Like so many other writers, I grew up with my nose in a book. My mother believed children should be seen reading and not heard whining about boredom, and regularly took us to the Rockville Public Library with grocery bags to fill with books. Along with grabbing new titles each visit, I often chose the same ones over and over again. And I reread treasured personal copies of my favorites until they fell apart.

The books I connected with as a child left a bigger impression on me than almost anything I come across today. I still think of the characters, stories, random facts and tidbits that I absorbed years ago. That’s why I love writing for kids—in the hopes that they'll pick up something I write more than once, and let it become part of who they are.

Here are a few facts about me: I’m a Pakistani-American Muslim who was born and raised in Maryland, and enjoy sharing and writing about my culture and religion. I've also written about a bunch of other topics, from spies to space travel, that take me out of my reality and on adventures. While not quite as thrilling, I’ve had a few adventures of my own, managed to get to some pretty fantastic places on our planet, and met incredible people. I'm slightly obsessed with Spain, ceramic tiles and pottery, food, flamenco, and good coffee. When I’m not cooking up a story, I’m often actually cooking food or baking treats. I also spend time writing and editing for international organizations that work to improve the health and lives of people around the world.

I’ve been extremely lucky to have a talented editor who encouraged me to write for kids after my elder son was born, as well as lifelong friends who’ve helped shape me into the person I am. Most important, I have two young readers at home who I’m excited to see relish a book, and when impressed, start it over again.

DARK NIGHTS AND LIGHT HEARTS

Hena Khan

Kimberly Potts is a columnist for Rotten Tomatoes, a regular contributor to Vulture, and a writer for The Dipp. Her bylines have appeared in the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and more. 

Kimberly Potts

Keith Houston is the founder of the blog Shady Characters, where he writes about the unusual stories behind some well-known—and some rather more outlandish—marks of punctuation. By day, he writes medical visualization software. He is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh.

FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY: A Natural History of Emoji

Keith Houston

Nathalia Holt, Ph.D., is a writer whose work has appeared in numerous publications including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, Slate, Popular Science, and Time. She is a former fellow at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard University.

THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS: The Roosevelt Brothers’ Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda

Nathalia Holt, Ph.D.

Katie Simon is a sexuality journalist whose writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Lily, The Washington Post, BuzzFeed, Tin House, The Rumpus, Health, BUST, Lifehacker, Business Insider, The Independent, Women's Health, Hippocampus, and elsewhere, including the anthology Anatomy of Silence. A student in the Memoir Incubator at Grub Street in Boston, MA, she earned a BA in Contemporary Storytelling at New York University, an MA in Biography and Creative Nonfiction Writing at University of East Anglia and studied Narrative Medicine at Columbia University. She lives in Texas.

“Tell Me What You Like addresses the complexities of sex and pleasure after sexual assault. The book is blunt and fearless and will be helpful to survivors who have searched for information on this topic and their intimate partners. Katie Simon has filled a necessary gap by writing this book, using the voices of survivors with a variety of perspectives and an honesty that will be felt by readers.”

—Michelle Bowdler, author of Is Rape a Crime?, longlisted for the National Book Award

“With vulnerability, curiosity and compassion, Katie Simon addresses a crucially important, oft-neglected topic in the study of trauma. Her bravery is to our immense benefit.”

—Ian Kerner, couples and sex therapist and New York Times bestselling author of She Comes First

“A classic. Finally, a guidebook for survivors of sexual assault and those who love us. An assault survivor herself, Katie Simon takes us through the healing journey of integrating the violence we’ve outlasted, how to follow your body as a trusted teacher, and ways to discover sexual pleasure and joy in myriad, authentic old and new ways.”

—Leslie Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Love and The Naked Truth

“Katie Simon has created a powerful and approachable tool for survivors and their partners. This book sheds a refreshing light on an all-too common experience, encouraging all readers to shirk shame and re-embrace a joyful sexual life.”

