Planet Books, a beloved used book store in Signal Hill that has drawn a cult following over the decades, is now facing a ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Another year in publishing is officially in the books, and as December draws to a ...

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If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. PEOPLE asked some buzzy and bestselling authors what they're most looking forward to reading in 2026 and you won't want to miss their ...

‘Tis the season for reflecting on a well-read year. So, after all that reading, which books are we still thinking about now? The truth is, the best book of the year is deeply personal to every reader.

It was another incredible year in reading. Here are our favorite 20 books—including memoirs, buzzy literary fiction, and captivating histories—of 2025. Susan Choi’s engrossing new novel begins with a ...

Books can be a refuge from (waves arms) all this, even when they take you deeper into the darkness of 2025. There is a grace in the relationship between book and reader, with nothing but your eyes and ...

In this prodigiously researched epic, Torigian details the life of Xi Zhongxun—the father of China’s current leader, Xi Jinping—to explain the history of the Chinese Communist Party. Along the way, ...

Next July, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding, a milestone set to be celebrated across the country. American history will serve as the centerpiece of many of these ...

These standout art books run the gamut—architectural deep dives, boundary-pushing contemporary art, fashion histories, experimental catalogs, and long-overdue monographs. Searching for a gift? These ...

Over 3,700 unique books were banned during the 2024-2025 school year, more than double the number of titles PEN America tracked in the 2021-2022 school year when it began counting. The nonprofit, ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. This month, pile your nightstand with new novels from contemporary masters ...