For The Book Obsessed
[ad_1] In her debut novel, Daughters of Smoke and Fire, Ava Homa brings readers to her former home of Iran and invites them inside the struggle of two generations of Kurds trying to survive in a country that does not want them. As the main character Leila, an aspiring filmmaker, fights for the release of … Read more
[ad_1] Who doesn’t love a good romance? Add tabloid rumors, royalty, and a dash of politics and it’s no wonder Red, White, and Royal Blue has become such a hit. Finding a book to follow might seem impossible, but we’ve got you covered. Featured image by Nyesha Viechweg One to Watch Kate Stayman-London Fans of … Read more
[ad_1] This summer will be different from any other we’ve experienced, that’s for certain. But the one thing that hasn’t changed—and has remained constant throughout these difficult times—is the ability to escape into a story. Even though we’ll likely all still be staying at home, we can travel through the books we read and form … Read more
[ad_1] Research shows that as people age, they often become less “open to new experiences.” We can become creatures of habit, and stop trying new things. It turns out, this is really bad for learning, and even for enjoyment. Personality is defined as your consistent attitudes and behaviors—how you typically go about doing things. For … Read more
[ad_1] The world still feels strange, but the publishing industry continues to bring us fun, thoughtful, and deliciously written books. Here are the CHIRB editors’ 11 favorites hitting shelves this month. VagablondeBy Anna DornUnnamed Press “Vagablonde is a darkly humorous, rollercoaster ride through the Los Angeles music scene about a woman who wants two things, the … Read more
[ad_1] In Samanta Schweblin’s latest book, Little Eyes, characters occasionally ask point-blank, “What is this book about?” The answer is easy enough to grasp at; the novel is about a world obsessed with a gadget called the “kentuki,” the robot you might get if you mixed Amazon Alexa with a Furby, sprinkling in some inspiration … Read more
[ad_1] Celeste Headlee is an award-winning journalist and professional speaker, and is the bestselling author of We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter. She is a cohost for the new weekly series Retro Report on PBS and season three of the Scene on Radio podcast—MEN. Celeste’s latest book, Do Nothing, illuminates how to stop … Read more
[ad_1] For over 25 years, the Wild Cards universe has been entertaining readers with stories of superpowered people in an alternate history. “Berlin is Never Berlin” by Marko Kloos draws upon the seedier side of the city, beyond the dance club lights and all-night parties, as one bodyguard with a certain feline distinction goes on … Read more
[ad_1] Set in the fictional, Hudson Valley village of Clapham, Emma Straub’s All Adults Here explores the city dweller’s pastoral fantasy. Goat farms, a five-and-dime lined main street, and a gilded age manor house serve as the setting for this family drama. All Adults Here follows Straub’s formula of a sprawling cast of intimately connected … Read more
[ad_1] As someone who comes from a large extended family, I’ve always been fascinated by sibling relationships, and how they change over time. When we’re young, our siblings are a constant—and occasionally annoying—presence in our lives. But as we grow older, those relationships are often eclipsed by the ones we form in adulthood—husbands and wives … Read more