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Remember in spring 2021, when there was that huge debate over whether something — namely, Alien — could be sci-fi and horror at the same time? And have you heard the ongoing argument over where the line between horror and thriller lies? When it comes to genre, classifications can get a little…sticky, and these books are caught right in the middle. But you probably don’t care about that. You came here looking for stories about people getting murdered in the one place where no one can hear you scream, and that’s exactly what you’ll receive here....

I Can’t Pick A Book It is the simplest thing to do, and yet I can not. It’s worse than endless streaming scrolling because, in the same way that I open the fridge and can’t find anything to eat, that’s just boredom. This isn’t boredom. This is me wanting desperately to sit down and read a book but not being able to just pick one. I’ll want to read five at the same time and get stuck with indecision as if the choice I make will matter in any way and it has to be the right choice....

Hello mystery fans! This week I have for you an interesting historical fiction with eclectic characters and a YA mystery I inhaled that I think fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder will also like. It’s set in the 1930s and while I find that a lot of historical mysteries kind of blend into feeling much like the same, this one really stood out for a few reasons: the unique and varied characters; the moving settings; I can’t recall reading many Australian sleuths or artists....

The good news is, I heard lots of news about upcoming comics and discovered some books that had been out for a while that are very much in my wheelhouse but had somehow escaped by clutches and, in turn, am bringing that information to all of you. Time for middle grade and young adult graphic novels! Let us away! Alas, poor paycheck. I knew it, Horatio. I caught a brief glimpse as it flew by on the way to one of several online bookstores… Will Jordan, Drew, and Liam ever be able to accept one another as they are?...

Guess what time it is? It’s time for another Mercury retrograde! Things get a little weird around the middle of November for all signs, as Mercury retrograde occurs on the 15th. Beware of strange accidents, technical difficulty, and communication issues. My recommendation is to be safe by staying at home and reading a book! Aries (March 21–April 19) Do you feel lucky, Aries? Well, do ya? Throughout November, you’ll find yourself in the right place at the right time, and these lucky circumstances will lead to good things for your career and romantic life....

What’s less known is why I do it. It’s not just to get in more reading time, although goodness knows it helps to get 50 minutes of round-trip reading in on the way to and from work, and it’s great to combine low-pressure exercise with reading. But I’m also an anxious person. Thoughts swirl. At my best, I’ve written poetry and solved intricate problems in my novels while I walk....

As his death leaves eight remaining members of the United States Supreme Court, here are eight literary quotes, references, and suggestions for further reading. [Thunder] Alas, the storm is come again! My best way is to creep under his gaberdine; there is no other shelter hereabout: misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows. I will here shroud till the dregs of the storm be past. Trinculo, THE TEMPEST, Act 2, Scene 2...

What is a 3-in-1 volume of manga? A 3-in-1 volume of manga is basically three volumes of manga in one. It’s the Japanese comics equivalent to a deluxe edition of an American comic, only with more pages for less. A typical paperback copy of 3-in-1 volume of manga will be fifteen dollars and more five hundred pages long, while the price of a digital copy will be a few dollars less....

Get ready to swoon with these authors like Nicholas Sparks! 1. Kristen Ashley After I finished reading Laura Kinsale’s infamous weepy historical romance novel Flowers from the Storm, I looked for contemporary romance writers who offered the same hit-you-in-the-gut feeling. I’m so glad I got connected to Kristen Ashley, a prolific author of romance novels often set in picturesque mountains and rugged rural locations. Ashley’s novels feature tortured heroes and heroines who need some rescuing and the healing power of love, if they can create a world of their own....

If you’re about my age and went to a public middle or high school in North America, you know the key battle of the 90s in grade 6-9 classrooms across the continent: R.L. Stine vs. Christopher Pike — who is more awesome? Everyone had an opinion, and even if you read both you liked one or the other more. The only people who didn’t were the kids who claimed Christopher Pike and R....

