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The Universe According to Alan Lightman
The astrophysicist-turned-author's latest, 'Probable Impossibilities: Musings on Beginnings and Endings,' proves he understands his place in the universe.
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Connecting for Inclusion, Happiness, and Success: Spotlight on Melanie Katzman
In Connect First, the Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling author
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Mike Chen Shows Why Family Matters
In his third novel, Mike Chen explores the humanity of superheroes, and supervillains.
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With 'Raymundo Mata,' Gina Apostol Gets Meta
The U.S. release of the author's 2009 novel, previously available only in the Philippines, comes at just the right time.
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Jane Harper's Tidal Wave of a Novel
Bestselling Aussie writer Jane Harper gets atmospheric in her new novel, 'The Survivors.'
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Horsin' Around in Jane Smiley's New Novel
With 'Horse Heaven,' the Pulitzer Prize winner continues to defy expectation—and classification.
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For Brandon Sanderson, It's Back to the Beginning
With his fourth entry in the Stormlight Archive, the fantasy giant continues to build on one of his earliest story ideas.
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Priya Basil's Novel of Open Arms
This strange moment has proven an ideal fit for the novelist's new book about the power of hospitality.
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Calling All Sheroes: Spotlight on National Geographic Books
A new pair of female-focused titles—Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: Absolute Hero and Girls Can—looks to inspire and empower young readers. (Sponsored)
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Happily-Ever-After Horror: Spotlight on Darcy Coates
A new partnership with Poisoned Pen Press brings the prolific and popular author’s horror novels to bookstores and libraries everywhere. (Sponsored)
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Reader, Heal Yourself: Spotlight on Wim Hof
In his latest book, The Wim Hof Method, the extreme athlete aims to change the way people perceive consciousness and human potential. (Sponsored)
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R.F. Kuang Wrangles Gods and Monsters
As she wraps up her Poppy War trilogy with 'The Burning God,' the novelist remains a faithful student of writing and life.
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Charles Baxter On Craft and Aging
Just retired from the classroom, the novelist still has plenty of fiction left in him, and 'The Sun Collective' proves it.
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Rebecca Roanhorse's Genre-bending New Novel
With 'Black Sun,' the speculative fiction star reimagines the epic fantasy.
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Martin Amis Gets Matter of Fact
With his new novel, 'Inside Story,' Martin Amis tackles his own life—and his sometimes unpopular legacy.
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Giving Voice to Indigenous Children: Spotlight on Rebecca Thomas
The author’s picture book helps Indigenous children see themselves in familiar stories. (Sponsored)
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In Xiaolu Guo's Latest, There's No Place Like Home
The novelist continues her examination of the search for authenticity with 'A Lover's Discourse.'
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The Book of V.E. Schwab's Heart
The author's next novel, ‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue,’ was nearly a decade in the making.
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The King of Jazz and Pop: Ricky Riccardi on Louis Armstrong
In his new book, 'Heart Full of Rhythm', Ricky Riccardi chronicles the life and work of jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong, who was one of America’s most popular entertainers as well as one of its most influential musical innovators.
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In Jess Walter's Latest, History Is Repeating
Turn-of-the-20th-century Spokane, wracked by police violence and social unrest, feels very of the moment in 'The Cold Millions.'