Books

Hey, you! Yes, you, cuddled up in that blanket burrito with your laptop balanced on your knees and a book beside you. Do you ever wish you had a shirt to tell people to back off while you’re reading? Or a mug espousing your love of books and quiet? I see you, introverts. And this

This list of Hamlet retellings is sponsored by Wednesday Books. Jade, Jenny, Mads, and Summer rule their glittering LA circle. Untouchable, they have the kind of power other girls only dream of—until the night of Jade’s sweet sixteen, when they crash a St. Andrew’s Prep party. The night the golden boys choose Jade as their

I continue to be deeply into middle grade novels right now—they’re full of whimsical stories, imaginative plots, and well-developed characters. So much good stuff is being published; you’ll want to scoop these books into your arms, hide away somewhere quiet and then read them under a lovely, warm blanket like Bastian in The Neverending Story.

I’m not one for sentimentality or overly sweet and mushy stuff. When you become a parent, it seems like those are the kinds of books that you are bombarded with, and there are approximately a squillion picture books and board books out there about parental love. How much mothers love their babies, how much daddies

With the world being a difficult place for those of any marginalized background, one of the things those of us who are looking to do something can do is donate to those in need. Thousands of teachers each year ask for a little help with seeking supplies for their classrooms via Donors Choose; organizations that

I don’t often write posts covering one book. Book Riot isn’t a review site: we’re interested in your reading life and adjacent subjects, not on putting value judgments on whatever it is sparks joy when it enters your eyeballs (provided whatever that is doesn’t hurt anyone else). Every so often, however, a very special book—an

A couple of weeks ago, I went down to the New Orleans area to do some writing at Daniel José Older’s magical creative retreat, The Launch. Why go so far? I always write a lot when I’m in that part of the country. This time, for example, I took two chapters of a novel I’ve been

February sees a crop of love-themed books make their way across the pond, but if that’s not what you’re into, fear not! There is some hard-hitting fiction and memoir, too. Seduction: A History From the Enlightenment to the Present, by Clement Knox (Pegasus Books, February 4) It’s February, so maybe you’re in the mood for

After following the Avengers as they scrambled through time and space on screen and across pages in pursuit of the infinity stones, it’s time to dig a little deeper. What better way to dig deeper into the Marvel Universe than to take our quiz so you can find out which infinity stone are you. (Answer:

“Books were my pass to personal freedom. I learned to read at age three, and soon discovered there was a whole world to conquer that went beyond our farm in Mississippi.” —Oprah Winfrey Oprah revitalized the idea of a book club back on September 17th, 1996. The first book chosen for this new venture was

Folklore is filled with myths and books about wolves. Most of them were meant to be cautionary tales, where the big bad wolf will get those who are lazy and unaware. Young men must be diligent and young ladies must stay in the safety of their homes. These were probably for good reason. These tales

It’s never too early to teach your kids about the planet. This can be a difficult, scary subject, but now more than ever it’s critical to inform them about the impact of pollution on the climate and the environment. These children’s books about the environment can help start the conversation and steer it in a

Which Psy-Changeling race do you belong to? This might not be quite as popular a question as “which Hogwarts House were you sorted into?” but it can be every bit as monumental among readers of Nalini Singh’s best-selling paranormal romance series. The now 18+ book saga launched in 2006, with the release of Slave to

Sponsored by Book Riot’s new literary fiction podcast Novel Gazing. These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut for $2.99. Get it here, or just click on the cover image below. The Epic Crush of Genie Lo

Sponsored by Book Riot’s new literary fiction podcast Novel Gazing. These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager for $1.99. Get it here, or just click on the cover image below. The Secret History of Wonder Woman

Sponsored by Book Riot’s new literary fiction podcast Novel Gazing. These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals The Paris Wife by Paula McLain for $2.99. Get it here, or just click on the cover image below. The Black House by Patricia Highsmith for $1.99. Get it

Sponsored by Book Riot’s new literary fiction podcast Novel Gazing. These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals The Great Pretender by Susannah Cahalan for $3.99. Get it here, or just click on the cover image below. Rejected Princesses by Jason Porath for $1.99. Get it here, or

The first Little Fires Everywhere trailer is here and it looks amazing! Reese Witherspoon, who as you know loves a literary adaptation, is starring in the Hulu original series, along with Kerry Washington, Joshua Jackson, Megan Stott, and Lexi Underwood. Based on the best-selling novel by Celeste Ng, it’s the riveting story of family, secrets,

Sponsored by Book Riot’s new literary fiction podcast Novel Gazing. These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton for $2.99. Get it here, or just click on the cover image below. The Dry by Jane Harper for $2.99. Get it

Sponsored by A People’s History of Heaven by Mathangi Subramanian, new in paperback from Algonquin Books. These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson for $2.99. Get it here, or just click on the cover image below. A Map

Sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, the exclusive digital hangout for the Book Riot community. These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals The Matchmaker’s List by Sonya Lalli for $1.99. Get it here, or just click on the cover image below. Longitude: The

Sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, the exclusive digital hangout for the Book Riot community. These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals Death by Dumpling: A Noodle Shop Mystery by Vivien Chien for $2.99. Get it here, or just click on the cover

Sponsored by Workman Publishing. In 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest woman ever to be elected to Congress. Her commitment to speaking truth to power and her ability to shape the national conversation have made her one of the most fascinating political figures of our times. The new book AOC: Fighter, Phenom, Changemaker recounts how

Sponsored by the Read Harder Journal, a reading log for tracking your books and reading outside your comfort zone! These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals A Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit for $1.99. Get it here, or just click on

Sponsored by the Read Harder Journal, a reading log for tracking your books and reading outside your comfort zone! These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green for $2.99. Get it here, or just click on the

Sponsored by Read Harder Journal, a reading log for tracking your books and reading outside your comfort zone! These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals Star Wars Trilogy by George Lucas, James Kahn, and Donald F. Glut for $1.99. Get it here, or just

Oh, fanfiction! How I love you, my guilty little pleasure! It is the ultimate outlet for all of my pent-up frustration for What If? and But What About? For Percy Jackson fans, the official Universe is ever-expanding; there are a plethora of opportunities to explore alternate universes or vignettes between books. That’s where the best

Real talk: When I’m not looking up travel photos or doing some serious creeping on the people who I went to high school with (we all do it, fess up), I’m scouring Instagram for food. Whether it be recipes, #FoodPorn, cheese pulls, or meal prep inspo, I stare at my screen salivating and envious at

Looking to make your 2020 reading list more colorful? Look no further than this list of Rioters’ most anticipated LGBTQ books of 2020. From nonfiction to fantasy, BDSM dystopias to star-crossed prom queens, you’ll find a great sampling of queer books here. The New Year is looking brighter and more full of rainbows already! Upright