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From chudails and peris to jinn and goddesses, this lush collection of South Asian folklore, legends, and epics reimagines stories of old for a modern audience. This fantasy and science fiction teen anthology edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra contains a wide range of stories from fourteen bestselling, award-winning, and …
Last week, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered his State of the State address. It is the first time a governor in the country has directly spoken about the wave of censorship, book banning, and harassment being seen by schools and libraries. While some legislators in other arenas have addressed the …
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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write West of Jaws? I wanted to blend fantasy and pop culture. I wanted two characters to be in love and for that love to fail them, combining interpersonal realism with fantastical, sexy nonsense. Like if Terry Pratchett and Carrie …
What is a superhero without a supervillain? Not much. Some supervillains, however, are worth a lot more than others. I have therefore decided to spotlight some lesser-known villains. Are they underrated gems or irredeemable losers who deserve to be forgotten? You decide! Today’s subject: M.O.D.A.M.! Some of you may be …
by Brianna Labuskes ParisOctober 1936 “Good morning,” Hannah called in German as she pushed through the door of the Library of Burned Books at 65 boulevard Arago three days after the incident in front of the violin shop. The library was nestled into a far corner of Montparnasse, an area …
If you’ve been on BookTok at all over the last few years, you’ve probably seen at least one video singing praises of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novels. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was a huge hit on the addictive app in 2021 and was picked up by Netflix for an …
During Black History Month in the library, I’m always looking for titles to recommend to the teenagers at the high school where I work. Of course, I spend time highlighting books by Black YA authors — all Black authors, YA or not, to be perfectly honest — yet I wasn’t …
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow by P.D. Botha What’s it About? Botha examines the clash between natural science and theology by taking a granular approach to uncover the big questions, including how the earth came into being, how life originated on earth, and what determines our humanity. We are going to …
The Cancer Code by Andrew Findlay What’s it About? A brilliant New York biochemist must keep his miracle cure out of the hands of a ruthless pharmaceutical corporation Affordable healthcare, regulations on pharmaceutical corporations and scientific advancements in these areas are some of the hottest topics in the current American …
Herman Hesse once said, “Without words, without writing and without books there would be no history, there could be no concept of humanity.” TL;DR: Hooray for books! Sure, we literally have history books, but that’s not the only form of literature that can impart important events of the past. We …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Readers don’t ask for much: an infinite budget for books, a TBR longer than we can finish in a lifetime, pretty bookshelves filled to the brim, a nice comfortable chair, and a good …
16 Feb 2023 Books to Read for Fans of Knives Out Whether you’re looking for a whodunit to investigate, or a thrilling game of cat and mouse to follow along, these new mystery and thriller releases will have you at the very edge of your seat. Check out our picks …
16 Feb 2023 Books to Read for Fans of the Modern Love Podcast Much like the Modern Love podcast hosted by Anna Martin, these books explore love in a diverse set of ways. Check out our picks of new romance reads from authors like Willow Winters, Courtney Walsh, Eva Devon, …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. You might be a sci-fi connoisseur, but can you identify science fiction books from the descriptions of people who truly hated them? See if you can guess the sci-fi book based on its …
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Happy February, YA nerds! This short month is shaping up to be packed full of amazing YA releases, from horror/thrillers to swoony romances — it seems kind of funny that February would be …
The House Guest by Hank Phillippi Ryan In her twisty-turny signature style, bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan’s newest thriller, The House Guest (Forge Books), takes readers inside the life of a woman whose entire existence is turned inside out. Alyssa Macallen has devoted the last eight years to giving her …
Annotating books is nothing new. People have been scrawling in the margins since there were margins to scrawl in. On social media, however, I’m seeing a lot of annotation lately. A book festooned with multicolored flags has seemingly become visual shorthand for “here’s a book I love and I can …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. February 10 is author E.L. Konigsburg’s birthday, and while most people are familiar with her classic children’s book From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, she wrote more than 20 books, …
Twelve Months and a Day by Louisa Young Twelve Months and A Day (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) is a riveting story of love lost and second chances. In Louisa Young’s carefully crafted supernatural novel, two peoples lives are upended by their partners’ untimely deaths. For both Roisin, whose fiancé Nico’s sudden …
16 Feb 2023 Books to Read for Fans of Holly Black Looking for your next fantasy read full of magic, adventure, and maybe even a little bit of love? Check out these six must-read books, perfect for fans of Holly Black! West of Jaws (Sennenwolf Series Book 1) by Capes …
This May Be Difficult to Read by Claire Rubman This may be difficult to read, but did you know: In the last 15 years, 15 million students graduated from high schools testing below the basic reading level. One in five college students enroll in remedial reading classes in their freshman …
The Skincare Hoax by Dr. Fayne Frey In The Skincare Hoax: How You’re Being Tricked into Buying Lotions, Potions & Wrinkle Cream (Skyhorse Publishing), Dr. Fayne Frey names five skincare products that she says are all a person needs. Women spend an average of $3,756 per year on beauty products, …
We Are All Addicts by Carder Stout, Ph.D. What are you addicted to? Most people would instinctively answer “Nothing!” But if you really think about it, is that the truth? According to psychologist Dr. Carder Stout, we’re all addicts, even if we don’t realize it. Beyond alcohol, drugs and sex …
Civil War-era novels never seem to fall out of favor. The American public is fascinated by stories from that time period, the details of bloody battles and cruelties of slavery drawing people’s attention. But why? Is it just because we’re intrigued by the violent and grotesque? Does it make us …
Controversial Romance Novelist Missing: Faleena Hopkins, best known for trying to trademark the word “Cocky” in 2018 and author of Cocky Roomie and Cocky Biker, was arrested after fleeing from officers in Grand Teton National Park. However, the self-published author has been reported missing by friends and family since January …
Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The romance genre, especially steamy enemies-to-lovers books, is a vast and steamy place, full of communication shenanigans, tissue-paper bodices, flowing locks of all colors that belong to all genders, and a disproportionate number …
16 Feb 2023 Books to Read for Fans of Shark Tank Looking to start a company, launch a product, or find new ways to grow your overall profit? Check out these must-read guides on all things, business, finance, and much more! Fans of ABC’s Shark Tank will love these business …
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