This bestselling author has brought readers some strong female characters: Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones, Carrie Soto and more that I haven’t read. This book is not my usual kind of read, but it stayed ...

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On the Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, episode of The Excerpt podcast: From AI thrillers to found-family favorites, 2025 gave us stories that hit hard. USA TODAY Books Reporter Clare Mulroy joins The Excerpt ...

Another year, another stack of great books to read. Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and author Ann Patchett about their top picks this year. The Loneliness ...

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Author Yiyun Li has lost two teenage sons to suicide. Her new book is about how to think about life after the unimaginable. It's called "Things in Nature Merely Grow." Yiyun Li's new book is about ...

Grisham has written about 52 books and is a master of the legal thriller. I am especially a fan of his many courtroom dramas. “The Widow” combines classic Grisham courtroom drama with the addition of ...

Book clubs seem to be more popular than ever, which is good news for bookworms and casual readers alike. But what are the best books for book clubs in 2026? When it comes to picking your book club ...