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The 10 Scariest Novels

Books by Octavia E. Butler, Dan Chaon, and more. more

PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 10, 2019
This week: new books from Clive Cussler and Jennifer Weiner, plus a very creepy novel about a creative writing M.F.A. program. more

The Big Books of Summer 2019
Books for all ages across all categories.

What's To Be Done With An Author's Pen Name?
One writer, famous under two noms-de-plume, ponders killing off his popular pseudonym. more

The Best Book You've Never Read is 'The Easter Parade' by Richard Yates
"I think 'The Easter Parade' is an inadvertent feminist classic, a woman’s book in the best possible meaning of that fraught term." more

A Complete List of Books That PW Starred Releasing This Week
Stars of the week.

More New Books
'Backlash' by Brad Thor, and more. more

This Week's Bestsellers

Hardcover Nonfiction

1 Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide Karen Kilgariff, Author, Georgia Hardstark, Author

2 Unfreedom of the Press Mark R Levin, Author

3 Howard Stern Comes Again Howard Stern, Author

4 The Pioneers David McCullough, Author

5 Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations William H McRaven, Author

Hardcover Fiction

1 Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens, Author

2 Queen Bee Dorothea Benton Frank, Author

3 The 18th Abduction James Patterson, Author, Maxine Paetro, Author

4 Redemption David Baldacci, Author

5 Sunset Beach Mary Kay Andrews, Author

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The Best Book You've Never Read is 'The Easter Parade' by Richard Yates

The case for Yates's 1976 novel about two sisters. more

PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 3, 2019
This week: new books from James Ellroy, Elizabeth Gilbert, and more. more

The Big Books of Summer 2019
Books for all ages across all categories.

YA Addresses #MeToo
This year's YA books offer a wealth of new titles about shifting sexual politics. more

Gentrification Threatens Black-Owned D.C. Bookstore
Sankofa Video and Books has been a fixture in Washington, D.C., for over two decades, but a $30,000 property tax assessment could force the black-owned bookstore to close. more

A Complete List of Books That PW Starred Releasing This Week
Stars of the week.

More New Books
'The Unbreakables' by Lisa Barr, and more. more

This Week's Bestsellers

Hardcover Nonfiction

1 Unfreedom of the Press Mark R Levin, Author

2 Medical Medium Celery Juice: The Most Powerful Medicine of Our Time Healing Millions Worldwide Anthony William, Author

3 Howard Stern Comes Again Howard Stern, Author

4 The Pioneers David McCullough, Author

5 Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations William H McRaven, Author

Hardcover Fiction

1 Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens, Author

2 The 18th Abduction James Patterson, Author, Maxine Paetro, Author

3 Cari Mora Thomas Harris, Author

4 Redemption David Baldacci, Author

5 Blessing in Disguise Danielle Steel, Author

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How Kathryn Scanlan Turned a Stranger's Diary Into One of 2019's Most Fascinating Works of Fiction

From finding the diary at an estate sale in the Midwest to crafting it into fiction. more

PW Picks: Books of the Week, May 27, 2019
This week: the astounding new science of how animals find their way, plus a nail-biting, stay-up-all-night thriller. more

The Big Books of Summer 2019
Books for all ages across all categories.

Win 'Cari Mora' by Thomas Harris
Enter for a chance to win one of 20 copies of 'Cari Mora,' the long-awaited new book from the legendary Thomas Harris. (Sponsored) Enter now!

Deconstructing 'I Wrote a Thing'
Jennifer Weiner urges women not to be afraid to praise their own work. more

Can NYC's Shakespeare & Co. Create a National Indie Chain?
Shakespeare & Co. is looking to create a "constellation" of bookstores with cafes and book machines. more

A Complete List of Books That PW Starred Releasing This Week
Stars of the week.

