With iconic music events like BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend (May 22nd-24th) and La Fête de la Musique (June 21) coming up, now is the perfect time to catch up on your music reads. We’ve selected 10 books that tour the history of music, our rich and intimate relationships with it, and the beauty of

Comic books are fun, but with so many issues, it can be hard to find space for all of them. Many publishers have introduced a compact format for comics, allowing for a portable-sized book perfect for everyday reading. Here’s a list of our favorite current and upcoming compact comics for you to share with your

Are your readers looking for their next nonfiction read? Look no further. From inspiring and motivational reads to personal and unforgettable accounts, our nonfiction picks will captivate your readers and cultivate meaningful discussions among them. Explore our 5 picks below.

We are proud to announce that 3 Penguin Random House books have won a MWA’s Edgar Award for 2026! Best Novel: THE BIG EMPTY by Robert Crais (9780525535775, Putnam) Best First Novel by an American Author: DEAD MONEY by Jakob Kerr (9780593726723, Bantam) Best Fact Crime: MURDERLAND by Caroline Fraser (9780593657249, Penguin Books) According to

Our May picks for Higher Education feature a range of fiction and nonfiction curated to resonate with college students, professors, and lifelong learners. These selections are ideal for seminar discussions and independent exploration. For the complete list of May 2026 Higher Education Picks, click here. In case you missed them, check out our April higher

Do you hear that? It’s the sound of these five poetry books calling your name! Full of lyrical beauty, poetry masters the blend of rhythm, words, and genuine human expression. Featuring works from renowned authors such as Ocean Vuong and Margaret Atwood, this list delves into imaginative experiences, human connection, grief, violence, and more. Our

Although our intern, Jamie, has already left, here are some of the books she’s most excited to read in the coming months. As a young consumer of books, Jamie selectively chooses which books are worth the physical purchase. Featuring decorated authors like Matt Haig, Han Kang, and Emily St. John Mandel, she’s certain these picks

May is quickly approaching us! You deserve to enter May knowing the hottest titles being released, so we’ve gathered upcoming titles to put on your radar. From adult romance to young adult fantasy to graphic novels, all of these reads offer enrapturing worlds for your readers to fall headfirst into. Find our 12 highly anticipated titles

After becoming an iconic staple of the 2000s, The Devil Wears Prada is back with a sequel film on May 1st, 2026. Starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt, the first film follows a recent graduate navigating her way in the fashion industry. The second film is set to follow a rivalry between Streep

All over the world, people have just graduated or are preparing to graduate. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed during this transition, so we’re here with a list of titles to ease and inform the journey. Our curated list explores living in your twenties, helpful habits and mindsets to enforce, and how to live and find

Whether you’re a nature lover or not, Earth Day is a crucial reminder for us all to appreciate and care for the Earth. From water levels reaching record-breaking lows to our unpredictable everyday weather, the need to protect our planet is more urgent than ever. In preparation for April 22nd, Earth Day, below are 8

The Day of Books and Roses occurs on Saint George’s Day, April 23rd, in Spain. The significance derives from two tales. The first tale is of a soldier slaying a dragon, and from the dragon’s blood grew a rose bush. The soldier picked the most beautiful rose for the princess, which is where the roses