If you spend any time on your phone, chances are you know what it means when someone tells you to “touch grass”: put down the phone, step away from the screens, and go outside to experience real life. And with a barrage of seemingly urgent breaking news and infinite feeds to scroll through, many are

Narratives of fear and misinformation have flattened and distorted the stories of people who have immigrated to the United States. The best corrective is to engage with nuanced stories about immigration that center the experiences of those who have lived it. From wrenching memoirs, to war-torn histories, to lighter humorous narratives, these books touch on

Maybe you’ve noticed folks leaving their 12-foot skeletons up year-round. Or perhaps you’ve seen a display or horror novels merchandised as “Summer Scares.” If so, you’ve already been introduced to Summerween, the trend that proves you don’t need to wait until October to get into the scary spirit. In fact, sales of horror and other

Reader interest in history books is trending up in 2025. Whether folks are finding escapism in bygone eras or looking to the lessons of the past for guidance, we see an uptick in history books across time periods. From Ancient Rome to the Cold War, and everything in between, check out our bestselling history titles

Year after year, sales demonstrate that the breadth and diversity of our backlist is among our greatest strengths. While some of these books make their way back into headlines and onto bestseller lists, others sell steadily but fly largely under the radar. So, when we talk about having a strong backlist, which books do we

2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, and we are gearing up for a full year of literary celebration. From shelf-worthy editions of her beloved books, to the dozens (hundreds?) of retellings and adaptations, to merch that proclaims your fandom, we’ve got everything you need to celebrate the literary icon. See some of

Since the election, many have been turning to books as they take a break from the onslaught of news, finding a sense of “respite and renewal” in literature. But what are they reading? Many on social media have been drawing comparisons between the objectives of Project 2025 and The Handmaid’s Tale, including Margaret Atwood herself.

Rom-coms are great any time of year, but they’re especially perfect to curl up with when autumn arrives. TikTok has officially heralded the start of Meg Ryan fall, and, taking inspiration from the likes of You’ve Got Mail and When Harry Met Sally, many readers are letting cozy season take over their TBR stacks. We

This past summer, it was announced that Practical Magic 2 is officially in the works. Even better, both Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock are set to return as the Owens sisters. But while we may still have a year or two to wait before we return to the cozy and magical cinematic world of Practical

Home Depot’s viral 12-foot skeleton is back in stock, which can only mean one thing: spooky season is just around the corner. We likewise see readers flocking to the horror section at their local bookstores; sales of scary books reliably increase every October. The tradition of telling ghost stories dates back at least to colonial

Election seasons can be unpredictable, and 2024 is set to be no exception. But it turns out that election season book sales are quite stable, despite the volatility that accompanies a high-stakes election. Marketplace analysis shows that certain categories actually sell better from September to November during an election year than during a non-voting year.

Julia (@thepeliroja) has been documenting her journey to learn Spanish on TikTok to her more than 15k followers. Her favorite resource? Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish, a backlist gem from 1989 that relies on existing knowledge of English to learn Spanish more efficiently (plus, it contains illustrations by Andy Warhol). She sings the praises of