Reviews of notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

Greetings, fellow bibliophiles! Here at Woman’s World, we already forecasted it would be a great year for reading—but it’s ...

Janie Chang is a best-selling author of historical fiction, including “Three Souls,” “Dragon Springs Road,” “The Library of ...

The must-read novels of 2026.

Big hitter Peter F. Hamilton has a new sci-fi novel out this month – and Booker winner George Saunders ventures into speculative fiction with his latest book, Vigil ...

A fireproof edition of Margaret Atwood's prescient and often-banned book "The Handmaids Tale." It is one of the greatest works of speculative fiction. Speculative fiction, often referred to as spec ...

Over the course of three instalments, Q&Q presents the titles we’re most excited about this spring. This week’s instalment ...

Jan. 16—If you don't see the appeal of the burgeoning "romantasy" genre, your neighbor, roommate or co-workers likely do. Romance-focused fantasy novels were among the most popular books among Inland ...

Book clubs see a bump in participation as "January Joiners" look for ways to up their word count. Librarians and indie organizers say book clubs aren't just about the books—they build community.