Horror lovers know that the electric shock of a good jump scare or the creeping shiver down your spine as you read a scary story in the dark is the kind of thrill that spooky season is all about. One of BookTok’s favorite genres, horror has been flying off the shelves at bookstores everywhere all

Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones has aired its first episode on Netflix! Learn about five places in the world where people have unlocked the secret to happiness and longevity. Join Nat Geo author Dan Buettner as he explores these “blue zones” where food, community, and lifestyle have created a population of people living

New York City has an energy all its own. It might just be the center of the world, or at least the center of fashion, media, business, and culture (which seems pretty qualifying for “center of the world”). Though its icons like the Empire State Building and Lady Liberty are timeless, resident New Yorkers and

The first official cookbook from the immensely popular Stardew Valley, featuring more than 50 delightful recipes straight out of the video game. An immersive cookbook based on the farming, foraging, and community role-playing video game, The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook celebrates seasonal ingredients through unique recipes inspired by the game. Cook your way through the seasons! In Spring, enjoy

For pumpkin spice fanatics and lovers of spooky home décor, Halloween has already begun. It’s truly the most wonderful time of year, when no one can judge you for indulging in all things creepy, from bats to witches to classic horror and beyond. Whether you live the macabre lifestyle year-round, or you just love a

Virgo season is upon us! From August 24 – September 22, the maiden of the harvest rules the skies, and diligent Virgos have their time to shine. Like fellow Earth sign Taurus, Virgo is practical, organized, grounded, and full of drive to get things done. For Virgo, that drive can lead them into perfectionism and

As feral girl summer comes to a close, there is only one natural progression for fall: going full on goblin mode. Think cottagecore, but cozier. Think lazy girl, but aesthetic. Do you like curling up in blankets and surrounding yourself with shiny treasures from your travels? Do you identify a little more than you think

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Welcome new fall books in September! Get into a New York state of mind with The Spirit of New York Jigsaw, New York: A Pop-up Book, or New York Style! Hone mixology skills that will impress your friends with The Botanical Cocktail Deck of Cards or the new edition of Free the Tipple, and for

Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month runs annually from September 15 – October 15. Join us in celebrating Latine and Hispanic authors, creators, and trailblazers whose stories are redefining identity and shaping today’s culture, from music to politics and everything in between. Check out our favorite picks for this month below, and then discover even more on

The Barbie movie has been breaking records since its release, raking in over 1 billion dollars at the box office! Greta Gerwig’s sugary pink triumph has become a cultural moment unto itself, with Barbiecore taking off as its own trend. Barbie pink is certainly the color of 2023, but more than just the playful feminine

On September 8, 1966, the first episode of Star Trek aired on television, and the world of sci-fi media was changed forever. Premiering in the middle of the space race–three years before the moon landing–Star Trek dreamed of where our journeys to the stars could take us. A future utopia where mankind voyages across galaxies,