More New Books
'Aloha Rodeo' by David Wolman and Julian Smith, and more. more

This Week's Bestsellers

Hardcover Nonfiction

1 Howard Stern Comes Again Howard Stern, Author

2 Becoming Michelle Obama, Author

3 Everything Is F*cked: A Book about Hope Mark Manson, Author

4 The Pioneers David McCullough, Author

5 Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals Rachel Hollis, Author

Hardcover Fiction

1 Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens, Author

2 The 18th Abduction James Patterson, Author, Maxine Paetro, Author

3 The Night Window: A Jane Hawk Novel Dean Koontz, Author

4 Blessing in Disguise Danielle Steel, Author

5 Redemption David Baldacci, Author

10 Essential Graphic Novels and Memoirs About Queer Women

'My Favorite Thing is Monsters,' 'Honor Girl,' and more, picked by Kelsey Wroten, author of 'Cannonball.' more

PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 15, 2019
This week: has the human game begun to play itself out? more

A Story of Memories Lost and Found
A tortured hero faces his personal demons on a journey that explores the mysteries of the mind, the truth behind lore, and the miracle of inspiration. (Sponsored) more

The Making of Lisa Taddeo's 'Three Women'
After nine years and six cross-country trips, Taddeo's nonfiction work about the sex lives and desires of three women is ready to publish. more

In a New Graphic Novel, Seth Turns the Past into Fiction
'Clyde Fans,' a new graphic novel from Seth that was 20 years in the making, is about the decline of a fan company and the brothers who own it. more

The Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2019
The big books of the season. more

A Conversation with Bryan Washington
Washington on his debut collection, 'Lot.' From The Millions.

A Complete List of Books That PW Starred Releasing This Week
Stars of the week.

Peek Inside Robert Sabuda's 'Believe'
Pop-up master Robert Sabuda offers an elegant ode to possibility that will inspire anyone setting off on a new life chapter. Ideal for graduates from kindergarten to college and beyond, 'Believe: A Pop Up Book of Possibilities' is the perfect way to celebrate life's passages and look forward to new horizons. (Sponsored) Watch Now!

More New Books
'The Longevity Paradox' by Steven R. Gundry, and more. more

This Week's Bestsellers

Hardcover Nonfiction

1 Becoming Michelle Obama, Author

2 Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals Rachel Hollis, Author

3 The Matriarch: Barbara Bush and the Making of an American Dynasty Susan Page, Author

4 The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great Ben Shapiro, Author

5 The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose Oprah Winfrey, Author

Hardcover Fiction

1 Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens, Author

2 The Cornwalls Are Gone James Patterson, Author, Brendan DuBois, With

3 The Savior J R Ward, Author

4 Run Away Harlan Coben, Author

5 Celtic Empire Clive Cussler, Author, Dirk Cussler, Author

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Beyond Freytag’s Triangle: Two Novels Resisting the Narrative Arc

In 'Meander, Spiral, Explode,' Jane Alison tears down the traditional storytelling structure of the arc and boldly ventures out in search of other narrative forms and patterns more

PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 8, 2019
This week: Susan Choi's unforgettable 'Trust Exercise,' and Maria Gainza's phenomenal 'Optic Nerve.' more

Booksellers Announce First Annual Romance Bookstore Day
As independent bookstores continue to deepen their ties with romance readers, a group of enthusiast booksellers has announced the first Bookstore Romance Day to be held on August 17, 2019. more

What ‘Green Book’ Gets Wrong and ‘Period’ Gets Right
"We’re back to this. Or, more accurately, we never left it. Who is 'allowed' to tell what story?" From The Millions.

The Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2019
The big books of the season. more

Last Year's Books Top This Year's First Quarter Sales
Michelle's Obama's 'Becoming,' released in early November, was the biggest title, selling 629,000 copies. more

A Complete List of Books That PW Starred Releasing This Week
Stars of the week.

What Are the Top 100 Novels of All Time?
What makes a novel "great"? At OCLC, we believe literary greatness can be measured by how many libraries have a copy on their shelves. Using WorldCat, we’ve identified 100 top novels found in thousands of libraries around the world. How many have you read? Check out The Library 100 today and see! (Sponsored) Watch Now!

More New Books
'The Book of Dreams' by Nina George, and more. more

This Week's Bestsellers

Hardcover Nonfiction

1 Becoming Michelle Obama, Author

2 Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals Rachel Hollis, Author

3 The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great Ben Shapiro, Author

4 The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose Oprah Winfrey, Author

5 The Elder Scrolls: The Official Cookbook Chelsea Monroe-Cassel, Author

Hardcover Fiction

1 Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens, Author

2 The Cornwalls Are Gone James Patterson, Author, Brendan DuBois, With

3 Run Away Harlan Coben, Author

4 Celtic Empire Clive Cussler, Author, Dirk Cussler, Author

5 Tiamat's Wrath James S a Corey, Author

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The Novel That Was the Missing Clue in the Murder That Shocked Victorian London

