Whether you’re an avid reader or just dabble in the occasional good read, we’ve got you covered! We’ve been reviewing books, interviewing interesting authors, and writing book-related articles since 2008. Take a peek below — we cover 30 different genres — so you’re bound to find a book that ticks your box. See what our reviewer thought of it. While we often provide a Bookshop.org link to buy any book that strikes your fancy here, we strongly encourage you to support your local bookstore and pick up a copy there.

Latest Interviews

Interview with Y. Tony Yang, Author of Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Healthy & Longevity

What inspired you to write this book? I was eight years old, sitting cross-legged on my father’s floor, watching classical Chinese...

Interview with LJ Andrews, author of ‘Broken Souls and Bones’

We're excited to welcome LJ Andrews for a written interview about her latest romantic fantasy, Broken Souls and Bones. In this gripping...

Author Interview: Jimmy Qi on Return to the Besieged Fortress

Return to the Besieged Fortress by Jimmy Qi, translated by Harvey Thomlinson, explores themes of identity, belonging, and the absurdities...

Latest Reviews

Unreliable Narrator

Unreliable Narrator

Based on the blurbs of this book, I was excited to read it, but it fell far short of my expectations. Araminta Hall has likely written very good books in the past, but Unreliable Narrator isn't strong. The first three pages are a frame to set up the novel; part one...

The Cult of Dr. Black

The Cult of Dr. Black

The Cult of Dr. Black is book two in E.B. Hudspeth's Resurrectionist series. Like the first book, The Resurrectionist, Hudspeth's latest novel is a mock-biography, a work of faux-nonfiction filled with journal entries chronicling the life and work of Doctor Spencer...

Lawless

Lawless

If you’ve ever listened to Leah Litman on Strict Scrutiny, the podcast she co-hosts about the Supreme Court, then you will certainly hear her voice as you work your way through Lawless. And be prepared: it is work to read the book. Litman’s historical context is...

The Last of the Old Breed

The Last of the Old Breed

The United States was still fighting its way out of the Great Depression when war appeared increasingly likely. Young men from all over the country had assumed adult responsibilities in the wake of economic calamity, and many viewed military service with that same...

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Latest Articles

Summer’s Last Sci-Fi Reads

Before summer slips away completely, there’s still time to squeeze in a few more journeys beyond the ordinary. These five science fiction picks span sprawling space opera, strange alien civilizations, apocalyptic game worlds, dystopian satire, and mind-bending short...

YA Reads for the New School Year

A new school year means new classes, new friendships, new challenges, and, thankfully, plenty of new books to get lost in. This selection brings together five very different reads for young readers heading back to school, from a beloved series making a celebratory...

Great Tween Books for the New Season

As the weather cools and reading season settles in, fall is the perfect time to discover stories packed with mystery, adventure, heart, and just the right amount of spooky fun. This season’s new and noteworthy tween books offer something for every young reader, from...

Must-Read Sci-Fi This Fall

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, fall is the perfect season to dive into science fiction that challenges the imagination while delivering unforgettable stories. This season's lineup offers everything from gripping dystopian suspense and sprawling...

Fall Thrillers You Won’t Put Down

Cooler weather and shorter days make fall the perfect season to curl up with a thriller that keeps you reading well past bedtime. Whether you're drawn to locked-room mysteries, atmospheric literary suspense, psychological mind games, or survival stories packed with...

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