PEN America included Devi S. Laskar's MIDNIGHT, AT THE WAR in their list of the 100 Most Anticipated Books of 2026.
Cal Newport, author of SLOW PRODUCTIVITY (Portfolio) has created “Rebuild Your Focus & Reclaim Your Time,” available from MasterClass.
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong appeared on Really? No, Really? with Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden to talk about SEINFELDIA (Simon & Schuster).
"It’s got all the “forbidden love” yearning you crave, mixed with incredible historical detail and a heroine you’ll actually root for."
Book Trib highlighted Liana De la Rosa's MUTUAL DISCORD in their partnership with independent bookstore Montgomery & Taggert.
Book Riot named LIana De la Rosa's MUTUAL DISCORD as one of the most anticipated Latine reads of 2026.
"This book and series are a refreshing entry in historical romance, highlighting a lesser-known piece of history and diversifying a genre that is still so overwhelmingly white. It's hard to say what's better: the chemistry between the couple or the dynamic between the sisters. Good thing we don't actually have to choose."
THROUGH THE TELESCOPE by Charles R. Smith was named a Notable Children's Book for 2026 by the Association for Library Service to Children: "A picture book about groundbreaking astronaut Mae Jemison, highlighting the start of her fascination and curiosity about space. Awe-inspiring intergalactic illustrations convey the light and wonder of the universe."
"Moldover makes an auspicious adult debut with this humane mystery about a stage actor investigating a murder alongside his ailing father...[He] draws even minor supporting characters in three dimensions, making the elegant core mystery much more satisfying than the average whodunit. Fans of character-driven crime fiction will eagerly await Moldover’s next move."
Brad Stulberg’s THE WAY OF EXCELLENCE (HarperOne) debuts at #6 on The New York Times Advice, How-To & Misc. Best Sellers List for the week of February 15.
Brad Stulberg’s THE WAY OF EXCELLENCE (HarperOne) debuted at #36 on USA Today's Best-Selling Booklist.
Debbie Tung’s MY PERFECTLY IMPERFECT BODY (Andrews McMeel) was honored by the American Library Association’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table in their inaugural Outstanding Comics Award for Young Adults in the category of nonfiction. The GNCRT’s Outstanding Comics Awards "aim to increase awareness of the graphic novel medium, raise voices of comic creators, and aid library staff in the development of graphic novel collections.”
Esquire included Shannon Sanders's THE GREAT WHEREVER in their list of the 22 Most Anticipated books of 2026, saying: "I loved Company, Shannon Sanders’s 2023 short story collection, so I’m excited to read her debut novel, The Great Wherever. The cover is gorgeous, and it’s about a Washington, D.C. gig worker who inherits her father’s stake in a Tennessee farm that’s home to the ghosts of four of her ancestors."
Simran Jeet Singh received a picture book honor from Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) for A VAISAKHI TO REMEMBER (illustrated by Japneet Kaur) at the 2026 Youth Media Awards.
"Marilyn emerges as a highly relatable character with high levels of inquisitiveness and courage, offering young readers a kindred spirit and a role model of perseverance...[She] embodies the soul of a reporter who will stop at nothing to get the scoop of a lifetime...This kind of historical fiction is essential for providing easier connections to knowledge; this title is recommended for all library shelves."
"Jackson’s mystery is tight and breathless, but it’s the characters who shine... A finely wrought, character-driven thriller with a propulsive and satisfying climax."
"Jackson’s distinctive voice and signature flawed characters make this novel a sure bet, with a fast pace and plenty of twists to hook readers from page one... Stock multiple copies; this book will fly off the shelves. Perfect for fans of Jackson’s previous work and anyone who loves psychological thrillers full of heart-pounding suspense."
The Los Angeles Times featured Paul Leonardi’s DIGITAL EXHAUSTION (Riverhead), saying: “Digital Exhaustion focuses on reshaping our relationship with technology in the long-term, helping readers develop healthier tech use habits so that breaking up with your phone isn’t necessary in the first place.”
