It’s almost time. We’ve almost entered the book season, when some of the biggest titles by the most popular authors come out. And, as usual, readers are bolstering their TBRs. One reader population in particular that is preparing is Goodreads members. Now, Goodreads is not without its faults, but it is the largest social network
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VAULT Comics and AETHON: Vault – the best in fantasy, science fiction, and horror! It was a day like any other when suddenly the world changed. The universe reached a threshold humanity didn’t even know existed, and it was time to finally be integrated into the vast multiverse. A place where power is the only
To “go medieval” on someone usually means to be savagely violent (though many historians would argue that’s an outdated stereotype). Medieval romance doesn’t usually indicate intense violence in the same way as the idiom, but there’s some interesting resonance there. A medieval romance usually includes very intense circumstances: war and knighthood, divides between nobility and
You’re bound to find plenty of mysteries and thrillers to read in the news and links below. Today’s roundup includes the adaptation of a fantastic crime trilogy, the next installment in a cozy crime series, a fall reading list to kickstart your preorder list, and more. Colson Whitehead’s Harlem Trilogy is Getting a Series Adaptation
While it might seem odd to adults, hospitals fascinate many children. Bodies break for a variety of interesting reasons, and reading about how and where bodies get fixed can engross kids. Plus, many kids wind up in a hospital at some point, whether for testing, admission for a health concern, or to visit a loved
As you might guess from the title, author Kit Rosewater’s latest young adult book, Buried Feelings, was inspired by treasure hunts. It’s a fascinating and compelling story about where and how treasure hunting intersects with queer history and queer community. Rosewater’s inspiration came from a book she was obsessed with as a young reader. Masquerade
While discussing books with some ladies I met at an art workshop recently, one mentioned that The Correspondent by Virginia Evans was her first introduction to the concept of epistolary novels. As a former English Lit major and forever book nerd, I was absolutely delighted and proceeded to recommend every novel-in-letters that I could think
Over the past ten years, I’ve read over a thousand books, hundreds of them nonfiction. But like most book lovers, there are always books that I can’t stop thinking about, that I can’t stop recommending. Typically, these books sit in a permanent place on my side table, always within reach. Their pages are highlighted and
Into the depths of August we’ve arrived, and with it, the calm before the publishing storm of fall. This week’s new YA book releases are quieter than they have been in a while, and they’re also not as diverse as we’ve come to anticipate–even for quieter publishing weeks. It’s a busy time of year for
The mystery and thriller genres are constantly upping the game to keep readers on their toes. Think of Gone Girl and the explosion of domestic thrillers that followed after Gillian Flynn introduced a seemingly standard missing person mystery that ended up having a WTF twist that most readers did not see coming. While I’m overall
Among the copious things I love about graphic novels and memoirs, I especially adore how transportive they can be. While reading other texts, my brain works a little, or a lot, to imagine the story unfolding, people interacting, facial expressions, hair styles, the living room setup, and the day-to-day appearance of the sky. With images
Underlined When Roxy moves away from England, she bumps into a beautiful and familiar boy. Zain. In her nightmares, they’re being burned together at the stake. And in the real world, she watches him kill a man, altering life as she knows it. She quickly learns that not only do jinn—demons—exist, but angels too. Roxy
Evil Twin, a Zando imprint A group of friends confront questions of identity, aging, and desire during a vampire infestation in an isolated Californian desert—”transporting us to a tiny town not unlike the ‘Salem’s Lot of Stephen King fame.”—Fangoria Much like the immortal beings they contain, vampire stories show no signs of going away, and
AI allegations have taken over the publishing world: there’s a new scandal every week. In all the discourse, though, we seem to have skipped a step—what actually counts as “AI-written”? AI and LLMs (Large Language Models, like ChatGPT) are being used in every part of the writing process, from brainstorming to research to editing to
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This is the first in a three-part series diving deep into the current state of prison censorship. All of these pieces are by guest writer Aaron Blumberg. Blumberg holds a library degree and has worked in several public libraries and nonprofits throughout his career. He’s passionate about prison literacy, and his experience comes in part
Martin Scorsese is the Academy-, Golden Globe-, BAFTA-, and Emmy Award-winning director behind many critically acclaimed films over the past several decades. But we have yet to see Scorsese direct a horror movie. He’s dipped a toe into the genre with films like Shutter Island, but now he’s taking the plunge with What Happens at


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Comic books are popular around the world, and sometimes, comics from other countries make their way to the United States thanks to the wonders of translation. An imperfect yet incredible and necessary art, translation allows us to enjoy stories that would otherwise be closed to us. Chances are that if you’re a big-time comics fan,
I’m thrilled to share a guest post from YA author Kit Rosewater, and it fits neatly into the “What’s Up in YA?” ongoing series exploring popular YA genres, tropes, and themes as seen through the eyes of those writing them.Each guest piece offers insight into a topic that’s beloved–or deserves more attention–in the world of
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