help.

8 of The Best Japanese Authors Who You’ve Never Heard Of

Have you exhausted all your Murakami recs and want to read Japanese fiction beyond his work? This list is here to help!

A Whirlwind Sci-Fi Adventure That’s Like Indiana Jones in Space

If you love heist novels, adventure stories, or Indiana Jones-type stories, then this book is a must-read.

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.