June 23, 2026 • Facts by day, fiction by night! At the end of a long day in the newsroom, many of our journalists head home and escape into novels of all types.

“The Midnight Special” offers an unconventional cultural history with profiles of five artists influenced by the carceral system. By Dwight Garner Novels by Colson Whitehead and Daniel Mason, the ...

Python’s lead narrows again, C holds the runner-up spot, C++ returns to third, and SQL climbs back above R in June’s top 10 rankings update. June’s TIOBE Index has the feel of a rematch month. The top ...

Sarah Weinman on “Heather,” by Caitlin Mullen, and three more new books. By Sarah Weinman Novels by Colson Whitehead and Daniel Mason, the final “Heartstopper” graphic novel, gripping thrillers, lush ...

For your next book club meeting, liven up the conversation with these fun and thought-provoking book club questions For book lovers, there’s nothing more exciting than learning someone has read the ...

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Fantasy is one of the most well-known—and well-loved—book genres, so it’s no great surprise ...

Riverhead signs Yasmin Zaher’s sophomore novel about a Palestinian journalist, Random House takes a collection of writings by the late Steve Albini, and more.

In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast.

Studio OUTLINE’s upcoming 'Princess Knight' reimagining has sparked the usual anime adaptation anxiety, even though Tezuka’s legacy proves modern reinvention is something to celebrate. Marvel wants ...

The Book of Mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. One missionary, Elder Price, is an enthusiastic go-getter with a strong ...

The book club was founded in 2017 and centers books with women-led narratives Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books editorial assistant at PEOPLE, where she writes for both print and digital platforms. Reese ...

Amazon Prime Day — a four-day event starting on June 23 — can be an opportunity to shop for discounted items ranging from electronics to skincare. While you're loading up your cart, consider snagging ...