Books
Intricately Plotted and Award-Winning Fiction
Browse this collection of brilliant, award-winning novels featuring masterfully woven mysteries and unforgettable twists.
Horror Anthologies
From Antarctic horror (yes, it's a thing), to folk horror to queer body horror. This list is sure to put the fright in frightening.
Featured Services and Blog Posts
New & On Order Books
Reading Challenges
Take the Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Challenge!
Join us in celebrating Hispanic and Latino culture by logging your reading and earning themed badges from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
Join our Fall Into Reading Challenge!
Get cozy and fall head over heels for a new book! Log your minutes, and watch those badges pile up all season long.
Read It Your Way! Join the 2026 Yearlong Reading Challenge
No matter how you read—turning pages, swiping a screen, or listening with your ears—this is your year to enjoy books on your own terms.
Book Blogs
If You Like Stephen King
Learn more about the King of Horror and get suggestions for similar, spine-tingling authors, titles & series.
If You Like Michael Connelly
Combining police procedural, legal drama and psychological suspense, Michael Connelly's thrillers keep readers on the edge of their seats.
If You Like John Grisham
These read-alikes deliver dramatic, fast-paced legal thrillers with sympathetic characters and intricate plots.
If You Like Fredrik Backman
Love Fredrik Backman’s heartfelt, witty stories of friendship and community? These readalikes bring the same charm and emotional punch.
If You Like Stephen King
Learn more about the King of Horror and get suggestions for similar, spine-tingling authors, titles & series.
If You Like Michael Connelly
Combining police procedural, legal drama and psychological suspense, Michael Connelly's thrillers keep readers on the edge of their seats.
If You Like John Grisham
These read-alikes deliver dramatic, fast-paced legal thrillers with sympathetic characters and intricate plots.
If You Like Fredrik Backman
Love Fredrik Backman’s heartfelt, witty stories of friendship and community? These readalikes bring the same charm and emotional punch.
Book & Author Events
Scandinavian Everyday: Cooking Demo with Nichole Accettola
Sep 30th | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Online Event
Join San Francisco-based chef and author Nichole Accettola for an introduction to her newest cookbook, "Scandinavian Everyday."
Courage and Choice with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth
Oct 1st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a conversation with bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her 'Divergent' series.
Lit for Fun Online Book Group
Oct 8th | 9:00am - 10:15am
Online Event
"The Hare with Amber Eyes" by Edmund de Waal.
Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Carolyn Russo
Oct 8th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
Hear from Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her book, 'The Ascent Of Rauschenberg: Reinventing The Art Of Flight.'
Scandinavian Everyday: Cooking Demo with Nichole Accettola
Sep 30th | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Online Event
Join San Francisco-based chef and author Nichole Accettola for an introduction to her newest cookbook, "Scandinavian Everyday."
Courage and Choice with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth
Oct 1st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a conversation with bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her 'Divergent' series.
Lit for Fun Online Book Group
Oct 8th | 9:00am - 10:15am
Online Event
"The Hare with Amber Eyes" by Edmund de Waal.
Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Carolyn Russo
Oct 8th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
Hear from Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her book, 'The Ascent Of Rauschenberg: Reinventing The Art Of Flight.'
Staff Picks
Hotel Horrors
Hotels should be safe havens, but in these books, they’re anything but. Check in for secrets, danger, and a stay you won’t forget.
Cooking with as Little Effort as Possible
Low-effort recipes that transform ordinary pantry staples into surprisingly satisfying meals when cooking feels like too much work.
Meal Planning with Diabetes
Browse curated recipes, nutritional strategies, and practical ideas designed to support stable blood sugar through everyday cooking.
In Memorium: Tim Curry
Renowned British actor Tim Curry passed away on August 25, 2026. See him in a wide range of roles across both animated & live-action films.
Hotel Horrors
Hotels should be safe havens, but in these books, they’re anything but. Check in for secrets, danger, and a stay you won’t forget.
Cooking with as Little Effort as Possible
Low-effort recipes that transform ordinary pantry staples into surprisingly satisfying meals when cooking feels like too much work.
Meal Planning with Diabetes
Browse curated recipes, nutritional strategies, and practical ideas designed to support stable blood sugar through everyday cooking.
In Memorium: Tim Curry
Renowned British actor Tim Curry passed away on August 25, 2026. See him in a wide range of roles across both animated & live-action films.