Lawrence Wright on Larry McMurtry
Longing is a mood you always bump into with Larry McMurtry. The first of his novels that I read was Leaving Cheyenne, which is one long...
The Elegant Balance of a True Friendship
Hyperboles Two mathematicians but they are more friends than colleagues. The older of the two, Henry, teaches to graduate students in Tokyo while Liam, fifteen years...
8 Books About the Dark History of Banana Plantations in Latin America
Banana Republic. No, not the clothing store. The term is more insidious than cotton slacks and button downs. In the 20th century, the phenomenon known as...
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for September 6, 2023
Today’s Featured Book Deals $1.99 Son of the Storm by Suyi Davies Okungbowa Get This Deal $2.99 Built to Last by Erin Hahn Get This Deal...
How Much Have Book Prices Increased Since 2019?
Several times while looking at publisher catalogs or on book retailer sites, I’ve found myself pausing and wondering if I was reading the price correctly. YA...
What is the Millennial Genre?
Contemporary fiction is wide and varied in terms of genre. It feels like there are more micro-genres than ever before, more authors pushing the boundaries of...
Short, Snacky Fantasy for Busy Readers
As a genre, fantasy has a reputation for super long books. Several years ago, The Guardian ran an essay entitled “Fantasy Must Shake Off the Tyranny...
Who Was Cormac McCarthy?
On June 13th of this year, the news broke that author Cormac McCarthy died of natural causes at age 89. The reclusive writer authored books you...
True Crime: Rare Book Theft Edition
Books are unique objects. They are simultaneously a container of stories and knowledge while also being objects in their own right. Especially if a book is...
Best 17-Month Planners
If you’re anything like me, the new year doesn’t start in January. In my mind, the new year starts in September with back-to-school season. New sneakers,...
