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The Pretty One by Keah Brown After her hashtag #Disabledandcute went viral, Keah Brown found herself with a book deal, and this is the book that emerged from it. Brown has cerebral palsy, but fiercely insists that she is both bold and beautiful. She writes essays on romcoms, pop culture, love, and her identity as as a disabled black feminist. The humor and honesty is worth every page. The Yellow House by Sarah Broom Sarah Broom’s childhood home wasn’t just the place where she and her 12 siblings slept....

I’m incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to be present for midnight Harry Potter and Hunger Games book launches. I cherish the moments where I was able to brighten someone’s day by recommending the perfect page-turner. There really is nothing like standing in a nearly empty bookstore and feeling the weight of all the pages around you. But it’s not all fun, there are some downsides to working in a bookstore....

First, a quick recap for those unfamiliar with the term: nonbinary people have a gender identity that is neither exclusively masculine or feminine. Hence, they’re literally outside the gender binary of man and woman. You’ve probably already stumbled upon nonbinary rep in media by now and might not have even noticed it. Ever watched Steven Universe? Or She-Ra? Or even John Wick? Extra props to John Wick for having two prominent nonbinary actors throughout its trilogy so far (Asia Kate Dillon and Ruby Rose)....

50 Must-Read Short Books in Translation The Governesses by Anne Serre, translated by Mark Hutchinson In this U.S. debut from major French writer Anne Serre, three governesses are shut off in a remote country home. They’re supposed to be watching their pupils, but in this “intense, delicious meringue of a novel” they’re off instead having frenzied erotic adventures. It’s an absolute gem—sexy, funny, smart, and some spectacular writing. And all in like 100 pages—I just don’t know how that’s possible....

Note: ^ after the title indicates that a book is part of a series. April Bluff by Jane Stanton Hitchcock “One-time socialite Maud Warner polishes up the rags of her once glittering existence and bluffs her way into a signature New York restaurant on a sunny October day. When she shoots Sun Sunderland, the “Pope of Finance,” as he lunches with ‘accountant to the stars’ Burt Sklar – the man that she’s accused for years of stealing her mother’s fortune and leaving her family in ruins – she deals the first card in her high-stakes plan for revenge....

Summertime, and the reading is good! What better way to kick back and enjoy the warm weather than with a great crime book? Crime is HOT right now, both true crime and fiction, and there are some fantastic books being released in July and August that you won’t want to miss. Here’s a list of 50 must-read crime titles coming out this summer. Just try not to get so wrapped up in them you forget the sunscreen!...

If you weren’t privy to last year’s post and you don’t want to waste time reading about books that are so last-decade, you can check this out to find out how Kindle Unlimited works. You can finally get the facts about Prime Reading vs Kindle Unlimited. Hell, I’ll even pop in a handy-dandy guide to the difference between Kindle Unlimited and Audible. If you’re still not 100% pumped for Kindle Unlimited then why don’t you check out this free 30-day trial and find out for your dang self—and this list of the best Kindle Unlimited books for 2020 will help get you started....

Welcome to the Sunday Scaries, my friend. They’re no joke; a Monster survey found that 76% of Americans experience “really bad” anxiety on Sunday evenings as the work week approaches, compared to an average of 47% for the rest of the world. Neuropsychologist Dr. Susanne Cooperman told NBC news that the anticipatory anxiety of the Sunday Scaries can even trigger fight-or-flight mode. Well, if you’re a fan of Book Riot, you may already know that reading is magic....

When everyone at her twin sister’s wedding gets food poisoning, it’s Olive’s chance to enjoy a prepaid Hawaiian honeymoon. Too bad she has to share it with the only other healthy member of the wedding party, the best man (and her nemesis), Ethan. But in paradise, anything can happen for two sworn enemies—maybe even love. The perfect rom-com for fans of Helen Hoang and Jasmine Guillory! The enemies to lovers trope is one of the most popular tropes in books....

City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg The sale of Hallberg’s—a relatively unknown fiction writer—debut novel for seven figures was a huge event in publishing a few years back. It is not the kind of deal one encounters commonly, where conventional wisdom says debut literary novels should be a tight 80,000–100,000 words at most. However, all the buzz about the book’s contract tended to overshadow just how engaging and unexpected the journey through City on Fire is....

Intrigued by these YA books about teens who write, and interested in exploring other young adult fiction about writers? Check out 3 More YA Books About Teen Writers. Want to find out how other fictional characters are using their skills for good? Read about 6 YA Books About Teens Embedded in Technology.

Based on a true story from NPR’s This American Life, Dear Librarian is a heartfelt “thank you” to anyone who has offered a child support during a difficult time and helped them discover a world beyond their walls.“A cogent, warming reminder that public libraries have always been more than just repositories for books.” —Kirkus Reviews Sometimes, the librarianing doesn’t factor into the story at all, and we rarely see the librarian protagonist doing their jobs....

Like a lot of people last year, I spent far too much time doomscrolling from website to website, worrying about things I couldn’t control. I couldn’t concentrate. Thankfully, I discovered I could listen. According to Psychology Today, I’m not alone in turning to audiobooks in times of stress. Audiobooks can transport us back to a time when parents or teachers once read to us, often a comforting state of mind....

Two women wounded by the past rediscover the meaning of a healing friendship. As children, Emma Merrill and Sophia Mason promised to never lose touch, but their paths eventually diverged. Emma has struggled with depression. Sophie became an artist. Now, they’ve reconnected and Sophie invites Emma away to a small artists’ colony in south Texas, a beautiful landscape where wildflowers bloom. For Sophie and Emma, the artists’ colony in Texas is more than a safe place....

My attempts to include diverse authors have been limited because of how ridiculously niche this topic is, so here’s an uplifting article about how fan fiction can also be a platform for marginalised voices! 7 Fan Fictions by Published Authors #1. The Blessing and the Curse by The Black Arrow By pretending she is falling for Edward, Bella is fulfilling Esme’s dying wish. But sexy, possessive Edward can read her mind....

Many fans of Mantel’s work enjoy being brought into the world of court politics and scheming as well as exploring her novels, articles, and essays that explore more contemporary themes. Mantel had a gift for getting to the human emotions, and foibles, at the heart of a story, and this allowed readers to connect with her work whether she was tracing the wives of Henry VIII or writing about contemporary England, such as in her short story collection The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher....

8 Books for Emo Kids Who Never Totally Left the Scene Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber Raven (yes, really) can’t think of anything worse than spending another day in her hometown. She would say it’s boring as hell, but hell is probably more exciting. When sleek and secretive Alexander Sterling moves into the mansion rumored to be haunted, Raven has to find out what exactly is going on. The Sterlings aren’t exactly your average family and there might be more to the whispers around town than just rumor....

I’m not gonna lie, the Chinese pantheon is huge. Just for starters, their deity count is around 200 gods and goddesses. That’s amazing, but it also makes it a bit harder to choose where to begin exploring Chinese mythology books. Fret not: that’s why I’m here today. I’ve compiled this list with several fiction and nonfiction books about Chinese mythology you can read! From YA fantasy and retellings, to a more detailed compilation of deities, there’s a book for everyone on this list....

Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell in this sequel to Ninth House, the smash bestseller by Leigh Bardugo. Thick with history and packed with Bardugo’s signature twists, Hell Bent brings to life an intricate world full of magic, violence, and all too real monsters. Before we get started, let’s talk about what dark academia is exactly. As a subculture, it often focuses on higher education, classical studies, Gothic art and architecture, and related topics....