Retreat by Random House

Ah, May. The start of spring and the inevitable runaway train of summer bridal showers, bachelor parties, bachelorettes and oh yes, weddings.  Weddings are the perfect storm of drama, family, tiny hors d’oeuvres and uncomfortable clothes. All that drama is perfect for fiction! So whether you have your own nuptials coming up or are attending [...]

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Reading Claire Mulligan’s novel, The Dark, reconfirmed for me the enjoyment I find in historical fiction, specifically historical fiction based on a true story. For me, it’s the most palatable way to read about a true historical story: have a talented author slog through the source material and bring the characters to life for me. [...]

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  It’s that special time of year when school is coming to an end and for some that means that they’re about to enter a new chapter of their lives. Graduation is a mix of emotions; excitement, nerves, anticipation. A great way to channel those emotions is to dip into great literature filled with tips, [...]

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Who doesn’t love a good party?  The best parties always seem to have a theme, one unifying item that can dictate decor, food and activities. And what is a better than a book themed party? If you are looking for inspiration for your next book-ish party check out our inspiration boards below and leave your [...]

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In fiction, just like in real life, there are all kinds of different mothers, all mothering in their own styles. So when I read Just What Kind of Mother Are You?, I got to thinking, what other mothers could I think of in thrillers? So I came up with this (by no means exhaustive list). [...]

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I’m a little embarrassed to hit publish on this post, but I know that there are many of you out there that feel the same way I do, so I’m going to take the plunge. I’m going on the record and sharing a a quirk of mine that is kind of personal. It’s not that [...]

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  It’s been almost 4 years since The Lost Symbol was published and the wait is over for the next Robert Langdon novel. Inferno goes on sale today and we had a few questions for author Dan Brown. Inferno refers to Dante Alighieri´s The Divine Comedy. What is Dante’s significance? What features of his work [...]

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It’s not often that you read a debut novel that blows you away. Anthony Marra has written such a debut novel. It’s receiving tons of praise and comparisons to Jonathan Safran Foer’s Everything Is Illuminated. Don’t just take my word for it, read the glowing review on the Chapters-Indigo blog. This book is getting so [...]

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  Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s work has appeared in various publications, including The New Yorker, Granta and Zoetrope. She is the author of The Thing Around Your Neck and of 2 novels, Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun, which won the Orange Prize and was a NBCC Finalist. A recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, [...]

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Coming up with books for your mom can be tough. We hear that! We thought we could help by recognizing that moms can come in all shapes and sizes when it comes to their personalities and reading tastes. So check out the iconic women below and see if you can find the one (or ones) [...]

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