"Through the Telescope, both a celebration of wonder and a tribute to perseverance, invites readers to look up at the night sky, dream big, and remember that exploration begins with imagination."
Behavioral Scientist has selected Mary-Frances O’Connor’s THE GRIEVING BODY (HarperOne) as a Notable Book of 2025. From the magazine: "We select books that expand our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world; that deepen our knowledge of the events shaping our lives; that sharpen the way we do behavioral science and design; that help us navigate life more effectively.”
Morning Brew featured Cal Newport’s DEEP WORK (Grand Central) as one of their “best resources for creating the distraction-free environment.”
The New York Times featured Cal Newport’s DEEP WORK (Grand Central) in their piece, “Want to Accomplish More This Year? These Books Can Help. The four featured books “provide evidence-based tools you can use on your path to healthy productivity.”
Director Steven Soderbergh released his “Seen, Read 2025” list, and it features Anika Burgess’s FLASHES OF BRILLIANCE (W.W. Norton).
Literary Hub included Shannon Sanders's THE GREAT WHEREVER in their list of most anticipated books of 2026, saying: "This book circles one of my favorite riddles for fiction: how do we carry ancestral expectations? When Audrey Lamb, an underpaid gig worker in D.C., inherits family farmland in Tennessee, she goes to claim her birthright—only to discover the property is ruled by four familial ghosts. An epic with supernatural and epigenetic overtones, this debut novel looks like a feast of a story."
Debutiful included Shannon Sanders's THE GREAT WHEREVER in their list of most anticipated books of 2026, saying: "Sanders’s debut story collection, Company, was one of my absolute favorites. The moment the galley for her debut novel was available I made sure it was on its way to me. The Great Wherever is an ambitious multigenerational novel where the past (ghosts) is ever present. Sanders is an sublime writer with unparalleled talent. I could read her writing all day, every day."
BookPage included Shannon Sanders's THE GREAT WHEREVER in their list of most anticipated fiction books of the year.
BookPage included Shannon Sanders's THE GREAT WHEREVER in their list of the 21 most anticipated books of the year, saying: "It’s not often that a debut novel has our attention this far out, but for Shannon Sanders, author of the critically acclaimed short story collection Company, our interest is piqued. It helps that The Great Wherever has such an intriguing premise: a family saga narrated in part by a chorus of ghosts, in which the dead and the living are bound not only by blood but also by shared stakes in a family homestead in Tennessee, purchased by their patriarch, Thomas, who was one of the first Black landowners in the area."
“Exemplary, tension-filled...The hallmarks of this absorbing novel are embedded in two literary achievements—an unerring examination of terrorism at home and abroad and a gripping exploration of the damage done by unhealed trauma. Laskar, a former reporter, thrusts us into scenes of horrific violence and suffering while expertly capturing the lives of seasoned journalists committed to bringing truth to their readers and listeners. [Midnight, at the War is] a dynamic novel about one woman’s struggle to understand the world and her own emotional chaos.”
Literary Hub included Benjamin Hale's CAVE MOUNTAIN in their list of the "Most Anticipated Books of 2026."
The New York Times included Benjamin Hale's CAVE MOUNTAIN in their list of "The Nonfiction Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2026."
Debutiful has selected Freda Epum's memoir THE GLOOMY GIRL VARIETY SHOW as one of their Best Debut Books of 2025.
Barnes & Noble has selected Matthew McConaughey's POEMS & PRAYERS (Crown) as one of their Best Memoirs of the Year.
The Next Big Idea Club selected Paul Leonardi’s DIGITAL EXHAUSTION (Riverhead) as one of its twelve best productivity books of 2025, calling it "A revelatory examination of why you’re feeling so worn out—and practical daily strategies to change your relationship with your devices."
The Globe and Mail selected Paul Leonardi’s DIGITAL EXHAUSTION (Riverhead) as one of its ten best management books of 2025.
The New York Public Library librarians selected their best books of 2025, and Nathalia Holt’s THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS (One Signal) is on their Best Books for Adults list.
