The comic novel is not a genre as popular as it once was. This form, generally expressed in the format of a sane narrator slowly unraveling at the slowly-building chaos around them, or responding to a bunch of crazy characters or situations, had its big cultural moment in the middle of the 20th century, and […]

This month’s top picks for kids include something for every type of reader, from fans of Minecraft and Captain Underpants buffs to pranksters and diary keepers. These are the reads that will have young bookworms everywhere turning pages long past bedtime.

It is a magical time to be a young reader. Epic standalone novels and sensational series are coming out left and right—and this month’s top picks are no exception. From uplifting sports novels to adventure stories filled with humble heroes and tragically misunderstood villains, this month’s selection of books for young readers is filled with fast-paced, crackling page-turners that will help kids’ […]

It’s back to school time! While I imagine a collective “yes!” from parents, realistically there is an audible sigh from many kids across the country. For the month of September, these four book picks for your family book club help make school cool again. Ease your young ones back into a homework routine with these […]

Barnes & Noble recently unveiled a brand new way for book lovers of all ages to find their next great read: Browsery is an app that lets you ask book-nerdy questions and get answers and recommendations from passionate, knowledgeable readers like yourself. Browsery is free and available on iPhone and Android. Download it here! We’re […]