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Have you ever thought, “I wish I had more time to read?” Now is your chance. As you hunker down at home, pick up a new novel or non-fiction read. We’ve got reading lists for all of your favorite genres.

The 30 best biographies to add to your reading list

Every man should read these best biographies at least once, all chosen because of the subject matter as well as the biographer.
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Calvin and Hobbes mastermind Bill Watterson is back – but no tigers this time around

Treat your mind: These are the best short stories ever written

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Our essential Ernest Hemingway reading list

The best history books to transport yourself to the past

The 13 best Stephen King books to read in 2023, ranked

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The greatest Vietnam War books ever written

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The 7 Best Books About Sleep to Help Curb Your Terrible Bedtime Habits

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Banned Books That Will Expand Your Worldview

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Know Your Pride History With These Books

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The Best Planners to Organize Yourself in 2022

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Amazon’s Brick and Mortar Bookstore Initiative Slams Shut

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The 20 Best Books of 2022 For Your Next Read

The 20 Best Books of 2022 For Your Next Read

Looking for the latest and greatest reads? Here's our guide to the best books of 2022.
The Best Self-Help Books for Men

The Best Self-Help Books for a Better Perspective on Life

The Best Self-Help Books for a Better Perspective on Life

These are the best self-help books for a healthier perspective on life and how to view the world around you.
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8 Best Magazines That Deserve Your Subscription in 2022

8 Best Magazines That Deserve Your Subscription in 2022

We curated a list of the best magazine subscriptions for men so you can step away from your screen and go analog with the greatest glossies.

11 Best Coffee Books: Brew Up a Pot of Knowledge

11 Best Coffee Books: Brew Up a Pot of Knowledge

Coffee has a background and history that is as full-bodied as its taste and aroma. Read these best books about coffee from its sociology down to its history.
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24 Things Every Man Should Own in 2022

24 Things Every Man Should Own in 2022

What a man genuinely needs are items that will elevate the quality of his everyday looks and life. So, here are 24 things every man should own in 2022.
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Meet A Kids Company About, the Team That Helps You Tackle Difficult Conversations with Your Kids

Meet A Kids Company About, the Team That Helps You Tackle Difficult Conversations with Your Kids

A Kids Company About is helping parents tackle conversations about difficult topics with kids, using intuitive media like books, podcasts, and more.
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Fan Wishes Granted — Marvel Confirms Charlie Cox to Return as Daredevil

Fan Wishes Granted — Marvel Confirms Charlie Cox to Return as Daredevil

Marvel President Kevin Feige confirmed that 'Daredevil' would return to the MCU, moving from Netflix to Disney+ for a fourth season in the works.
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The 15 Best Gifts For Book Lovers this Holiday Season

The 15 Best Gifts For Book Lovers this Holiday Season

You may not know much about their favorite genres or authors, but you can make the act of reading more enjoyable with these best gifts for book lovers.
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9 Great Books by Latin American Authors To Read This Month

9 Great Books by Latin American Authors To Read This Month

Latin American literature is hardly monolithic -- no single theme informs the major works and no set historical events define the bulk of writing.
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The 10 Best Classic Horror Books to Scare Yourself Silly This Fall

The 10 Best Classic Horror Books to Scare Yourself Silly This Fall

Anyone looking for accursed fall reads or a good scare should start with the best classic horror books, from the enigmatic to the absurd.
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How To Travel Maine Like Stephen King

How To Travel Maine Like Stephen King

Experience traveling like the undisputed master of horror Stephen King by heading to Maine and visiting one or all of these fascinating destinations.
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The Best Mystery Books To Sink Your Teeth Into

The Best Mystery Books To Sink Your Teeth Into

Grim days, long nights, and a sinister chill in the air are made for delving into a mystery book.

8 Best Graphic Novels For Newcomers To The Genre

8 Best Graphic Novels For Newcomers To The Genre

Let's get one thing straight right from the get-go: Graphic novels are not comic books.
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The 7 Best Fantasy Books for Beginners To Read

The 7 Best Fantasy Books for Beginners To Read

Eager to enter the world of dragons and wizards? These books are an excellent starting point and guide to fantasy literature.
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19 Classic Books Everyone Should Read (or Reread) in 2022

19 Classic Books Everyone Should Read (or Reread) in 2022

Read these 19 must-read classic novels, poetry collections, and works of nonfiction in 2022 to help you navigate life, society, and our political climate.
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16 Essential Non-Fiction Books To Add to Your Shelves

16 Essential Non-Fiction Books To Add to Your Shelves

From harrowing tales of adventure to memoirs of the most famous people in recent history, this list of the best non-fiction books will inspire you.
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11 Best Barbecue Cookbooks to Heat Up Your Grilling Game

11 Best Barbecue Cookbooks to Heat Up Your Grilling Game

Want to up your grill game? From recipes to culture, check out the best barbecue books to add to your shelf today.
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Our 8 Essential John Steinbeck Reading List, Ranked

Our 8 Essential John Steinbeck Reading List, Ranked

John Steinbeck's books spur adventure and encourage compassion. Here are his best literary works, from hard-boiled reporting to whimsical allegories.