—Yana Tallon-Hicks, LMFT, author of Hot and Unbothered 

Katie Simon

Anika Burgess is a writer and photo editor. She has been published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Atlas Obscura. Anika has won a Front Page Award from the Newswomen’s Club of New York and has presented at Photoville New York.

Anika Burgess

Jay Heinrichs is the author of the New York Times bestseller Thank You for Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion (Penguin Random House). Published in 15 languages and 4 editions, with more than 600,000 copies in print in America, it has ranked among the top 10 books assigned by faculty at Harvard. His other books on rhetoric include How to Argue with a Cat: A Human’s Guide to Persuasion; and Word Hero, which teaches the persuasive art of “witcraft.”

As a persuasion and conflict consultant, Heinrichs has conducted influence strategy and training for clients as varied as Kaiser Permanente, Harvard, the European Speechwriters Association, Southwest Airlines, and NASA. Middlebury College named him a professor of the practice of Rhetoric and Oratory, while Bloomberg BusinessWeek profiled him in a feature titled “Jay Heinrichs’s Powers of Persuasion.”

Jay Heinrichs

Lisa Hezmalhalch lives in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona where she is founding a religious order of Catholic Sisters with a love for the liturgy, Latin, farm life, serving others, and education. She spends her days praying, attending Mass, teaching, gardening, avoiding tarantulas, playing with baby goats, canning food for the community, and making TikTok videos. She loves beautiful liturgies, the Muppets, Thai food, Catholic theology, 90’s Christian ska music, Doctor Who, and reading books on the lives of Saints.

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Sister Lisa Hezmalhalch

Hailing from a haunted seaside town in Northeastern Massachusetts, Emmett Nahil is the author of LET ME OUT (Oni Press, 2023), and a writer of horror and speculative fiction centering marginalized perspectives. His debut novel, FROM THE BELLY releases Summer 2024 from Tenebrous Press. His writing has been featured in THE BOOK OF QUEER SAINTS, VOLUME II, Laura Kate Dale's GENDER EUPHORIA anthology, and elsewhere. Favoring the historic, the strange, and the gory, in his other life Emmett makes video games as Narrative Director and co-founder of Perfect Garbage Studios.

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WHAT WAS BUILT TO BE A SHIP OF DREAMS? THE TITANIC

Emmett Nahil

Jo Beckett-King is the author of the Bea Bellerose mysteries, coming from Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers in 2025. Originally from the North East of England, she studied Art History at the University of York before moving to Paris, where she worked for several years, honing her skills as a translator. Her writing for children and adults has been longlisted for the Bath Children’s Novel Award and the Bristol Short Story Prize, as well as shortlisted for the Bridport Prize. She currently lives in San Francisco.

Jo Beckett-King

Karin was born in South America, grew up in Canada, and worked in the Arctic. She has been a creative writing instructor, adult education teacher, and volunteer in a maximum security prison. Her novels have been translated into French, Hebrew, and Japanese, and her short stories have been published in numerous anthologies, best-of collections, and magazines. When she isn't writing, she serves at the whim of a black cat.

A COVENANT OF ICE

Karin Lowachee

Melissa Locker is an arts and culture journalist with years of experience in the rock-and-roll trenches, who also writes in the food/leisure/travel space. Former staff writer at Vanity Fair and TIME, Locker is also a contributor to The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Vogue, Elle, The Believer, Marie Claire, Stereogum, Village Voice, Travel + Leisure, Food + Wine, Fast Company, Bon Appetit, Thrillist, and Time Out. She also runs a music podcast company, Nevermind Media, and works as a producer and on-air personality, including on NPR’s The Takeaway.

Melissa Locker

The author of The Psychology of Gun Violence: How Smart Choices Can Save Lives, Janet Shibley Hyde is Professor Emerit of Psychology and Gender & Women’s Studies at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. An internationally recognized researcher, she applies her deep knowledge of psychology to solving the problem of gun violence in America. She is the recipient of numerous research awards, including the Association for Psychological Science’s prestigious Cattell Award for lifetime achievements in psychological research addressing a critical problem in society.

