Prioritizing compassion and understanding is the best way to handle these uncertain and upsetting times. Reading fosters empathy, and we hope you find comfort within these books about unity, compassion, and the strength of our communities. Sending peace, hope, and strength to readers everywhere.   The Sky Unwashed by Irene Zabytko Early on an AprilContinue reading

We would like to thank all of the bookstores that participated in the What Unites Us Indie Bookstore Challenge. (They might just still have a copy of this bestseller.) Please support your local bookshop—buy books!—throughout the year. You can find your indie bookstore at indiebound.org. Oblong Books – Millerton and Rhinebeck, New York Third PlaceContinue reading

We’ve been hearing from so many of you about two books in particular that have been bringing you comfort and inspiration and joy:The Book of Delights by Ross Gay and What Unites Us by Dan Rather and Elliot Kirschner. The Book of Delights When author and poet Ross Gay wrote short “essayettes” about the thingsContinue reading

  From stories of struggle and perseverance to our human connection with animals, our lineup of nonfiction books this fall will stay with you long after you turn the last page. Ordinary Girls by Jaquira Díaz One of the most anticipated books of the year—Jaquira Díaz writes a fierce and eloquent memoir of her challenging girlhoodContinue reading

Welcome back to Page of the Day! For 100 Days, we are sharing 100 pages of 100 books – page by page, in order on our Instagram page. With each different day, a different book is featured. From advanced reader copies of upcoming releases to new paperback editions, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse –Continue reading

Welcome to Page of the Day! For 100 Days, we are sharing 100 pages of 100 books – page by page, in order on our Instagram page. With each different day, a different book is featured. From advanced reader copies of upcoming releases to new paperback editions, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse – andContinue reading