11 Fantastic Beach Reads for Your Next Seaside Vacation 2022

11 Fantastic Beach Reads for Your Next Seaside Vacation 2022

When you're at the beach, there's only so much people watching you can do. Elevate your relaxation by checking out one (or all) of these great beach reads.
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21 Best Travel Books to Inspire Your Next Summer Adventure

21 Best Travel Books to Inspire Your Next Summer Adventure

Travel to the backcountry... or just stay at home. Check out our best travel books to stimulate your imagination, be it traveling to the Amazon or outer space.
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The 23 Best Cookbooks of All Time

The 23 Best Cookbooks of All Time

The world, with all its grandeur, is meant to be relished one dish at a time, which is why we assembled this nourishing list of the best cookbooks of all time.
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Retracing the Late Anthony Bourdain’s Steps, and Thoughts, in ‘World Traveler’

Retracing the Late Anthony Bourdain’s Steps, and Thoughts, in ‘World Traveler’

“He spoke in a similar way that he wrote, and he wrote in a way that was tremendously engaging and conversational."
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The Best Audiobooks for Road Trips

The Best Audiobooks for Road Trips

Enjoy the hours spent traveling from coast to coast, past miles of empty highway and through long nights, with these best audiobooks for road trips.
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How This Winery CEO’s Canoe-Building Quest Healed a Lingering Family Wound

How This Winery CEO’s Canoe-Building Quest Healed a Lingering Family Wound

Writing a memoir that has received early praise from Nick Offerman was a thing that Preszler never planned to do but has since done masterfully.
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Apple’s New Podcast Subscription Will Change How You Listen to Podcasts Forever

Apple’s New Podcast Subscription Will Change How You Listen to Podcasts Forever

One might believe this is a long-overdue change within the Podcasts platform, which has seen little intervention or innovation in its 15-year history.
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8 Best Wine Books to Sip On in 2022

8 Best Wine Books to Sip On in 2022

Wine is a lot of things, but it should never be boring. Scores of books have been written that cover every facet of the industry. These are 7 of our favorites.
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The 7 Best Running Books to Read For Every Kind of Runner

The 7 Best Running Books to Read For Every Kind of Runner

The writers featured here will help inspire any non-runner to strap on a pair of shoes, and inspire current runners to push harder, faster, and longer.
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11 Books of Poetry You Owe It to Yourself to Read

11 Books of Poetry You Owe It to Yourself to Read

We're exploring the best collections, which range from the traditional all the way to the downright experimental.
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The Best Inspirational Books That Can Change Your Life

The Best Inspirational Books That Can Change Your Life

10 inspirational books to help you feel ready to face what's next this year.
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The Best James Bond Books by Ian Fleming

The Best James Bond Books by Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming and his writing may have a fair share of negative draws, but there’s no denying the impact of James Bond. Check out some of his best James Bond books.
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The 20 Coffee Table Books Every Man Should Consider for His Home

The 20 Coffee Table Books Every Man Should Consider for His Home

Coffee table books are a great way to add style and interest to your home.
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The Best Cannabis Cookbooks for Budding Chefs

The Best Cannabis Cookbooks for Budding Chefs

The best cannabis cookbooks for foodies, chefs, and stoners alike teach hundreds of recipes and meals worth making.

The Best Notebooks for Putting Pen to Paper

The Best Notebooks for Putting Pen to Paper

We've gathered the best notebooks for writing and planning. Some are more about form, others about function. 
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The 10 Best Audio Books on Audible Available Now

The 10 Best Audio Books on Audible Available Now

Look to the ten best audio books for a great story while you settle into a long drive or knock out some chores from home.
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11 Best Books on Social Justice

11 Best Books on Social Justice

From worker's rights to the racial plight of our brothers and sisters, walk a mile in someone else's shoes with books on social justice.
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The 7 Best Classic Fantasy Books to Get Lost In

The 7 Best Classic Fantasy Books to Get Lost In

If you're looking to get into the genre or are already an aficionado with a few gaps in your reading list, classic fantasy novels are always a fine choice.
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Movie vs Book: Which Is Better? 5 Adaptations Taken To Task

Movie vs Book: Which Is Better? 5 Adaptations Taken To Task

Sometimes you’re better off skipping hundreds of pages and just sticking with what’s on screen. 
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Travel at Home With the Best Books From Around the World

Travel at Home With the Best Books From Around the World

Make staycations more interesting with family and books about a vacation destination. Expert advice comes from Lynn Lobash, of the New York Public Library.

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