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF GUN VIOLENCE

Janet Shibley Hyde, Ph.D.

EMPIRE OF THE SUM: The Rise and Reign of the Pocket Calculator

Porchlight Books recommended four books for the week of July 1, including Kimberly Potts’ IT’S (ALMOST) ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA (Gallery), saying: "As thoughtful, provocative, and engaging as the show itself, this book also explores how the show has pushed the envelope and used absurdist comedy to explore major societal issues, including the #MeToo movement, LGBTQ+ rights, racism, and more.” 

Porchlight Recommends IT’S (ALMOST) ALWAYS SUNNY

The New York Times reviewed Nathalia Holt’s THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS, and said: “The Beast in the Clouds is Nathalia Holt's immersive, sometimes harrowing account of the siblings’ Himalayan adventure… Absorbing.”

NYT Reviews THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS

BookBub released their July humor picks and included Kimberly Potts' IT’S (ALMOST) ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA (Gallery). 

BookBub Names IT’S (ALMOST) ALWAYS SUNNY Among Best New Humor Books

Amazon has selected Nathalia Holt’s THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS (One Signal) as a Best Book of July, and editor Lindsay Powers picked the book as her Personal Pick for the month, saying: “This heart-thumping adventure through the Himalayas alongside Teddy Roosevelt’s sons will keep your pulse elevated for all of its brisk 288 pages. It’s full of larger-than-life swagger, surprising self-awareness, and satisfying twists… a rip-roaring journey back in time through a world that no longer exists. Great narrative history.”

THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS Is an Amazon Best Book of July

Vulture included Saul Austerlitz’s KIND OF A BIG DEAL (Dutton) on its updated list of "119 Books Every Comedy Fan Should Read," saying: “Austerlitz, one of the world’s few comedy-history professors, weaves an oral history of the film that gives Anchorman its place in the funny-film canon — but also demonstrates how it’s a tipping point and opening salvo in a comedic-philosophy war that would possibly permanently send its creators, Adam McKay and Will Ferrell, down very different career paths."

KIND OF A BIG DEAL Is Named to Vulture’s Ultimate Comedy Library

Vulture included Jennifer Keishin Armstrong’s SEINFELDIA on its updated list of "119 Books Every Comedy Fan Should Read,” saying: "Many books will be written about Seinfeld…. Armstrong has the best take possible. She dives deep into the show’s history and mythology of the show’s huge universe, obsessing over the minutia of the show as if she were a Seinfeld character." 

SEINFELDIA Is Named to Vulture’s Ultimate Comedy Library

The New York Times recommended six podcasts to boost productivity, including Deep Questions with Cal Newport, saying: "As he addresses listener questions and shares concrete tips and techniques, Newport also encourages his audience to question their assumptions about productivity as a goal in itself."

NYT Recommends "Deep Questions with Cal Newport”

Genevieve Plunkett’s story “The Cat Sitter” opens with two salacious pieces of small town gossip . . . Far from horrifying or repulsing Becky, these developments stir up in her longings that seem at once deeply rooted, freshly urgent, and endlessly confusing.

Genevieve Plunkett's story "The Cat Sitter" Published by Electric Literature's Recommended Reading

"Ryan has written her best book to date, which should be on everyone’s reading list.”

Library Journal Gives ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS a Starred Review

Finding Pleasure After Pain: For some assault survivors, “good sex” doesn’t happen easily. Sometimes it’s not even the goal.

TELL ME WHAT YOU LIKE Excerpted in The Cut

"More than blood seeps into the soil of an elite Napa Valley winery in the outstanding Blood on the Vine. TV writer and showrunner J.T. Falco packs his first novel with murder, competitive businesses, family rivalry, greed, sex-cult rumors, controversial farming methods, and entitlement, but his smooth plotting and attention to fully realized characters ensure that this crime procedural doesn't seem overstuffed."