The New York Times featured five books, including Cal Newport’s DIGITAL MINIMALISM (Portfolio), that are recommended by therapists and researchers to help people disconnect from tech. “These five titles—some considered classics—have consistently proven helpful, even as technology keeps evolving.”
Publishers Weekly have named their most anticipated novels for Spring/Summer 2026, and Shannon Sanders's debut novel The Great Wherever is in their Top 10!
Barnes & Noble has selected Brandon Stanton’s DEAR NEW YORK (St. Martin's) as one of their Best Gift Books of the Year.
“Murphy crafts a foreboding atmosphere from the jump and makes the occult elements at the center of the story feel entirely plausible. This is a winner.”
Charles R. Smith's BLACK DIAMOND KINGS has been selected by School Library Journal as one of their Best Poetry Books of 2025.
The cover for Liana De la Rosa's contemporary romance MUTUAL DISCORD (Berkley) was revealed by People Magazine in an exclusive on November 19, 2025.
Kirkus Reviews has selected Nathalia Holt’s THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS (One Signal) as one of their Best Nonfiction Books of the Year.
Kirkus Reviews has selected Anika Burgess’s FLASHES OF BRILLIANCE (W.W. Norton) as one of their Best Nonfiction Books of the Year.
Nathalia Holt’s THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS (One Signal) has been selected by Amazon as one of their Top 20 Books of 2025.
Brandon Stanton spoke with CBS News about "Humans of New York" and his new book DEAR NEW YORK (St. Martin's Press).
Rebecca Boyle’s OUR MOON (Random House) is the winner of a PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Award, named for the late poet and professor at the University of California at Berkeley. The award was created "to provide recognition for outstanding literary achievement from the entire spectrum of America’s diverse literary community.”
The Boardman Tasker Charitable Trust has announced that Nathalia Holt’s THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS (One Signal) is on the shortlist for their 2025 Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature. A panel of judges will determine the winning book as one that has “made an outstanding contribution to mountain literature."
The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) has named Emily Sohn as the recipient of the 2025 Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism. The prize "recognizes an individual who has significantly increased the public’s awareness and understanding of life sciences through a distinguished body of journalistic work.” Sohn is the author of the forthcoming book THE NEW WILDERNESS (Sourcebooks).
"Debut author Karleigh Frisbie Brogan has written a remarkably assured memoir with Holding, an account of her addiction and recovery that reads like a beautiful mosaic of broken glass: sharp, painful, and filled with glints of light... The quality of Brogan's prose and her deep understanding of her addiction and her own human condition make Holding a standout among similarly themed memoirs."
"The book goes beyond conversations about PTSD to focus on “post-traumatic growth”—or how survivors discover sexual agency despite and because of the violence they’ve endured. It offers survivors like myself a manual of helpful suggestions, a fascinating window into a range of survivors’ sex lives, and a deep dive into the sexual challenges Simon faced. Ultimately, though, what Tell Me What You Like offers is hope . . . It invites us to imagine sexual safety and pleasure together."
Barbara Shapiro's THE LOST MASTERPIECE is a USA Today Bestseller for the week of September 3rd, 2025.
The New York Times featured Craig Malkin's RETHINKING NARCISSISM among "4 Approaches to Dealing With a Narcissist": "The book is 'particularly interesting because the author speaks to the universal need to feel special,' Dr. Tummala-Narra said, adding that the language is clear and accessible."
"Anyabwile and Kellman's artwork blends the vibrancy of Harlem with the comic books beloved by young Walter, nicely differentiating this newly visual exploration of the adolescence of one of the most respected youth authors of our time. An illuminating companion to the original."
On behalf of KNAU Arizona Public Radio, Melissa L. Sevigny, author of BRAVE THE WILD RIVER (W.W. Norton) was awarded an Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Writing in the small market radio category for her piece, “Smokey Bear Turns 80 Today. Some Celebrate Him—and Others Worry His Message Is Out of Date.”
