Forget the sound baths, 'Crux' is a gritty, gripping look at the real Joshua Tree

Gabriel Tallent's second novel, 'Crux,' swaps the influencer-heavy aesthetic of Joshua Tree for a riveting story of two teens ...

Finding your voice: inside Lerato Phakoe’s inspiring new book for young readers

Lerato Phakoe, an award-winning author, reflects on her growth and independence in the second edition of her book, 'The ...
The New Yorker

The Best Books of 2026 So Far

Reviews of notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
WBEZ

A new book makes the case for the Midwest’s literary might

“Lingering Inland: A Literary Tour of the Midwest” is a new collection of essays inspired by writers’ encounters with the ...
Teen Vogue

Harry Potter TV Series Release Date, First Look, Cast, Music, and Everything You Need to Know

HBO's Harry Potter TV series reboot is officially headed our way in 2027, and the film saga's original Golden Trio are now beginning to formally pass the baton to the new Harry Potter, Hermione ...