All Books
- Elizabeth Gilbert announces a new book
The work, titled 'Big Magic,' will be a nonfiction exploration of 'the mysterious nature of creativity,' according to the publisher.
- 'Honeydew' showcases Edith Pearlman's originality and versatility
Pearlman's stories often emphasize isolation – but offer at least the hope of more.
- 'More than just books': Simon & Schuster launches video classes
Authors including 'The End of Illness' David B. Agus will be offering video classes through Simon & Schuster. Topics include health, self-help, and finance.
- 'Golden Son': Pierce Brown's second installment in a trilogy is perfect for 'Star Wars' fans
Brown's sci-fi book is drawing praise for its quick plotting and a universe full of what one critic called 'epic mythos.'
- James Patterson donates funds for first World Book Day Award
Through the award, five schools in Britain and Ireland will receive funds for their libraries.
- 'Huck Finn's America' takes a fresh look at a masterwork
What does Mark Twain’s cherished — and contentious — work of fiction teach us about about the nation it still fascinates?
- 'I Think You’re Totally Wrong' pits a former student against his one-time writing professor
Is it more important to write or to live? Caleb Powell and David Shields discuss but fail to fascinate.
- Charlie Hebdo: What would Voltaire have said?
Centuries before the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris shocked the world this week, Voltaire was defending the right to express opinions that may offend.
- 'The Rosie Effect' sells well in the US, receives mixed reviews
'Effect' is Graeme Simsion's sequel to his bestselling romantic comedy novel 'The Rosie Project.'
- Was a highly praised 2013 book built on flawed data?
Thomas Piketty's 'Capital in the 21st Century' is being critiqued by a pair of academic studies, both of which claim to have uncovered factual errors and flawed data.
- Critics: Miranda July's first novel 'The First Bad Man' is a well-done transition to the form
July's upcoming book has received many positive reviews, with critics calling it 'compelling' and 'visionary,' though some felt that parts of the story were contrived and that some sections tried too hard to shock the reader.
- 'In the Heart of the Sea' trailer shows the story that may have inspired 'Moby-Dick'
'Sea' stars Chris Hemsworth as the first mate of the Essex, the crew of which encountered a sperm whale in the South Pacific.
- Haruki Murakami wants you to send him a question
The bestselling author is reportedly soliciting questions from readers about anything from problems in their own lives to queries about his novels. Murakami will publish his answers on his website over the coming months.
- 'Born in the GDR' offers a more nuanced portrait of life in the former East Germany
Hester Vaizey profiles eight residents of the former German Democratic Republic, revealing that many former GDR citizens have complicated feelings for their erstwhile country.
- Zuckerberg's book club pick: 'The End of Power' deals with 'microplayers,' like Hezbollah, hedge funds, and startups
'The End of Power' – a respected, though modestly-selling, nonfiction book – has now been launched to a global audience thanks to Mark Zuckerberg.
- 10 best books of January 2015, according to Amazon's editors What are the best new books of the new year? Amazon staff have some selections for you.
- Bestselling books the week of 1/8/15, according to IndieBound What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.