Father's Day Gift Guide: Non-Fiction Reads for the Scholarly Dad
Most dads and husbands like to fancy themselves experts on one topic or another. Be it history, music, technology or movies, fathers love being “buffs” on a subject. What better gift could you give on...
View ArticleThe Fearless Voice of Hubert Selby Jr.
“I’ve never gotten a fellowship, I’ve never gotten a grant, I’ve never gotten anything.” —Hubert Selby Jr. The author of nine renowned works of fiction, Hubert Selby Jr. was noted for his gritty...
View ArticleNew in YA: Kate Thompson’s Epic Fantasy Ebooks
Open Road Media Young Readers’ list of eclectic young adult novels has bolstered its ranks with the release of Kate Thompson’s fantasy books. Thompson is an acclaimed British-Irish author whose works...
View ArticleFor World UFO Day: An Extra-Terrestrial Ebook Reading List
Elliot: He’s a man from outer space and we’re taking him to his spaceship.Greg: Well, can’t he just beam up?Elliot: This is reality, Greg. —From “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”Today is World UFO Day,...
View ArticleMeet Award-Winning Author Jane Yolen
With more than three hundred books to her name, critically acclaimed author Jane Yolen has solidified her status as one of the most renowned authors in the science fiction and fantasy genre.Yolen was...
View ArticleMemoirs of a Dance Hall Romeo
Jack Higgins is typically thought of as an author of thrillers; he’s written over seventy of them! However, in 1989, he made an exception with Memoirs of a Dance Hall Romeo. This coming-of-age story...
View ArticleCelebrating The Awesome Privilege of Freedom
In 2001, immediately upon graduating from high school and looking to leave her small town behind, author Jessica Goodell enlisted in the Marine Corps as a mechanic. Three years later, believing that in...
View ArticleMilitary Monday: Announcing J.W. Stone's Duty to Investigate
In J.W. Stone's debut novel, Duty to Investigate, successful trial lawyer, Mike Beck uses his personality and his skill with the letter of the law to win in the courtroom. As a marine reservist ordered...
View ArticleA Southern Belle: Celebrating Shirley Ann Grau
Today, Open Road celebrates the birth of one of America’s most masterful storytellers, Shirley Ann Grau. Grau was born on July 8, 1929, in New Orleans. A few years later, her family moved to...
View ArticleRetro Reads July Selections: Sinister Weddings
It’s easy to see why summer is the most popular season for weddings. The verdant fields, lush and ripe, seem to explode in the countryside as cicadas murmur their sweet and endless song; sunshine...
View Article150 Summer Steals
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year again—summer! Open Road is excited to tell you about our Summer Stealspromotion, with 150 titles at up to 75% off. Discover ebooks from bestselling authors...
View ArticleLawrence Block On The Hellcats and Honey Girls Trilogy with Donald E. Westlake
In August of 1957 I answered a blind ad, took a test, and landed a job as an assistant editor at the Scott Meredith Literary Agency, where I spent my days reading amateur work and writing encouraging...
View ArticleThree Steamy Summer Reads: Our Top Picks
Summer is here—and what better way to pass the long, balmy days than with a lusty, romantic read? Honestly, is there anything better than relaxing poolside/beachside/AC-side with a book? To make it...
View ArticleAccepting the Truth: An Excerpt from Wolverine Cirque
Wolverine Cirque—one of the steepest and most dangerous ski runs in North America—is the eponymous backdrop of this brand-new original short debuting on Tuesday, July 9, by award-winning author of nine...
View ArticleA Galactic Clash of the Titans: Zombies vs. Robots!
On a chaotic post-apocalyptic Earth, human civilization is on the brink of collapse and relentless warbots are once again at odds with heinous brain-eating zombies in the latest addition to the Zombies...
View ArticleReader Favorites: Three Thrillers That Will Keep You Up All Night
Do you crave stories that will quicken your pulse? Something that will leave you breathless for more? With these thrillers, you can indulge your passion for suspense without ever leaving the couch....
View ArticleDIY Summer: Tackle a New Project or Learn a New Craft
For DIYers, the long days of summer are anything but lazy. These ambitious folks put the extra hours of daylight to good use as they indulge in some quality crafting time. Whether you are a fulltime...
View ArticleUnearth the Underground World of Art Dealing: Joseph Hone
Art is a highly valued commodity. Iconic paintings are often valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. Some of the most famous works of art are portraits like the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, or...
View ArticleScience Fiction Summer: Travel to Another World with These Top Reads
Summer travel is typically a planes, trains, and automobiles affair. But what if your thirst for adventure surpasses even the farthest reaches of the globe? This summer, explore uncharted territory...
View ArticleA Celebration of Dame Iris Murdoch
“We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusion. The great task in life is to find reality.”—Iris Murdoch Today, we are celebrating what would have been the ninety-fourth birthday of one of the most...
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