One of Eastern Europe’s Strangest Legends Is Coming to America
A delightfully weird debut novel tells the story of a Yiddish-speaking house on chicken legs.
Books
10 Coming-of-Age Books for Children and Young Adults to Read After Harry Potter
A list of 10 books for children—beyond Harry Potter—filled with coming-of-age lessons, mystery, magic, and fictional delight.
The Audacious Chaos of Hotel Take-a-Book Leave-a-Book Programs
Destinations that encourage “take-a-book-leave-a-book” create a community without borders.
10 Books to Read When the World’s Completely on Fire
Keep calm and read on.
11 of the World’s Most Stunningly Beautiful Libraries
From China to Germany, these are some of the world’s most beautiful libraries to cozy up in during the fall season.
What’s a World Book Capital, and Where Is This Year’s Located?
The UNESCO award is a huge honor, and the winner receives massive recognition.
The Secret History Behind Paris’ Neighborhoods, as Told by a Bestseller Mystery Writer
Bestselling author Cara Black’s murderous Parisian inspirations.
Teas to Pair With Your Favorite British Classics
It’s my cup of tea.
Our August Book Club Pick Unveils the Hidden History and Science of Bisexuality
A conversation with Dr. Julia Shaw, author of Bi: The Hidden Culture, History, and Science behind bisexuality.
10 Books to Read if You Miss Anthony Bourdain’s Writing as Much as We Do
While nothing can quite fill the Bourdain-sized hole on our bookshelves, these novels come close.