Movember, Mystery-Style
As days lose an extra hour and trees lose their leaves, there are two things that you should be excited to gain this November: a thick, robust mustache and a book to go along with it. For it’s not just...
View ArticleResources for Teaching Thanksgiving in the Classroom
{buybutton id=15376/}We are pleased to share this guest post from children’s author and illustrator Randa Handler on her book, The Thanksgiving Dinner Platter. Here she emphasizes the importance of...
View ArticleThe Death and Life of Nicholas Linnear by Eric Van Lustbader
Today is a big day here at Open Road: For the first time in twenty years, there is a brand-new story featuring our favorite ninja, Nicholas Linnear, presented by the one and only Eric Van Lustbader....
View ArticleAll That Sparkles Is Gold: 3 Reasons Why You’ll Love Robin Hudson
Carrie Bradshaw meets Sherlock Holmes in the Robin Hudson mysteries—a series of novels revolving around a third-rate newscaster (and her celebrity cat, Louise Bryant) as she strugglesto find love and...
View ArticleFrom the Living Room to the Classroom: Incorporating NBC’s Peter Pan LIVE!...
On December 4th, NBC is bringing the magic of Broadway to your living room with a televised holiday production of Peter Pan LIVE!starring Academy Award winner Christopher Walken as Captain Hook, and...
View ArticleSongs of Her Mother: Rosa Jurjevics Introduces Laurie Colwin
“If I had a quarter for every time I heard or read someone say ‘she was like a best friend to me, though we never even met,’ I’d be rich!” Rosa Jurjevics’ mother, beloved novelist and food writer...
View ArticleNaNoWriMo: From Beginning to End in 30 Days by Sandra Kitt
With NaNoWriMo a little over halfway through, veteran romance author Sandra Kitt returns with some thoughts on what it was like for her to accomplish this feat years ago. November is NaNoWriMo:...
View ArticleLas voces del laberinto: Casos reales de esquizofrenia
Las voces del laberinto, del periodista español Ricard Ruiz Garzón, es un libro que da voz a quienes habitualmente no la tienen. A aquellos que, extraviados en el laberinto de la enfermedad mental,...
View ArticleHigh-Octane Ebooks on Sale: Daredevil Pilots
Take to the skies – and the stars – with this collection of high-octane ebooks starring daring pilots. These heroes and heroines defy fate and impossible odds as they defy gravity, performing stunts...
View ArticleHeat Up the Holidays: Sweltering Romances and Steamy Drinks
It’s the most wonderful time of the year . . . for a steamy romance! When the wind grows colder and the snow starts falling, it’s time to turn up the heat with a sweltering romance novel and a side of...
View ArticleWorld AIDS Day
December 1, 2014 marks the 26th World AIDS Day. Each year, World AIDS Day serves as a reminder that, although we have come a long way in fighting the AIDS epidemic, there is still plenty of work to be...
View ArticleHooray for Hollywood!
Here are 10 novels inspired by the glamorous—and tumultuous—life of the Hollywood movie industry. From the silent film era to the present day, these novels all capture the remarkable moments...
View ArticleBook Club Guide and Recommendations Series: December Sale
Best Picks for Book Club Discussions: War From a Woman's PerspectiveWelcome to our series on book clubs! At the beginning of every month, we’ll present our top recommendations for your club, as well...
View ArticleOur Jewish Ebook Picks for Hanukkah
On December 16, the eight-day Jewish holiday Hanukkah will begin. Also known as the Festival of Lights or Feast of Dedication, the holiday commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in...
View ArticleDiscover Works of Philosophy from History’s Most Eminent Minds
Open Road is pleased to announce the addition of 32 new ebooks to our publishing partnership with Philosophical Library. These works from some of the 20th century’s most prominent intellectuals are...
View ArticleDoris Grumbach’s Lifelong Search for Meaning
At the age of 27, Doris Grumbach unexpectedly encountered a “feeling of peace so intense that it seemed to expand into ineffable joy.” The Presence of Absence is her story of the 50-year journey to...
View ArticleHow I Wrote My Way Out of a Dress Size by Eileen Goudge
{buybutton id=5371/} Today only, Such Devoted Sistersby New York Times bestselling author Eileen Goudge is available for $0.99 from Early Bird Books. This novel was inspired by Eileen's romance with...
View Article15 Reasons Why You Need to Start Reading Books by Sergei Lukyanenko
There are actually 1,928,361,724 reasons to start reading books by author Sergei Lukyanenko. But to keep this short, and to help you keep your sanity, we’ve chosen the top 15 reasons why you should put...
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