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We read some great (and not-so-great) nonfiction this year, and we can’t wait to share our favorite picks of 2014 with you! From history to science writing to cartoon memoirs, there’s a little bit of everything on our list. (Fiction lovers, never fear, we also picked our top 10 fiction and YA books for you.) What was your top nonfiction read this year? Astoria: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire: A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival Author: Peter Stark It’s rather obvious, but history didn’t have to turn out the way it did. If you’re a [...]

Did you know there’s a small but growing Asperger’s/autism romance subgenre? For neurotypical readers, it's a great way to get inside someone else's mind and learn more about how people with Asperger's and autism tick. And the love stories range from sweet coming-of-age stories to the sexy and scandalous! For a new twist on romance, try these books featuring romances with characters who have Asperger's and autism. The Kiss Quotient  Author: Helen Hoang   To Stella Lane, math explains everything about desire: Her job is to create the algorithms that predict online shoppers’ purchases. But while her math obsession has made her rich, it’s also left her [...]

The weather is bad, the days are short, and that means it’s time to stay inside and do crafts! Here’s a selection of new craft books full of ideas for kids, adults, and cats. Decorate for the holidays, create personalized homemade gifts, and whip up enough baked goods to last until New Year’s Day. Keep the kids busy during school break with some parent-child projects. And if you find yourself overwhelmed by all the STUFF piling up around the house, check out the last item on our list: a bestselling guide to de-cluttering (you know, so you can clear a [...]