https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/haiti-asl-queer-representation monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/04357fcb-8f83-4548-a870-9eabef9c2b3f/green.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Haiti, ASL, and Queer Representation - Make it stand out Photo credit: @mhbookshelf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6999b04a-c346-4240-8caf-d90602d8619b/falencia.jpg Fantasy Blog - Haiti, ASL, and Queer Representation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/28efe54d-c2fa-471e-9395-c585c93f41fe/bookrocks.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Haiti, ASL, and Queer Representation - Make it stand out Photo credit: @stacktheseshelves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1774746214475-QFX4PGGSIMBJF6MGP7PY/jordan.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Haiti, ASL, and Queer Representation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1774746213657-MZPXYPMYSSR3A07KZIWO/jamie.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Haiti, ASL, and Queer Representation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1774746215195-4HXYBIML5Q3Q0USXUGTI/angela.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Haiti, ASL, and Queer Representation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1774746213144-QP2MZQE75D907L5Q0C27/mina.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Haiti, ASL, and Queer Representation https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/apparently-sir-cameron-needs-to-die monthly 0.5 2026-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/757bdec5-211a-4db2-b752-9bfbbc11eb42/Cover+Image.jpg Fantasy Blog - Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs To Die - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/60cd2174-0ecd-45df-94bd-416d69e21303/Characters.png Fantasy Blog - Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs To Die - Make it stand out Image Credit: Abby Howard via Tumblr https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/07ed763c-ea1d-41e6-bc4b-25127bd38859/RecCollage_Greer.png Fantasy Blog - Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs To Die - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2ba06817-c755-4192-a04e-67cd290b4eaa/dinguses.jpg Fantasy Blog - Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs To Die - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b9219a34-7444-4fb6-8c58-94be1d193939/elf.jpg Fantasy Blog - Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs To Die - Make it stand out Risograph by Greer Stothers https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/entwined monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6c1dbd30-011f-4599-912b-5a24eed028c8/Cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - Entwined - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7e7c13f8-f0e5-4355-beac-aaacb9008159/Characters.jpg Fantasy Blog - Entwined - Make it stand out Image Credit: Art by Gabriela Romero (@themoonborn.illustrations) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f0b15dfe-2ff7-462e-adfc-d9f2bcb6e428/RecCollage_Long.png Fantasy Blog - Entwined - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/aa9c21ce-ff54-4d0b-9031-7d53d320e1dd/Author%2Bphoto.jpg Fantasy Blog - Entwined - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/black-authors-shaping-the-future-of-sff monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7d0078b0-4b79-4104-a9f6-2b87b64cbace/image+1.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Black Authors Shaping the Future of SFF - Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi Saara El-Arifi reimagines one of history’s most iconic figures through a fantastical lens. Cleopatra blends myth, magic, and political power to explore the rise of a queen navigating empire, ambition, and legacy. Known for her lush world-building and morally complex characters, El-Arifi offers a bold retelling that centers Cleopatra not just as a ruler, but as a force shaped by destiny, desire, and divine influence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b850d114-c7b8-4af7-b3d2-388764abbf59/image+2.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Black Authors Shaping the Future of SFF - An Arcane Inheritance by Kamilah Cole In An Arcane Inheritance, Kamilah Cole introduces a world where magic is passed down through bloodlines—and comes with dangerous expectations. When a long-hidden legacy awakens, the story follows a protagonist forced to confront family secrets, power struggles, and the cost of claiming what was never meant to be theirs. This is a fantasy about lineage, choice, and redefining what inheritance truly means. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1d1443bc-6a97-4d93-b810-e9533253d820/image+3.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Black Authors Shaping the Future of SFF - Season of the Serpent by Suyi Davies Okungbowa The third book in an epic fantasy series, Season of the Serpent continues Suyi Davies Okungbowa’s rich-layered saga of gods, monsters, and political upheaval. As tensions rise and ancient forces stir, alliances are tested and consequences come due. Known for his sharp social commentary and immersive storytelling, Okungbowa delivers a powerful continuation that deepens the series’ themes of power, resistance, and survival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d24ebfbc-eefc-4aa5-be93-7a8a232855fd/image+4.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Black Authors Shaping the Future of SFF - The Last Thorn by Talia Hibbert Best known for her contemporary romances, Talia Hibbert ventures into speculative fiction with The Last Thorn, a genre-blending fantasy that balances emotional depth with high-stakes storytelling. Centred on love, loss, and resilience, the novel introduces a world shaped by curses and hope, where one final chance could change everything. Hibbert’s signature warmth and character-driven writing shine in this fresh new direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a4e3887f-ab2d-46f8-abc1-aa201385a765/image+5.PNG Fantasy Blog - Black Authors Shaping the Future of SFF - Black as Diamond by U. M. Agoawike Black as Diamond is inspired by ‘80s dark fantasy that weaves in fundamental questions about queer identities, swimming against the confines of history, and the unlikely costs that come with survival. We follow a cursed warrior and a former healer who must seek out a historian who holds the answers to help them uncover the truth about the past, but they slowly start to realize that it has the power to break the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c1e95590-473f-4650-859b-6c617289eaf9/image+6.JPG Fantasy Blog - Black Authors Shaping the Future of SFF - Year of the Mer by L. D. Lewis Year of the Mer is a dark, bloody epic fantasy that reimagines the harrowing tale of The Little Mermaid. L. D Lewis ventures into the beloved tale to explore family legacy, war, and what we are willing to sacrifice for vengeance. We follow the granddaughter of Arielle, Yemi, who winds up on the brink of exile, stripped of her family, and tormented by the thought of revenge. Tempted by a deal with the sea-witch Ursula, Yemi must decide if she’s willing to risk it all for her future, or lose everything all over again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0855eb37-8581-429f-ac7a-bfd32f0b5e8f/image+7.JPG Fantasy Blog - Black Authors Shaping the Future of SFF - Devil of the Deep by Falencia Jean-Francois Devil of the Deep is a captivating tale of queer identities, lost gods, Haitian culture, and pirate adventures. Five years ago, Lu watched the person he loved walk the plank and disappear into the black-depths of the sea . . . or so he thought. Now, Lu embarks on a mission to find a powerful talisman that is ensnared by a mermaid, only to find that his lost love is alive and protecting the quarry he's tracking. Falencia Jean-Francois explores the intricacies of the human condition in this wonderfully imagined fantasy novel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/590367f1-8237-46c6-8e75-95c499a5d730/image+8.JPG Fantasy Blog - Black Authors Shaping the Future of SFF - Heir of Prophecy by Analeigh Sbrana Analeigh Sbrana returns to her romantasy roots in this thrilling new novel following a young human woman who finds herself torn between two conflicting prophecies. Captured by Fae, Audra is taken to an academy to be trained as a soldier, only to find out they are searching for the Heir of Prophecy, who may end up being her. Torn by the urge to protect herself, Audra must decide if hiding her magic is worth it, when the entire world is in danger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4bc430c4-f3f4-4464-aa4d-935ae1e113cd/image+9.JPG Fantasy Blog - Black Authors Shaping the Future of SFF - Witch Queen Rising by Savannah Stephans Witch Queen Rising is a haunting fantasy debut following a reclusive witch who fled the hardships of her bloodline, only to find herself the new leader of her people. Seraphine must navigate political turmoil in the paranormal communities, werewolf exes, and earn back the respect of her newfound people, all while fighting a parasitic curse poisoning the witches. This thrilling novel dives into the complexities of making peace with the past to save everyone. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/book-report-seasons-of-glass-and-iron monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4ce40fac-3b68-4c80-a478-4624f6d1a877/Cover+Image.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Seasons of Glass and Iron - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5ce2850b-ddf3-4a31-9f21-3c219036940a/RecCollage_El_Mohtar.png Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Seasons of Glass and Iron - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d3a8dcc1-76c8-4c73-a3df-9dd267bfd117/Author%2Bphoto.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Seasons of Glass and Iron - Make it stand out Photo Credit: Ainslie Coghill https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/romantasy-books-to-fall-in-love-with monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8710a4b7-b82b-4066-b98e-133a3e7a330b/Image+1.jpg Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - Our Vicious Oaths by N. E. Davenport Kadeesha, princess of the Aether Dominion, has been betrothed to the High King, ruler of all Dominions, since birth. Before her wedding day, she has one last night of freedom with a dangerous stranger named Malachi who she finds out is only using her to set a trap for the High King. Kadeesha’s wedding is crashed by Malachi and his forces, ultimately taking her as a hostage. Kadeesha forms a pact with Malachi: in exchange for the safety of her people, she will help him lure and kill the High King. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0dd04e26-409b-42da-b0b3-2aa968f9c511/Image+2.jpg Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - The Woman From the Waves by Roslyn Sinclair On a remote island six years ago, an unknown woman saved Sister Madeline from drowning. Madeline has left her convent and is headed back to the island to find the woman who saved her life. Hæra, an ocean-dwelling shapeshifter, must kill and eat a worthy human to become the first female stormhorse. However, her plans go awry when she saves Madeline instead of killing her. Now that Madeline is back, Hæra must gain her trust before devouring her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1a15496b-def0-4907-a39f-af824798ee71/Image+3.jpg Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri The witch and the knight are doomed to fall in love and kill each other over and over again. When Simran, the witch of the woods, meets Vina, the knight, their doomed tale starts. Britain is fueled by a lifetime’s worth of retold stories, but when an assassin begins to target tales, the knight and the witch must write a story stronger than the one they’re destined to follow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/43503bd1-61e9-4d8a-b98b-03be97aef878/Image+4.jpg Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - Between Broomsticks and Beating Wings by Marissa Serrao Valkyrie Rune Dragomir is tired of her duties. She sneaks away every night to watch a witch instead of gathering souls like she’s supposed to. Kari Kettlesdotter, a cursed witch, has been burdened with the ability to see the dead. When war breaks out, Kari gets a life-threatening injury. Rune brings her to the realm meant for the dead in order to save her life. When Kari refuses to leave and the two fight over where she should reside, an unexpected love blossoms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/57a5fd86-cf9e-4f07-ae3a-65f446ffc795/Image+5.jpg Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - Silver Under Nightfall by Rin Chupeco Vampire hunter Remy Pendergast is an outcast. When a new breed of vampire emerges, Remy prepares to investigate. His plans are disrupted when he meets vampire heiress Xiodan Song, and her fiancé Zidan Malekh who might be able to destroy the dangerous creatures. When he is offered the chance to work with them to figure out what’s happening to these vampires, he begins to develop feelings for the couple and begins to question everything he knows about vampires and his family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f1daf221-0067-4589-8285-cf78e5d0072e/Image+6.png Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna Sera Swan, once an extremely powerful witch, lost her magic and was exiled when she resurrected her great-aunt from the dead. Now, she helps her great-aunt run an inn. After learning about a spellbook that could restore her power, Sera teams up with historian Luke Larsen. Luke reluctantly agrees to help and finds himself warming up to Sera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0985e127-e923-4b45-909c-140f6e7a0f08/Image+7.jpg Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan Liyen’s duty is to ascend the throne and serve the people who once protected her kingdom from a dangerous enemy: the immortals. When Liyen is poisoned, her grandfather steals a magical lotus in order to save her life. This betrayal leads to an attack led by the God of War. Liyen ascends the throne, and she vows to end her duty to the immortals. When she is summoned to the Immortal Realm, she must form an alliance with the person she should fear the most: the God of War. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8ce83dde-97a7-4f0f-a7d2-4aaf487777bd/Image+8.jpg Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - Faebound by Saara El-Arifi The warrior Yeeran is exiled after a fatal mistake. Lettle, diviner and Yeeran’s sister, is adamant on finding her. Forced to journey into the dangerous wilderness outside of their Elven homeland, they come across the long-forgotten fae court. When the two sisters are thrust into the alluring world of the fae, their loyalties to their homeland and each other are tested. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/38591158-9e94-413c-bf76-9d95ac9840a7/Image+9.jpg Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - Voidwalker by S. A. MacLean Fionamara is a smuggler who transports contraband between worlds, keeping her village free from the blood sacrifices paid to an immortal species in order to survive. When a job goes wrong and Fi is in possession of stolen energy, she’s recruited to an escalating heist, putting her village in danger. Fi is forced to make a deal with Antal, one of the immortal beings she’s been taught to hate and fear her whole life, leading to something dangerous: a revolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/aae6b922-95ad-4d38-8fa9-b1a449368553/Image+10.jpg Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland The shy prince of Arasht, Kadou, is humiliated when he gets into an altercation with a powerful ambassador at court. In order to prove his loyalty, he assumes responsibility for the investigation of a break-in at a guild. He has help from his newly appointed bodyguard Evemer. As the two explore what happened, they uncover a conspiracy that could ruin the kingdom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/54288d4f-5bc6-46f0-8ffe-50cc4d550393/Image+11.jpg Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana Lore Alemeyu’s village is imprisoned by the Fae and any attempt at escape is dangerous. When her village is threatened, she impersonates her aunt to go catalogue an enchanted library and search for magic of her own: the one thing the Fae truly desire. The outside world is dangerous, and Lore is forced to rely on two Fae males in order to survive. As she grows closer to them, she’s in danger of falling for the creatures she can never trust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/562f6e1e-ab0d-4182-a20f-d17cf848bd38/Image+12.jpg Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming All Cinnamon wants is to live her life in peace. One night, she runs into and saves a demon named Fallon. All Fallon wants is to kill the witch who is enslaving his kind and causing the demons under her power to lose control. They decide to set off on an adventure to kill the witch and free those under her spell, and might even find love along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/79b5cf42-3c0a-4e35-a4dd-2a3b186151a9/Image+13.