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Top Tropes of Romance Literature: Dark Academia Edition
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 20, 2022
The fact that certain subgenres of romance often employ familiar tropes doesn’t make them any less enjoyable. In fact, some of us never tire of certain delicious scenarios like secret societies and elite boarding schools. Here we review some of the top tropes in dark academia.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid & More
13 Great Series for Tween Readers
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 16, 2022
A new installment in Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series comes out on October 25. You can preorder it now, but in the meantime, here are twelve other series that are pitch-perfect for tweens.
Fresh Fall Reads—History Edition
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 13, 2022
Cooler weather means more time indoors with a good book in our hands. As we head into fall, there are so many exciting new literary releases. For history buffs, this season's crop is particularly great. Here are eighteen hotly anticipated titles.
11 True Crime Books Offering a Unique Historical Perspective
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 11, 2022
We love books that educate while also entertaining us. Historical true crime offers a gripping story enriched with a bit of a history lesson. Read on for eleven true crime books shining a light on a particular moment in history.
Freaky Fare, Creepy Cuisine, and Evil Eats
15 Cookbooks for Celebrating the Season of Ghouls, Ghosts, and Spooks
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 09, 2022
Spooky cookbooks? Maybe we should call them spookbooks. Anyway, if you're someone who likes to create seasonally specific fare for your holiday dinner parties, here are fifteen cookbooks to help you put out macabre meals and sickening spreads.
The 2022 National Book Award Finalists
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 06, 2022
The 2022 National Book Award (NBA) finalists were announced this week. The prestigious annual literary award includes five different categories—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people’s literature—with five finalists for each. Read on for the complete list.
'Bond, James Bond.'
10 Little-Known Facts from the Making of the 007 Franchise
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 04, 2022
October 5 is James Bond Day and, in celebration, we've been reading up on the seventy-year history of the franchise. Read on for ten surprising facts we've uncovered.
Fresh Fall Reads—Self Help Edition
17 New and Upcoming Books to Help You Live Your Best Life
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 02, 2022
Preserving emotional and mental health takes ongoing work. As fall descends, it's a good time to take stock of your life and address any looming issues. Here are 17 new and upcoming books to help you find balance, growth, and connection.
Remembering Hilary Mantel
'A novel should be a book of questions, not a book of answers.'
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 29, 2022
Hilary Mantel passed away last Thursday on September 22. The British author was best known for her historical fiction trilogy portraying Thomas Cromwell's powerful role in the reign of Henry VIII. The two-time Booker Prize winner was widely considered to be one of Britain's finest writers.
15 October Releases We’re Excited About
And What You Can Read in the Meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 26, 2022
Our TBR shelves are already overloaded, but that doesn’t stop us from browsing (and buying!) new books! Here are fifteen exciting October releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy in the meantime.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
10 Authors to Add to Your Reading List
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 22, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual event held from September 15 to October 15. It is a chance to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to US history and culture. In celebration, here are ten essential Hispanic-American authors.
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