Expand your horizons by diving into great works of nonfiction. Challenge yourself to read something in each of our 6 nonfiction categories, or devour all of the books in your favorite subject. How many have you read? Biography: Odetta: A Life in Music and Protest by Ian Zack The first in-depth biography of the legendary singer and “Voice of the Civil Rights Movement,” who combatted racism and prejudice through her music. “A thoughtful portrait of an artist who never quite became as famous as she deserved to be . . . A much needed biography of a crucial American artist…
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This Valentine’s Day—love is in the pages! From rom-coms to heartfelt and revealing love stories, plan a date night with romantic reads that will have you swooning. Craving a little adventure this Valentine's Day? Take our Blind Date with a Book quiz and get your romance novel match. Take the Quiz. Love Your Life by Sophie Kinsella From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I Owe You One, an utterly delightful novel about a woman who ditches her dating app for a writer’s retreat in Italy—only to find that real love comes with its own filters. Call Ava…
February 13th is Galentine’s Day—so we’re celebrating female friendships with this list of reads that are an ode to the gals in our lives who are always there to support us. It’s Not All Downhill From Here by Terry McMillan After a sudden change of plans, a remarkable woman and her loyal group of friends try to figure out what she’s going to do with the rest of her life—from Terry McMillan, the bestselling author of How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Waiting to Exhale. Loretha Curry’s life is full. A little crowded sometimes, but full indeed. On the…
From four hundred years of history to an inspiring memoir from Barack Obama, these books help celebrate and honor African Americans for Black History Month and beyond. Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019 Edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain A chorus of extraordinary voices comes together to tell one of history’s great epics: the four-hundred-year journey of African Americans from 1619 to the present—edited by Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist, and Keisha N. Blain, author of Set the World on Fire. The story begins in 1619—a year before…
Are you coveting Bernie’s sold-out mittens? Get crafting with these books that will inspire you make beautiful mittens (and more!) that are all your own. Knit Mitts: Your Hand-y Guide to Knitting Mittens & Gloves by Kate Atherley The Perfect Fit is at Your Fingertips! Why settle for boring store bought mittens and cold fingers, when you could knit the warmest, best fitting pair yourself? With Knit Mitts as your guide, you'll have the comprehensive information you need to create snug, warm, and practical mittens and gloves—right in the palm of your hand. Inside, knitting expert Kate Atherley offers solutions…