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - House of Rayne by Harley Laroux After fleeing a broken engagement, Salem ends up at the historic Balfour Manor in her search for a quiet island retreat. Instead, she finds herself stranded with the owner Rayne, who she’s irresistibly drawn to. When someone is brutally murdered by a monster that has been terrorizing the townsfolk, Salem begins to learn how strange and dangerous the island truly is, and that Rayne will do anything to protect her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/14c5caf4-5b93-47ca-bdf6-01c6122ac0d5/Image+14.jpg Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi Galilee, raised by a clan of Black women, has always known that she is different. That is confirmed when she meets Lucifer masquerading as a human head of security. After the first touch, he knows she isn’t human either. As their attraction builds, one of Lucifer’s princes of Hell is determined to destroy her as battles rage on between Heaven, Hell, and Earth. Galilee must decide where her loyalties lie and if she’s willing to embrace the ramifications of power. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/219123e5-44d5-4ec6-8113-702156dfec93/Image+15.jpg Fantasy Blog - Romantasy Books to Fall in Love With - Asiri and the Amaru by Natalia Hernandez After realizing her gifts are being abused, Asiri escapes to a coastal village to hide her ability to talk to animals. She keeps running into Dario, however, who is the village’s animal healer and the person who could uncover her abilities. When Asiri and Dario find an injured Amaru (a mythical creature), Asiri is determined to protect it, keep her gift a secret, and convince Dario to help. Most important of all: she is determined not to fall in love. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/book-report-to-ride-a-rising-storm-by-moniquill-blackgoose monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1bc22d3b-e2eb-464f-bdbb-42bcab0782a8/Cover+Image.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: To Ride a Rising Storm by Moniquill Blackgoose - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/466b366e-5c8e-45e2-bea7-95ae2d1d3602/RecCollage_Blackgoose.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: To Ride a Rising Storm by Moniquill Blackgoose - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/29f1d045-c33e-4c13-8839-da0f192bd4e5/Author%2Bphoto.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: To Ride a Rising Storm by Moniquill Blackgoose - Make it stand out Image © Angelina Rose Photography https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/ya-books-we-cant-wait-to-read monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fc2bfef0-fe4e-4125-9a50-81652cbb460b/AWR+cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - YA Books We Can’t Wait to Read - A Wild Radiance by Maria Ingrande Mora Josephine Haven can’t follow the most important rule at the House of Industry: Never form attachments. Now she has been banished from the city and sent on a remote Mission to work with two strangers, Julian and Ezra. As the trio work together, Josephine starts to question the system that raised her and sent her on the Mission in the first place. With queerplatonic and poly relationships, this book is set to release on January 20th from Peachtree Teen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c8172865-cb50-4274-b39b-4d71da2ce68a/SOAGW+cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - YA Books We Can’t Wait to Read - Soul of a Gentleman Witch by David Ferraro A cozy and queer fantasy featuring found family and witchcraft, this book follows Callum as he takes on a job from Lucifer that will end Callum’s contract with the Devil early. The task itself seems simple: get Augustus “Auggie” Sanderson from London to New York safely by the next blood moon. But the road turns out to be more dangerous than Callum expects, and he’ll need lots of help to get the job done. This book is set to release on January 20th from Page Street YA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2fcd72dc-9c17-4a2a-a52a-ccb320a51459/TRARS+cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - YA Books We Can’t Wait to Read - To Ride a Rising Storm by Moniquill Blackgoose The second book of the Nampeshiweisit duology continues following Anequs after she has completed the first year at Kuiper’s Academy. Feeling accomplished, Anequs, Theod, and Kasaqua return to Masquapaug for what is supposed to be a relaxing summer break. But with Anglish presence in her hometown for the first time, tensions will rise, and Anequs will have to fight against the colonizer and their expectations once more. This highly anticipated sequel to To Shape a Dragon’s Breath is set to release on January 27th from Del Rey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0148dffb-d2a1-4e33-a666-ac9438b5dd5c/UTCSM+cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - YA Books We Can’t Wait to Read - Until the Clock Strikes Midnight by Alechia Dow This queer, cozy, and romantic fantasy is being marketed for fans of Brandy’s Cinderella, and follows Darling and Calamity, who both want to win the only open spot at the Mortal Outcome Council Mentorship. To gain insight on how to pass the test, the two enter a fake betrothal to insert themselves into their mutual target, Lucy Addlesberg’s, life. As a Guardian, it is Darling’s job to help Lucy turn her life from a complete mess into a girl fit to fall in love with a princess. And as a Misfortune, it’s Calam’s job to make sure that Lucy’s bad luck continues. As the two rivals vie for control of Lucy’s life, they start to question their own life choices. This book is set to release on February 3rd from Feiwel & Friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b20784bc-4b2f-4a2f-983b-7f1e34878fb6/TTD+cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - YA Books We Can’t Wait to Read - To the Death by Andrea Tang Eighteen-year-old Samantha Chan is out for revenge, and cannot wait until the day she takes down Mateus Blackwood, her brother’s killer. Tamsin Blackwood, Mateus’ daughter, wants to make a name for herself so that she can escape her family’s legacy. As fate intertwines them, the two girls start to fall for each other, leaving them to decide what is most important: revenge or heart. The book is set to release on February 10th from G. P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/367fe122-ff88-4267-af95-eb51a6dd1c00/CAD+cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - YA Books We Can’t Wait to Read - Charmed and Dangerous by Shelly Page This contemporary fantasy romance is set in Illinois, where agents of the Bureau of Mystical Affairs keep the town’s magic in check. Junior recruit Monroe is excited for her very first assignment, which includes keeping all her classmates safe. But when Iris James asks Monroe to fake date her in order to keep an ex jealous, Monroe will have to struggle with growing feelings and her sense of duty. This book is set to release on March 24th from Joy Revolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ee04593a-bf69-4b79-a8ea-06ff9d5e1b5a/TCS+cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - YA Books We Can’t Wait to Read - The Celestial Seas by T. A. Chan A queer sci-fi book that follows Ishara, as she puts together a team of misfits to track down the Ballena, a sentient spacecraft that hides in the darkness of the galaxy. But the task is not easy as she finds herself pulled between her first mate Quinn and the new ship mech Augustus, and her past and future are starting to collide. This book is set to release on March 31st from Viking Books for Young Readers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/929b7a41-c550-4c6c-8aa0-8d09e945b4c1/TG+cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - YA Books We Can’t Wait to Read - The Gravewood by Kelly Andrew This dark and romantic fantasy book promises vampires and a disabled FMC. In the forest of Gravewood, Shea is cut off from the rest of the world. When she starts to run out of hearing aid batteries, she grows desperate for supplies. Entering a deal with Oliver, the leader of the vampiric gang that rules the Gravewood, her life is about to get much more complex and dangerous. This book is set to release on April 7th from Scholastic Press. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e39807f7-9d30-4e7e-9038-998dc3ecb3d3/BSAS+cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - YA Books We Can’t Wait to Read - Between Sun and Shadow by Laura Genn A sapphic reimagining of Hades and Persephone. Adria has just won control over the Shadowlands from her bloodthirsty parents, but is struggling to get everyone to embrace her leadership. So she captures a foreign princess and holds her for ransom, hoping to gain her people’s respect. But Kori, the Daylands’ princess, has grown up lonely under a strict household, and relishes in the freedom that comes from her “capture.” As political chaos breaks out, Kori and Adria will find out just how much they can trust each other. This book is set to release in May from Peachtree Teen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4ae12f8f-631a-4aa5-919a-be8577c32e1d/THL+cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - YA Books We Can’t Wait to Read - The Hyacinth Labyrinth by Jamie Pacton This cozy, sapphic romantasy follows fae princess Hyacinth as she enlists the help of her human friend, Chloe, to find out why the King disappeared fifteen years ago. Defying the Queen’s orders, they start on an adventure and discover they’ll have to seek the center of a magical labyrinth to find out the truth. This book is set to release on June 2nd from Peachtree Teen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/17473225-ae61-45ba-b969-154042da2122/wicked_endeavors.webp Fantasy Blog - YA Books We Can’t Wait to Read - Wicked Endeavors by Kamilah Cole A romantasy book that promises a Spanish Renaissance-inspired kingdom, vengeful teens, elite witches, revenge, and was pitched as “a love letter to the power of Black women’s anger.” This book is set to release Summer 2026. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7bf1b397-b3a0-437c-839c-aca59909e507/HM+cover.jpeg Fantasy Blog - YA Books We Can’t Wait to Read - Hollow Magic by Mars Lauderbaugh A queer graphic novel from the illustrator of the Cemetery Boys cover, this book follows Rosefinch, who is trying to find a witch who can help control her magic. On her way she encounters an ancient ruined castle, frees strangers from a curse, and discovers secrets about the surrounding village, the witch she thought could help, and the charming knight she just saved. This book is set to release on August 11th by Feiwel & Friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/de6c9d14-d22c-4ed7-96e7-67b8f7be3a71/A-THOUSAND-NIGHTS-460x633.jpg Fantasy Blog - YA Books We Can’t Wait to Read - A Thousand Nights edited by Nafiza Azad & Intisar Khanani This YA interconnected anthology follows two teen girl refugees as they cross a perilous desert. On their journey they encounter other refugees, who share with them folktales and fantasies. The anthology written by Muslim authors is inspired by Arabian Nights, and is set to release in Fall 2026* from Candlewick. *While the Publisher’s Marketplace announcement reads Summer 2026, a recent Instagram post by editor Nafiza Azad states the book will be released Fall 2026. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/89007f40-8c30-4470-90fc-744d76c5f9cc/ESP+cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - YA Books We Can’t Wait to Read - Espiritu by Aiden Thomas The highly anticipated sequel to Cemetery Boys, this book follows Julian as he is now able to see and communicate with ghosts. While he loves being a part of his boyfriend’s community, Julian keeps seeing other things: dark spots on people, glowing eyes, and shadows. As he struggles with figuring out what’s happening to him, chaos will certainly ensue. This book is set to release September 8th from Feiwel & Friends. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/sff-novellas-hit-your-reading-goal monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2f46ac33-6b67-4219-a8e0-c29fe7f386f3/Image+1.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - Fate’s Bane by C.L. Clark Agnir, ward and hostage, is the reason why two warring clans are at peace. When Agnir and the chieftain’s daughter find a hidden spring, a magic awakens in them that could either unite the clans or start another war. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a171b7b4-0eb6-45d8-a035-b7f59145e55e/Image+2.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - Brighter Than Scale, Swifter Than Flame by Neon Yang Legendary dragon hunter Yeva is sent to Quanbao, a reclusive kingdom that worships dragons, to slay the beast rumored to be hiding there. However, as she grows closer to the monarch of Quanbao, it becomes increasingly difficult to fulfill her purpose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e1c3ebe4-6ac6-43c1-a4b6-d573d9a78bc4/Image+3.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - Landlocked in Foreign Skin by Drew Huff The Fisherman has been kidnapped from their underwater home, stripped of their skin, and imprisoned on a ship led by a human princess. The Fisherman is stuck in female human form and is forced to help the princess hunt for an undersea god in order to reclaim the body stolen from them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/264861cb-9129-4494-aff0-f64061b58382/Image+4.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - The Cybernetic Tea Shop by Meredith Katz An autonomous robot, Sal, runs her late masters tea shop. Sal is slowly breaking down and is continuously dealing with anti-robot sentiments that threaten the shop. When AI technician Clara walks into Sal’s tea shop, she doesn’t expect to find a robot, especially one who needs her help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/540177b6-f01c-4e68-b22b-c08f489be598/Image+5.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo Cleric Chih is traveling in search of stories to collect and record. Chih meets a woman named Rabbit, former trusted handmaiden of the late Empress In-yo. Rabbit tells Chih the story of her life and the secret history of the Empress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6b2020ff-d775-4408-b42e-7c762999078b/Image+6.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - The Deep by Rivers Solomon, Daveed Diggs, William Hutson, and Jonathan Snipes The wajinru, aquatic descendents of pregnant African slave women who were thrown overboard, live in the deep with no memories of their traumatic past. Yetu is the only one who remembers, and it’s destroying her. When she flees to the surface to escape the memories, she learns her people need to reclaim their identities in order to survive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cfd8f2de-c071-4da3-944b-4a57e7f7cbe1/Image+7.