Book Lists

April 19, 2018April 19, 2018

15 literary novels that will have you compulsively turning the pages

Readers, today I’m sharing a long list of books in one of my favorite (and completely made-up) sub-genres: compulsively readable literary fiction. Genre distinctions are tricky (or downright odious, to ... Read more

April 12, 2018April 14, 2018

Expand your literary horizons with these 20 books in translation

Book Lists, Books & Reading

I’m always curious about what lands a book on readers’ “favorites” lists. What compels my fellow readers to name a book the best thing they read in a whole year? ... Read more

April 2, 2018March 30, 2018

Books that are better together: books that approach similar topics from completely different perspectives

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Some books are better together, and in recent weeks on the blog we’ve been purposefully pairing favorite books that benefit from being read as companions. So far in this series, ... Read more

March 26, 2018March 26, 2018

Books that are better together: 16 favorite novels for book clubs

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Some books are better together, and this month we are sharing a whole bunch of purposeful pairings, or, as we call them around here, “book flights.” It’s the time of ... Read more

March 22, 2018March 21, 2018

9 much-anticipated new works from authors working outside their typical genres

Book Lists, Books & Reading

I’m constantly scanning the bookish horizons to see what’s coming my way, especially now that summer reading season is right around the corner. I’ve noticed something interesting about this year’s ... Read more

March 19, 2018March 21, 2018

16 books that are better together: 8 hot new releases paired with 8 backlist titles that will have a much shorter library waiting list

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Some books are better together, and this month we are sharing a whole bunch of purposeful pairings, or, as we call them around here, “book flights.” It’s the time of ... Read more

March 11, 2018March 15, 2018

16 books that are better together: 8 terrific novels paired with 8 illuminating nonfiction picks to elevate your reading experience

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Some books are better together. Around here, we talk a lot about “book flights,” an idea I borrowed from wine. A wine flight groups carefully chosen varietals or vintage together, to better ... Read more

March 8, 2018March 9, 2018

10 audiobooks so good you’ll want to fold another load of laundry, finish washing the dishes, or just sit in the driveway for 5 more minutes

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading

I haven’t always been an audiobook listener. But about five years ago, I realized that if I got in the habit and chose my books carefully, I could get more ... Read more

February 21, 2018February 22, 2018

50 contemporary books every woman’s gotta read

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Have you ever finished a book and thought, Wow, I wish everyone would read that? I’m an avid reader, and I love hearing about the books that inspire strong reactions ... Read more

February 1, 2018March 20, 2018

25 must-read classics for women

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Have you ever finished a book and thought, Wow, I wish everyone would read that? An avid reader myself, I love hearing about the books that inspire strong reactions in ... Read more

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Book Lists

15 literary novels that will have you compulsively turning the pages

Expand your literary horizons with these 20 books in translation

Books that are better together: books that approach similar topics from completely different perspectives

Books that are better together: 16 favorite novels for book clubs

9 much-anticipated new works from authors working outside their typical genres

16 books that are better together: 8 hot new releases paired with 8 backlist titles that will have a much shorter library waiting list

16 books that are better together: 8 terrific novels paired with 8 illuminating nonfiction picks to elevate your reading experience

10 audiobooks so good you’ll want to fold another load of laundry, finish washing the dishes, or just sit in the driveway for 5 more minutes

50 contemporary books every woman’s gotta read

25 must-read classics for women