Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Another year in publishing is officially in the books, and as December draws to a ...

One of the nicest things about the holiday season is that you’re able to sneak in some me time. That gives founders a chance to unplug and catch up on their reading. The right book for you depends on ...

Another year of reading, in the books. Before launching headlong into our 2026 TBRs, we’re taking a beat to reflect on our top reads from the past 12 months. From memoir to fantasy, new releases to ...

If I’ve learned anything during my time writing and reporting about books, it’s that romance readers are never to be underestimated in their enthusiasm. And rightfully so! Romance novels endure in ...

From gripping thrillers, witty satires and poignant epics to captivating histories and juicy memoirs, 2025 was full of great books. Read on for 30 of our favorites. The latest from the Pulitzer ...

Our staff writes about the best books that they read over the course of the year. Our staff writes about the best books that they read over the course of the year. These days when you want to engage ...

At the risk of infuriating diehard doomsayers, has there ever been a better time to be a reader? Some may point to other periods that seem more appealing from a literary standpoint (forgetting that ...

Wendy Cope is big in Britain, where poetry isn’t quite as sidelined from the literary mainstream as it is here in America. You can see why. Her poetry has a sense of humor, without being merely silly ...

As book bans and other attempts to stifle LGBTQ+ voices and artists blazed across the country, queer and trans authors kept publishing brilliant, challenging, complex, wondrous books. I always feel a ...