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee Ester has been filled with the need to kill manticores since her family was ripped apart by one. She dreams of becoming a ruhker, hunters who fly giant rocs of legend to kill manticores. Determined to prove herself, she must train Zahra, a powerful roc. This partnership leads her on the most dangerous manticore hunt led by the empire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ce50cf88-06b9-46c9-8a68-55b08ac4e0a1/Image+8.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers In the twenty-second century, scientists have made a breakthrough: astronauts can now survive in environments off Earth. Adriane and her crew members have been on a mission to search for habitable worlds and in that time, Earth has changed. Adriane begins to chronicle their journey and both the thrill and sadness that follows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3d5ad4c2-b82e-4873-9d20-2166eb27458f/Image+9.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar Two sisters, Esther and Ysabel, live near the edge of Faerie where their family has tended to ancient willow trees that provide them with gifts. They are required to sing for them as thanks for their magic, and they do so dutifully. However, the sisters’ lives and bond is at risk when Esther rejects a suitor for her Faerie lover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a465407a-1e62-4bc2-88ca-1bcafa17fd54/Image+10.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - Seven of Infinities by Aliette de Bodard Vân and Sunless Woods both have secrets. Vân, a scholar, is hiding an illegal artificial implant she created when she was a student, and Sunless Woods, a mindship, is a thief. They team up when a corpse is found in Vân’s students’ quarters and find themselves growing closer to one another. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f5b1deee-6142-4fdc-be25-79fea98bed47/Image+11.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - Volatile Memory by Seth Haddon When Wylla, a scavenger with an outdated mask and a ship, receives an alert about an artifact on an abandoned planet, she takes the job. What she finds is impossible: a sentient AI mask named HAWK that retains both memory and identity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/06d01d27-b335-4773-bc8d-0bb1922fb980/Image+12.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark Those who are sworn to the Matron of Assassins are resurrected, wiped of their memories, and proven deadly. They have three unbreakable vows. One night, Eveen breaks them and finds herself on the run when her mission makes her face the past she was supposed to forget. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/17046475-1525-4c24-b06d-4524b0e8d0ae/Image+13.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - All Systems Red by Martha Wells A self-aware security android who hacked its governor module, and named itself “Murderbot,” is supposed to keep a team of human scientists safe. But what it really wants is just to be left alone and for no one to figure out it can think for itself. This becomes increasingly difficult when a nearby mission goes dark and they must figure out what went wrong so it doesn’t happen to them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f8d3325e-753b-4022-b04c-11c1389a8746/Image+14.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose Utomi Tutu will be thirteen in three days, the age where they cut out your tongue to ensure the Ajungo Empire continues to send the city water. He is forced to make a deal to save his dying mom and travels to the desert to bring back water to the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/83ee2d2c-054e-47b5-be96-088731153069/Image+15.jpg Fantasy Blog - SFF Novellas: Hit Your Reading Goal - The Membranes by Chi Ta-Wei To escape catastrophic climate change, humanity now resides in domes at the bottom of the sea, running on cyborg labour. Momo, a dermal care technician, is at the height of her career. After meeting her estranged mother, she begins to reflect on her childhood and explore her true identity. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/book-report-katabasis monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8951d8ea-acf2-4d44-a86a-c3e4dfc7e946/Cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Katabasis - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9398b519-2678-4551-ac15-f1a73a764564/RecCollage.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Katabasis - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/76912ae8-1131-4c72-ba97-2c385ecf5a0c/Author%2Bphoto.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Katabasis - Make it stand out Portrait Credit: Sonja Horsman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/264c5e36-b28d-4720-a1a2-b41fdeab1607/Baci.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Katabasis - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/10-indigenous-sci-fi-fantasy-books monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/book-report-witches-of-honeysuckle-house monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7b629357-21ef-4dac-b51f-af4e6ee44529/coverimage.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Witches of Honeysuckle House by Liz Parker - BEFORE WE DIVE IN… Genre: Fantasy Age Group: Adult Content Warnings: Generational trauma, abusive parent, PTSD, murder Spice Level: N/A Page count: 320 pages https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0ac05162-e6de-4ff1-a6da-fa06ca973fdb/honeysuckle.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Witches of Honeysuckle House by Liz Parker - ABOUT THE BOOK (synopsis) Witches of Honeysuckle House starts four days before October 13th, both Florence Caldwell’s birthday and the day the Caldwell family curse returns every 13 years. The Honeysuckle House is the estate in which every Caldwell has lived, but now, only Evie Caldwell, Florence’s sister, lives there with her daughter, Clara. Florence has long given up her magic and now runs a bookstore called Ink and Pages. Evie turned Honeysuckle House into a bed and breakfast and raises bees to make candles for her spells. When the house starts behaving dangerously, the sisters must come together to defeat this deadly curse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7105b43c-898e-4267-8e69-f81f78c7a267/reccollage.png Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Witches of Honeysuckle House by Liz Parker - READER PROFILE Witches of Honeysuckle House might be for you if: You love witchy sisters like the Owens from Practical Magic or the Halliwells from Charmed You like magical homes and places like Casita from Encanto You read and loved the witchy sisters in The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski You read In the Shadow Garden, also by Liz Parker, for the mystery and family of witches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3bce8890-d156-45b1-8b30-e4bd9d5c33d5/Liz+Parker+PR+Shot+1.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Witches of Honeysuckle House by Liz Parker - ABOUT THE AUTHOR Liz Parker is the author of Witches of Honeysuckle House, In the Shadow Garden, and The Other March Sisters. An herbalist and a witch, Liz lives in Los Angeles with their husband and loves tarot, astrology, and talking to plants. When they're not writing or casting spells, you can find Liz on most social media sites at @LizParkerWrites. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/10-sci-fi-horror-books-that-will-keep-you-up-at-night monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/42ce8ff8-ef7e-4b08-aba5-41491bcd4de4/image+1.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Sci-Fi Horror Books That Will Keep You Up at Night - The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling A claustrophobic novel that follows a caver who takes a high-paying job on a foreign planet. She soon realizes the expedition and her handler are not what she was expecting, and can’t shake the feeling of being followed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/41c038c8-816e-464f-9b40-f0003ac14acc/image+2.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Sci-Fi Horror Books That Will Keep You Up at Night - Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler This novel explores race, sexuality, and human nature in a tale about a young girl who wakes up with no memories and discovers that she is a genetically modified vampire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4aa32910-d11d-4d27-9670-dbe1e7b1ff05/image+3.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Sci-Fi Horror Books That Will Keep You Up at Night - Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon Vern, a pregnant teen, is fleeing from the cult that she grew up in. After giving birth, she develops increased strength and healing abilities, along with a strange tumor on her back. She is forced to uncover the truth about the cult and America’s violent history that constructed it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/211cd12b-4bec-44d3-8fa2-4130f682de09/image+4.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Sci-Fi Horror Books That Will Keep You Up at Night - The Outside by Ada Hoffman Autistic scientist Yasira has developed a new energy drive that could change the future, but when she goes to use it, it accidentally destroys her space station. Declared a heretic by her AI Gods, they capture her. Instead of being executed, Yasira is offered a chance at mercy if she can find her former mentor, who vanished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cf7f4fd4-d5b9-4507-bd0d-a34f3234ff87/image+5.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Sci-Fi Horror Books That Will Keep You Up at Night - Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant Seven years ago, a ship was lost at sea while filming a mockumentary about ancient sea creatures. Now, a crew has been assembled. Each with their own motivations for embarking on this potentially dangerous trip, they soon realize the ancient sea creatures are real and more vicious than expected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e030d40d-1584-42b8-b36b-b2170e973fa1/image+6.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Sci-Fi Horror Books That Will Keep You Up at Night - Dread Nation by Justina Ireland This novel is set in an alternate version of American history, one where the American Civil War was interrupted by zombies. In response to this danger, Black and Indigenous children are forced to attend combat schools to learn to kill the undead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7a5e2745-66e5-4c51-9bdd-b5dd5c3b1b39/image+7.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Sci-Fi Horror Books That Will Keep You Up at Night - Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark In an alternate America, the Ku Klux Klan are demons planning on bringing Hell to Earth. Three women are on a quest to hunt, destroy, and send them back to Hell. But can they stop the demons before the world ends? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/20c75d77-9591-4f89-af54-d103c65d89e5/image+8.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Sci-Fi Horror Books That Will Keep You Up at Night - Monstress by Marjorie M. Liu A steampunk graphic novel series set in an alternate matriarchal 1900s Asia that follows a teenage girl who is struggling to survive and has a mysterious psychic link with an extremely powerful monster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/da95ec16-88fc-4b2a-a0ce-00e192e09e65/image+9.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Sci-Fi Horror Books That Will Keep You Up at Night - The Immortality Thief by Taran Hunt Both a linguist and a criminal, Sean is in trouble (again) and is offered a choice of life in prison, military service, or salvaging data from an abandoned spaceship. When he arrives on the spaceship, he quickly finds it isn’t actually abandoned, but that there are monsters and traps everywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/42ff2fb0-6544-46e1-a26d-3cd75a79af6c/image+10.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Sci-Fi Horror Books That Will Keep You Up at Night - The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline In a futuristic world devastated by global warming, almost everyone has descended into madness because they have lost the ability to dream. North America's Indigenous people are the only ones who can dream, and they can cure the dreamless world with their marrow. But it comes at a price: death for unwilling donors. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/shadows-in-the-ivory-tower monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/the-magic-of-latinx-storytelling monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3164259d-f478-4133-9e1d-33b0885b4e35/Inheritance.jpg Fantasy Blog - The Magic of Latinx Storytelling - The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina by Zoraida Cordova Orquídea, the Montoya family matriarch, summons the family to her home so they can receive their inheritance, which leaves the family with more questions than answers. Years go by, and a mysterious danger falls upon the family, pushing them to uncover the truth about Orquidea’s past. Cordova blends family drama, Ecuadorian-inspired magic, and immaculate prose into an unforgettable story about legacy and survival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4e481762-0537-481e-89e9-2197314276d9/Gods.jpg Fantasy Blog - The Magic of Latinx Storytelling - Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Set in 1920s Mexico, a young woman accidentally frees the Mayan god of death and is dragged along on a thrilling road trip across the country. Moreno-Garcia gives us a story that is bursting with myth, danger, sass, and forbidden love. Equal parts fairy tale and historical adventure, it’s a ride you won’t want to end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7ba7b7af-1512-477c-bd46-e006ef084a36/Witch+of+Wild+THings.jpg Fantasy Blog - The Magic of Latinx Storytelling - Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vazquez Gilliland Sage Flores is many things: a botanist, a sister, and a bruja. Only she’s sworn off her brujeria after it cost her one of her sisters. She is back in her hometown after being gone for eight years and everything is just as she left it, including the man who broke her heart. Sage and Tenn are forced together by circumstance, but will they stay together once Sage’s work is done? Gilliland’s prose is filled with longing and a reluctant magic that pulls you in and refuses to let you go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5dcbfd3a-27f6-4b5d-8c15-d5fe0f28bb33/You+Dreamed+of+Empires.jpg Fantasy Blog - The Magic of Latinx Storytelling - You Dream of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue Five hundred years ago, Hernán Cortés reached the sprawling metropolis of Tenochtitlan and met the emperor Moctezuma, marking a day that altered history forever. What Cortés originally envisioned as a diplomatic meeting with this fabled leader soon has him and all his companions questioning what’s real and what’s imagined. A refreshing, and at times hallucinatory, retelling of one of the most infamous conquests, Enrigue turns this story on its head into a whimsical yet dangerous tale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c5646d25-6db5-4f16-b29c-0bf00f7fde48/Bullet+Swallower.jpg Fantasy Blog - The Magic of Latinx Storytelling - The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James Imagine a Western where the bullets might be cursed and the past refuses to stay buried. Jumping between 1895 and the 1960s, readers follow two generations of men caught in a cycle of violence. When a young bandit robs a train in Mexico, he draws the attention of the supernatural and a curse that impacts his family for generations. Gonzalez James explores guilt, redemption, and inherited curses in a hauntingly original way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3e6edcb3-51bd-45eb-8708-ad383fe63e97/Witches+of+El+Paso.jpg Fantasy Blog - The Magic of Latinx Storytelling - The Witches of El Paso by Luis Jarmillo Marta is a busy woman, juggling her roles as a lawyer, mother, and caretaker for her ninety-three-year-old great-aunt, Nena. When Nena asks Marta for help finding the daughter she left behind decades ago, Marta is pulled into a search that blurs the boundaries between memory, history, and magic. From 1940s El Paso to colonial Mexico, this is a story of mothers and daughters, love and legacy, and the ways our roots continue to call us, no matter how far we roam. