There’s something for everyone with this first batch of must-read fiction for early 2026, including the return of George Saunders. We’re talking crypto, gangs, horror flatshares, life, death and ...

Here are eight recommendations for novels with enough scientific rigor and romantic spark to light a Bunsen burner. Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid Ballantine Books, 2025 (Tags: ...

A fireproof edition of Margaret Atwood's prescient and often-banned book "The Handmaids Tale." It is one of the greatest works of speculative fiction. Speculative fiction, often referred to as spec ...

Every generation produces books that refuse to fade. Some novels arrive quietly, slip into our consciousness, and suddenly we ...

December is the time when we look back at the year that has almost passed and identify what was good. We make lists. A friend documents every music show he attended. He lists every beer he tasted and ...

Science fiction has long captured the imagination of readers by blending speculative ideas with human emotion, social commentary, and adventure. From space operas to dystopian futures, the genre ...

Getting truly lost in a good historical fiction story is like stepping back in time. Between the fascinating details of ...

The Seattle Public Library loves to promote books and reading. This column, submitted by the library, is a space to share reading and book trends from a librarian’s perspective. You can find these ...

From 'forced proximity' to 'MMC,' these slang terms will help you become fluent in the language of modern romance fiction.

Two of the most popular casual gaming genres are visual novels and interactive fiction. These unique niches focus less on intense gameplay and mechanics, instead emphasizing compelling characters and ...