Book Lists

July 21, 2021July 26, 2021

15 breezy romance series for when you need an escape

Like many readers, I read more romance in 2020 than I ever did before. When real life is hard, a good dose of witty banter and swoon-worthy moments lightens my mood ... Read more

July 7, 2021July 9, 2021

Where I get my best book recs + 8 recent reads I loved

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, every time I enter a new title on my To Be Read list, I make a note about why I’m excited to read it. That usually means listing who ... Read more

June 30, 2021July 2, 2021

17 sparkling and suspenseful novels set on the stage or the screen

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, one thing I love about recording with fellow bookworms for What Should I Read Next each week is discovering new facets of my own reading life as book lovers ... Read more

June 23, 2021June 25, 2021

Books that are better together

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Some books are better together. Drawing inspiration from a beloved wine tasting method, we’ve long adopted the practice of grouping books into “flights” to allow readers to sample, compare, and ... Read more

June 17, 2021June 18, 2021

15 books to take you on a vicarious vacation

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Literary Tourism

One of the most common book recommendation requests I get—be that in my inbox, on the podcast, or in the MMD Book Club—is escapist reads. Believe it or not, this ... Read more

June 2, 2021June 7, 2021

15 Backlist Summer Reading Guide favorites that are even better on audio

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, I enjoy audiobooks whenever I can, in any season—but summer offers some special opportunities for listening. I can listen for hours and hours while pulling weeds and tackling projects ... Read more

May 26, 2021June 7, 2021

20 novels that will transport you to the shore

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Literary Tourism

The beach is one of my favorite places to read. What could be better than sitting with your toes in the sand, a tote bag full of books in arm’s ... Read more

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021

20 backlist favorites from 10 years of the Summer Reading Guide

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, I can’t believe we’re about to publish our TENTH annual Summer Reading Guide! I’m excited to get the brand new guide in your hands soon, but as a reflective ... Read more

May 10, 2021May 19, 2021

Notable spring reads

Book Lists, Books & Reading

What have you been reading this spring? I’ve been reading a ton of NEW spring releases these past months, and I wanted to take this opportunity to share a smattering ... Read more

May 5, 2021May 7, 2021

13 excellent young adult historical novels for readers of any age

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, no matter where it’s shelved at the bookstore, I love a good story, well-told—and young adult fiction is full of page-turning stories with powerful prose. Historical fiction is one ... Read more