Bedtime Stories: May 2015

What do book lovers have queued up on their nightstands and ready to read before lights-out? We asked a few of them, and here’s what they said.

Historical Fictions

It’s okay to have a little fun with the facts.

Authors on Audio: A Chat with John Boyne

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

A Clubby Atmosphere

Book groups thrive at One More Page

Bring the Kids!

Coming to the Gaithersburg Book Festival? Don’t forget your rookie readers!

An Interview with Monica Byrne

The author’s debut novel mixes technology and mythic quests in near-future India and Ethiopia.

Short Stories’ Time

The genre’s resurgence is no mystery

An Interview with Erika Johansen

The author of The Queen of the Tearling discusses inspiration, favorite writers, and the shortsightedness of the YA label.