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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.'
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With Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi's Next Novel, a Star is Born
The Ugandan novelist prepares to break out with her sophomore effort, 'A Girl Is a Body of Water.'
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Trial by Fire: Spotlight on Robert Kerbeck
A collection of 22 essays of both heroism and tragic loss present's Malibu's 2018 Woolsey Fire from angles many people haven't seen before
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Where Hope Comes From: Spotlight on Linda Kass
In her latest novel, A Ritchie Boy, Kass examines one of the most unacknowledged and important American units in WWII. (Sponsored)
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Claiming Abundance: Spotlight on Corie Adjmi
The author’s short story collection highlights the lives of women in pursuit of self-acceptance and empowerment. (Sponsored)
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Writers to Watch Fall 2020
This season’s notable fiction debuts offer first-generation American perspectives, richly inspired LGBTQ narratives, feminist takes on police brutality against Black women and sexism in the workplace, and more.
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Ayad Akhtar's Song of Himself
The author plumbs his own life to make sense of America in 'Homeland Elegies.'
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Fredrik Backman Steals from Himself
The Swedish bestseller borrows from his own life to explore anxiety, interconnectedness, and real estate in his latest.
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A Beacon of Light: Spotlight on Christopher Vogler
An updated edition of The Writer’s Journey, published to mark the book’s 25th anniversary, offers new and updated concepts about the hero’s journey and what makes a great story. (Sponsored)
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Edward Ball Writes the White Blight
The National Book Award–winner tackles familial, and national, legacies of white supremacy in his latest book, 'Life of a Klansman.'
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Jeff Hobbs Brings You Back to School
The author follows the lives of four high school students in his latest book, 'Show Them You're Good.'
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Daisy Johnson Gets Darker
The Man Booker nominee forays into horror with her sophomore novel, 'Sisters.'
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Sarah Vaughan's New Novel Lurks in the Shadows of Motherhood
With 'Little Disasters,' the bestselling author uncovers a hidden inner turmoil she knows all too well.
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In 'Vesper Flights,' Helen Macdonald Gets Topical
Following on the tail of 'H Is for Hawk,' the author finds a more political voice in her latest.
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Guarding Your Aura
In 'Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic', Miss Aida draws on folk magic traditions to help readers find calm, comfort, and peace.
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Tapping into Spirituality’s Superpowers
The author of 'Spiritually Sassy' describes his mission to bring the joy of spirituality to queer and people-of-color communities.
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Joe Lansdale Pulps Up the Volume In His Latest
In 'More Better Deals,' the lauded and prolific Lansdale goes pulp.