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2020 Books Gift Guide

23 novels, cookbooks, biographies and more for everyone on your list

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Easy Recipe Cookbooks

Our picks for low-stress meal prep, tasty treats and downsizing dinner

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20 of the Scariest Books Ever

Scare your socks off with these all-time great tales of terror, from Henry James to modern masters

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Nicholas Sparks Interview

'The Notebook' author discusses his new novel ‘The Return’, love stories and why writing's no fun

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Fall 2020’s Top Novels

16 binge-worthy novels from Elena Ferrante, Tana French, Dean Koontz and many more

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2020’s Most Thrilling Mysteries

Suspenseful reads by Megan Goldin, Lucy Foley, Ivy Pochada, and other favorite authors

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Michael J. Fox's New Memoir, 'No Time Like the Future'

The actor, 59, offers hope and humor despite his long struggle with Parkinson's

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Gripping True Crime in ‘We Keep the Dead Close’

Author Becky Cooper's obsessive search for an archaeology student's long-ago killer

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Jo Nesbo’s ‘The Kingdom’: Top-Notch Norwegian Noir

Author's latest novel features simmering tension between brothers from a small village

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Michael Connelly's Gripping 'The Law of Innocence'

In this new novel, Harry Bosch helps Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller fight back after he's framed for murder

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Janet Evanovich’s Fun New Stephanie Plum Novel

'Fortune & Glory' is just as entertaining as the rest of the action-packed series

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4 Top Listens for Bird Lovers

Podcasts to entertain and educate big bird watchers or casual fans

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Need to Relax?

These soothing sounds, mellow voices and more can transport you to dreamland

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Top Food and Cooking Shows

Tune in to culinary storytelling that will inspire and transport you

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Eleanor Roosevelt Biography

At boarding school, the future first lady displayed brilliance, leadership and insecurity

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Alex Trebek's New Memoir

In 'The Answer Is…' the 'Jeopardy!' host opens up about his life, love, career and cancer

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9 Online Book Clubs

Find wonderful reads, insightful discussions and more — from a distance

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