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— Cat Bergman (@ClevoTl8r) May 3, 2019 Cheers to this high school literature teacher, both for being interested in world literature and in its translated-ness. Translated literature is not just about being set in a different place. It’s also about being part of a different literary tradition and context. Moreover, the act of translation itself—and all that it entails—makes for fantastic teen discussions. What do publishers choose to bring out in translation?...

Angelou is probably best known for her series of autobiographies that chronicle the story of her life, starting with the critically acclaimed classic I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which was first released in 1969. To this day, this book is regarded as a stunning and unparalleled work that completely changed the way readers looked at autobiography and memoir. Angelou’s work gave voice to the struggles of not just herself but others — especially other Black women — who have gone through similar experiences but had never heard their stories told with such honesty before....

I’m not going to lie: those first couple of years were damn tough. Ask any parent in the trenches, and they will tell you how interminable it feels. I kept hearing about a “village.” Don’t get me wrong: I did have some great people, my family was supportive, and social media was, ironically, a godsend. But it was also very lonely. Pre-parenthood, I would have turned to books for comfort and company, except now I was so exhausted for so long, and there was so little time that was my own, that whatever free time I did have was usually spent catching up on work (or falling asleep on the couch)....

The internet is full of people recommending books. Folks talk up their favorites on Bookstagram and make whole videos about why you should read the newest YA fantasy on BookTube. There are, of course, tons of book blogs, not to mention book review sites. Here at Book Riot, we’ve got TBR — a whole book subscription service based around personalized recommendations (it’s awesome)! Recommending books is literally one of my jobs....

So you can imagine my chagrin at the thought of editing a work of poetry. I love reading and listening to poetry. But I couldn’t imagine being Emily Dickinson’s editor, telling her to stop being so fast and loose with those em dashes. And yes, I’d be that editor she would eventually complain about in her memoir who “did not understand her art.” Nothing against Emily Dickinson, but my skills as an editor are much better suited for her memoir rather than her poetry (which is some of my favorite, by the way)....

Transport Yourself Elsewhere Most of us, even the snow-lovers out there, need a break when it is cold and gray for a long time. Our list of 6 Summery Reads might be just the ticket for leaving your current circumstances and feeling like you’ve truly escaped the cold. The best books don’t “feel” like reading. They feel like exploring, battling, learning, speaking, and all the other things the characters do....

Launched in 2019, Nightfire, the new horror imprint from Tor, encompasses the breadth of horror, from short story collections to novellas and novels, from standalone works to series, from dark fantasy to the supernatural, from originals to reprints of lost modern classics. Nightfire’s novels are now appearing on shelves in bookstores and libraries near you. Do you dare stretch the spines on these terrifying titles this autumn? When children encounter new situations in books, whether scary or not, it gives them a chance to think through how they would handle such things, as well as experience new emotions from a safe and hypothetical place....

— Netflix Family (@netflixfamily) April 22, 2019 Some fans weren’t terribly pleased with the company’s tweet, finding it sexist, exclusive, and just plain yikes, but the announcement still stands: next month, you can find Outlander (and Sam Heughan’s abs) on Netflix. Starting May 27, fans and newcomers to the story can watch seasons one and two according to the Netflix Family Twitter. With four seasons on the screen so far, this gives fans half of the available content....

Instant Digital Card - Bring new users to your library in just 30 seconds. Did you know 160 million people in the United States don’t have a library card? That means half the country can’t discover the valuable programs and online services that libraries offer. That’s why OverDrive developed the Instant Digital Card to connect readers with your digital collection as quickly, safely and cost-effectively as possible. Learn more about using the Instant Digital Card to help more of your community discover the library....

Over time, perfume has become more than a hygiene regime. Today, perfume is bought like an accessory to be changed with the weather or mood. Perfume ads are intentionally dreamlike, playing with the senses and emotions. For fragrance lovers, like myself, simply wearing a perfume isn’t enough. We are the book sniffers. We light candles (safely, of course) when we sit down to read. When a book uses sensorial language, even in describing garbage and rotten food, that book is destined to become a favorite....

Children’s and Middle Grade Books About Lady Pirates Pirate Princess by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen Although I typically steer clear of books about girls who “aren’t like the other princesses,” this one looks adorable, and Bea’s difference is that she wishes she were a pirate. Captain Jack gives her a place on his crew, but she is disappointed that he wants her to cook and clean. Can she prove herself worthy?...

Leviathan Trilogy by Scott Westerfeld The heavy machinery and animal hybrids of the Leviathan Trilogy would look absolutely magnificent when brought to life. Based on the events of World War I, the alternate history timeline features adventure, colorful characters, and political intrigue. Keith Thompson’s ink illustrations provide plenty of inspiration for set design and costuming. Shanghai Girls and Dreams of Joy by Lisa See This duo would adapt well into a miniseries, telling the story of two generations of a Chinese family in two important moments of time....

That’s it for my list of awesome children’s picture books coming out in 2021. If you’re still looking for more, try this list of 25 must-read picture books also out in 2021.

That brings us to this list. I’ve collected here ten of the most highly acclaimed, award winning, best urban fantasy series out there right now. Some are finished, some are ongoing, all are perfect for marathon reads. Best Completed Urban Fantasy Series Best Ongoing Urban Fantasy Series If this has only sparked your interest, you can check out this list of urban fantasy books that were released earlier this year....

So, if you’re ready to travel with me across the world and back through literature, grab your TBR list—and maybe even your breakfast—and take note of these just-released short story collections by Asian authors. Now that you’ve added some of this year’s short story collections by Asian authors to your TBR list, get ready for some incredible literary adventures across time and cultures. And if you’re looking for even more short stories to read or listen to, check out these collections by Indian writers, YA authors, fantasy and sci-fi authors, and more....

Machine by Elizabeth Bear is a new space opera perfect for fans of Ann Leckie and Becky Chambers. Filled with inventive science and riveting action scenes, it follows scientist Doctor Jens she uncovers a dangerous mystery involving an ancient spaceship, a crew suffering from an unidentifiable contagion, and a decaying AI ship-mind. Unable to resist a good mystery, Dr. Jens dives in and makes shocking discoveries about these anomalies, as well as her own life....

Born in 1910 in Brooklyn, New York, Brown was the middle of three children and attended several schools as a child before getting her B.A. in English from Hollins College in Virginia. Brown then became an educator at Bank Street Experimental School, which was known for its unique approach to childhood literacy. Emphasizing the “here and now” of childhood learning, the school focused on realism in children’s literature and this, in turn, influenced Brown’s writing and the topics of her books....

But rest assured, although it is often difficult to locate them, YA books with little or no romance do exist. The ones I have compiled here include many that quickly became personal favorites of mine, which I have to believe the lack of romance has something to do with, as most YA romances have a whole lotta heterosexual nonsense. Nonetheless, while the books on this list may or may not contain brief instances of romance, it’s not the driving force of the novel and takes a backseat to the narrative’s more important goings-on....

Maybe that’s why there have been so many biographies about comic book creators in recent years — so many, in fact, that SDCC@Home devoted an entire panel to discussing four of the newest. All of the books featured there are also featured here, as well as a number of others about writers, artists, and more. Some of them are names you’ve likely never heard before; others you know better than your own....

If you’re intimidated, don’t be. Even though it has a French name and sounds complicated, sous vide is actually pretty straight-forward. It’s simply a way to cook food using precisely regulated water temperature. Lovers of sous vide cooking say it provides precision and consistent results, helps retain flavor and nutrition, and preserves the natural juices of meat. The downside to sous vide is that it’s not fast (to say the least) and takes planning....