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Find Your Next Read at the Top Bookstores in Philly

Boston

In the age of Kindles and iPads, it’s easy to forget the feeling of holding a physical book.

Explore the Shelves at the Best Independent Bookstores in Boston

Nation

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Chef Keith Corbin admits his origin story is far from typical.

In New Memoir, Chef Keith Corbin Bares His California Soul 

New York

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News

New Yorkers living in the Grand Central area will have to find a new library branch starting soon.

This New York Public Library Branch Is Officially Closing in December

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New York City is full of speakeasy bars and hidden locations, and if you look hard enough, you might even find secret bookstores behind unassuming front doors.

This Brooklyn Bodega Hides a Secret Vintage Bookstore

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Michael Twitty calls this his Eat Pray Love moment.

New Michael Twitty Memoir Nourishes Like a Recovery Meal

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New Yorkers looking to read a new book won't even need to visit the neighborhood library anymore.

NYC Just Installed 28 New Little Free Libraries, Here's Where They're Located 

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Entertainment

Thrillist's entertainment section covers every facet of popular culture. If you care about television, music, film, or celeb news; we've got it covered.

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Even though she only wrote six novels, Jane Austen is one of the world's most-adopted writers.

The Best Jane Austen Adaptations

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Between the massive book sales, promotion for the film adaptation, and a new song that none other than Taylor Swift wrote for the movie, it feels like Delia Owens' Where the Crawdads Sing has been impossible to miss since it was published four years ago.

Explaining the Scandal Behind 'Where the Crawdads Sing'

Dark Horse Comics

Heroes with severed arms, real-life dictators, sentient fart people, a man posing as an assassin.

The Best Comic Books & Graphic Novels of 2022 (So Far)

Explains It All

Famous actors, writers, comedians, and other celebrities explain everything there is to know about their favorite piece of pop culture that they can't help but obsess over.

Explains It All: Deep Dive Into Celebrities' Obsessions

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When reading books lately, all I personally want is escape—from my mind, body, country, everything.

Novelist Bolu Babalola Explains 'My Best Friend's Wedding'

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New Yorkers will now be able to enjoy their bookstore strolls even more.

Books

Find Your Next Read at the Top Bookstores in Philly

There’s nothing like the smell of cracked spines and worn-in pages.

Explore the Shelves at the Best Independent Bookstores in Boston

Sift through carts of vintage books and poetry collections to discover your next read.

In New Memoir, Chef Keith Corbin Bares His California Soul

The Alta Adams owner gets candid about turning the scraps of poverty, drugs, and the carceral system into a culinary dream.

This New York Public Library Branch Is Officially Closing in December

All books and programs will be moved to nearby libraries.

This Brooklyn Bodega Hides a Secret Vintage Bookstore

The hidden bookstore recently opened in Greenpoint.

New Michael Twitty Memoir Nourishes Like a Recovery Meal

‘Koshersoul’ highlights the long-lasting links between African and Jewish cuisines.

NYC Just Installed 28 New Little Free Libraries, Here's Where They're Located

The New York Restoration Project just installed 28 new book-sharing boxes.

The Best Jane Austen Adaptations

From contemporary takes to faithful adaptations, these are the Austen-inspired movies and series we can't get enough of.

Explaining the Scandal Behind 'Where the Crawdads Sing'

The new movie, adapted from the mega-popular bestselling novel, has revived an unsolved murder case surrounding author Delia Owens.

The Best Comic Books & Graphic Novels of 2022 (So Far)

It's time to update your pull list.

Novelist Bolu Babalola Explains 'My Best Friend's Wedding'

The writer's latest romance confection 'Honey & Spice' is out now.

A New Cafe in NYC's Strand Book Store Offers Coffee While You Browse

The new coffee shop was developed in partnership with Brooklyn Roasting Company.