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In 1987, Women’s History Month was formally recognized by presidential proclamation as a monthlong celebration to honor women’s contributions, accomplishments, and voices throughout U.S. history. The following books spotlight extraordinary women from the distant and not-so-distant past—women both imagined and real, both famous and little-known, coming from diverse cultures, countries, and continents.

The morally gray, villainous characters in these stories are sure to find their way into readers’ hearts. 

Readers can’t get enough of romantasy, so stock the shelves with these binge-worthy genre blends.

In 1926, Carter G. Woodson envisioned a weeklong commemoration to increase awareness of Black history and culture. In the 1960s, protests against racial injustice helped make it into a monthlong celebration, but the U.S. didn’t formally recognize Black History Month until 1976. This list spotlights collective and individual aspects of Black history and experience. 

Titles not to miss across fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and audio.

Brighten winter by poring over a shelf with books full of green and growing things.

Trying Veganuary or resolving to eat less meat? Here are dozens of new cookbooks to check out.

Titles not to miss across fiction, nonfiction, and audio.

For those participating in Dry January or anyone looking to consume less alcohol, here’s a tempting array of cookbooks containing ideas for nonalcoholic cocktails.