Three fantastic titles grace our doors this week: the long-awaited final book in Colson Whitehead’s trilogy, a memoir on craft by Michael Cunningham, and a new release by Claire Way Watkins. From there, we have a healthy mix of both fantasy and non-fiction to keep us satiated throughout this fine week of July. Read the
A comprehensive education on American culinary traditions must include African American foods. Needless to say, there is no single culture that defines American cuisine. From crops grown by indigenous people to ingredients brought to America by immigrants seeking a taste of home, the library of American recipes is contained in a melting pot. But, today,
wWhen Sandra Forsyth started marching in support of the English Defense League, her daughter Nicola Wilding hoped it was a phase. Sandra, who grew up in Cumbria and lives in Dover, was about to turn 60 and was struggling with a lot of stress. Not only was her son sentenced to two years in prison
Picture books really do make for a special reading experience because they can be shared with the little ones in your life. Wordless picture books provide an even more unique reading experience because storytelling can become collaborative. You don’t need to know how to read stories to tell stories, so this can be a fun
I started my career as a librarian, and while I’ve been working as an editor longer than I’ve been working as a librarian, the things I learned while working in libraries have informed much of my career and life. I published my first book while working in libraries, and it was a book written by
The Central Library of downtown Los Angeles has seen its fair share of colorful moments. The architectural gem, which turns 100 this week, was the backdrop for the epic street fight between Pacino, De Niro and others in Heat, and where is the origin Ghost Busters They found their first ghost, a friendly old lady
It’s time for the latest developments in the world of mystery and thriller books. You know I’ve covered the adaptation news for you, but there’s also a new Miss Marple audiobook, a list of big books to know about, an amazing cover reveal, and talk about a new heist novel. Dan Brown’s mystery of secrets
FILM critic, historian and author of over 40 books, David Thomson is back with another three-hour free jazz solo on the subject of the films, though this is a performance delivered with the ecstatic enthusiasm of a big band leader from the 1940s. He is as brilliant, eccentric, thrilling and attention-grabbing as ever. Incidentally, by
Every month, Our Queerest Shelves features a roundup of that month’s best queer books. Now that we’re halfway through the year, I’ve combined all those picks into one collection: The Best Queer Books in 2026. The list currently has over 100 books, and I’ll be updating it throughout the year. Anyone can browse the Book
