In “The Cradle of Citizenship,” the journalist James Traub finds that the biggest crisis in education is not what kids are learning, but whether they’re learning anything at all. By Mark Lilla In ...

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Tayari Jones, Ann Patchett, George Saunders and Veronica Roth return with new novels; Jennette McCurdy makes her fiction debut; and more. By Miguel Salazar and Laura Thompson In “Advance Britannia,” ...

L-R: Margot Robbie in 'Wuthering Heights,' Matt Damon in 'The Odyssey' and Ryan Gosling in 'Project Hail Mary' Warner Bros, Universal, Amazon MGM Many books will provide backbone to both theatrical ...

Several best-selling books will make way for returning TV shows and new ones in 2026. One of the first major arrivals in January will be A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, based on George R. R. Martin’s ...

Prepare to go deeper into the stories that matter. This new audio podcast is designed to extend the literary experience of our best-selling titles, creating a deep-dive destination for listeners eager ...