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The movie’s fine, but the book is way better
Dive deep into the Expanded Porky's Universe—and more!—with these classic movie tie-in novelizations.
A guide to “roughing it” for hipsters and other artisanal types
Sure, they’re a bit twee, but don’t judge these books by their covers.
Take a walk on the wild side
Books to get you dreaming about late sunsets, dusty trails, and wide-open spaces.
Misty water-colored memories
If you’re feeling nostalgic about my childhood, here’s a list books to wallow in.
Giants in the earth
It’s spring, so you’re going on a Bigfoot hunt. Here are seven highly rated books to ensure your success.
For those about to Yacht Rock
Greg Prato—author of The Yacht Rock Book—presents his top 10 yacht rock album covers: a cavalcade of bare chests, feathered hair, and stylized ampersands.
Moving doesn’t have to be a horror story
Five books to make your move more Jane Austen and less Stephen King.
This emblem leads you to adventure!
Wherein I revisit my first literary love - The Hardy Boys - and discover some weird shit.
The modern loners
You have to hand it to today’s hermit: despite the challenges of our crowded and noisy world, a dedicated recluse will find a way.
Just put your lips together and blow
Books about whistleblowers, sneaks, truth-tellers, spies, rats, and tattletales.
A primer for the POTUS in all of us
Many are saying these are the essential items to make your administration amazing, just really unbelievable. [Written before the 2016 election.]