The Tucson Festival of Books was able to include authors they’d probably been inviting for years, because this time they didn’t have to travel. Not only was I able to participate in a book community that had been becoming increasingly harder to take part in in person if you couldn’t shell out the cash to attend large conferences and conventions, but I could take the time to learn about folks I might never have encountered otherwise....

Similarly, when a friend passed along an ARC of The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins, fantasy wasn’t my thing. Nor was D&D. I’d tried the game for the first time earlier that year and, as a socially anxious introvert, found it exhausting. So color me surprised that I LOL’d on every single page of the graphic novel, purchased my own copy so I could read/LOL again, and then fangirled all over the damn internet, trying to convince everyone within my orbit to get their own copy....

Alright, so reason #3 is pretty silly, but the gist of it is that poetry is a unique and special genre that’s perfect for the dark, pensive winter nights. So this winter, treat your heart to some poetry. And did I mention that, according to Writer’s Digest, poetry is good for you? True story. So here are some phenomenal new poetry collections for you to sample this winter. Just to be clear, these aren’t poetry collections about winter, they’re just great options to take in during the winter (or anytime at all, really)....

These are just a few of the books with just a hint of magic that I’ve enjoyed over the past two and a half years. Some of them aren’t really genre books — they’re contemporary fiction with a little magic, or character studies set in an imagined future. Some of them are, indeed, straight-up fantasy or sci-fi, but without a lot of complicated worldbuilding. Speculative elements play a role in these stories — vampires, mysterious illnesses, brain implants, dragons — but they don’t take center stage....

In this library science career quiz, you’ll answer questions to help narrow down what might be a good fit for you among five fields: social media and marketing librarianship; reference librarianship; information science; youth librarianship; and reader’s advisory. Although these are just a few of the many specialities in LIS, your answer will give explain the field and possible niches you might want to further explore. You’ll come out of this quiz for librarians knowing more about what library science field matches your personality and skillset....

These love interests are part of what makes superhero comics so recognizable. What, I ask, is a superhero without an attractive civilian to save from the bad guys and, uh, continuously push away by lying about their secret identity? Modern superheroes have gotten a little better about that last part, but it’s still an integral part of the superhero experience. Anyway, with Valentine’s Day around the corner, now is the perfect time for you to find out which superhero’s love interest you most identify with....

Dewey: A Racist Man! It’s actually hard to overstate Dewey’s contributions to public education. His work led directly to the creation, not just of public libraries in his home state of New York, but to the entire concept of the free public library in America. He also invented the Board of Regents in New York, which became a template for public education across the country. And, of course, he invented the Dewey Decimal System....

Meet Libby. The one-tap reading app from OverDrive. By downloading Libby to your smartphone, you can access thousands of eBooks and audiobooks from your library for free anytime and anywhere. You’ll find titles in all genres, ranging from bestsellers, classics, nonfiction, comics and much more. Libby works on Apple and Android devices and is compatible with Kindle. All you need is a library card but you can sample any book in the library collection without one....

Created by Book Riot, this smartly designed reading log consists of entry pages to record stats, impressions, and reviews of each book you read. Evenly interspersed among these entry pages are 12 challenges inspired by Book Riot’s annual Read Harder initiative, which began in 2015 to encourage readers to pick up passed-over books, try out new genres, and choose titles from a wider range of voices and perspectives. Indulge your inner book nerd and read a book about books, get a new perspective on current events by reading a book written by an immigrant, find a hidden gem by reading a book published by an independent press, and so much more....

Meet Libby. The one-tap reading app from your library, powered by OverDrive. Downloading Libby to your smartphone allows you to borrow thousands of eBooks and audiobooks for free anytime and anywhere. You’ll find library books in all genres, ranging from bestsellers, classics, nonfiction, comics and much more. Libby works on Apple and Android devices and is compatible with Kindle. All you need is a library card but you can sample any book in the library collection without one....