In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control – which includes changing other people.

In his new memoir, the Pennsylvania governor writes of the aftermath of the April 2025 arson attack on his home, and of the character of ordinary Americans representing "the bonds that lead to a more ...

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The ‘Practical Magic’ author’s new novel, ‘When We Flew Away,’ will be published this fall — read an exclusive excerpt here Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books editorial assistant at PEOPLE, where she writes ...

Jess Walter, the New York Times bestselling author of "Beautiful Ruins," is back with a new novel, "So Far Gone" (to be published June 10 by HarperCollins). It's about Rhys Kinnick, a journalist who's ...

Gillian Anderson has a new book out and it's all about what women want. Below, in an exclusive excerpt shared with PEOPLE, read about the book that helped the actor prepped for her role on the hit ...

The bestselling author's new essay collection, 'I've Tried Being Nice' spans family, fame, recovery and learning not to be a people-pleaser Angela Weiss/WireImage; Marysue Rucci Books Lots of husbands ...

Oprah Winfrey stopped by "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday to reveal her latest book club selection, "The Emperor of Gladness" by Ocean Vuong. It is an epic story about love and loneliness, following an ...