Book Reviews & Reading Lists
By Erin Collazo Miller, About.com Guide to Bestsellers
With thousands of books to choose from every year, how can you know what reads are worth your time? This is your resource for recommendation lists by genre and topic, and reviews of the latest books.
- Latest Reviews
- Longtime Bestsellers
- Romance & Chick Lit
- Mystery & Suspense
- Memoirs & Family
- Literary Fiction
- Contemporary British Literature
- Historical Fiction
- Books about Islamic Cultures
- Books that Make Good Gifts
- Inspiration & Religion
Latest Reviews
Want to know whether recent releases are worth your time? Here are reviews of some of the new releases that people are talking about.
- 'Little Bee' by Chris Cleave
- 'The Wild Things' by Dave Eggers
- 'South of Broad' by Pat Conroy
- 'Her Fearful Symmetry' by Audrey Niffenegger
Longtime Bestsellers
These books may not be brand new, but they just seem to get more and more popular by the day. Wondering what all the buzz is about? Check out these reviews
- 'Eat, Pray, Love' by Elizabeth Gilbert
- 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini
- 'The Memory Keeper's Daughter' by Kim Edwards
- 'Three Cups of Tea' by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
- 'Water for Elephants' by Sara Gruen
Romance & Chick Lit
If you are in the mood for love or just want to spend a Girls’ Night reading, these books and authors are sure to please.
- Top 5 Chick Lit Authors
- Complete List of Nora Roberts Books
- Best Books about Love
- Best Books about Relationship Struggles
- 'Certain Girls' by Jennifer Weiner
Mystery & Suspense
There is nothing quite like a good mystery to keep the pages turning.
- 'Beat the Reaper' by Josh Bazell
- 'Dead Until Darl' by Charlaine Harris
- 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson
- 'Lush Life' by Richard Price
Memoirs & Family
Find fiction and nonfiction picks on family life and personal experiences here.
- 'The House at Sugar Beach' by Helene Cooper
- 'Fathers and Sons' by Alexander Waugh
- 'Three Cups of Tea' by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
- 'The Audacity of Hope' by Barack Obama
Literary Fiction
Reviews of some of the current big hitters in the literary world.
- 'Drood' by Dan Simmons
- 'Bridge of Sighs' by Richard Russo
- 'On Chesil Beach' by Ian McEwan
- 'Mr. Sebastian and the Negro Magician' by Daniel Wallace
Contemporary British Literature
The British have a unique way of writing about life and a type of humor all their own. Check out some hot contemporary British literature.
- 'When We Were Romans' by Matthew Kneale
- 'On Chesil Beach' by Ian McEwan
- 'Tomorrow' by Graham Swift
- 'A Spot of Bother' by Mark Haddon
Historical Fiction
Learn about history through well written stories. Historical fiction authors try to stay true to known history, but take liberty to add details about personal lives and events.
- 'The Other Queen' by Philippa Gregory
- 'Madonnas of Leningrad' by Debra Dean
- 'Loving Frank' by Nancy Horan
- 'Suite Francaise' by Irene Nemirovsky
Books about Islamic Cultures
Discover these books that delve into the world of Islam.
- 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' by Khaled Hosseini
- Good Books About Islam and America
- 'Three Cups of Tea' by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
Books that Make Good Gifts
Books are excellent gifts for anyone who likes to read. Well-picked books will be appreciated for years to come.
Inspiration & Religion
Wanting to explore spirituality? Here are some of the books that ask the big questions and appeal to the masses.
