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I’ve spent about the last ten years in a state of ongoing anxiety, and I know I’m far from the only one. Between political upheaval, climate change, the rise of the far right, and many other ongoing issues, it’s no wonder that people are referring to our current time as …
An Intrigue of Witches by Esme Addison Esme Addison is no stranger to the cozy mystery genre. Her debut series, the Enchanted Bay mysteries, follows a water witch who comes into her powers while solving crimes in coastal North Carolina. A Brew for Chaos is the latest installment, and it …
Whether it was one room in a small town or the massive system of the New York Public Library, most readers have treasured memories of browsing the shelves of their local library as kids. Libraries take on many forms—they manage to be both scholarly, academic institutions and warm and welcoming …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Erica Ezeifedi, Associate Editor, is a transplant from Nashville, TN that has settled in the North East. In addition to being a writer, she has worked as a victim advocate and in public …
If You Want to Start Reading Zadie Smith… One publishing darling noticeably missing from both aforementioned Best ofs is Zadie Smith, the prolific author of literary fiction and nonfiction whose newest collection of essays, Dead and Alive, is out tomorrow. For the fans out there, not to worry, Smith has …


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The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch The Entanglement of Rival Wizards is earnest, fun, and has lots of memorable characters, all of which bring Dungeons & Dragons to mind. Rival grad students Sebastian and Elethior are horrified to learn that they’ll be sharing the coveted research grant both …
It’s October, and that means all things spooky. Well, it’s more socially acceptable for spooky things than the rest of the year; for some of us, it’s Halloween in our hearts year round! A solid murder mystery is also great all year round, but they’re even more seasonally appropriate when …
VAULT COMICS – publisher of the best science fiction, fantasy, and horror graphic novels! James Crowley met his mortal end in a hail of gunfire. Now, he finds himself in purgatory, not quite undead, though not alive either, serving the White Throne to avoid falling to hell. His not-so-sacred duty …
There’s a book that is rocking the book world a bit. And it’s full of controversy. If you’re not really on BokTok like that, or just otherwise haven’t heard of it yet, the book I’m talking about is Alchemised by SenLinYu, and there are a few reasons why it’s faced …
Oh, are you here for the Monster Mash? Well, you’re a little early, but maybe I can interest you in some kids’ graphic novels all about monsters in the mean time? My library’s full of them and definitely haunted. No, I said not haunted; what did you hear? Right this …
These bookish blankets, quilts, and throws are excellent presents for any reader in your life. You also have the benefit of supporting craftspeople who continue to make beautiful and useful fiber goods. I highly recommend buying your favorite for you, your friends, or your family. Image from CurlUpQuiltsAndMore on Etsy …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books. Here’s our the bookish news stories readers were most interested in this week. Barnes & Noble’s Best Books of 2025 You’re not imagining it; Best Books of the …
I’ve been doing the readathon twice a year every year for more than a decade now. In the early years, I did them on my own, taking to social media to share my progress and cheer other people on. It’s transformed over the years, though. First I convinced my roommate …


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Yesterday, October 23, 2025, the state of Utah quietly added yet another book to its list of titles that must be removed from all public schools. Jay Asher’s bestselling young adult novel turned Netflix show Thirteen Reasons Why was added to the list following bans in Nebo, Toole, and Washington …
I’m going to go ahead and place my bet on Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser, which was basically until it appeared at the top of B & N’s best fiction of 2025 list week. “A heartfelt tale that stirs the soul and ignites the imagination” about a young girl’s adventures …


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Having written this column since mid-2021, I sometimes forget what I’ve covered. In some ways, I haven’t written anythingnewin the world of book censorship because the tactics, goals, and outcomes have not changed much at all over the course of this significant era of censorship. The guide to56 tasks you …
Wow, friends and fiends, somehow Halloween is just a week away. If you were thinking you were going to get a lot of horror books read this spooky season and are finding yourself a little behind schedule, you’re not alone! But time’s not up! If you’re looking to squeeze in …
I asked Peglo several questions about the appeal of romance in general and what made romance the perfect genre to tell Kang Dae and Bo Seon’s story in particular. One of the first things he mentioned was how he wanted to use common romance tropes, such as slow burn and …
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The Texas READER Act has been tied up in the court system since its passage by the Texas legislature in 2023. The READER Act bans “sexually explicit” books from public school libraries in the state and contains two components. The first is a manual created by the Texas State Library …
One of the coolest first contact sci-fi novels I have read is Hole in the Sky by Daniel H. Wilson, which came out two weeks ago. I was not prepared for all the action and scariness, and I liked it! Wilson is a Cherokee citizenand recently talked to Universe Today …
Stephen King Reflects on Adaptations of His Work Here’s how prolific Stephen King is: four of his books were adapted for film or TV this year alone. Two are in theaters this season (The Long Walk is out now; The Running Man drops November 7). Over at Lit Hub, King …
Once you’ve checked out all of these amazing Black women, think about how many others in the past and the present you might not be aware of, and start exploring on your own! History Books About Black Women The Woman Who Would Be King by Kara Cooney Many of us …
We’re flush with new releases in October and not just in the realm of YA fiction. There are so many excellent comics and graphic novels hitting shelves this month, as well as a handful of works of nonfiction. For readers, October is truly a cornucopia of excellent young adult books …
image from ForeverCarolineLLC on Etsy I will be using “the plot chickens” on a podcast near you. You heard it here first. $4 image from KatieLeighArt on Etsy As an avid consumer of tea and tea, I think I kinda need these bookmarks. $13. image from WOWcard on Etsy This …
It can be really daunting to know which picture books to buy for or read to the kids in your life. For the kids I know, I strive to share a select few of my own childhood favorites while focusing on books published in their lifetimes. There are plenty of …
