Though it’s not my favorite type of weather, there is something magical about snow. When we got our quarter inch accumulation, local districts gave children an official snow day, despite the fact that they’re mostly remote. It made me smile seeing all the pictures of kids out enjoying the weather. There’s just something nostalgic about it all. If you, like my sidekick Grogu, prefer to enjoy the snow from a comfortable spot inside, then read on....
With eight billion people in the world, why is it so hard to meet and make new friends? Navigating the world of adult friendships can be a real challenge when everyone is busy, overwhelmed, or too often too far away. Here to help are Jenn Bane and Trin Garritano, the duo behind the cult favorite podcast Friendshipping and now authors of Friendshipping: The Art of Finding Friends, Being Friends, and Keeping Friends....
But there’s plenty to look forward to whether you’re into enemies-to-lovers, second chance romance, Regency England, or secret crushes. If British romcoms are your thing, look for seasoned writer Beth O’Leary and debut novelist Lex Croucher. Abby Jimenez has a book for fans of The Idea of You who long for more age gap romance. And there’s lots of great LGBTQ+ rep, too, including The Romantic Agenda, whose main character is asexual....
All Birds Have Anxiety by Kathy Hoopmann Life as a bird can be stressful! Through a light-touch, quizzical depiction of bird behaviour, All Birds Have Anxiety uses colourful images and astute explanations to explore with gentle humour what it means to live with anxiety day-to-day, and how to begin to deal with it. Breathe by Scott Magoon This story follows a young whale on a journey of discovery as he experiences his first day at sea on his own....
That’s not to say that D&D doesn’t have literary merit. Fantasy nerds may be familiar with the Wizards of the Coast–published TTRPG system’s myriad novel tie-ins, such as Dragons of Autumn Twilight and Homeland, but it’s also important to recognize the game’s literary roots. There’s no denying that midcentury fantasy literature inspired creator Gary Gygax and other early D&D players — lookin’ at you, Lord of the Rings! — and that influence can still be felt in the game today....
NOTE: With the noteworthy exception of Paige Williams and The Dinosaur Artist, this list is made up of primarily white male authors. That seems to be most of what is available out there in terms of dinosaur books for adults. If you have any recommendations for books written by a more diverse group of writers, we’d love to hear them! Non-Fiction Dinosaur Books For Adults The Dinosaur Artist by Paige Williams This is not your typical dinosaur book....
The novel follows Darien, a young girl who discovers she has the magical power to jump in and out of books and interact with the characters within them. Classic titles such as ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ and ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ make an appearance as Darien adventures through their pages with her friends.” Look at these wonderful helpers. “‘Mozart in the Jungle’ star Gael García Bernal, Nazanin Boniadi (‘Homeland’) and Jason Isaacs are attached to the historical drama ‘People of the Book’ for Good Films Collective....
It’s All Absolutely Fine is for anyone who struggles with not feeling absolutely fine. Tackling the not-so-simple subjects of depression, anxiety, and body image, Ruby’s unique, humorous, and brutally honest voice and eccentric illustrations will remind readers that they’re not alone—and that it’s okay to struggle and to talk about struggling. There’s a scene in Locke and Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez where one character opens another’s head and looks around–literally....
All YA sci-fi books descriptions in quotes are from Goodreads, unless indicated otherwise. The best young adult science fiction books A Conspiracy of Stars by Olivia A. Cole “Octavia has always dreamed of becoming a whitecoat, one of the prestigious N’Terra scientists who study the natural wonders of Faloiv. When the once-secretive labs are suddenly opened to students, she leaps at the chance to see what happens behind their closed doors....
“It’s also imperative that we, especially, remember that the brick-throwing revolts that erupted fifty years ago, the ones we champion as birthing a movement, the ones we commemorate every year with a parade, were largely led by people of color—particularly trans women of color—protesting police violence. Now, in 2020, in the wake of several more wrongful deaths of Black men and women at the hands of police brutality, we must stand in solidarity with those fighting to be seen and heard all across America....
American Politics Leading Up to the Trump Era American Society Before and During Trump Communication and American Politics in the Trump Era There are many other great resources for further reading about American politics on Book Riot. For a broader view, start with: 50 Must-Read Books About American Politics. And you can take a tour of the slew of books about the Trump presidency in specific. Nonetheless, a significant number of Black Americans consider themselves to be ideologically conservative....
With these issues constantly in the news and the zeitgeist, it’s not surprising that so many young people are interested in activism. Some might already be involved in making change in their local communities, while others might be interested in taking part in activism but not sure how to start. Luckily, there are plenty of books, both fiction and non-fiction, about young activists that can give younger readers across age groups ideas about how to get involved in activism, or help them understand why some people decide to stand up for what is right, even in the face of strong opposition....
I could have just done a list entirely of the best books on organization, but I’ve found that having an organized home is so much more than just decluttering. It starts off with the decluttering and organizing, sure, but it also needs maintenance and love. Just like every other part of our lives. Many of the books listed here focus on not just the physical messes in our lives, but on the emotional messes, too....
Understandably, this has led me to scope out not only the best audiobook subscription services, but the best headphones for audiobooks as well. The best audiobook headphones I’ve used have been ones that connect through bluetooth, are comfortable over long periods of time, and have noise cancelling functions. I’ve assembled a list below of the best headphones for audiobooks that keep all these features in mind, and have categorized them as: best noise cancelling headphones for audiobooks, best headphones for sleeping or exercising, best wireless headphones for audiobooks, and best audiobook bluetooth speakers....
Some of these characters aren’t so obscure if you’re a comic book reader, while others have never had a chance to develop even in the glossies. This is a group that includes D-list villains, recent additions to the Marvel universe, and fan-favorite niche characters. A few have appeared in animated shows, sure, but none of these have spent any time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I could just give you the origin stories or bullet-point biographies of these characters, but you’ve come to Book Riot for the books....
There are some great new romances with ghost love interests out this year, and there are some of both kinds that I didn’t get the chance to cover in my previous post. Some take the hauntings a little more seriously while others are just…I don’t even know, dude. The ones I’ve read have all been a delight, and there are plenty more that I haven’t gotten to…but I am very excited to check them out!...
If I am remembering correctly, I made this recipe with my grandma after a brief argument over whether or not we needed to follow my new cookbook exactly, or if we could use her usual tuna noodle casserole recipe. I believe I won out. I think I made Tuna Wiggle a few times over the years, along with Not-So Sloppy Joes. Having my own cookbook gave me confidence in the kitchen....
I just want to get one thing out of the way before we start. There are many Asia-inspired fantasy books out there that I don’t mention but that are absolutely worth reading. So I had to narrow it down quite a bit. Therefore, this list is by no means a complete or definitive account. The 12 books I did choose for this list were published recently-ish. Most of them in the past few years (2020 onward) — with probably one or two exceptions....
Eleanor is one of the oddest characters I’ve ever read, but she’s also one of the truest. Between the weirdness and mishaps, she exhibits these moments of astute social commentary. I keep finding quick, delightful sparklets from Eleanor’s narration that feel so familiar to me it’s like they’ve been ripped from my head. Without context or further ado, here are 13 quotes from Eleanor Oliphant that will please any introvert....
Where to find free children’s books online The best places to find free children’s books online include: A quick note: Free children’s books are great (yay!) but make sure you’re only picking them up from legal sources, like the ones listed here. And, if you’re reading a modern author’s books, make sure to leave them a review online once you do! 1. Libby/Overdrive Many school and public libraries subscribe to Overdrive, which allows library customers to borrow free eBooks and audiobooks....