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/our-most-anticipated-releases-for-sff monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/be3d886b-d30a-48d0-ab45-2a4e03aaf294/wildreverance.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross Matilda is both the youngest goddess of her family and the messenger of the gods. Caught between two sides of an ongoing conflict, she delivers a message to a mortal lord. While it's the first time she’s seeing him, he’s seen her many times and has pleaded for her help . . . in his dreams. With high stakes and political intrigue on the celestial level, set before and in the same world as her Letters of Enchantment duology, Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross is available September 2nd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6afc2b9a-0bbb-43fc-806a-3e35ecd8faf4/TheMaiden%26HerMonster.webp Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez Malka knows all too well about the monster in the cursed forest, and warns the Ozmini Church when they come to collect their tithes. When a clergy girl goes missing in the forest and Malka’s mother is accused of harming her, she strikes a bargain with their priest: If she can prove the monster’s existence, she can save her mother. An atmospheric reimagining of the Jewish myth of golem, The Maiden and Her Monster is available September 9th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0cf40c51-5e7f-4171-bb54-fbc595fbe4a7/burningflowers.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - Among the Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon Set in the same world as her Roots of Chaos series, this book takes place at the inception of the danger we later see in Priory of the Orange Tree. It’s been centuries since the dragons appeared and almost annihilated humankind. A princess, her betrothed, and a dragon hunter do what’s necessary to usher in a better world in Among the Burning Flowers, out on September 16th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/63dc0bf7-01d5-48df-83ff-f8624c32adb4/allthatwesee.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu Julia Z is a former “orphan hacker” who finds herself caught in a virtual reality mystery where she must use her cybersecurity and hacking expertise to rescue a dream artist and uncover the truth. The lines are blurred between identity, technology and the power of shared dreams in All That We See or Seem, out October 14th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a3d13624-5713-4afa-a3ad-9b853705e934/oceanapart.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - An Ocean Apart by Jill Tew Fresh water is scarce, and the actions of the elite, The Cruisers, are to blame for the reality Eden and her community face in the flooded marshes of old Miami. They sail on massive ships to avoid the consequences of the environmental disaster they’ve created on land. Eden jumps at the opportunity to infiltrate a dating competition a Cruiser family is hosting to steal their money for the marshes, but she doesn’t find what she expected. A new dystopian romance, An Ocean Apart, is available October 14th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0a1a4bf9-7710-48b4-89b0-327e3d2557e4/redcity.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - Red City by Marie Lu Alchemy is the way to perfection, to making someone more perfect. This hidden path of transformation is wielded by two rival crime syndicates that provide their products to the elite. Ari is a prodigy alchemist, and Sam, an apprentice, comes from nothing. The alchemists face off in this dark contemporary fantasy filled with magical warfare. Red City is out October 14th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e26cd028-5237-468e-bdb0-75bcfe28c458/cryvoid.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - Cry, Voidbringer by Elaine Ho Set in a world where the power of the gods bleeds through humanity, generation after generation, the power is waning, and less godchildren are being born. A high fantasy debut with high stakes and found family, this is a journey about the lengths that some will go to for freedom and power. From Michael LaBorn’s imprint Left Unread Books with Bindery Books, Cry, Voidbringer is available October 14th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4c26e176-9d3b-4986-984b-cca47dd03502/bargainwmortals.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - To Bargain with Mortals by R. A. Basu Poppy is caught between two worlds. As the brown-skinned adopted daughter of the Viceroy, she is rejected by both her peers and her people. She discovers her fiancé has nefarious intentions and flees into the clutches of the Jackal, a ruthless criminal. This debut high fantasy follows a colonized country on the brink of revolution, from Emma Skies’s imprint Skies Reads with Bindery Books, To Bargain with Mortals is out October 14th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/eb8f5698-e754-4688-bf26-1c85c8f44969/recipe.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife by Deston J. Munden Rottgor, an undead orc, has had enough of his life of servitude. Barely keeping it together, literally and figuratively, (physically by dark magic), he decides it's time for a change of pace. He opens a restaurant so the city made up of the living and undead can share food and community, and considers that maybe he’d also like to be a father. From MegsTeaRoom’s imprint Cozy Quill with Bindery Books, Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife is available October 14th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7536a236-8d63-423a-b3ee-e39da482173a/girldinner.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake Nina Kaur knows that the first step into the life of her dreams is to be accepted into The House, the most exclusive sorority on campus. Dr. Sloane Hartley, recently released from the clutches of postpartum, is excited about the opportunity to be the academic liaison for The House and the chance to get her groove back. As they both learn about The House’s culture and rituals, they must choose if the chance at perfection and to be part of the elite is worth the bloody costs. Girl Dinner is out October 21st. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a2f6e156-bee9-45ea-b79e-975c9d695189/viciousdescent.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - Our Vicious Descent by Hayley Dennings In 1927 Harlem, the Saint family empire is threatened by illegitimate blood houses and a new dangerous reaper-venom drug. Meanwhile, a new threat targeting both reapers and humans must be uncovered and dealt with. The conclusion to the Ravenous Fates duology, Elise and Layla must uncover the truth in Our Vicious Descent, out October 21st. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/aa22bfcc-667c-4ee0-8575-61ea4397e25f/islesilversea.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri Enemies, yet two sides of the same coin of lore, Simran is a witch of the woods and Vina is a knight of the Queen’s court. Their duties would have them hate each other, yet they can’t help but be drawn to one another. A new sapphic romantasy that spans centuries and is inspired by medieval folklore, The Isle in the Silver Sea is out October 21st. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e4af4b39-9856-405e-84ed-6c55016cc6c7/alixeharrow.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow Across space and time, a historian finds himself pulled to the object of his research and desires, a reluctant lady knight. The foundation of his country is built on her actions and values, but what he finds when he meets her is beneath expectations. Is history wrong, or does his presence there change everything? An extended version inspired by her short story, The Six Deaths of the Saint, The Everlasting is available on October 28th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/37d53891-cb4e-445d-b964-835f9e8cbd20/viciousoaths.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport Princess Kadeesha couldn’t care less about fae politics. She’d love nothing more than to venture off with her cadre of fae warriors and handle business in ways that are less than diplomatic, but she is forced to settle down and marry the High King. Malachi has lost everything and it is up to him to avenge his family and fight for the freedom of his people. He decides to make a move when he sees a princess set to wed his mortal enemy. Enemies of a common threat turn to lovers in Our Vicious Oaths, available October 28th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c735fb8c-d40d-4fd6-a8d6-1d2c65720139/coldwire.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - Coldwire by Chloe Gong The first book in a new dystopian series where humanity leaves a deteriorating world for virtual reality. Those who can afford to escape rising seas and epidemics live in “upcountry” while the lower class is left behind in “downcountry.” The “upcountry,” however, isn’t without its flaws, with an ongoing cold war between two nations. Eirale and Lia, soldiers on opposing sides, uncover a larger conspiracy. While virtual, there are still high stakes in Coldwire, available on November 4th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1643ec22-242f-402d-8ed2-029a4f049895/sonofthemorning.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi Galilee was raised by the Kincaids, a clan of strong Black women deep off the grid. She’s always known she was different, they all are, but for her, there’s a secret about her very existence. Finally off on her own, after a sheltered life, she meets Lucifer. The moment the fallen angel touches Galilee, he knows she isn’t all human either. Secrets are uncovered in this spicy paranormal romance, Son of the Morning, out November 4th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/eaf08ad3-a8b8-4609-8a11-fa4f5fbf3fb3/strengthofthefew.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Most Anticipated Releases for SFF - The Strength of the Few by James Islington The highly anticipated sequel to The Will of the Many, the fantasy book from 2023 whose ending had our jaws on the floor, follows Vis’ journey through the world of the Hierarchy. It’s really hard to give a synopsis without getting into spoiler territory, so learn for yourself when the high stakes, political intrigue, and insane revelations in The Strength of the Few is available on November 11th. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/class-is-in-session-your-guide-to-dark-academia monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/book-report-blood-moon monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/74585780-2192-4c56-a8e0-8f9d5633a5c1/Cover.png Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Blood Moon - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8d80e99b-a625-464e-9106-9fa49da53cab/Characters.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Blood Moon - Make it stand out Art by @elizianna.the.one https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6a4b6136-29aa-4bd7-adbb-35da588c0ddf/RecCollage.png Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Blood Moon - Make it stand out Photo Credit: Kylah Clark's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/66001139-bfaa-4af4-8a9d-bfe7a57c4d28/Author%2Bphoto.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Blood Moon - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/magical-cures-ableism-and-disability-in-fantasy monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/12f65257-c73f-4fc4-a816-ca1cbd3ae9c9/the-witcher-yennefer.webp Fantasy Blog - Magical Cures, Ableism, and Disability in Fantasy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/88378a42-01f9-4c8e-b1e9-50955ff1c51c/vengeful-gods.jpg Fantasy Blog - Magical Cures, Ableism, and Disability in Fantasy In These Vengeful Gods by Gabe Cole Novoa, the main character Crow (he/they) is a child of Death. Crow can use their deathmagic to alter their body; heal his wounds from ring fighting, give himself top surgery, and even alter the levels of testosterone in their body. But his magic only goes so far when healing side effects from their autoimmune disorder. As Crow puts it, “I can temporarily ease the pain when it comes, but as much as I wish otherwise, I can’t make my immune system stop creating the problem to begin with.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/edfeff9b-31ea-47cc-a4cb-049f0c3fc569/aff+cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - Magical Cures, Ableism, and Disability in Fantasy This way of using magic alongside chronic pain and disability seems to be a common thread between books. Earlier this year, I beta read J. A. Collignon’s upcoming release, A Favored Fey (releasing August 14th). Meri (she/her) is fey, a magic wielder, and Arrowmount’s Keeper of the Lines. She’s also disabled: a leg injury from her past never healing, causing her chronic pain. Just like Crow, Meri acknowledges the limitations of her healing magic. “Some pain, some maladies, were never going to be cured by magic, and that was the way life was.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/51479e54-4dba-4a20-b017-43ddbd96f8fe/wtt+cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - Magical Cures, Ableism, and Disability in Fantasy In When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley, main character Benny (he/him) has asthma. At the beginning of the story, a burn on Benny’s hand is healed by the touch of a mermaid, but the healing doesn’t fix his respiratory system. Instead, merman Rio helps Benny through an asthma attack with guided deep breaths—not magic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/32d3fe9f-0b0d-4f7f-af7c-b33643c41337/tempest-take-me.jpg Fantasy Blog - Magical Cures, Ableism, and Disability in Fantasy In Tempest, Take Me Home by Charlie Knight, Max (he/him) is a wheelchair user and magical map maker. When it is evident that Max will need to join the crew of Tempest to help his longtime partner Eli on an adventure, they change the ship itself to become wheelchair accessible. