Aspen Words Literary Prize Awarded to Tayari Jones
The Aspen Words Literary Prize was awarded yesterday to Tayari Jones for An American Marriage, at a ceremony in New York City. The prize, which operates...
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 12th, 2019
Sponsored by Mike Mignola’s Hellboy. These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals Mules...
Predicting the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
Music had its night in February at the Grammys. The film world followed closely behind with its Oscars. Now, in true saving-the-best-for-last fashion, it’s our time,...
Bryan Washington’s “Lot” Reminds Us What Community Really Means
The term “community” is one of the most worn out phrases of the early aughts. I’ve had more than three job titles featuring the word “community.”...
The 20 Best Debuts of the First Half of 2019
There is certain joy in discovering the brilliance of a new writer. With favorite, seasoned writers like Jesmyn Ward or Michael Chabon, I know to expect...
James Holzhauer, Jeopardy! Champion and Reading Superstar
“I plan to give some of my winnings to the local branches here in Las Vegas,” says James Holzhauer, who has been on a record-winning Jeopardy!...
7 Astrophysics Books For Ordinary People
We live in heady times. Hushed families gather around the glowing screen for news of the Higgs Boson—no? Just mine? Oh well. In that case, trust...
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Trailer Is Out and We Love It
We all know it. The familiar melody. Our fingers snapping. A family where a severed hand, a Frankenstein’s monster, and a carpet monster gather together. Wednesday...
15 Books About ADHD
Looking for books about ADHD, both nonfiction and fiction books? Read on for 15 of the best. Why are books about ADHD so important? I was...
Snag Bookish Greeting Cards at Trader Joe’s!
Trader Joe’s is my favorite grocery store for many reasons. The fresh flowers greeting me at the door, the free samples that always lead me to...
