Must-Read Standalone Graphic Novels

For those craving visuals with their stories, we’ve got you covered! Below, we’ve curated a list of enthralling graphic novels that you can easily devour. The best part? They’re all standalone, so no need to commit yourself to a long series. Explore generational stories, questions about society, dystopians, and more, all with graphics to accompany

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Inside The Olympics: Books to Read for The 2026 Season

Welcome to the Winter Olympics! Arguably one of the biggest global events of the year, the 2026 Winter Olympics takes place from February 6th to February 22nd. During this period, several nations compete for the top titles in 16 disciplines, including figure skating, ice hockey, and ski jumping. As we near the end of the

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Immigrant-Focused Books to Read After Watching Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show

Whether you caught the Super Bowl halftime show or watched clips of Bad Bunny’s historic performance online, his message of embracing immigrant communities is universal. To continue spreading that message, we have curated a list of our client titles sharing more immigrant stories for you and your customers to browse.

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Books to Read to Understand Iran’s Protests

In light of the protests occurring in Iran, educating ourselves and our customers is pivotal to understanding the decades-long, complicated history existing throughout the region. From graphic novels to memoirs to meticulously researched nonfiction on Iran’s political landscape, here are some of our timely picks to help us make sense of these turbulent times.

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What To Read After Watching Alex Honnold Free Solo Taipei 101

Last Saturday, January 24th, 2026, rock climber Alex Honnold made history by climbing the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes. The world watched as Honnold effortlessly climbed all 101 floors and more. His speedy completion of this feat took over social media, leaving viewers astonished and wanting more. Well, we’ve got you. Find some of

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The Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction Announces Its 2024 Finalists!

On February 15, the Women’s Prize announced their 2024 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction Longlist, including seven titles from Penguin Random House authors. This is the first ever Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, celebrating “exceptional narrative non-fiction by women” and promoting “excellence in writing, robust research, original narrative voices and accessibility,” according to their website. To be

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Congratulations to Our Kirkus Prize Finalists!

According to the Kirkus Prize website, “The Kirkus Prize is one of the richest literary awards in the world, with a prize of $50,000 bestowed annually to authors of fiction, nonfiction, and young readers’ literature. It was created to celebrate the decades of discerning, thoughtful criticism Kirkus Reviews has contributed to both the publishing industry and readers at

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