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/guide-to-scifi monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/229bc12f-9bd2-463b-bfff-6f096ee9031d/image+1.jpg Fantasy Blog - Beginners Guide to Sci-Fi - The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers A cozy Sci-Fi novel that follows a multi-species crew on their adventure through the galaxy to complete missions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/46da1a4d-f8ee-4d21-a021-a3d1d121aa7d/image+2.jpg Fantasy Blog - Beginners Guide to Sci-Fi - Ocean’s Echo by Everina Maxwell A romantic space adventure in which a rich socialite, a duty-bound soldier, and their soulbond that could change the fate of their world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2e97c75a-cfd6-4fb0-8233-9e08430dd950/image+3.jpg Fantasy Blog - Beginners Guide to Sci-Fi - Hammajang Luck by Makana Yamamoto A queer space heist that follows a cast of loveable characters and is grounded in Hawaiian culture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/53f0cba2-4b4b-4763-8005-66a42606d7f3/image+4.jpg Fantasy Blog - Beginners Guide to Sci-Fi - Noor by Nnedi Okorafor follows a woman on the run after a violent incident. Set in a near future Nigeria, it explores biotechnology, destiny, and humanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3a5a9c3e-0833-42d3-968f-644400ee61bf/image+5.jpg Fantasy Blog - Beginners Guide to Sci-Fi - Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler follows a young girl with empath abilities living in a near-future Los Angeles that has been destroyed by climate change and social inequality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/238812ad-aff9-48e6-a267-06a56294f73d/image+6.jpg Fantasy Blog - Beginners Guide to Sci-Fi - The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin is set on a supercontinent that is wrecked by catastrophic climate change every few centuries and follows a mother who must endure the deadly, dying land to find her daughter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/813a74c1-7a89-4a9f-93d3-585ab90b71bb/image+7.jpg Fantasy Blog - Beginners Guide to Sci-Fi - Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid A sapphic dystopian novel set in New Amsterdam. It follows two young girls: one forced to be a sacrifice in a televised assassination spectacle, and one forced to kill her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d3856a3f-946b-4bbe-8778-b7f68b3cae5a/image+8.jpg Fantasy Blog - Beginners Guide to Sci-Fi - Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah is set in a reimagined America where incarcerated people in a private prison system can fight for their freedom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dd023691-10b1-439e-9dad-fe427bccfa4f/image+9.jpg Fantasy Blog - Beginners Guide to Sci-Fi - Dawn by Octavia E. Butler An Afrofuturism novel that follows a Black woman who wakes up in an alien spaceship centuries after Earth has been devastated by atomic fire. She is caught between wanting to ensure humanity’s survival and the consequences of working with these aliens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5e7051c6-e195-40a0-af22-21376f9ee3a7/image+10.jpg Fantasy Blog - Beginners Guide to Sci-Fi - Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor An Africanfuturism novel that follows a young Ghanaian girl, named the Adopted Daughter of Death, and her search to find the artifact that gave her deadly powers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3786bc08-54e7-4a54-9d9a-e52a91cef9eb/image+11.jpg Fantasy Blog - Beginners Guide to Sci-Fi - A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers follows a tea monk who is struggling to find purpose in their life, when they meet a robot. Centuries ago, robots laid down their weapons and walked into the forest, never to be seen again. Until now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/49bb5f09-6a7c-4bc1-88d8-732fde7f28f1/image+12.jpg Fantasy Blog - Beginners Guide to Sci-Fi - Binti by Nnedi Okorafor follows a young girl who becomes the first of the Himba people to go to the best university in the galaxy. However, leaving her family behind means putting herself in danger between the university and a dangerous alien race. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/book-report-skipshock monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c1e6781f-ff93-48ea-a9a9-91f78604c362/skipshock.jpg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Skipshock - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8035342b-1438-4f75-8106-dc106ee9a23d/999.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Skipshock - Make it stand out Image by Zeromaro Originally Posted in Toki No Wa Wiki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d5b0d54d-d33a-4138-abd9-e084647ee784/Screenshot+2025-06-30+at+6.58.08%E2%80%AFPM.png Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Skipshock - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/67376097-2e33-4b1b-b9b1-a6a4f9710b5e/Pinterest.png Fantasy Blog - Book Report: Skipshock - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/fantasy-beach-reads monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/35e33462-aeea-4617-b1f5-b91a14924f2a/priory-of-the-orange-tree.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Beach Reads - The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon Dive into this sprawling epic fantasy filled with dragons, magic, and political intrigue. This feminist retelling of ‘George and the Dragon’ offers rich world building and complex characters, making it a perfect companion for a day by the sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1eecd0eb-1e3d-4785-aaf5-289d432179ae/circe.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Beach Reads - Circe by Madeline Miller A beautifully written retelling of Homer’s Odyssey from the perspective of the enchantress Circe. Set on the island of Aiaia, this novel weaves themes of transformation and identity, ideal for reflective beach reading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3f0534d4-94ab-495b-9240-b52b358ae18c/adventures-of-amina.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Beach Reads - The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty Embark on this swashbuckling journey with a retired pirate who is drawn back to an adventure. Set against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean, this tale combines magic, mystery, and high seas adventures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a15e88ac-5277-4ff4-bf1e-5a9c2f713cca/mermaid-the-witch.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Beach Reads - The Mermaid, The Witch, and The Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall A tale of pirates, mermaids, and forbidden love. With its lush world building and dual perspectives, this novel offers a captivating way to escape into a magical Mermaid world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/aaa1b204-90ce-4215-8c25-b7fed502a6e2/stars-too-fondly.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Beach Reads - The Stars Too Fondly by Emily Hamilton A space odyssey meets sapphic rom-com as a group of friends accidentally steal a spaceship and embark on an interstellar adventure. This debut novel blends humour, romance, and science fiction in a delightful package. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b1ed6718-a301-4b95-ac49-74fda3b77d48/hurricane-wars.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Beach Reads - The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon Set in a world inspired by South East Asian mythology, this romantic fantasy follows Talasyn, one of the last light weavers as she navigates war and destiny. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6a6bca5a-7fc1-44e1-9e5b-9b55f6fd4c57/love-of-my-afterlife.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Beach Reads - The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood Delphie, recently deceased, returns to life for ten days to find the man of her dreams. A humorous and heartwarming fantasy romance that's perfect for beach reading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3897ca5a-780c-4bff-830d-fa8999e97956/ministry-of-time.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Beach Reads - The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley Bradley’s debut novel offers a thrilling blend of time travel, espionage, and romance set in a near-future London. Its inventive premise and fast paced narrative make it an exciting read for sci-fi enthusiasts. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/sapphics-in-space monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/83d1f1e0-499d-457b-a61e-6906689ab2af/IMAGE+1.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Sapphics in Space - A Quiet Universe by Kay F. Atkinson A Quiet Universe is part sci-fi, part horror, and part mystery wrapped up in this compelling novel. This book follows CERHA, a fabricant (a biological android), who has one job, to keep Annalise Fletcher safe. That’s what CERHA was made to do, but neither girl expected that this assignment could lead to love. But then Annalise vanishes, leaving only a cryptic warning and a frantic CERHA who must go on an illegal mission to save her lover. As CERHA is trying to bring Annalise home alive, they are both ensnared in a web of secrets that neither expected to be in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b6de96a4-6546-4fc1-b71c-99432264a74a/IMAGE+2.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Sapphics in Space - These Burning Stars by Bethany Jacobs These Burning Stars is the first book in an explosive space opera trilogy that features a dangerous cat-and-mouse quest for revenge. We follow Jun Ironway, a con artist, thief, and hacker who obtains proof that implicates the almighty Nightfoot family. Of course, the Kindom, the ruling power of the solar systems, can’t let Jun expose the truth. They set two of their most brutal clerics on Jun’s tail, but what happens when both clerics are both haunted by a figure from their shared past? Read this book if you love betrayals, manipulations, and morally grey characters! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/29892032-f49e-4b24-8538-553c9db5e28d/IMAGE+3.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Sapphics in Space - The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson The Space Between Worlds is set in a place where multiverse travel is possible, but there’s one catch: you can’t visit a world where your counterpart is alive. We follow Cara, whose parallel selves are exceptionally good at dying, making Cara the perfect candidate for multiverse travel. She spends her days travelling to other multiverses, shamelessly flirting with her handler, Dell, and collecting off-world data for the Eldridge Institute. But what happens when one of her eight remaining counterparts dies under mysterious circumstances? Cara is plunged into a new world with old secrets that reveals her own role in a dangerous plot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/79ec618e-0416-4bc0-8df9-11b44367b71a/IMAGE+4.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Sapphics in Space - A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine A Memory Called Empire is the first book in an intriguing, diplomatic sci-fi duology. We follow Ambassador Mahit, who arrives in the centre of the multi-system Teixcalaanli Empire where she discovers that her predecessor has died. No one will admit that his death wasn’t an accident, and that Mahit may be next in line to die. Amid rising political tensions, she must uncover who is behind the murder of her predecessor, all while navigating an alien culture and hiding a deadly technological secret. Will she be able to rescue her Station from the Teixcalaan’s expansion from annihilation? Or will she lose herself, and the secrets she’s managed to discover? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5127422e-c8c0-486b-8e56-daf48ea44ed2/IMAGE+5.jpg Fantasy Blog - Sapphics in Space - The Scourge Between Stars by Ness Brown The Scourge Between Stars is a sci-fi/horror blend novella that is set aboard a doomed generation ship that has been harboring something terrible. As the captain of the starship, Jacklyn is responsible for keeping humanity alive on their journey back to Earth. They are faced with constant threats of destruction and starvation through their treacherous journey, and a new threat emerges: Jacklyn must hunt down the ship’s unknown intruder as they pick off crew members in a bloody fashion. Will they make it back alive? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/69b16485-f7a6-4da8-a03d-57f72e376572/IMAGE+6.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Sapphics in Space - Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki Light from Uncommon Stars is a standalone novel that features alien courtships and cursed violins. We follow Shizuka, who has made a deadly deal to escape damnation - she must tempt seven violin prodigies to trade their souls for success in the industry. With only one more to go, Shizuka can almost feel the curse lifting when she catches wind of a talented violinist, a young transgender runaway named Katrina. This is all Shizuka is focusing on, until she meets Lan in a donut shop, who may be able to redefine what a soul is worth. This is a compelling story of identity, curses, and hope where the lives of three women become entangled by fate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/27fc9665-64e5-4fe9-8f60-d17cde4be721/IMAGE+7.jpg Fantasy Blog - Sapphics in Space - The First Sister by Linden A. Lewis The First Sister follows a priestess of the Sisterhood, who has no name and no voice. She travels alongside the soldiers of Earth and Mars, the same people who own the rights to her body and soul. First Sister is forced to stay on her ship with a new captain after her former one abandons her, and is commanded to spy on her new captain by the Sisterhood. We also follow Lito, an elite soldier of Venus, who’s partner disappeared after being defeated in combat. But Lito learns that his former partner is alive, and a traitor. His new mission to hunt down and kill his former partner, but what happens when he is forced to decide between following orders, or his own heart? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8c520313-06a3-478b-ab21-bf3db4bc6c04/IMAGE+8.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Sapphics in Space - Escaping Exodus by Ricky Drayden Escaping Exodus is an Afrofutrurist love story following Seske Kaleigh, the heir of a biological, city-size starship carved up from the insides of a beast. Seske’s clan just got their latest ship, and the workers are busy rerouting the circulatory system and stripping down bonework for materials. This is all part of a generation-long cycle, where they must kill the new beast, carve into its barely-living carcass for inhabitation, extinguish its resources, and then escape back into stasis until it’s time to cull the next beast. Everything is going along as planned, until things start to go terribly wrong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cb25b290-1515-4566-8ff2-3c2ffd8a54cb/IMAGE+9.jpg Fantasy Blog - Sapphics in Space - Cosmoknights by Hannah Templer Cosmoknights is an engrossing graphic novel following a ragtag band of space gays. In this graphic novel we follow Pan, who works in her dad’s body shop, sneaks out with her friend, and watches the skies for ships. Her life was simple and small, until it wasn’t. It didn't matter that her friend Tara was a princess, until the day Pan had to say goodbye forever. Many years later, off-world gladiators show up on Pan's doorstep and she soon discovers the hidden secrets of her neo-medieval world and toys with the idea of burning it all down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1d02557c-5f9a-4290-9c4c-a5b7d64fbee5/IMAGE+10.jpeg Fantasy Blog - Sapphics in Space - No Shelter But the Stars by Virginia Black No Shelter But the Stars is a space opera adventure story packed with romantic endeavors, warring worlds, and intriguing characters. We follow Kyran Loyal, the last heir to the lost throne of a forgotten planet that has been undergoing the galactic tyranny of a brutal regime. Then comes Cavia Sifane, the daughter of an imperial despot who has become unrecognizable. What happens when the two are pit against each other in battle and they are the only two survivors? They must rely on each other for survival on a barren moon and uncover secrets that could change the galaxy forever. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/wizards-warriors-and-love monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f6f11072-5926-41a9-aea2-010a38d7be80/71XqE4caMNL.jpg Fantasy Blog - Wizards, Warriors and Love: A Queer Journey Through Fantasy Fiction It wasn’t until the 1970s and 80s that authors began to push the boundaries more directly. Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Left Hand of Darkness, while technically science fiction, profoundly influenced fantasy with its exploration of a genderless society through an alien culture. Though not overtly queer, it questioned the binary foundations of gender and laid the groundwork for queerer works. This started the emergence of queer representation in fantasy with authors like Mercedes Lackey, who featured openly gay protagonists in their trilogy, The Last Herald Mage. These stories were often about trauma and difference, with queer characters struggling to find acceptance in hostile worlds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/66cbeda7-d62a-420c-9364-8746b4fdd54f/91jJM3OtsML-1.jpg Fantasy Blog - Wizards, Warriors and Love: A Queer Journey Through Fantasy Fiction The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon – A sweeping epic with dragons, political intrigue, and a central sapphic relationship that defies the tragic tropes of earlier queer fantasy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2d6dd97d-8395-4c65-9304-776e27d0169d/71GHKo78YBL._AC_UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Fantasy Blog - Wizards, Warriors and Love: A Queer Journey Through Fantasy Fiction Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir – Necromancy, swordplay, and a protagonist who is unapologetically queer and utterly unforgettable. This series blends fantasy and science fiction in a wildly original way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/633acf5c-8388-4841-8b2f-da3f96a380c8/81xdyXHgZ4L.jpg Fantasy Blog - Wizards, Warriors and Love: A Queer Journey Through Fantasy Fiction Black Water Sister by Zen Cho – A modern fantasy set in Malaysia that interweaves ghost stories, family secrets, and a closeted young woman navigating her identity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c2498ba1-7a8a-4903-aeaf-b48a0a8fd0b2/81OWegO0VqL.jpg Fantasy Blog - Wizards, Warriors and Love: A Queer Journey Through Fantasy Fiction The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri – Inspired by Indian History and mythology, this lush novel features morally complex women, a sapphic romance, and empire-shaking magic. