Taylor Jenkins Reid hits a winner with her final novel about fame
In “Carrie Soto Is Back,” the bestselling author chronicles the riveting story of a notorious tennis star and her journey out of retirement to reclaim her grand-slam record.
Jennette McCurdy reveals her shockingly fraught relationship with her mother
In “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” actor, director, and podcaster Jennette McCurdy writes about surviving child stardom and her path to self-love after abuse.
Katalina Gamarra’s "Ben and Beatriz" Is Every Book Nerd’s Dream
With her debut novel, Katalina Gamarra draws on her love of all things literature in a retelling of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” that’s brimming with positive representations of mental health recovery, neurodiversity, and queer and Latinx identities.
Sona Movsesian Lacks Ambition… Should You?
Sona Movsesian, longtime assistant to Conan O’Brien, takes us on a hilarious journey through her career as "The World's Worst Assistant."
Julia Whelan Spills the Tea on the Meta Experience of Her New Rom-Com
In "Thank You for Listening," a narrator gets a second chance at love—and her dreams—when she agrees to perform one last romance novel.
The Essential Octavia Butler: A Listening List for Fans and Newcomers Alike
When it comes to sci-fi, there are few authors more impactful than Octavia E. Butler. Here's everything you need to know about the visionary writer.
Chandra Blumberg Shares Her Recipe for Success
For the up-and-coming romance author—and her characters!—2022 has been all about chasing dreams.
The Best Podcasts for Moms on Parenting, Lifestyle, and Beyond
From delivering lighthearted banter to delving into the big, thorny issues, these podcasts offer something for just about every kind of mom and motherhood challenge out there.
Jamie Lee Curtis Returns to 'Letters from Camp' for the Best Summer Ever!
The final season of the series celebrates a coming-of-age for its campers—and the resilience and strength of young people everywhere.
Gabrielle Zevin on art, love, and video games
The author's exhilirating new novel riffs on Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, and THAT Japanese wave print to explore how "every day we are alive is a chance to try again."
Carmen Rita Wong and her search for the whole truth
Writer, producer, and television personality Carmen Rita Wong sensed there were missing links in her family’s history. Using her journalism chops and natural-born determination, she rooted out the truth in “Why Didn’t You Tell Me?”
A.F. Steadman on Why Our Differences Make Us Stronger
“Skandar and the Unicorn Thief,” the first installment in Steadman’s debut middle-grade series, offers a ferocious alternate vision for the myth of the unicorn—and asks what being a hero really means.