BLOOD ON THE VINE Named a Best Book of the Week by Shelf Awareness

"Shapiro shines in her depictions of Berthe’s life and the challenges faced by women artists in 19th-century Paris."

THE LOST MASTERPIECE Reviewed in Publishers Weekly

"Tamara and Berthe are intense and intrepid women in two very different worlds, united by blood and art, a connection Shapiro infuses with supernatural elements as she orchestrates acts of passion, daring, and determination, mixing compelling art history with zesty fabrication, full-blown romance, and cleverly devised suspense."

THE LOST MASTERPIECE Reviewed in Booklist

"[Shapiro’s] latest work is also a slam-dunk for historical fiction fans. With crafty enhancements of history, sexy updates to real relationships, and bold inventions, Shapiro lays bare the genius and passion of Manet and Morisot and brings impressionism to life."

THE LOST MASTERPIECE Reviewed in Library Journal

Author Lucy Bledsoe on courage and celebrating Pride Month with books, including her latest novel TELL THE REST.

Author Lucy Bledsoe Interviewed on KCBX Public Radio's Bookwaves

From Title IX trailblazer to Valkyries superfan, Lucy Jane Bledsoe's discusses her full-circle basketball journey on CBS News.

Author Lucy Jane Bledsoe on CBS News Bay Area

Joseph Moldover's YA novel JUST UNTIL has been named a Best Children's Book of the Year (with Outstanding Merit) by the Bank Street College of Education

JUST UNTIL Named a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (with Outstanding Merit)

LOST ARK DREAMING is a Finalist for the 2025 Ignyte Award, in the Best Novella Category!

LOST ARK DREAMING Finalist for 2025 Ignyte Awards

Barnes & Noble has selected Keith Houston’s THE BOOK (W.W. Norton) as one of the best history books of 2025 (so far), saying: "Bibliophiles, listen up! From writing to printing to binding and more, this is a comprehensive exploration of one of our favorite things.” 

THE BOOK Is a B&N Best Book of 2025

The New York Times featured Nathalia Holt’s THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS (One Signal) among “21 Nonfiction Books Coming This Summer,” writing: "In 1928-29, Theodore Roosevelt’s two eldest sons went on a swashbuckling global adventure to prove the existence of the until-then mystical panda bear. Holt chronicles their journey into the Himalayan wilderness — marred by sickness, violence and extreme weather — and what the landmark mission meant for the future of wildlife conservation."

The NYT Highlights THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS

Leila Philip's BEAVERLAND was selected by the Connecticut Center for the Book to be featured at  the 2025 National Book Festival: “it is a masterful work of narrative science writing."

BEAVERLAND Chosen for 2025 National Book Festival

Christopher Moore was the New York Times' "By The Book" interview for the week of May 22, 2025.

Christopher Moore Featured in the New York Times

"Don't Let Me Go is a moving, beautifully written, epic love story (that gets steamy!) about two young men-one gay, one straight (maybe?)-whose vivid dreams of each other turn out to be memories of past lives of when they were lovers. The tragic twist? All their past lives die at a certain point in the love story. As the author of They Both Die at the End, you see why l'm such a fan of this story, right? If you vibe with my book or Robbie Couch's If I See You Again Tomorrow, I trust you'll be obsessed with this book! And the ending is..let's say…..very bold and brave."

DON'T LET ME GO Is The Adam Silvera Book Club’s June Pick

“A surefire hit for baseball fans young and old, and a resource for social studies, history, and language arts."

BLACK DIAMOND KINGS Reviewed in School Library Journal

“Combining cogent philosophical explanations with entertaining examples from popular culture (including how Taylor Swift and Muhammad Ali used the power of persuasion), Heinrichs provides a … look at how to harness the power of the mind. It’s a spirited and innovative application of an ancient Greek art.”