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/black-to-the-future monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9e3ec1f6-2306-4163-a56f-53d444c58ad0/Martin+Delany+1.jpg Fantasy Blog - Black to the Future: Afrofuturism and it's Reflection and Re-imagining of Black Narratives - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f97d198a-7044-419c-bc32-49f9da9c0295/Octavia+E.+Butler.jpg Fantasy Blog - Black to the Future: Afrofuturism and it's Reflection and Re-imagining of Black Narratives - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/14a0db45-0c2e-49a6-bc02-2fd0530774cd/The+Fifth+Season.jpg Fantasy Blog - Black to the Future: Afrofuturism and it's Reflection and Re-imagining of Black Narratives - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b212dd96-8a39-4d7d-99fa-71f277f14123/Womb+City.jpg Fantasy Blog - Black to the Future: Afrofuturism and it's Reflection and Re-imagining of Black Narratives - Womb City by Tlotlo Tsamaase Set in a dystopian Botswana, follows Nelah as she navigates a society controlled by surveillance and patriarchal controlled body-swapping tech. Nelah must bring to light a political conspiracy to protect her unborn child while facing the vengeful spirit she created after a fatal accident. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5156fdf9-59fd-4a28-9eed-ba5c52ce6df9/Lost+Ark+Dreaming.jpg Fantasy Blog - Black to the Future: Afrofuturism and it's Reflection and Re-imagining of Black Narratives - Lost Ark Dreaming by Suvi Davies Okungbowa Features an dystopian West Africa in which the rising sea levels have forced survivors to live in towers partially submerged in the sea. The three protagonists, Yekini, Tuoyo, and Ngozi attempt to navigate the systems of power while battling the ancient power imbued into the ones who were left for dead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f6043b74-df3d-4160-bce5-1e024f65f986/The+Black+God%27s+Drums+%281%29.jpg Fantasy Blog - Black to the Future: Afrofuturism and it's Reflection and Re-imagining of Black Narratives - The Black God’s Drums by P. Djeli Clark Showcases an alternate version of New Orleans’ history in which New Orleans remains a neutral territory, but is caught in the midst of the American Civil War. The story encompasses elements of Orisha lore, goddesses, and earth-shifting science as the story’s protagonist, Creeper, attempts to join the airship crew of the Midnight Robber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fbaaadf6-cf7c-4d4e-a68b-e3f2681e045f/pet+-+emezi.jpg Fantasy Blog - Black to the Future: Afrofuturism and it's Reflection and Re-imagining of Black Narratives - Pet by Akwaeke Emezi Follows Lucille who lives in an imagined town that has managed to eradicate themselves of human monsters (those who have committed crimes against others/the community). However, when Lucille accidentally brings a real “monster” into the world, her idea of what makes a monster comes into question. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/villains-we-love-to-hate monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ce0faf41-0a09-4c3d-bd50-eecf1e2a237b/Ember+in+the+Ashes.jpg Fantasy Blog - Villains We Love to Hate - Keris Veturia—An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir Within the Ember in the Ashes series, one would think that the ultimate villain would be The Nightbringer. You know, the jinn who is one of the most powerful beings the world has seen in centuries and who is also hellbent on killing the Scholars and enslaving the rest of the world for revenge? Yeah, he does sound like the ultimate villain that the heroes have to thwart. Somehow, his actions seem like complete child’s play next to the demon-like character Keris Veturia. Where to start with dear, old Keris? Keris Veturia, also known as “The Commandant,” is the cruel, sadistic, and malicious leader of the Blackcliff Academy. Children around the age of six are forcibly recruited by the Augurs (a powerful and holy sect) to train as Masks in the Martial Empire’s military, becoming the most elite and deadly soldiers in the empire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d42228e6-7f2e-4665-aca8-38e735a825eb/Legendborn.jpg Fantasy Blog - Villains We Love to Hate - Victoria Morgan—Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Similar to Ember in the Ashes, the Legendborn series features a character that, though they are not the “real” or “main” villain of the story, is equally as heinous. Victoria “Tor” Morgan is one of the “Legendborn” and is third-ranked in The Order as the Scion of Tristan. Within The Order, the descendants and Scions of the original Order of the Round Table are the most revered and venerated members within this society—none more revered than the Scion of King Arthur. Tor and her family have existed within the order for generations and have benefitted from the privilege and customs that come with being tied to the original Tristan. Tor should have been prepared to follow the Scion of Arthur, yet defies and denounces a Black girl being the Scion of Arthur. Tor has no valid, factual reason to not recognize Bree Matthews as king other than that Bree is Black and, to Tor, that disqualifies Bree from even joining The Order, let alone her leading The Order as king. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3d03ca0c-b8ef-4033-8cb2-dc42d4f94385/Hundred+Thousand+Kingdoms.jpg Fantasy Blog - Villains We Love to Hate - Itempas—The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N. K. Jemisin According to the rulers and people of Sky, Itempas is the one true God. He’s known as Skyfather or Bright Itempas, associated with goodness and the bringing of life…but this is a rewritten history, and far from the truth. Itempas was born from nothing into a trinity, bringing light but not life, alongside his siblings Nahadoth, the bringer of darkness, and later his sister Enefa, who is truly the bringer of life. In the beginning, he and Nahadoth, two sides of the same coin, occupied the cosmos. Much later, Enefa was born, and with her the worlds that occupy life across the galaxies. For a time, the trio lived in harmony, and grew their family with children, godlings, by love that went from platonic to romantic. Eventually, Itempas began to feel left out as Nahadoth and Enefa grew closer. Feeling betrayed, he killed Enefa and enslaved all gods who chose to remember her, including Nahadoth and several of their godling children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5a3aef70-f91b-4ddc-af79-c34bb44b1261/This+Is+How+You+Lose+the+Time+War.jpg Fantasy Blog - Villains We Love to Hate - Red & Blue—This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone Across space and time, both Red and Blue have devoted their lives to the cause of their polar opposite, rival empires. Red belongs to the Agency, a technotopia, and Blue belongs to Garden, a single vast consciousness immersed in organic matter. Unfortunately for them, the futures of their employers and societies are mutually exclusive. We don’t know much about why this is the case, or the history that they share, but over the course of this book, the time war ensues: Red the villian to Blue and her Garden, and Blue the villain to Red and her Agency. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/murderous-mommies monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/865da9dc-78a8-4d8d-bc1c-8a60a18444ab/9780316539883_p0_v5_s1200x630.jpg Fantasy Blog - Murderous Mommies Mothers in Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books We Love - Orka — The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne The Shadow of the Gods is a compelling Norse-mythology inspired epic saga that worked its way into my heart. It also has one of my favorite characters ever, Orka. Orka is such a badass, inspiring main character who will do anything for her family, especially her son, Brecca. This book follows Orka as she is on a path for revenge and vengeance to find the people who kidnapped her son. She will do anything and kill anyone to get him back. The love she has for Brecca is unmatched, and you will fall in love with Orka’s journey! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/654d8de4-859d-4b11-9154-5742683ec299/915orvpMXZL.jpg Fantasy Blog - Murderous Mommies Mothers in Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books We Love - Essun — The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin The Fifth Season is a scifi/fantasy blend that is in a league of its own. This book will grip you from the first page, and will not let you go even when you get to the end! One of the main characters is Essun, a mother of two children who is on a mission to find her husband after he brutally murders her son and kidnaps her daughter. She is out for revenge, but she also must venture through a deadly, dying land to find her husband. This book is a masterpiece, and Essun is such an incredible main character! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9d4343b5-25de-4660-b251-88ed681bbf70/81iGJAWP3OL._UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Fantasy Blog - Murderous Mommies Mothers in Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books We Love - Misaki — The Sword of Kaigen by M. L. Wang The Sword of Kaigen is often pitched as having The Poppy War’s darkness meets Avatar: The Last Airbender’s elemental magic, but it is also a Japanese military story that will stick with you for a long time. One of the main characters is Misaki, a retired warrior who must unsheath her blade again to protect her family and her village, as they are on the brink of war. Misaki is the definition of a badass mother, because she has some of the most EPIC fighting scenes I’ve ever read. This book deserves all the hype and more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/40f19bce-4ae9-4388-beea-589eede0c13e/57127277.jpg Fantasy Blog - Murderous Mommies Mothers in Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books We Love - Kaikeyi — Kaikeyi by Vishnavi Patel Kaikeyi tells the story of one of the women the Hindu epic, The Ramayana, forgot to give a voice to. This book follows Kaikeyi, the forgotten evil queen in the epic, who is determined to leave her mark in a world full of gods and men. What I love about this book is the portrayal of motherhood and how the decisions of a mother are never easy, even if they are not your biological children. Kaikeyi is a powerful stepmother who adores her children immensely, but also wants nothing but the best for the women in her kingdom, even if that means going against the children she loves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a78fee72-0aa9-4ac2-afb7-ae88461442e5/91OPITVpQbL.jpg Fantasy Blog - Murderous Mommies Mothers in Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books We Love - Angroboda — The Witch’s Heart by Genevive Gornichec The Witch's Heart is a Norse-mythology inspired tale about Angroboda, a banished witch who falls in love with a trickster. She gives birth to three very unusual children that all have secret destinies, and she is determined to keep them safe from prying eyes. But when Angroboda slowly uncovers her prophetic powers and the Gods find out about the children, Angroboda must decide what’s best for her family, and for her future. This book is so underrated and one of my all time favorites! If you love any mythology retellings, like Circe or Kaikeyi, you have to check this one out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ac27383e-1d0d-4f7a-a3cf-86ab89026c3d/A1DKHXieyQL.jpg Fantasy Blog - Murderous Mommies Mothers in Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books We Love - Tunuva — A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon A Day of Fallen Night is the prequel story to Priory of the Orange Tree, but can be read as a standalone as well! One of the main characters in this book is Tunuva, a sister of the Priory who has been trained to slain wyrms, but there has been none for many years, until a pivotal event happens that could change the world. Tunuva is such an interesting character, she is the non-biological mother to Siyu who she will do anything for, but she is also a mother to a child she never knew. I loved the emphasis and the themes of motherhood in this book. Tunuva stole my heart and I will be thinking about her for a long time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cf40e3ef-6d32-4d4c-9d87-ee3f9ec77373/81iSjOJBKpL.jpg Fantasy Blog - Murderous Mommies Mothers in Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books We Love - Ambessa — Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf by C. L. Clark Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf is a novel inspired by the TV series, Arcane. This follows the Medarda family, specifically the story of Ambessa Medarda, and her rise to power over her clan and eventually the whole empire. I loved this book because it focuses on the parental relationships between Mel (her daughter) and Ambessa, and how much one is willing to sacrifice for their child, even if it hurts them in the end. Ambessa is a ruthless, bloodthirsty, power-hungry main character, but she will also do ANYTHING to protect the ones that she loves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8efc6546-698c-4103-bbd6-1316a4b324d2/9781803282640_p0_v5_s1200x630.jpg Fantasy Blog - Murderous Mommies Mothers in Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books We Love - Gormflaith — The Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless The Children of Gods and Fighting Men is a historical fantasy that features Irish mythology intertwined with real-life history. One of my favorite characters of all time is Gormflaith, whose main objectives are to keep her son alive, to aid him in his endeavors, and to murder anyone that stands in her way. Gormflaith is everything I love to read about in fantasy books, and the emphasis on a mother’s undying love for her son was such a great part of this story. If you want to read about a mother who will go through extraordinary measures for her child, you absolutely need to pick this one up! https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/even-your-favorite-hero-struggles monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7eb700b7-8f3d-4dad-af4c-b162e6afa6b2/91Vq7joiPfL._UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Fantasy Blog - Even Your Favorite Hero Struggles - Alyssa’s Pick: Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Phantasma, pitched as Caraval meets Throne of the Fallen, is a spicy dark romantasy novel. We follow our main character Ophelia who, along with her sister, discover their mother brutally murdered. Ophelia then inherits her mothers death-driven magic, along with the enormous debt on their house. Ophelia’s sister decides to pay off the loan by entering Phantasma, a cursed manor filled with demons, fatal temptations, and deadly competitions where most contestants don’t make it out alive. The only way for Ophelia to save her sister is to compete herself, and a mysterious, arrogant stranger claims he can protect and guide her through the challenges. Throughout this book, Ophelia struggles with obsessions and compulsions, commonly known as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/45f62582-41b4-4782-8bcb-912ad515d299/81e-2dedAVL._AC_UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Fantasy Blog - Even Your Favorite Hero Struggles - Allissa’s Pick: The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi The Final Strife is a West African and Arabian-inspired fantasy series set in a world based on a harsh and brutal caste system based on the color of one’s blood. The red-blooded “Embers” make up the rigid ruling class, the blue-blooded “Dusters” are forced to be laborers for the empire, and the clear-blooded “Ghostings” are ostracized, mutilated, and are seen as less-than-human. The story follows three characters, Sylah, Anoor, and Hassa, who challenge the oppressive empire and uncover truths those in charge meant to keep buried. Sylah, one of the three main characters in the series, is a former revolutionary who is an Ember, but has been disguising herself as a Duster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/21150d10-3019-46b6-8f27-daf258460b2d/50202953.jpg Fantasy Blog - Even Your Favorite Hero Struggles - Krystal’s Pick: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Piranesi takes place in a mysterious labyrinth “House” with infinite halls filled with statues, highly intelligent birds, and an everflowing sentient ocean. Our main character Piranesi’s memory begins and ends in this labyrinth, and the way he understands his world and existence is bound to its confines. He lives a life mostly in solitude, except for the brief visits from a man called “The Other”. Piranesi is an expert when it comes to everything within his home, and seeks to understand even more and expand his “Great and Secret Knowledge.” He records his findings in his journals, and annotates and organizes them in a very particular way that is influenced by his very specific perception of time and space. