Romance Roundup: January 2026

A look at what’s steaming up the shelves this month.

Bedtime Stories: January 2026

What are book lovers reading before lights-out? We asked one, and here’s what she said.

Marion Winik with Laura Lippman

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Winik’s First Comes Love in Baltimore on Thurs., Jan. 8th, at 6 p.m.!

Our 7 Most Favorable Reviews in December 2025

We came, we read, we gushed.

An Interview with Peter R. Henriques

In his new book, the scholar explores George Washington’s dauntless ambition.

Our 5 Most Popular Posts: December 2025

We love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. But all kidding aside, here are December’s winners.

Pain Is Not the Opposite of Pleasure

A close reading of Garth Greenwell’s Small Rain.

Meet Julian Hattem

The author of Shelter from the Storm comes to DC on Tues., Jan. 6th, at 7 p.m.!