Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
We all know the saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover.” But can any of us actually say that we don’t succumb to creative cover designs? So let’s just admit that the covers matter a little bit. Have...
View ArticleWhat Do the Federal Income Tax and Polygamy Have in Common?
It’s hard to imagine anything more unsexy than income tax. But in chapter three of Business Adventures, “The Federal Income Tax: Its History and Peculiarities,” John Brooks manages to turn this...
View ArticleOpen Road Releases Works of Fiction and Memoir by Poet May Sarton
Open Road Media is excited to announce the release of ten additional titles by acclaimed poet and author May Sarton—works of memoir and fiction that will join the eight volumes of poetry published in...
View ArticleTeen Romance Reads for Every Vacation
A great teen romance novel can provide the perfect summer escape, which is why we’re offering markdowns on more than 25 titles through the month of July! Whether you are off to the beach, heading out...
View ArticleFind Your Perfect Western
Giddyup! This Saturday, July 26, is the 10th Annual National Day of the Cowboy and Open Road is celebrating all week! You haven’t heard? Well it’s the one day of the year dedicated to appreciating and...
View ArticleIn Memory of Thomas Berger
by Betsy Mitchell I became aware of Thomas Berger in my very first job in the book world, in the marketing department at Dell Books, when Berger’s Arthur Rex was published back in 1978. Though I knew...
View ArticleTwo Horror Writers Explain How Co-Authoring Made Their Novel Scarier
Dale Bailey Jack Slay, Jr.Sleeping Policemen seemed, at times, to come too easily. It was a joy to write—much of the seeming...
View ArticleHappy National Day of the Cowboy!
With National Day of the Cowboy this Saturday, July 26, Open Road is ready to celebrate American Cowboy heritage by showcasing some of our best Westerns, all for $1.99! We know how hard it can be...
View ArticleOpen Road's Past RITA Award Winners
With the RITA Awards being announced this Saturday, July 26, we wanted to honor our authors who have won in the past. Named after Romance Writers of America’s (RWA) first president, Rita Clay Estrada,...
View ArticleEnglish Society Through the Eyes of R.F. Delderfield
Have you watched every single episode of Downton Abbey but still don’t think you’ll be able to make it until the fifth season premieres in September? To help you satisfy your Downton cravings, why not...
View ArticleOutlaws of the Wild West
It’s National Day of the Cowboy this Saturday and to celebrate our American cowboy heritage, we are remembering a few of the Old West’s most famous rivalries. Don’t forget to check out our National Day...
View ArticleMaking Reading a Family Affair with The Berenstain Bears
Little did Stanley “Stan” Berenstain and Janice “Jan” Grant know when they met at the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Arts that they would form one of the most beloved teams in children’s...
View ArticleMystery Series for When You Can’t Get Enough Suspense
Isn’t it great when you discover that a novel you love is one in a series? For the mystery genre in particular, a series allows the story and its sleuth to come alive as more suspense and more crimes...
View ArticleKnitting Projects to Start Now and Enjoy All Winter
Lots of knitters slow down on their projects during the summer, but there are some good reasons to continue working at your craft year-round! While you may be thinking that Christmas seems far away...
View ArticleAn Interview with Thaao Penghlis, author of Places
Thaao Penghlis enjoyed tea for two with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and fitted Robert Redford for a suit before landing career-defining roles on General Hospital and Days of Our Lives. His new memoir...
View ArticleAn Interview with Walter Mosley on His Latest Science Fiction Story
{buybutton id=14653/}How did you come up with the idea for Jack Strong?I suppose I was thinking about Frankenstein—you build a body out of the parts, the arms, the legs, the eyes.Fantasy and science...
View ArticleWhy Do Those Brits Do Crime Mysteries and Thrillers So Well?
One of our favorite detectives is, of course, Sherlock Holmes. Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes and Dr. Watson are the quintessential British sleuths, whose legacy and style still...
View ArticleTrue Crime is Stranger Than Fiction
When you’re wrapped up in the story, it can be easy to forget that true crime books aren’t stories at all, but literary recollections of actual events! This stuff is real and reminds us of the...
View ArticleA propósito del cumpleaños de Leon Uris
Leon Uris ha tenido una enorme influencia en la comprensión popular de la historia del siglo XX. Su obra se centra en los momentos más dramáticos de la historia contemporánea, incluyendo la Segunda...
View ArticleEbooks for $2.99 and Under
For $2.99 or less, scoop up a new ebook from participating retailers throughout the month of August. Browse five titles for adults and three titles for kids and teens below for your next summer read....
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