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/myths-reimagined-exploring-power-justice-and-equity-in-retold-stories monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2c694c08-86c0-433f-88ef-c9c0d609d098/kaikeyi.jpg Fantasy Blog - Myths Reimagined: Exploring Power, Justice, and Equity in Retold Stories - Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel is a prime example of how people in power have benefited from mythologies that paint the disempowered as mere obstacles to overcome. Kaikeyi is a feminist retelling of the epic, “Ramayana,” the hero’s journey of the great king Rama written by the revered poet, Valmiki. In the original epic, Kaikeyi is vilified and is depicted as a jealous woman consumed by a thirst for power who is willing to manipulate men to serve her interests. By banishing her stepson and beloved hero, Rama, from the kingdom in favor of her own son, Kaikeyi’s story has been used as a cautionary tale as to what happens when women are able to gain power within societies in which men are at the top of the hierarchy (Basu, 2016). Patel’s retelling in Kaikeyi, however, offers a nuanced and fresh perspective of the epic tale. In this version, Kaikeyi’s actions are not driven by petty jealousy and spite, but rather by a lifetime of isolation, neglect, and ostracization due to limitations placed on her as a woman. As the sole daughter amongst a family of boys, Kaikeyi is undervalued and excluded from the inner workings of her noble family - she is meant to remain in a “woman’s place.” When Kaikeyi discovers ancient texts, she gains a power that allows her to physically see and influence her relationships with others, she gains confidence and self-reliance - traits that empower her to fight for women’s rights within the kingdom. Far from being a “villain,” Kaikeyi is driven by a desire to delay Rama’s eventual rise to power, which would potentially erase the progress she made for women’s rights. This feminist retelling critiques the normalization of demonizing women who seek power, even if that power they gain is simply their own autonomy. Systems in which one group holds the power see the rise of the disempowered as dangerous and a threat to the status quo. It reveals the danger of reducing complex characters such as Kaikeyi to one-dimensional villains by ignoring events and situations that lead them to the seemingly villainous actions. Stories like Kaikeyi force readers to re-evaluate the pervasive narrative that women who confront and challenge patriarchal systems are inherently malicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1744677677211-8CDHSICIOTHB04OJH6N7/legendborn.jpg Fantasy Blog - Myths Reimagined: Exploring Power, Justice, and Equity in Retold Stories https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1744677672723-1I1M313U2ANSSOGYYIAB/bloodmarked.jpg Fantasy Blog - Myths Reimagined: Exploring Power, Justice, and Equity in Retold Stories https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1744677787490-7GT55UZ2DG2OYI480N4I/Raybearer.jpg Fantasy Blog - Myths Reimagined: Exploring Power, Justice, and Equity in Retold Stories https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1744677790199-OS6BZ0X9BC7NBEWLUJAN/Maid+and+the+Croc.jpg Fantasy Blog - Myths Reimagined: Exploring Power, Justice, and Equity in Retold Stories https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/10-must-read-fantasysci-fi-books-with-autistic-main-characters monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/15117f32-1325-45ef-9b3a-c88f3b58a169/81-3IV41YfL.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Must-Read Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books with Autistic Main Characters - An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon An Unkindness of Ghosts is a compelling dystopian / sci-fi blend that follows Aster who lives in the slums aboard the “HSS Matilda,” a space vessel similarly organized like the antebellum South. This brutally segregated spaceship has been shipping humans from a dying planet to a mythical Promised Land for generations. Unfortunately, living in the slums means struggling to survive, unless Aster can find a route off the ship and sow the seeds of civil war. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/63f9ef64-4b24-4381-908d-7a37e7e9ab4b/8159Uehi2sL.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Must-Read Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books with Autistic Main Characters - The Outside by Ada Hoffman The Outside is an epic space opera novel that follows a young autistic scientist who has developed a new radical energy drive. However, when she activates this drive, reality warps in a way that destroys the spaceship and everyone that's on it. The AI Gods who rule the galaxy declare Yasira’s acts as heretical and she is abducted by their agents, but instead of executing her, they offer her mercy in exchange for her help in their chase against a more dangerous target. Yasira is torn between who to trust, and this decision could change life as she knows it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8e0a8a0d-8f0e-4dfb-8726-b6eedd527183/8140HSDfUSL.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Must-Read Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books with Autistic Main Characters - To a Darker Shore by Leanne Schwartz To a Darker Shore follows Alesta who has been attempting to convince her kingdom she’s too useful to be sacrificed to appease the infernal monster in Hell. When her best friend, and heir to the throne, takes her place, she embarks on a journey through Hell to save her. The deeper they go through Hell, the more they learn about the sacrifices, and their growing feelings for each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/51a5a27a-309a-4c26-84fd-53d5bf68e389/91SAXtvyP3L.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Must-Read Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books with Autistic Main Characters - The Spirit Bares its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White The Spirit Bares its Teeth is a haunting historical YA horror fantasy blend that follows Silas, an autistic transgender 16 year-old that would rather die than become an obedient wife. Following a failed attempt to escape his arranged marriage, Silas is diagnosed with “Veil sickness” which is a peculiar disease sending violet-eyed women into fits of madness. He is then shipped off to Braxton’s Sanitorium and Finishing School, where he slowly uncovers the truth about this wretched school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f8204266-0749-4f3c-98bf-02d461fa1139/71iDaUkVKvL._UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Must-Read Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books with Autistic Main Characters - Tell Me How it Ends by Quinton Li Tell Me How it Ends is a coming-of-age cozy fantasy following Iris, a tarot card reader who can predict the future and uncover a person's secrets with the flip of her fingers. When she starts straying from the family business, she’s given an ultimatum: either earn a thousand coins, or risk leaving the family forever. Then Iris gets recruited for a mission that could get her the money she needs, but only if she learns to trust herself, this new magical world, and race against the clock ticking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9253f158-31e6-4ae6-b7d4-da909311b956/81U-LUAfO4L._AC_UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Must-Read Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books with Autistic Main Characters - Unseelie by Iveilsse Housman Unseelie is a YA fantasy duology that follows twin sisters, Iselie and Isolde, who are on the run. While they may look alike, they couldn't be more different. Iseile is an autistic changeling, trying to master her magic and fit into a world that will never understand her. When they get caught up in a heist gone wrong, they make unexpected allies and start to uncover a mystery that could change the history of humans and changelings forever. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d13d6066-7e78-4cec-be88-0bc5fbd4f8f2/38822981.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Must-Read Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books with Autistic Main Characters - Seven Devils by L. R. Lam and Elizabeth May Seven Devils is a compelling space opera with queer characters, found family, and full of space adventures. We follow Eris who thought she left her old life behind when she faked her death, but when she’s recruited by the resistance, she’s thrown right back into it. When Eris is assigned a new mission for the resistance with a mechanic that has a grudge against her, they find themselves on the spaceship they’re supposed to infiltrate with three fugitives. Together, they conspire to bring the empire down, but only if they hurry before time runs out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a591b722-6eec-470d-869b-fe928dab2fac/81G3DNkulfL._AC_UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Must-Read Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books with Autistic Main Characters - Key Lime Sky by AI Hess Key Lime Sky follows Denver, the sole witness of a UFO exploding over xyr small town of Muddy Gap. Xe starts to question people of this event, but no one will acknowledge what happened, making Denver the eccentric, autistic pie blogger looking for something that isn’t there. However, when the people of Muddy Gap start acting strangely and disappearing altogether, Denver is set to uncover the truth of what's happening. Along with the town's new arrival Ezra, xyr is racing against time to find out what’s really happening, and why the town won't let xyr leave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/33b6d0c5-de04-4dc0-99b4-b7e25cc9e186/61EeElo7HNL.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Must-Read Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books with Autistic Main Characters - Junker Seven by Olive J. Kelley Junker Seven is a romantic queer sci-fi that follows Castor, a bounty hunter that makes a living off of collecting and selling valuable waste. They live a quiet life, until they are offered a mission they can't refuse: smuggle transgender activist Juno Marcus against the watchful eye of the INtergalactic Police Force. It’s dangerous to accept, but too intriguing to refuse, and Castor is thrown into a whirlwind of those who want Juno dead, making it a heart pounding race throughout the galaxy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8adb9fbc-6f03-442e-81ee-ae8f11ebbe74/81yzLrNr84L._UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Fantasy Blog - 10 Must-Read Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books with Autistic Main Characters - The Reanimators Heart by Kara Jorgensen The Reanimators Heart is an adult historical fantasy following a necromancer working as the medical examiner for the New York Paranormal Society. Dr. Oliver Barlow must hide his powers as a necromancer, until the investigator he’s been secretly in love with is murdered and Oliver brings him back from the dead. Together, Oliver and the investigator embark on a journey to find who murdered Felipe, but end up discovering a plot centuries in the making. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/the-evolution-of-mythical-creatures-in-fantasy-literature monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ec872297-a75d-422f-87c7-08eafbcd411c/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+7.55.00+PM.png Fantasy Blog - The Evolution of Mythical Creatures in Fantasy Literature - Dragons: From Menacing Beasts to Complex Characters Arguably the most enduring mythical creature in fantasy literature, dragons have evolved from their ancient roots as terrifying, fire-breathing creatures to multifaceted beings with their own motivations, personalities, and moral codes. In medieval myth, dragons were often portrayed as menacing symbols of chaos and destruction, like the Beast in Beowulf. In these early legends, dragons represented fear, evil, or greed, serving as antagonists to our heroic protagonists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a7dd3917-8ad8-47b0-92d9-b9ec85ffee81/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+7.55.14+PM.png Fantasy Blog - The Evolution of Mythical Creatures in Fantasy Literature - Fairies: From Mischievous Spirits to Empowered Beings Fairies have long held a place in folklore, from the trickster – like Fae of Celtic mythology to the elegant and ethereal creatures in Victorian Fairy tales. In earlier tales, such as Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, fairies were portrayed as mischievous beings with the power to manipulate and enchant. They were often portrayed as capricious, with a tendency to cause trouble for mortals. However, in the modern era, fairies have been reinterpreted to reflect broader themes of agency and empowerment. In The Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr, fairies are shown as dangerous but complex creatures, with the boundaries between good and evil blurred. In Holly Black’s The Cruel Prince, the fairy world is depicted as a place of political intrigue, deception, and power struggles, with humans at the core navigating this realm in search of survival and autonomy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/76b8e5c7-68ca-4efa-8d29-1058db4fcb1a/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+7.54.32+PM.jpg Fantasy Blog - The Evolution of Mythical Creatures in Fantasy Literature - Elves: From Highborn Mystics to Relatable Heroes Elves, often depicted as the wise and ageless race of mythical creatures, have had an interesting evolution in fantasy literature. In early mythology, elves were depicted as powerful but aloof beings, often with a connection to nature or the divine. In Norse mythology, for example, the alfar were said to be skilled in magic and associated with the Gods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6312d279-0435-426c-a771-824ffff66b11/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+7.54.52+PM.png Fantasy Blog - The Evolution of Mythical Creatures in Fantasy Literature - Vampires: From Bloodsuckers to Tragic Antiheroes Vampires have undergone one of the most significant transformations in fantasy literature, shifting from being creatures of pure evil to tragic, sometimes even sympathetic, antiheroes. In early literature and folklore, vampires were terrifying creatures, associated with death and decay. Bram Stoker’s Dracula cemented the image of the vampire as a predatory, monstrous figure that symbolised fear and lust. