FOR READERS. BY READERS.
FOR READERS. BY READERS.
ISSUE #4 | MAY 2025
Cover Designed by Maclain MoyzisIn the spirit of Spring, May is all about transformation and mindfulness. It’s about embracing who we are and honoring the roots that anchor us. In this issue, we embrace the complexities of human nature and embody the free spirit of butterflies, flying towards change and new beginnings.
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HOT OFF THE PRESSES
A deep dive into Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: how it came to be, the most notable contributions to society, and how you can celebrate this May!
Explore the chaos of motherhood through the eyes of mentally unstable, unconventional women—moms who spiral, dissociate, grieve, and rebel against the roles they’re expected to play.
Self-Help Selects From Your Non-Fiction Besties
Self-Help selects from your favorite non-fiction besties! Find your perfect Book RX to help you along in your healing journey.
April Showers Bring Wallflowers
Historical romances to enjoy this spring featuring some of my favorite wallflowers.
If you’re a hopeless romantic and not watching Asian dramas; what are you doing?
Wanna dive into the world of Asian Dramas? I warn you, this chokehold is tight and won't let you go easily! If you've got some free time, here are 6 Romantic Asian dramas with all the yearning and burning you need to get you started.
The Books We Needed Once Upon a Time
Many of us readers started off as little bookworms once, learning our first words from Dr. Seuss and getting lost in The Magic Treehouse. Now that many of us are old enough now to craft stories of our own, so many folks have used their creative genius to teach a new generation of children skills that we wish we had been taught when we were little. These kid's books are some of our very favorites that find unique ways to explain to children the messy process of being a human being on planet Earth.
Even Your Favorite Hero Struggles
This article will go through various fantasy/scifi novels with heroes/heroines that have mental health issues. even the most powerful, invincible main characters struggle with their mental health!
In Case You Missed It
10 Must-Read Fantasy / Scifi Books with Autistic Main Characters
How Indigenous Storytelling Challenges Our Worldview.
7 Animated Shows You Need to Watch as A Blerd
Bookish Events: What’s In My Bag
A Femininomenon in Monster Romance
From the first vampiric novel Camilla, to cult classics movies like Jennifer's Body, monstrous women have been a fascination to the masses and icons for queer women for centuries. Dive into the world of monster romance books, spotlighting 8 unforgettable women monsters who are redefining the genre.
The Political Nature of Fiction
Earth Day is April 22nd, and we've gathered a list of books across popular genres that feature climate-related issues.