The connection between the 1840 murder of an aristocrat and William Harrison Ainsworth's novel "Jack Sheppard." more

PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 18, 2019
This week: new books from Kameron Hurley, Preet Bharara, and more. more

'PW' Starred Review for 'Unattended Sorrow'
“All his easy-to-follow suggestions involve extending kindness and forgiveness to oneself and to dealing with others in a spirit of mercy and love." (Sponsored) more

In FY2020 Budget Proposal, Trump Renews Bid to End Federal Library Funding
ALA officials said the president's budget proposal was discouraging, but the bipartisan support in Congress over the past two years gives library supporters "reason to hope.” more

The Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2019
The big books of the season. more

Brown, Black and White in America: PW Talks with Mira Jacob
The author on her new graphic memoir, 'Good Talk.' more

Lawrence Ferlinghetti, American Maverick
Two authors salute the 99-year-old Beat legend for his contributions to a free press. more

A Complete List of Books That PW Starred Releasing This Week
Stars of the week.

More New Books
'Run Away' by Harlan Coben, and more. more

This Week's Bestsellers

Hardcover Nonfiction

1 Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals Rachel Hollis, Author

2 Becoming Michelle Obama, Author

3 The Case for Trump Victor Davis Hanson, Author

4 Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness Gretchen Rubin, Author

5 Brain Body Diet: 40 Days to a Lean, Calm, Energized, and Happy Self Sara Gottfried, Author

Hardcover Fiction

1 Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens, Author

2 Silent Night Danielle Steel, Author

3 Cemetery Road Greg Iles, Author

4 The Chef James Patterson, Author, Max DiLallo, Author

5 The Malta Exchange Steve Berry, Author

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5 Writing Tips: Mark Bowden

Mark Bowden, author of 13 books, including "Black Hawk Down" and the riveting new true crime book "The Last Stone," shares some writing tips, including "scenes are gold." more

PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 1, 2019
This week: Miriam Toews's outstanding novel, plus how change happens. more

Win a Copy of Harlan Coben's 'Run Away'!
Enter for your chance to win an advance reader copy of the propulsive new thriller 'Run Away' by #1 'New York Times' bestselling author Harlan Coben. (Sponsored)
Enter now!

Literati Named 2019 PW Bookstore of the Year
The six-year-old Ann Arbor bookstore has grown from 2,600 sq. ft. and seven employees when it opened to nearly 4,000 sq. ft. and 27 employees today. more

The Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2019
The big books of the season. more

The Role of Violence in Fiction
E.A. Aymar on the challenges of depicting violence. more

A Complete List of Books That PW Starred Releasing This Week
Stars of the week.

The Stakes Have Never Been Higher
Forty-eight hours. Two covert operatives. One chance to get it right. In this high-octane romantic thriller, the pressure doesn't let up. (Sponsored) Watch Now

More New Books
'American Moonshot' by Douglas Brinkley, and more. more

This Week's Bestsellers

Hardcover Nonfiction

1 The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great Ben Shapiro, Author

2 Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals Rachel Hollis, Author

3 Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How the Body Can Heal Itself William W Li, Author

4 Becoming Michelle Obama, Author

5 The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age Steven R Gundry, Author

Hardcover Fiction

1 Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens, Author

2 Run Away Harlan Coben, Author

3 Celtic Empire Clive Cussler, Author, Dirk Cussler, Author

4 Wolf Pack C J Box, Author

5 Silent Night Danielle Steel, Author

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Was Lizzie Borden Guilty?

In 'The Trial of Lizzie Borden,' Cara Robertson provides the definitive account to date of one of America’s most notorious and enduring murder mysteries. more

PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 25, 2019
This week: new books from Amy Hempel, Laila Lalami, and more. more

Win a Bundle of New Children's Books!
Enter for your chance to win a bundle of new children's books from blue manatee press! Featuring the charming picture books 'My Mama Is a Mechanic' and 'Odd Animal ABC's,' and the board book 'Cows!'. (Sponsored) Enter Here

Trump Budget Calls for Closing the NEA
In what has become an annual rite under the Trump administration, the president’s fiscal year 2020 budget proposal calls for the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts. more

A Conversation with Susan Choi
Choi’s fifth novel, 'Trust Exercise,' is a narrative-bending story set (at first) at a performing arts high school in the 1980s. more

The Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2019
The big books of the season. more

The Play's the Thing: PW Talks with Claudia Rankine
Rankine discusses the differences between writing for the page and for the stage, watching her work take life in the theater, and more. more

A Complete List of Books That PW Starred Releasing This Week
Stars of the week.

