From a query letter to sample chapters—a book proposal determines if your brilliant idea makes it to print. Here is some practical advice to make sure your pitch sings.

Katie Fulton has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Originally from central New Jersey and now living in Media, ...

Short books, novellas, graphic works, or very lean novels, offer a unique reading experience: you can complete one in a few sittings, yet still come away changed. In a busy world, a compact book ...

Can you really paint an entire 300-page sketchbook in just 12 days? This video follows the creative marathon of turning a ...

The Drowned, John Banville (Hanover square press, 340 pages) The latest Stafford and Quirke novel is a slow, atmospheric classic. This is a book to be savoured over time by a lovely fire. We are back ...

In a major shift, HUD’s plan would direct most of the $3.9 billion in homelessness funds away from Housing First to programs that prioritize work and drug treatment. By Jason DeParle Jason DeParle ...

At the heart of the film’s enduring appeal – as with all the best cult stories – is the knowledge that what we actually saw wasn’t Anderson’s unhinged, unfiltered vision. Thanks to the infamously cut ...

Nate Berkus loves to decompress from a busy day by curling up with a good book. “I am a voracious reader – I read about three books a month, mostly memoirs and fiction,” the interior designer — whose ...

At 16, I turned a simple idea into my debut book “Bows and Ties” proof that passion doesn’t wait for permission.

November 24, 2025 • Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great ...