The long, languid days of summer invite relaxation. Even if you can’t make it to the beach, you’re there in spirit. Luckily, finding the perfect beach book has never been so easy. Welcome to the Shelves of Summer—your reading oasis! Here's a deep dive into our Beach Reads Shelf, a delectable mix of romance, escape, and adventure.
Whether learning about cultures and experiences other than your own or discussing a good book with a fellow reader, literature is a great way to connect with others. Our newest poll takes a look at the many ways that book clubs are helping readers find their people and diversify their reading choices.
It's time for our annual collection of the best books of the year. The titles that made the cut cover a robust range of genres and categories. This roundup includes the standouts in literature, fiction, and nonfiction. Upcoming editions will focus on kids' & YA, romance & horror, and mystery & sci-fi/fantasy.
Goodreads is a social cataloging website and community for readers and authors to find, share, and discuss books. They recently published a list of the top 60 titles from the last five years, using both the numbers of readers and reader ratings to determine their picks. Here are some of the highlights.