Reviews of notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

Things have slowed down a bit from previous months regarding big book releases for May 2025. Still, many excellent reads aren’t getting lost in the shuffle of Onyx Storm and Sunrise on the Reaping.

If you're on the hunt for something new and interesting to read, you have plenty of places to turn. This week, we're looking at five of the best book recommendation sites, services, or groups, based ...

It was the best-of times (you know, that period in December when we do the best-of lists). But it could feel like the worst of times: There’s so much to read before the year finishes! Well, there’s ...

If you're looking for something new to read, this list might just contain your next favourite novel (contains affiliate links ...

The results are in! Amazon has just released their much-anticipated list of the best books of 2024. Whether you are searching for your next book club, read, or the perfect holiday gift for your ...

We all know the best book recommendations come from that literary friend, the one who knows every buzzy new release, as well as gems from under-the-radar writers. WBEZ asked seven Chicago-area authors ...

We always got our best book recommendations from librarians back then, and that still rings true today. And while our taste in literature may have matured since childhood, the joy of reading still ...