ARISTOTLE'S GUIDE TO SELF-PERSUASION Reviewed in Publishers Weekly

"A series of biographical poems that are as sure-footed, smooth, and powerful as the athletes themselves...With the heedless passion of the most ardent sports fan, this book is all about the love of the game, a devotion felt so deeply by some—and clearly by Smith and Brandon—that only the most emotive form of writing could properly give it its due."

The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Selects BLACK DIAMOND KINGS as their May Big Picture Feature

Mass Center for the Book named WOMEN BEHIND THE WHEEL by Nancy Nichols as one of its longlisted titles for the 2025 Massachusetts Book Awards.

WOMEN BEHIND THE WHEEL is longlisted for the 2025 Massachusetts Book Award for Nonfiction

J.T. Falco, author of BLOOD ON THE VINE, on the hustlers, fraudsters, and murderers of the wine world.

J.T. Falco reflects on "Wine and Crime: The Stuff That Dreams Are Made of" for Crimereads

Rebecca Boyle’s OUR MOON (Random House) has won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in the science and technology category. In her acceptance speech, she said: “The moon, my subject, does remind us that there are cycles. Inherent in the meaning of a cycle or a phase is a return. Things go away and they come back. Fascism went away and now is back. Authoritarianism went away, we thought, and now it is back. But there’s a flip side to that. Every phase that leaves brings something new. There’s also hope and renewal. And I think part of our job — the most important job we have as writers — is to remind us of the positive phases, the return of good, the return of new cycles and hope.”

OUR MOON Wins LA Times Book Prize

Kirkus Reviews gave Anika Burgess’s FLASHES OF BRILLIANCE (W.W. Norton) a starred review, saying: “The book is packed with equally astonishing details, covering the fields of lunar, underwater, and microphotography (great for concealing sexually explicit images), and—long before artificial intelligence—photo manipulation. A scintillating history that’ll have you looking at photography in a new light.” 

FLASHES OF BRILLIANCE Gets a Starred Review from Kirkus

"The metamorphosis of the cousins’ relationship, which starts off prickly and softens into mutual respect and affection, is realistic and relatable, and the explanation behind the mysterious notes is a pleasant surprise... Codebreakers and mystery fans will want to read this fun adventure, tout de suite."

Kirkus Reviews THE HOUSE OF FOUND OBJECTS

Hena Khan's MORE TO THE STORY was included in Kirkus's list of the "Best Books of the 21st Century" 

MORE TO THE STORY Named One of the "Best Books of the 21st Century" by Kirkus

"Deeply rooted in modern middle-school culture, resonant with the online experiences of so many tweens, and paced perfectly, this is a must-read for every kid who has dreamed of being an influencer and a great discussion starter about privacy and sharing online."

Booklist Gives SO OVER SHARING a Starred Review

Anne Ursu's THE TROUBLED GIRLS OF DRAGOMIR ACADEMY was included in Kirkus's list of the "Best Books of the 21st Century" 

THE TROUBLED GIRLS OF DRAGOMIR ACADEMY Named One of the "Best Books of the 21st Century" by Kirkus

Jill Santopolo's THE LOVE WE FOUND is a USA Today bestseller at #117 for the week of March 26.

THE LOVE WE FOUND Makes USA Today’s Best-Selling Booklist

Barnes & Noble has selected Keith Houston’s THE BOOK (W.W. Norton) as a Best Book of April 2025, stating: "Bibliophiles, listen up! We have your next read. From writing to printing to binding and more, this is a comprehensive exploration of one of our favorite things. If you’ve ever wanted the book about books, you need this one on your shelf."

THE BOOK Is a B&N Best Book of April

“Moore offers an absurdist and sardonic sequel, of sorts, to Frankenstein. . . This is a wild adventure through history, art, and literature for Moore’s many fans and those who enjoy historical fiction with a side of fantasy and wry humor.”

Library Journal Gives ANIMA RISING a Starred Review

Jill Santopolo's THE LOVE WE FOUND was included in the New York Times' "24 Works of Fiction to Read This Spring" list. 

