From classical literature to popular film, the things that go bump in the night provide us with one of our most enduring genres. It wouldn't be Halloween without a good old-fashioned spooky tale. Continue reading

What are your favorite books written for children but equally enjoyed by adults? Here are recommendations from a bookseller at Longfellow Books in Portland, Maine. Continue reading

There’s something for the secret agent in all of us in this roundup of the best spy fiction to keep you on the edge of your seat. Continue reading

My favorite aisle in a bookstore is the one stocked with memoirs, biographies, and road journals of bands. Put on a playlist and dive in to these five books on music.

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Portland, Maine, has a fantastic comic book store in Casablanca Comics. It is a welcoming spot, with staff who are excited to share their enthusiasm for comics and graphic novels. Continue reading

Do you love reading books about history? Take a look at these recommendations from a bookseller at Green Apple Books in San Francisco. Continue reading

To celebrate poetry month in April, we have compiled a list of influential poets whose poems are from different times and intended for different purposes.   Continue reading

Whether you're meeting your next read in person or searching Facebook to top off your TBR, we've got you covered. If you liked these books, here's what to read next. Continue reading

The literary canon includes many French and Russian classics, but recent works from smaller European countries are fast filling TBR lists around the world. Continue reading

In this latest installment of Read the World, we set our sights on great works of literature from Asia and the Middle East.  Continue reading