The Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster
By Shelley Puhak
Was Elizabeth Bathory really a serial killer and sadist?
A look at what’s steaming up the shelves this month.
We came, we read, we gushed.
Look what’s happening at the 2026 Washington Writers Conference!
True Color: The Strange and Spectacular Quest to Define Color — from Azure to Zinc Pink
By Kory Stamper
Is a rose by any other name still a shade of red?
Paradiso 17: A Novel
By Hannah Lillith Assadi
A Palestinian refugee wanders through life searching for a homeland.
We love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. But all kidding aside, here are March’s winners.
The Information State: Politics in the Age of Total Control
By Jacob Siegel
While claiming evenhandedness, the author reveals his conservative bias.
I Was Alive Here Once: Ghost Stories
Edited by Sarah Coolidge
Eerie tales from around the globe showcase the diverse nature of the otherworldly.
The Last American Road Trip
By Sarah Kendzior
Seen up close, is the U.S. worth saving?
Stag Dance
By Torrey Peters
Gender is explored to rousing effect in this unique hybrid collection.
