These memoirs, novels, and antiracism books speak to the moments that made this year one like no other.

Whether you’re looking for entertainment to get through lengthy polling lines, or an escape from reality, we have an ebook, audiobook, or podcast to help.

In the spirit of spooky and safety, we invite you to read these scary stories with us this socially distanced Halloween.

We’re sure these books about violent criminals will frighten you to your core. Take a deep dive into the darkest aspects of human psychology.

If the orphan Kya has a cherished place in your heart, or if you found Delia Owens’ descriptions of nature breathtaking, then we’re confident you’ll also love these books.

These spooky books have been scaring readers for generations.

Banning books: the original cancel culture.

If you’re looking for more suspenseful novels distilling race and class dynamics in America, you’ll love these books.

We’ve gathered up all the books we’ve got on Scribd that inspired an Emmy-winning series this year.

If you’ve been looking for something as compulsively readable as Normal People, you’ll love these books.

In this socially distanced Q&A, Elizabeth Berg shares the thinking behind writing The Days of Wine and Covid, our latest Scribd Original.

Our Q&A with Myriam Gurba takes you behind the scenes of her writing process for our latest Scribd Original, and provides insights into how to support and amplify marginalized voices.

Peter Heller on the origins of his Scribd Original novel, The Orchard.

A Q&A with the author of the new Scribd Original, Complications.

The cybersecurity expert and futurist discuss their new fact-meets-fiction novel, Burn-In.

We welcomed beloved novelist Tim O’Brien for a ScribdChat to celebrate the paperback launch of his first book in nearly 20 years, Dad’s Maybe Book.

In honor of Pride month, we hosted author Nicole Dennis-Benn for a Virtual #ScribdChat to celebrate Patsy, the 2020 Lambda Literary Award Winner for Best Lesbian Fiction.

Jess Walter discusses the genesis of his Scribd Originals short story “Town & Country” and how he’s coping with a writer’s life during a pandemic.

We had the honor of hosting bestselling author Jess Walter (Beautiful Ruins) for a Virtual #ScribdChat to celebrate his new Scribd Original, Town & Country, a hilarious and heartbreaking story about a father and son who are polar opposites.

Our first family-friendly Virtual #ScribdChat featured Heather and Will Rochfort, whose new book Sleeping Bags to S'mores is a fun, illustrated guide for adults and families who want to learn how to start exploring the wilderness (or, for now, their backyard).