The Essential Tana French If you want to brush up before her new novel arrives this fall, here’s your guide. By Janet Maslin July 29, 2020 Tana French has written seven novels, with an eighth due in October. There are important things they have in common. They’re superb. They’re set in Ireland. They pull you way … Continue reading Tana French: another author fans hover for →

https://bookriot.com/books-like-lord-of-the-rings/ Ashlie Swicker Aug 26, 2019 In general, there is one BIG SERIES that people consider the pinnacle of mainstream fantasy, but modern readers are constantly looking for books like Lord of the Rings. Whether you’re not interested in Frodo’s journey or just wanting to read something else that scratches the same itch, books like Lord of … Continue reading Try another sci-fi/fantasy series similar to Lord of the Rings →

https://bookriot.com/nordic-noir-novels/ Sophia LeFevre Aug 31, 2020 We all have certain genres we turn to when we need an escape from everyday life. Recently, I’ve been picking up books that are dark and gritty, but removed enough from the current climate that it still feels like an “escape.” Currently, that means I have a big stack … Continue reading A different list of Nordic noir novels →

Many of these are new to me. Bet some of them are fresh titles for you as well. https://bookriot.com/100-must-read-lesser-known-classics/ Rebecca Hussey Aug 22, 2016 Everything about this post is subject to debate: what constitutes a “must-read” book? What does “lesser-known” mean? What exactly is a “classic”? Hell if I know. But I thought it would … Continue reading Try reading a lesser-known classic →

https://bookriot.com/17-books-that-sell-way-too-fast-at-used-bookstores/ Danika Ellis Aug 15, 2016 A funny thing about working at a used bookstore is that there is only so much control you have over your stock. You can select from what people bring in, but you can’t make more people bring you the books you want the most. Book buyers have to mentally … Continue reading Which books are selling most easily at used bookstores now →

From ever-reliable Bookbub... 15 New Fast-Paced Books to Binge This Weekend By Melissa FlandreauUpdated: August 21, 2020 6 min read Escaping into a good book is our favorite form of distraction. If you’re looking for a totally engrossing book to pass the time, we have just the list for you. From pulse-pounding thrillers to addictive … Continue reading In case you just want a quick read →

We’ve found some of the best reading nooks out there. From cozy cabin corners to state-of-the-art reading areas, these comfy alcoves are among the best places to enjoy your book. — Read on http://www.bookbub.com/blog/best-reading-nooks These are just plan gorgeous as well as incredibly inviting

Helen Macdonald's earlier book "H for Hawk" has been recommended to me by many people over the years. I've found the adjustability of the font in Kindles to be an eyesaver but the library's ebook is not in Kindle format . Today, at least for me in the United States, the Kindle version is available … Continue reading “H for Hawk” is a great price at Amazon, but look at this! →

Amazingly enough for such a long book, there are indeed multiple translations. The version narrated by Edoardo Ballerini who many love to listen to, was translated by Louise and Aylmer Maude. Bottom line is to listen or read -- and enjoy. https://www.vox.com/culture/2020/8/19/21372453/war-and-peace-tolstoy-good-read War and Peace — folks, it’s good Leo Tolstoy’s epic might be the … Continue reading A great time to read the classics like War and Peace — it’s good! →

SUMMER BOOKS: FIVE MUST-READS Our pick of the best science and science-fiction books to read now (even if it’s winter — I see you, Southern Hemisphere): A history of the metaphors behind brain research faces a dark past and disquieting future in biologist and historian Matthew Cobb’s The Idea of the Brain.After a century of digging, … Continue reading From Nature magazine, five books to read if you’re tired of trash →