New Year, New You: Books to Kick Off 2026 and Beyond

New Year, New You: Books to Kick Off 2026 and Beyond

Each new year invites us to reflect, reset, and, of course, to read. Whether your goals center on health, purpose, leadership, balance, or personal growth, the right book can help set the tone for the months ahead. Ready to change something that no longer serves you? Looking to shift your mindset, improve your health, strengthen … Read more

What’s on Your To-Be-Read List in 2026 

Each year, Books That Make You brings readers one of the most anticipated lists in the literary world, a curated guide to the standout titles destined for TBR piles everywhere. Whether you’re a planner who pre-orders early or a browser looking to fill your shelves with unforgettable stories, this is your go-to list for what … Read more

Books for Kids – Who Is the Lucky Little One on Your List?

Books that build confidence, spark giggles, and stir the imagination

The kid in your life will be thrilled to unwrap a story this holiday season. Whether they’re drawn to roaring dinosaurs, silly space adventures, farmyard friends, or tender tales that build confidence, this list is filled with books that spark imagination and nurture hearts. From laugh-out-loud moments to quiet lessons in courage and self-love, these … Read more

Books That Make the Perfect Gift — A Holiday Guide for Booklovers

Books That Make the Perfect Gift A Holiday Guide for Booklovers

Give the gift of a good read with these standout picks for every kind of bibliophile on your list. This time of year, booklovers know there’s nothing better than unwrapping a great story. Whether you’re stuffing a stocking, mailing a care package, or just looking for something meaningful to share, a thoughtfully chosen book can … Read more

Shop Indie: Give the Gift of a Good Book This Season

Christmas bookstore for Indie books

Indie authors are some of the most imaginative and passionate trail blazers in publishing today. They aren’t afraid to take risks or tell their stories. For that, they deserve our respect and support. This holiday season, while shoppers take advantage of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and beyond, we invite you to shop … Read more

Witchy, Weird, and Wonderful Books for Spooky Season

witch with books in library

Take one part witchcraft, one part uncanny, and a generous helping of weirdness. Stir well, and you’ll have a stack of books perfect for bewitching autumn nights. From haunted cabins to supernatural creatures to otherworldly terrors, each pick promises atmosphere to spare and characters you’ll root for long after the jack-o’-lanterns dim. So make room … Read more

Fall Into a New Book

A cozy fall scene with a mug of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows, an open book, autumn leaves, and a plaid blanket on a wooden tray.

Because every great fall starts with the perfect read. September marks the start of something special. The air gets crisper, routines reset, and there’s a sense of fresh possibility in every turning leaf. It’s also the perfect time to rediscover the joy of reading, especially with National Read a Book Day (Sept 6) and International … Read more

Mystery Mayhem This Summer: Four Can’t-Miss Thrillers to Get Lost In

Bird’s-eye view of a summer desk with thriller novels on digital tablets, iced coffee, sunglasses, old letters, and warm light casting shadows across a chaotic surface. Features covers of "Vanished," "Do Not Disturb," and "An Inside Job."

You know that feeling when a book grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go? These four do exactly that. This month’s lineup is dripping with intrigue—spies, secrets, sketchy motels, globe-trotting journalists, panicked women on the run, and sun-soaked detectives chasing down bodies. It’s like I curated them just for me… but trust me, … Read more

A Shelf of Sizzling Secrets: Four New Romances You Can’t Miss

Digital display of four romance novels on tablet screens, including spicy second-chance romance The Best Worst Mistake, small-town rom-com Story of My Life, gothic enemies-to-lovers fantasy Rose in Chains, and polyam fantasy romance Eclipsed Empire, arranged over a soft romantic flat lay background with vintage postcards and warm light.

Get ready to trade your iced latte for an even hotter dose of fantasy, small-town charm, and second-chance heat. These four fresh romances deliver everything from enemies-to-lovers magic to cinnamon-roll heroes and polyam love triangles. Join me—your slightly irreverent thirty-something romance addict—for a swoony, slightly eerie ride through stories that will keep you reading long … Read more

Four Reads That Will Steal Your Heart and Make You Think

Bird’s-eye view of a women’s July reading desk with three tablet displays of book covers: When Sleeping Women Wake, Grown Women, and The Girls Who Grew Big, alongside jewelry dishes, a latte, flowers, and summer postcards.

There’s something about a hot summer afternoon that practically begs for a story that can crack you open and stitch you back together. Whether you’re into the complex ties of family, the thrill of second chances, or the resilience of women in the face of impossible circumstances, this month’s women’s fiction releases offer plenty to … Read more