More New Books
'What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker' by Damon Young, and more. more

This Week's Bestsellers

Hardcover Nonfiction

1 Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals Rachel Hollis, Author

2 Becoming Michelle Obama, Author

3 The Case for Trump Victor Davis Hanson, Author

4 It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered Lysa TerKeurst, Author

5 Mostly Sunny: How I Learned to Keep Smiling Through the Rainiest Days Janice Dean, Author

Hardcover Fiction

1 Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens, Author

2 Wolf Pack C J Box, Author

3 Silent Night Danielle Steel, Author

4 The Persian Gamble Joel C Rosenberg, Author

5 Cemetery Road Greg Iles, Author

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On Dogs and the Unique Hell of Writing Novels

Jen Beagin, author of 'Vacuum in the Dark,' on the long, winding path of writing two novels with the same protagonist. more

PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 4, 2019
This week: new books from Elizabeth Bear, Helen Oyeyemi, and more. more

Win 'Sweet Dreamers' by Isabelle Simler!
Enter for your chance to win one of 20 copies of 'Sweet Dreamers,’ the new book from Isabelle Simler, the award-winning author and illustrator of 'Plume' and 'The Blue Hour.' (Sponsored) Enter Now!

How Women Work: PW Talks with Mason Currey
In Currey's sequel to 'Daily Rituals: How Artists Work,' the author reveals the critical ways in which women artists persevere to create art despite societal constrictions and personal adversity. more

The Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2019
The big books of the season. more

Alex Kotlowitz Exhumes the Psychological Toll of Violence
In 'An American Summer,' Kotlowitz examines the long shadow of violence in Chicago’s South Side and West Side neighborhoods. more

A Complete List of Books That PW Starred Releasing This Week
Stars of the week.

More New Books
'Piety & Power' by Tom LoBianco, and more. more

This Week's Bestsellers

Hardcover Nonfiction

1 The Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump Andrew G McCabe, Author

2 Becoming Michelle Obama, Author

3 Educated: A Memoir Tara Westover, Author

4 Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, and Live Bolder Reshma Saujani, Author

5 Keto Diet: Your 30-Day Plan to Lose Weight, Balance Hormones, and Reverse Disease Josh Axe, Author

Hardcover Fiction

1 The Chef James Patterson, Author, Max DiLallo, Author

2 Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens, Author

3 Never Tell Lisa Gardner, Author

4 Connections in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel (in Death, Book 48) J D Robb, Author

5 Mission Critical Mark Greaney, Author

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10 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Virginia Woolf

Inside the life of one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. more

PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 11, 2019
This week: new books from Laurie Halse Anderson, C.J. Box, and more. more

An Annoyed Librarian's Rebuttal
A public librarian explains why some titles don’t make the cut in a response to our previous Soapbox column, "A Tale of a Frustrated Library Patron." more

The Plight of Translation In America
Despite mainstream success, production of translated books fell in 2018. What's going on in the world of translation? more

The Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2019
The big books of the season. more

After Changes, the Nobel Prize for Literature Returns
This fall the Nobel Prize for Literature will be awarded for both 2018 and 2019, after changes were made to how laureates are chosen in the wake of scandals that forced the literary prize to be cancelled in 2018. more

A Complete List of Books That PW Starred Releasing This Week
Stars of the week.

More New Books
'House on Fire' by Bonnie Kistler, and more. more

This Week's Bestsellers

Hardcover Nonfiction

1 Becoming Michelle Obama, Author

2 The Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump Andrew G McCabe, Author

3 Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service Gary Sinise, Author, Marcus Brotherton, With

4 It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered Lysa TerKeurst, Author

5 Spearhead: The World War II Odyssey of an American Tank Gunner Adam Makos, Author

Hardcover Fiction

1 Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens, Author

2 The Chef James Patterson, Author, Max DiLallo, Author

3 The Border Don Winslow, Author

4 Never Tell Lisa Gardner, Author

5 The Silent Patient Alex Michaelides, Author

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