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Teen Reads: The 2026 Year-End Roundup
From history to adventure to fantasy, these books deserve a place on your teens’ bookshelves.
11-3-2026
A Devastatingly Beautiful Retelling of the Life of Alexander the Great
Edmund Richardson’s ‘Alexander: God, King, Man’ reconstructs the Macedonian’s brilliant, violent life through ancient texts, archaeology, and myth.
10-29-2026
‘Dear Family, Friends, and Prayer Warriors’: Maintaining Faith During Cancer Treatment
Mary Zoller’s inspiring memoir recalls how faith helped her focus in the treatment of breast cancer.
10-19-2026
The Zeitgeist Got You Down and Ailing? Regain Your Health With These Chicken Soup Classics
Feed your mind (and soul!) with books that promote positivity and overall wellness.
10-16-2026
Fall Into Children’s Timeless Tales and Contemporary Classics
As cooler nights and shorter days set in, curl up in front of the fireplace with a classic tale for the perfect fall activity.
10-2-2026
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Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Nov. 13–19
This week, we feature the fictional journey of a cavalryman who needs to make a special delivery from India to Athens and a cozy picture book on family ...
11-12-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Nov. 6–12
This week, we feature a superb, intimate portrayal of Alexander the Great and a mysterious Victorian mystery reminiscent of Dickens. Biography ‘Alexander: God, King, Man’ By Edmund Richardson ...
11-5-2026
8 Great Picture Books About Home
These beautifully illustrated stories celebrate the memories, love, and simple joys of home life.
11-4-2026
‘The Inheritors’: A Long-Forgotten Texas Novel Returns
Philip Atlee’s 1940 story of rich and reckless young adults is back after eight decades of being out of print.
11-1-2026
‘John Adams’ Attends to a Less Celebrated President
One of the modern era’s most esteemed historians delves deep into America’s second president’s life to show what stirred and steadied him.
10-31-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Oct. 30–Nov. 5
This week, we feature a gripping novel set in an alternative past when everyone is deemed smart and a fun look at the unorthodox rituals associated with America’s ...
10-29-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Oct. 23–29
This week, we feature an eclectic essay collection from a controversial political figure and a body of classic works celebrating “the most wonderful time of the year.” Adventure ...
10-22-2026
‘The War of Art’: Fighting the Enemy Within Oneself
Steven Pressfield’s 2002 book offers both cogent self-help advice and odd observations.
10-15-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Oct. 16–22
This week, we feature a classic Arthurian legend about a knight honoring a deadly promise and an authoritative joint biography on two British kings and their legacies. History ...
10-15-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Oct. 9–15
This week, we feature an humorous look at how books shaped a bibliophile’s life and an anthology of letters and communications reflecting American life in the 1900s. History ...
10-8-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Oct. 2–8
This week, we feature an intimate profile of two figures who loomed large during World War II and an informative how-to on becoming a master storyteller. Mystery ‘The ...
10-1-2026
How Fables and Fairy Tales Shape Children’s Character
The right stories teach memorable lessons about real life, virtue, and good character.
09-25-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Sept. 25–Oct. 1
This week, we feature a fascinating tale of a 19th-century sailor who travels halfway across the world and a stark warning of (and an antidote for) the dangers ...
09-24-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Sept. 18–24
This week, we feature an examination of how AI chatbots are eroding what it means to be human and a fanciful, garden-themed romance set in rural Britain. Nonfiction ...
09-17-2026
The American Story for Young Readers
This list of books introduces children to the country's leaders and Founding Fathers to help future generations keep our republic.
09-16-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Sept. 11–17
This week we feature the revealing chronicles of a young woman’s life in 19th-century London and a cozy murder mystery, taking place in the library with a stiletto ...
09-10-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Sept. 4–10
This week, we feature an excellent novel that presents an insider's take on a Roman statesman’s rise to power and an insightful analysis on what makes military leaders ...
09-3-2026
Back-to-School Reads for Young Learners
This fall’s nonfiction picture books cover topics from the humble, little bee to man’s quest for flight, sure to grab a young reader’s attention.
09-2-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Aug. 28–Sept. 3
This week, we feature a fascinating homage to the colorful insects that brighten our world and a thorough exploration of a prominent Gilded Age banker’s life and legacy. ...
08-27-2026
‘Lions of the West’ Clarifies Where the Fascination Began
Novelist, poet, and biographer Robert Morgan reveals how exploration of and expansion to the American West was motivated by key historical figures.
08-25-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Aug. 21–27
This week, we feature a masterful, academic debunking of old wives’ tales and a deeper look into the genius mind of England’s most famous playwright. Folklore ‘Because I ...
08-20-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Aug. 14–20
This week, we feature the suspenseful ordeal of fishermen stranded in shark-infested waters and an engaging novel that deals with grief, one book at a time. True Adventure ...
08-13-2026