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16 Novels About Starting Fresh
Ring in the new year with these stories of new beginnings
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 31, 2023
Happy new year! Many of us look at this transition as something of a fresh start—a blank page, if you will—and a chance to make some changes. We can find inspiration from stories about people who are forging a new path. Here are sixteen novels about people who are doing just that.
10 Classic Books that Sum Up 2023
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 28, 2023
From Taylor Swift's world domination to Barbenheimer, it's been a year of big stories. As a fun twist on the New Year's tradition of a retrospective on the events of the previous twelve months, we have gathered a collection of ten classic books that sum up 2023.
23 January Releases We’re Excited About
And what you can read in the meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 26, 2023
No matter how long our TBR list gets, we're always finding new titles we want to add! Here are 23 exciting January releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.
The 2023 Book Awards Roundup
Who Won This Year's Biggest Literary Prizes?
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 21, 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, we thought it would be a good time to review some of this year's celebrated books. Here is a selection of the winners of literature's most distinguished awards and honors.
Treat Yourself!
10 Reasons to Buy Books for Yourself this Holiday
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 19, 2023
From stress release to entertainment to cognitive development, there are so many benefits to reading. So treat yourself! Here are ten good reasons to buy yourself some books this holiday season.
Tales From the Self-Help Shelves
A Survey of 2,000 Americans Found...
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 17, 2023
Our newest survey with OnePoll asked 2,000 U.S. adults how they feel about the self-help genre. And what we learned gave us a whole new way of looking at things.
Watched it? Now Read It!
The great books behind 26 adaptations streaming now on Netflix
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 14, 2023
Sometimes, the best literature gets delivered to our television screen before we've had the chance to read it. But even if you've already watched, it's never too late to read. Here are the books behind 26 of the best adaptations on Netflix right now.
30 Beautiful Boxed Sets for Every Kind of Reader
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 12, 2023
Whether for a young reader, a fan of a particular franchise, or a proud book collector, boxed sets make wonderful gifts. Here are thirty beautiful boxed sets for all the readers on your list. Order by December 14 to get it in time for Christmas! Wrap one up for a reader you love—maybe even yourself!
30+ Great Gifts for Swifties
Mini-Gift-Guide Monday
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 10, 2023
Choosing the perfect gifts for the diverse mix of people we know can be tricky. That's the idea behind our mini gift guides with tailored recommendations for the unique set of characters in your life. Here are our gift suggestions for all your favorite Swifties.
What's New and Coming Soon in Book-to-Screen
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 07, 2023
It's always fun to see our favorite books on the screen. But sometimes, the best literature gets adapted before we've had the chance to read it. Here are thirteen new or upcoming book-to-screen adaptations. Order your copy of the source material so you can read before you watch.
23 Great Gifts for Book Lovers
Mini-Gift-Guide Monday
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 03, 2023
Choosing the perfect gifts for the diverse mix of people we know can be tricky. That's the idea behind our mini gift guides with tailored recommendations for the unique set of characters in your life. Here are our gift suggestions for all your favorite book lovers.
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