From engrossing novels to charming memoirs and important Black History Month reads, these fresh paperbacks are perfect for a winter afternoon.

“The Cabinet of Dr. Leng” by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child is the top national fiction bestseller this week, as reported by Publishers Weekly.

Barbara Kingsolver’s “Demon Copperhead” tops the week’s list of local fiction bestsellers, as reported by the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association.

The best book-related podcasts are like eavesdropping on intimate conversations, and these are writer Emma Levy’s three favorites.

Lauren Fleshman chats with The Seattle Times about her new book, “Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man’s World.”

Henry Marshs third memoir is a serious and wise book about the power of denial and how all of us can ignore uncomfortable truths, Laurie Hertzel writes.

“The House of Wolves” by James Patterson and Mike Lupica is the top national fiction bestseller this week, as reported by Publishers Weekly.

Barbara Kingsolver’s “Demon Copperhead” is the top local fiction bestseller this week, as reported by the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association.

“Sam” is a novel for anyone who’s witnessed a kid grow up, felt nostalgic, and yearned to watch the process all over again, Jenny Shank writes.

Bonnie Garmus’ novel is the top national fiction bestseller this week, as reported by Publishers Weekly.