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The 100 Best Books of the Century?
A closer look at the literary megalist from The New York Times Book Review
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 28, 2024
A few weeks ago, The New York Times Book Review published a piece entitled The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century and it has garnered lots of attention. Here's a look at the list, along with highlights, a reading guide, and more.
How Many Best Pictures Were Based on a Book?
A bookish Oscars deep dive
By Amanda Cleveland • March 21, 2024
Looking Back at New York Times Bestselling Romances
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 12, 2023
Who are the bestselling romance authors of all time? We decided to find out. Here's a retrospective of authors who topped the bestsellers lists from the 1930s onward.
A Look at Trendsetting Science Fiction Pulp Magazines
By William Shelton • August 23, 2022
In 1926 the launch of Amazing Stories introduced a new genre of science fiction in the form of a pulp magazine. Writers like Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, and even Stephen King began their careers in magazines like these. Let's take a brief look at some of the trend-setting pulp science fiction magazines which are well remembered, and highly valued, today.
Romance Cover Evolution
A Look at Some of the Trends (and Some of Our Favorites!)
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 12, 2022
Contrary to the oft-uttered phrase, you really can tell a lot about the type of romance you’re picking up based on the cover. In this retrospective, we reflect on some of the trends and shifts leading to where we are today.
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