THE LOVE WE FOUND Featured in the New York Times

“A surefire hit for baseball fans young and old, and a resource for social studies, history, and language arts.“

Dr. Thema Bryant appeared on The Oprah Podcast to promote her new book MATTERS OF THE HEART: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love.

Dr. Thema Bryant appears on The Oprah Podcast

Rebecca Boyle’s OUR MOON (Random House) is a finalist for the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prize in the category of Science & Technology. Winners will be announced on April 25. 

OUR MOON Is a Finalist for the LA Times Book Prize

LOST ARK DREAMING was selected in the novella category. The Locus Recommended Reading List compiles the best releases in science fiction, fantasy, and horror of the previous year.  

LOST ARK DREAMING on Locus Recommended Reading List 2024

Anne Ursu's NOT QUITE A GHOST was nominated for the 2025 Bram Stoker Award.

NOT QUITE A GHOST Nominated for the Bram Stoker Award

“I know it’s early to call it, but I’m certain Freda Epum’s debut The Gloomy Girl Variety Show will be one of the most important books published this year. Epum examines intersectional identities of being Black, disabled, female, and a first generation Nigerian American through an inventive and brilliant book structured as a search for the safety one can find in home.”

The Chicago Review of Books Names THE GLOOMY GIRL VARIETY SHOW a Most Anticipated Book of 2025

“Ten years after the heartbreaking events of bestseller Santopolo’s The Light We Lost, Lucy Carter Maxwell gets a second chance at life and love in this tear-jerking romance... Santopolo’s layered storytelling brings Lucy’s internal conflict to life while offering the perfect blend of heartache and hope. Readers should have tissues at the ready."

Publisher's Weekly Reviews THE LOVE WE FOUND

"In this lyrical coming of age novel, which follows Laskar’s acclaimed The Atlas of Reds and Blues, a young Indian American teenager feels caught between the traditional Bengali culture inside her house and the culture of the American South outside its doors...When a tragedy occurs on the cusp of adulthood, grief soaks into everything, altering the choices they make and the people they might otherwise have become. Told in second person, the narrative follows the evolution of the friends’ relationship."

CIRCA Is One of Electric Literature's Books by Indian Diaspora Authors You Should be Reading

"Cusick’s riveting and reverent history, packed with fascinating details and archival photos, focuses on often-forgotten players in the Space Race: chimpanzees, aka America’s first astronauts."

THE ASTROCHIMPS Is One of Booklist's Top 10 Sci-Tech for Youth in 2024

Vulture named its best comedy books of the year, and Jennifer Keishin Armstrong’s SO FETCH (Dey Street) came in at #7. Vulture says: "It was no small feat to make a teen movie with substance and a message at the height of superficial 2000s trash culture, and out of a nonfiction self-help book at that. This is all about how an idea can become something much bigger than itself."

Vulture Names SO FETCH a Best Comedy Book of 2024

“This entire graphic novel is begging to be turned into a full-length animated feature. Every page felt like a glimpse into a gorgeous movie universe, and if Disney or Pixar or Sony or somebody doesn’t pick this up, they’re really missing out."

THE NIGHT MOTHER is one of Book Riot's Best Graphic Novels of the Year

"Multiple points of view are used to explore class and disparity through tense action in a brilliant, character-driven story."

LOST ARK DREAMING is Library Journal's Best SFF of 2024

On his @dailydad Instagram, bestselling author and bookseller Ryan Holiday recommended Jessica Lahey’s THE GIFT OF FAILURE (Harper), saying, “This is one of the all-time great parenting books.”

Ryan Holiday Recommends THE GIFT OF FAILURE

Pitchfork selected Sheryl Kaskowitz’s A CHANCE TO HARMONIZE (Pegasus Books) as one of its Best Music Books of 2024, saying: “Vivid and thoroughly researched… A Chance to Harmonize is a nonfiction historical story that unfolds like a gripping thriller, complete with secret goals, compelling missions, and a years-long operation that believed music can build a progressive, cooperative society.”

