These days have begun to feel elastic: even the most banal social practice upended, oceans of time in front of us that feel by and large destined to be filled by anxiety. Oh, the new normal. The importance of maintaining routine are stressed upon us, the vague semblance of normality holding us together with tape and string. I myself never thought I could abide shoes in the house but am now cheered by the simple act of lacing them each morning, even if only to tread the same exact square footage as yesterday.

Twenty favorite books of 2018 from your favorite booksellers.

Photo by Adrian Curiel

We're gearing up for our 20th anniversary with our 20 favorite books.

Photo by Brandi Redd on Unsplash

We all have favorite books. Books that change us and make us better. In this post Courtney shares a deeply felt story about one of her favorites. Tissues at the ready. 

Helpful picks from your favorite booksellers. 

Looking for a better way to get your life in order? Dana has a suggestion. 

Is the novel really dead? Or is the novel actually still alive but in the witness protection program, living in Sacramento and working in project management desperately trying to avoid whoever wants to kill it.