Literary

A new edition of the classic essay on the power of idleness, with an introduction by humorist Bradley Trevor Grieve.…

This book is a collection of selected myths from North American indigenous groups — from the ends of Alaska to the…

This themed trivia and game card deck invites fans of classic literature to test their knowledge of Jane Austen through…

For fans of the macabre, gardeners — especially those who are interested in the dark side of their plot — this book…

You can't learn the wilderness language on duolingo or at a community college. No, this is one language you can only…

This book is about books! It shares the story of 13 titles that became the popular household reads and references in the…

This is an in-depth examination of Gothic architecture, literature, and other media, perfect for fans of the dark and…

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, or FSG, is like the rockstar of publishing houses. They've got a lineup with twenty-five Nobel…

Feast your eyes on these adaptations of eight poetic stories about the sea. This collection features work originally…

This surreal, spooky graphic novel tells the story of Myriam, a mild lady with macular degeneration in her right eye.…

This immense collection comes from Lydia Davis, the so-called “magician of self-consciousness,” “best prose…

Learn how to embody the true spirit of the immersion of nature in this collection of writings by naturalist Henry David…

Henry David Thoreau is known for being the eminent American essayist for all things nature. In Canoeing in the…

Humor meets introspection in author and illustrator Meichi Ng’s short story collection. Barely Functional…

The nature of consciousness is fundamental to the Taoist and Ch'an (Zen) Buddhist ideologies that helped…

elebrate the gritty pioneer spirit of the city that was a coinflip away from being called West…

Meet our forlorn and unconventional protagonist, a floppy-eared bunny named Hamlet. He embodies all the profound sorrow…

In the renowned essay "Nature" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, he proclaimed that comprehending the natural world held the key…

Sherlock Holmes possesses a wealth of valuable life lessons. His exceptional success as a detective was not based only…

Why Bowie Matters is a deeply researched exploration that ventures into the people and places who played a pivotal…

Madeleine L'Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time, infuses her stories with strong themes about the power of hope and joy.…

What's a strong, independent-minded woman supposed to do in a world of insipid dating guides and brain-melting dating…

What makes a cult writer? Whether they gain fame or notoriety, remain anonymous or are propelled into the limelight, the…

Contemplate your favorite books and authors through the lens of astrology. The Book Riot editorial team tackles potent…

From the author of the My Struggle series comes the first of four autobiographical volumes based on the seasons.…

Read the works of naturalists of yesteryear to inspire your love of nature, wilderness, and the planet today. These…

In these ten stories, Jonah Barrett shares macabre, imaginative, and fantastical stories that traverse an enormous…