Two Booker winners, three debuts and a 53-year age spread: everything to know about all 13 books on the 2026 longlist.

An 81-year-old literary veteran and a 28-year-old debut novelist lead a remarkably diverse Booker Prize 2026 longlist, ...

From enchanting goddesses to mythical monsters, these novels shine a spotlight on the characters who deserve their own epic.

Discover the Greek mythology books every reader should know, from Homer's timeless epics to bestselling novels inspired by ...

Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster is based on Homer’s Odyssey. The epic poem tells the story of Odysseus’ perilous journey home following the Trojan War. The ancient Greek story includes real ...

Stephen King has 2 books on Utah's official banned book list. King's novella, "Different Seasons," is the latest book to reach the list. (Courtesy of: stephenking.com) Stephen King's statement against ...

As we celebrate America’s 250 years, consider the story of William Quincy Atwood, who was born into slavery but died as one of Saginaw’s wealthiest businessmen. Atwood was born in Alabama in 1839, the ...

Hulu's adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel The Handmaid's Tale extended its story far past the original book, thus changing its genre.

Debuting exclusively at Variety, see dozens of luminaries mark America’s 250th birthday by reciting rules from “On Tyranny,” Timothy Snyder’s bestselling book about the country’s authoritarian turn.

The Handmaid’s Tale author tried Claude exactly once and wasn’t impressed. The Handmaid’s Tale author tried Claude exactly once and wasn’t impressed. is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the ...