Reviews of notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

See PEOPLE's selections for the best books of May 2026, so far — including new celebrity memoirs, long-awaited novels and more.

Satire, scandal and sun-drenched secrets: Our critics select the best new fiction and nonfiction to fill your summer stack.

Here are five of Colleen Hoover's best books, including "Verity" and "Reminders of Him," and five that might not live up to expectations.

If your idea of a perfect reading day consists of lounging poolside or at the beach, setting up a picnic blanket in your backyard, or curling up in your favorite chair next to a sunny window, there’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Few modern novels in have resonated with readers quite like The Midnight Library. The bestselling book by Matt Haig has been ...

When you think of the best horror novels, there’s usually a slew of names directly identifiable as the greatest writers in ...

Canadian writer Louise Penny poses during a portrait session. She is the author of a hugely successful series of mysteries perfect for winter reading. When the weather outside turns frightful, there’s ...

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Larry McMurtry, the famed Texas novelist, screenwriter and bookseller, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his book "Lonesome Dove," at his bookstore, Booked Up No. 1. The Wild West provides the backdrop for ...