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Condom dresses and space helmets have debuted on fashion runways. A dead body becomes the trend when a coat made of human skin saunters down fashion’s biggest stage. The body is identified as Annabelle Leigh, the teenager who famously disappeared over a decade ago from her boyfriend’s New York City mansion. This new evidence casts suspicion back on the former boyfriend, Cecil LeClaire. Now a monk, he is forced to return to his dark and absurd childhood home to clear his name....

Bailey’s a pretty average teenager. So what’s a super-powered flying suit doing under his boring suburban home? Bailey needs to know where it came from, if it belonged to his long-missing father, and most importantly, if it can help bring his dad back. This lightning-fast adventure inspired by classic comic books questions the difference between heroes and villains. One day Bailey’s getting beat up by the captain of the football team, the next day he’s robbing banks on Fifth Avenue and zooming through aerial dogfights....

Still, there are some themes and experiences that feel near universal in this decade of transition into adulthood. It is a time of deep personal discovery, relationship building, and self definition. These books are ones I learned from in my 20s or wish I had found a few years earlier. They are books I love to give to 20 year olds in my life and wish I could go back and give to my younger self....

The great thing about young adult literature is that it includes a wide range of genres and topics. And the reason people on BookTok loves these books are as varied as the stories themselves. Some of these books are big tear-jerkers. Some promise shocking twists that have everyone on the platform talking. For some BookTok accounts, it’s all about the character development. For others, it’s all about the romance. What’s also really interesting about the YA books BookTok loves is that they’re surprising....

This is an extremely well worn topic. There are many, often unnecessarily heated, arguments on both sides of any debate over paper vs e-reader books. In fact the debate itself is cry largely unnecessary. And few arguments are ever made that could really be described as convincing. They also tend to miss out some key advantages to the possession of physical objects, some of which can be found here....

I may have lost my heart, but not my self-control is a quote you’ll find in Emma by Jane Austen, and it’s one you won’t be able to relate to when you decide to buy all of these retellings at once! Because, yes, they are that good, and you will — or at least, you should — forget that self-control and follow your heart. The bad news is your bank account will be suffering, the good news is that you will be able to revisit this wonderful Austen novel over and over, but with a twist (or several)....

This year, celebrate Galentine’s Day and female friendship with these 12 great books all about girls and the lengths they’ll go to for each other. From the friendships that endure to the complicated messiness of girlhood friends, within these pages you’ll find female friendship in all its many shapes and forms. I’m always here to celebrate female friendship books and talk about Galentine’s Day, and if you’re the same, you might want to check out these 13 feminist books to gift this Galentine’s Day, some great books to gift your girlfriends for Galentine’s Day, and some of our favorite literary female friendships....

Part of that could be due to what available in the school library, since that is what I primarily frequented. Most times, the books that I could get there, when I was able to find romance, were decidedly straight and white. It took me a bit of time to find Black romances, let alone any that were any shade of the LGBTQ rainbow. Whatever the case for my own reading shortcomings, there is even more of a plethora of them nowadays....

What Even is Swashbuckling Fantasy? Swashbuckling fiction has been around for a LONG time. It’s all about the fight of good versus evil, the hero’s journey, coming of age, and yes, sometimes pirates. This sub-genre has evolved a lot but its core has stayed the same, with the action usually revolving around sword-fighting. And while the term “swashbuckling” may indeed make you think of sailors and pirates, the term now mainly refers to any hero who lived (and sometimes died) by the sword....

In 2018, we rounded up 74 of the cookbooks by judges and contestants of The Great British Baking Show. Four years later, we’re back with even more baking and cookbooks from the tent. Whether your baking style is more rustic or over-the-top decorative, our bakers have something for you! Learn the science of baking from engineering researcher Rahul Mandal, conjure up creepy cakes with Helena Garcia, and brush up on your gluten-free baking with Peter Sawkins!...

My shelf of gardening books isn’t just for reigniting my dirt-digging mojo when the weather has me feeling glum, though. I have carefully stocked my library with informative, helpful gardening books that serve as a useful reference guide. Most of the books in my collection were purchased when I was a fledgling gardener. When I knew little and wanted plenty. Today, even though I know the basics and consider myself an intermediate gardener, I still use those books when I blank on some small piece of information or find myself battling a problem or issue I’ve never encountered before in my compact front yard garden....

Classics Here are some classic poems about food from eminent authors of old: Inviting a Friend to Supper by Ben Johnson “Tonight, grave sir, both my poor house, and I Do equally desire your company; Not that we think us worthy such a guest, But that your worth will dignify our feast With those that come, whose grace may make that seem Something, which else could hope for no esteem… Read more here...

Must-Read Books Like Throne of Glass Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard Series: Red Queen Quartet Completed? Yes In 17-year-old Mare’s world, society is divided into two groups: those with red blood and those with silver. Reds are commonfolk and ruled by the Silver royalty. Until red-blooded Mare discovers her own power that may threaten the Silver’s status as a ruling class. The Silver Palace recognizes her potential to start an uprising and disguise her as a long-lost Silver princess....

Personally, I have been reassessing my habits to improve my mental health. I’ve had to sit down and consider what improves my mental health and what makes it worse, and consciously decide to let go of what does not serve me. What has helped in this process is seeing how others lead their lives and develop healthy boundaries and habits. Here are a few of the best books on habits that have helped in the past and some that I am excited about reading in this time of transition....

Thankfully, 2023 is full of exciting cozy mystery book releases. There’s plenty to choose from and enjoy, from culinary cozies to historical mysteries and more that span the full variety of the genre. Read on for 15 highly anticipated cozy mysteries that are coming out from January to June this year, organized by release date. I’ve included standalone books as well as mysteries that are part of a series, though the beauty of cozies is that in many cases, you can start with any book in a given series and become immersed in the close-knit community and mystery....

Horror Baking Books Horror Baking Books From Books, Movies, and TV Bonus Horror Baking Books This cookbook is from a Tim Burton–themed restaurant, which is a real thing that exists. (I once went to a Tim Burton–themed pop-up dinner theater club, which was weirdly amazing.)

Lucky for you, I’ve compiled 20 long romances from different authors and different sub-genres that are 400 pages or longer! But first, some rules and notes: Long Romance Novels: 400–500 Pages Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev A majority of Dev’s books are reimaginings of classic stories and fairytales. And, as the title suggests, this is a Pride & Prejudice retelling. Darcy is the heroine in this one and a neurosurgeon, while Lizzie is a British chef....

Astro Girl by Ken Wilson Max Astrid has loved stars since before she can remember. As she moves through the day, her father helps her prepare for and act out various space activities. From swinging around fast in a space ship to eating food from a tube, Astrid is ready and willing to become a space explorer. And by the end we learn who inspired Astrid’s career goals. This simply illustrated book also includes nonfiction information about women astronauts in the back!...

I have to admit that the only corner of the bookish internet I frequent is Bookstagram, but even there, scrolling through the #TransBooks365 hashtag, I saw a lot of the same YA books being featured over and over again. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this! It is a delight to see books like Cemetery Boys, Felix Ever After, Pet, and I Wish You All the Best (among many others) get so much well-deserved love and attention....

I’ve mostly included books read by narrators other than the author, because I wanted to highlight just how many talented Indigenous voice actors there are. But I did slip in a few memoirs read by the author, ones where the audio performance is so good that the authors deserve credit not only for their writing, but for their brilliant narration as well. I also limited myself to one audiobook per narrator, but many of these narrators have extensive catalogues, which I encourage you to explore!...