A CHANCE TO HARMONIZE Is One of Pitchfork’s Best Music Books of 2024

Author/illustrator Tom Toro is the artist of the cover of the December 2nd, 2024 edition of the New Yorker.

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Tom Toro on the Cover of the New Yorker

Liana De la Rosa's ISABEL AND THE ROGUE appeared on NPR's yearly "Books We Love" end-of-year list for 2024. 

ISABEL AND THE ROGUE Featured on NPR's 2024 Edition of Books We Love

Rob Sheffield's HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM is the cover of the New York Times Book Review (November 24th, 2024 edition)

HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Is the Cover of the New York Times Book Review

Rob Sheffield's HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM (Dey Street Books) is #11 on the Hardcover Nonfiction New York Times Best Sellers list. 

HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Is a New York Times Best Seller

The Astrochimps by Dawn Cusick  has been selected as a 2024 Best of the Best Book by the Chicago Public Library. The Best of the Best lists represent the library's choices for the year’s most outstanding titles, books of exceptional quality for a diverse, city-wide readership. 

THE ASTROCHIMPS Named a 2024 Best of the Best Book by the Chicago Public Library

Pediatric emergency medicine physician and author of SLEEP WELL, TAKE RISKS, SQUISH THE PEAS (HCI) gave a TEDx talk based on his book--about the traits toddlers possess that many of us aspire to have in order to improve our personal and professional lives. 

Hasan Merali Gives TEDx Talk

Amazon has selected Rebecca Boyle’s OUR MOON (Random House) as one of the year’s best science books. 

OUR MOON Is an Amazon Best Science Book of 2024

The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing has selected Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio) as the winner of its Best in Business Book Award in the category of career development. The judges said, “Slow Productivity should be on the fast track for every business manager to read. It offers a tonic that is sorely needed in our overworked, burned-out society. Taking longer to do less seems counterproductive, but when the result is a top-quality product, it makes it all worthwhile. The author lays out his argument clearly and simply, creating a compelling read that should help shift your mindset about work.”

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY Wins SABEW’s Best in Business Book Award

Amazon has selected Cal Newport’s SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio) as one of the year’s best business and leadership books. 

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY Is an Amazon Best Business & Leadership Book of 2024

"[Freitas] invokes food, culture, loyalty, and romance in magical yet utterly human ways... perfect for teen romance lovers who want all of the passion but are not comfortable with the graphic details."

STEFI AND THE SPANISH PRINCE Reviewed by School Library Journal

“The first serious book-length discussion of Swift as an artist and cultural force… short, delightful and interesting.”

HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Featured in Bloomberg

“The book is a rollercoaster to be devoured in one sitting and at the end, he somehow leaves you wanting more”

HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Featured in USA Today

“Sheffield’s book, which unfolds over 30 punchy chapters, zooms in on Swift’s albums, feuds and marketing gambits. Each dispatch is a perceptive close read of Swift’s music and persona, from the symbolic importance of her guitar to her conspicuous use of the word 'nice.' Along the way, Sheffield drops enough of his own backstage encounters with Swift to satisfy fans hungry for new material to incorporate into their own character sketching…inevitably, his book of Swift criticism has been integrated into the Swiftie world-building project.”

HEARTBREAK IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Reviewed by the New York Times

Monster is now a major motion picture starring Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Nas, and A$AP Rocky.

Named one of The 100 Best YA Books of All Time by TIME Magazine

New York Times bestseller, 2000 Coretta Scott King Honor Book, 2000 Michael L. Printz Award, 1999 National Book Award Finalist, 2000 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA), Hornbook Fanfare 2000, 2000 Quick Picks for Young Adults (Recomm. Books for Reluctant Young Readers)

This bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on trial.

Presented as a screenplay of Steve's own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives.

Monster is a multi-award-winning, provocative coming-of-age story that was the first-ever Michael L. Printz Award recipient, an ALA Best Book, a Coretta Scott King Honor selection, and a National Book Award finalist.