“Motherfaker” is fresh, feisty, and very funny
Live vicariously through a hilarious protagonist who fakes a pregnancy to get time off and a new start—just not the new start she expected.
Fiction
Elizabeth Gaskell has some thoughts about AI
Charming love story aside, the labor concerns of this classic Victorian novel feel urgently relevant today.
This dark matter expert likes classics and loves science fiction
Sarah Alam Malik enjoys stories that are not just written, but woven.
Rachel Eliza Griffiths greatly admires her fellow writers and the stories they tell
She shares some of her favourite books and why they matter.
Editors Select: February 2026
13 new releases you can't miss—from fiction to romance to thrillers.
How Japanese and Korean cozy lit took over the world
Cats, coffee, and cakes, oh my! The coziest fiction on the planet is here to soothe, snuggle, and melt away the winter blues.
Editors Select: December 2025
11 new releases you can't miss—from mysteries to fantasies to non-fiction. Check out our most-anticipated listens of the month.
Of lavender marriages, polyamorous relationships, and other nontraditional nuptials
As more people embark on arrangements that prioritize individuality, open communication, and mutual consent over outdated expectations, we look to the literature.
Editors Select: November 2025
9 new releases you can't miss—from fantasies to memoirs to thrillers. Check out our most-anticipated listens of the month.
Can women have it all? Maybe not, but they can join a cannibalistic sorority
Olivie Blake’s “Girl Dinner” is a satirical take on feminism’s perennial quandaries.
From page to scream—tune in to these terrifying listens that inspired horror movies
Looking for the perfect listen to queue up for Halloween night? These terrifying tales—all of which were adapted for the big screen—offer plenty of frights.
Five books that taught her invaluable lessons
January LaVoy considers narrating an honor no matter how challenging the process or topic is.