Reviews of notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

Greetings, fellow bibliophiles! Here at Woman’s World, we already forecasted it would be a great year for reading—but it’s ...

Janie Chang is a best-selling author of historical fiction, including “Three Souls,” “Dragon Springs Road,” “The Library of ...

The must-read novels of 2026.

A fireproof edition of Margaret Atwood's prescient and often-banned book "The Handmaids Tale." It is one of the greatest works of speculative fiction. Speculative fiction, often referred to as spec ...

Over the course of three instalments, Q&Q presents the titles we’re most excited about this spring. This week’s instalment ...

Jan. 16—If you don't see the appeal of the burgeoning "romantasy" genre, your neighbor, roommate or co-workers likely do. Romance-focused fantasy novels were among the most popular books among Inland ...

Headed up by Abrams editorial director Anne Heltzel (l.) and senior editor Kate Roddy, akaStory will launch in January 2027 with six novels on its inaugural list.

Book clubs see a bump in participation as "January Joiners" look for ways to up their word count. Librarians and indie organizers say book clubs aren't just about the books—they build community.