Cherry blossoms, sunshine, the smell of cut grass, and fresh new books from fabulous authors mean it must be spring. This year, short story collections are all the rage, along with historical fiction, family dramas, and a sophomore thriller from Paula “Girl on the Train” Hawkins. Even Michael Crichton has a new book out.  Whether you’re in […]

May’s new thrillers offer up a murderer’s row of the best writers working in the genre today, delivering breathless stories that are guaranteed to work the cold out of your bones and wake you up for the warmer weather.

Reading Paula Hawkins’ new psychological thriller, Into the Water, was like diving deep into murky, unpredictable waters—it gripped me by the throat with suspense until its final moments.

Reading is usually a solitary activity (unless you live in New York City and ride the subways, in which case you have been subjected to either some deranged person reading out loud from a book or someone reading along with you over your shoulder on a packed train). That’s one reason reading remains a powerful […]

Every mother is different, and those of us with a good mom in our lives know how lucky we are to have her. While it can take an entire lifetime to truly appreciate your mom, Mother’s Day is a great reminder to show your love. Whether you’re celebrating your own mother, or another wonderful woman in your life, […]