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We don’t need to tell you that it is cold outside. Which means, it is a great time to curl up in your favorite chair, under a warm blanket, and enjoy some great books. Our book lovers – John Williams, ...

Whatever you do, don't forget your holiday read when you're writing your packing list. Nothing beats lounging in the sun with a book you simply can't put down. Whether you're a romance fan or love a ...

It’s officially 2026, and what better way to celebrate the New Year than by cracking open a brand new book to read. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to read more books this year and you need ...

Daniel Kraus takes an inventive leap of faith with his thriller novel “Angel Down,” and it certainly pays off. The book is written in one long, unrelenting sentence. Each paragraph begins with the ...

It wouldn’t be mid-to-late December without a series of “best of” articles coming out from every outlet that covers culture—and who am I to buck that trend? I get to read dozens of books every year ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

As technological advances and geopolitical turmoil transform our economies, this year’s recommended books challenge prevailing assumptions and prompt us to reconsider what we take for granted. Ranging ...

The beginning of the year is a great time to pick up a new book. Many avid readers often find themselves setting up reading goals on GoodReads and similar cataloging sites as a goal or resolution.

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From literary fiction to sci-fi to deep dives in history, these books stayed with our reporters, producers and staffers long after the last page. This year in particular it feels hard to tell what is ...