January is packed with romance, thrills, and action, with some brilliant books to kick off 2026. Here are our favorites.

Readers respond to a librarian who wrote that listening to a book qualifies as reading. To the Editor: Re “Yes, Listening to a Book Counts as Reading,” by Brian Bannon (Opinion guest essay, Nov. 23): ...

Getting started in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has a bit of a learning curve, even if you're a longtime Prime player. Samus Aran's latest adventure does things a bit differently compared to her previous ...

Grab your witches hats and get your wands, it's time to see how Glinda and Elphaba stories both end in Wicked 's second half: Wicked: For Good. Following the Broadway show's second act, we finally ...

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Managing Editor, Global Data and Automation for Forbes Advisor. Mitch has more than a decade of experience as personal finance editor, writer and content strategist. Before joining Forbes Advisor, ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. 'Little Woodchucks' features 12 family-friendly woodworking projects to help kids and parents alike tap into their creativity and the joy ...

Quantum physics can seem like a maze of strange ideas and confusing math, but the right book can make it all click. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been curious for years, there are plenty ...

On a special episode (first released on October 9, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: For this Banned Books Week, we looked at what kinds of books are being pulled from school and library shelves. USA ...

It wasn’t that long ago that anime was niche and taboo. We remember when it was practically impossible to find merchandise, and official releases were far and few between. Cartoon Network’s Toonami ...

Magic: The Gathering has changed a lot in the last three decades, from the concept of Exiling cards (introduced in 2010 as part of a major rules change) to ditching mana burn (also 2010) to ...

Beginners might feel intimidated when it comes to selecting an appropriate handgun, but with a calculated approach, you can find one that fits your budget and fulfills your needs. There are two ...