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/beginners-guide-to-fantasy monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cc5c10e2-3705-4bf7-a5b6-eac71e93d195/Screenshot+2025-02-28+at+2.03.52+PM.png Fantasy Blog - Your Beginner’s Guide to Fantasy Have you ever wanted to start reading fantasy books, but then you look up ‘fantasy books to read’ and an endless amount of opinions come up that makes you feel extremely overwhelmed? Don't worry, we’ve all been there! Fantasy is one of the most intimidating genres because of its vast narratives, unfamiliar magic systems, and extensive world-building. That is why we have created this guide to help you start (or continue) your fantasy journey! We hope this helps you deepen your understanding of the fantasy subgenres, gain some tips and tricks for starting a new fantasy book, and add some beginner-friendly recommendations to your 2025 TBR! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b87ba932-8001-4d9a-a9b7-28191a5f0d41/image+2.png Fantasy Blog - Your Beginner’s Guide to Fantasy - Tips For Starting Your Fantasy Journey Now, you may hesitate to start your fantasy journey because you’re extremely overwhelmed, or you don’t know where to start, and are unsure of which books will work for you. That’s all okay! We started off as fantasy beginners too. That’s why we’re here to help you with some tips to get you motivated to begin this epic journey! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cd2a2ed0-eb51-4b3b-86f6-cb31a6e5b5a4/91RuS-MT3FL.jpg Fantasy Blog - Your Beginner’s Guide to Fantasy - Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli “Romantasy that is perfect for people who grew up in the early 2000s dystopian renaissance and are interested in adding some magic to the deadly trials trope. Nisha J Tuli blends the high-stakes romantic competition of The Selection with a main character as fierce as Katniss Everdeen and wraps it up with some easy world building. This is the first book in the completed Artefacts of Ouranos series, and each book will take you deeper into the fantasy genre.” - Rachel (@rachelskyereads) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6e156984-3763-4227-bdc8-328c9d0b8927/913imOgCUSL.jpg Fantasy Blog - Your Beginner’s Guide to Fantasy - Jade City by Fonda Lee “It’s an epic urban fantasy centered around clans and family loyalty. The story moves quickly, so you’ll never feel bored, and the jade magic system is easy to understand. The complex relationships and tensions within the Kaul family add emotional depth, making it impossible to not get invested. It’s the kind of book that makes you feel as if you are part of their world.” - Jenni (@jenniflipsthepage) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1fc1e1df-1168-4e63-abd1-930f50fd9a6e/image+6.jpg Fantasy Blog - Your Beginner’s Guide to Fantasy - Strange the Dreamer by Lani Taylor “A beautifully written YA fantasy duology. Strange the Dreamer follows a librarian who dreams of a mythic lost city, and a goddess with the power to enter and shape dreams. Taylor’s lyrical prose will draw you into the dreamy, surreal world of Weep, telling a moving story of hope, endurance, memory, forgiveness, and redemption. The writing is approachable, yet layered, with a balance of adventure, magic, mystery, and romance – a perfect starting point for fantasy newcomers.” - Azhangia (@azhangia) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/da0857e5-e0b8-48fe-9b5c-f0310fcc1895/9780316489775_p0_v5_s1200x630.jpg Fantasy Blog - Your Beginner’s Guide to Fantasy - The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter “A good beginning fantasy would have to be The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter. The character arcs in the story are so profound and powerful. The world building and the lore work together so well and develop nicely with the fast-paced plot! Seeing African representation in epic fantasy is so important for all readers to experience.” - Tray (@trayreadthat) https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/give-me-lashes-or-give-me-death monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/diversity-vs-tokenism monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bcf72ce0-3f58-4dca-8dfb-01952aba1434/HP+Order+of+the+Phoenix.jpg Fantasy Blog - Diversity vs. Tokenism: What's the Difference? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740772310607-URTDSDSCG14GJ12HJW3L/Cho+Chang+Character.jpg Fantasy Blog - Diversity vs. Tokenism: What's the Difference? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740772459357-G8OXQM3RAQ7T06HAD1NV/Hunger+Games+Cover.jpg Fantasy Blog - Diversity vs. Tokenism: What's the Difference? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740772460041-HUDM3UUCQWY7E1OVC3UP/Rue+from+Hunger+Games.jpg Fantasy Blog - Diversity vs. Tokenism: What's the Difference? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e49f971a-c72c-42d0-9535-de4edb601074/SJM+Instagram+Post.jpg Fantasy Blog - Diversity vs. Tokenism: What's the Difference? Rue’s death in The Hunger Games also has real-world implications. For example, the majority of BookTok and other bookish spaces have stood silent or have actively fought against the Black community’s frustration with the author Sarah J. Maas who reduced Breonna Taylor’s legacy down to her own “Magical Negro” or token in order to promote her ACOTAR series. Referencing Breonna Taylor’s death allowed SJM to create the image that she is an ally who is unafraid of calling out injustices while simultaneously using the same breath to encourage readers to buy her books. Through both social media and her own books, Sarah J. Maas has become a master of creating and using “Magical Negroes.” See full post here. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/our-infinite-fates monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/52a3f633-ec79-4ecb-952c-329c55d2b66b/our+infinite+fates.jpg Fantasy Blog - Our Infinite Fates Laura Steven’s Our Infinite Fates is a beautiful blend of heartwarming romance, emotional complexity, and magical realism. The novel invites readers into a world where fate isn’t just an idea, but a tangible force, and the decisions we make shape the paths we take. Our Infinite Fates is a captivating, star–crossed enemies-to-lovers romance that crosses a millennium, blending love, danger, and fate in a thrilling journey. At the heart of the Young Adult Fantasy novel is Evelyn. She remembers every life she has ever lived, and in each one she meets the same tragic fate – murdered before her eighteenth birthday. But this time, things are different. She’s grown fond of the life she’s living now, and, more importantly, her sister needs her bone marrow to survive. Now, Evelyn must track down the ancient enemy who has hunted her through every incarnation, confront the mystery of why she’s being pursued, and try her hardest not to fall in love with this timeless rival again. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/2025anticipatedreleasesfromblackauthors monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/67701d8c-03b3-4e6d-a0d3-084ffd6db9e0/death+of+the+author.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Books by Black Americans We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On - Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor Writer Zelu is uninterested in settling down, neither in marriage nor career. Living with a disability and as the black sheep of her family, she finds herself laid off from her job and rejected by a publisher when she decides to write something she truly wants to write. This decision, and the futuristic epic story that comes from it, leads her on the path to stardom and forever changes everything about her life. “Death of the Author” comes out January 14th https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bc935da8-81c1-4399-b45a-75280cf5826b/this+ends+in+embers.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Books by Black Americans We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On - This Ends in Embers by Kamilah Cole In this sequel to So Let Them Burn, everything has changed for Faron. Kidnapped and forced to bond with her people’s enemy, she has fallen from grace. Her elder sister Elara must undo the damage she's done, but will she be able to save her sister and their people from the conflict started by dragons? The conclusion to the Jamaican folklore-inspired Divine Traitors duology, “This Ends in Embers” comes out February 4th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/83d09588-01fe-47bc-ab04-a1711a54f49a/%28s%29kin.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Books by Black Americans We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On - (S)Kin by Ibi Zoboi (S)Kin is award-winning author Ibi Zoboi’s contemporary fantasy debut. This novel, inspired by Caribbean folklore, is unique because it’s written in verse and is about ancestral magic and the lengths Marisol and Gen are willing to go to for the futures they want, as well as the secrets they uncover along the way. “(S)Kin” is available February 11th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2f295290-1075-4f18-9748-f1a5369b4c02/oathbound-9781665951906_hr.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Books by Black Americans We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On - Oathbound by Tracy Deonn The next installment in The Legendborn Cycle continues to follow Bree Matthews, this time bound to what she’s been running from. More alone than she’s ever been, in an attempt to keep herself, and those she holds dear safe, Bree must do whatever it takes to master her powers. In her absence, with the round table fractured and a string of killings and disappearances, the remaining scions attempt to hold things together. “Oathbound” comes out March 4th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5f1d34e0-3051-4673-8abb-862f92c3ac24/a+desert+of+bleeding+sand.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Books by Black Americans We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On - A Desert of Bleeding Sand by Lucia Damisa Zair will stop at nothing to uncover the cause of the disappearances at her academy, including having to work together with rival spy Dathan. Damisa’s debut is filled with magic, political intrigue, hidden motives, and a simmering attraction. “A Desert of Bleeding Sand” is available on March 27th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1e426a06-aca5-4dfc-a35d-c058bf8754d6/91XUqvswYOL._AC_UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Books by Black Americans We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On - Somadina by Akwaeke Emezi Emezi returns to fantasy for readers of all ages with a story inspired by the West African world. Twins Somadina and Jayaike have been two peas in a pod their entire lives until they begin to come into their magical powers. While her brother’s magic enchants, Somadina’s powers wreak fear upon their community. Their town turns their fear into hostility, and when Somadina thinks things can’t get any worse her twin vanishes. “Somadina” by Akwaeke Emezi comes out April 15th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5fc4a82c-8aa0-4cb3-bef0-805bf71f077d/iron+tongue+of+midnight.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Books by Black Americans We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On - Iron Tongue of Midnight by Brittany N. Williams In the conclusion to the historical fantasy trilogy, The Forge and Fraction Saga, it's up to Joan Sands to banish the fae, just as her ancestors had in the past. Armed with a magical sword and her growing power to manipulate metal, she must uncover the secrets of the past to ensure the future of London. “Iron Tongue of Midnight” is available on April 22nd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7f35a167-cff1-4903-a442-6dacef7e7625/harmattan+season.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Books by Black Americans We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On - Harmattan Season by Tochi Onyebuchi Boubacar, a veteran and private eye, can’t seem to catch a break in this standalone, inspired by postcolonial West Africa. He finds himself caught in the crosshairs between the French occupiers and Indigenous peoples as they attempt to reclaim their heritage and the abilities that come with it. This riveting fantasy noir, “Harmattan Season,” comes out May 27th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a649bc21-03df-4c19-be6d-f529c25ad589/the+memory+of+ogisi.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Books by Black Americans We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On - The Memory of the Ogisi by Moses Ose Utomi Hundreds of years later, the City of a Thousand Stories still stands. Ogisi is a historian who has dedicated his life’s work to studying a little-known figure from the past Osi. Determined to keep his livelihood, he ventures into the Forever Desert to find his lost tomb and answers. The conclusion to the acclaimed Forever Desert series, “The Memory of the Ogisi” comes out July 15th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a75b31c6-6b88-441e-9853-4d8a069c6266/9780593711965_p0_v1_s1200x630.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Books by Black Americans We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On - Bones at the Crossroads by LaDarrion Williams In this sequel to the best-selling fantasy debut Blood at the Root, Malik wants to go back to being a regular college student. Instead, he finds himself accepting new truths and new powers. Will joining an elite secret society with roots in great power help him learn about his heritage and abilities? Find out in “Bones at the Crossroads” which is available July 29th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5dec6755-aaeb-4df3-b258-b8d970b6df0a/blood+moon.jpg Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Books by Black Americans We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On - Blood Moon by Britney S. Lewis It's said that werewolves protect the people of Mira’s small town from vampires and have for a long time, but she no longer believes in legends. Now a college freshman, the sense of normalcy she once longed for goes out the window when she encounters a mysterious boy with golden eyes. This book is inspired by justice for Bonnie Bennet (The Vampire Diaries) and Jacob Black (Twilight). “Blood Moon” comes out August 12th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/298a8b76-55c3-4f08-839b-83f63b2c9d5d/OUR+VICIOUS+OATHS+N.+E.+Davenport.png Fantasy Blog - Fantasy Books by Black Americans We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On - Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport We don’t know much about Davenport's next book just yet, but what we do know is that it's an enemies-to-lovers romantasy about a dark fae king with plans to conquer a realm. He knows how to handle threats and would do just about anything to anyone to protect his queen. For all the shadow daddy lovers, “Our Vicious Oaths” is available September 25th. https://www.readinmag.com/fantasyblog/whatmakesepicfantasysoepic monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6caca7b1-1cc9-466c-bb3b-a605d2203765/epic+fantasy+photo+%281%29.png Fantasy Blog - What Makes ‘Epic Fantasy’ so Epic? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/54d0d53e-ae3f-443d-8db0-f8550d9f9632/9780316489775_p0_v5_s1200x630.jpg Fantasy Blog - What Makes ‘Epic Fantasy’ so Epic? - The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter: An African-inspired fantasy about a world caught in an eternal, unwinnable war, and the young man who may become the only hope for his people’s survival. *quartet with two books currently out* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dafcf11b-8fc4-442e-ba3e-973d67e4c2c3/the+sword+of+kaigen.jpg Fantasy Blog - What Makes ‘Epic Fantasy’ so Epic? - The Sword of Kaigen by M. L. Wang: A Japanese-inspired fantasy that follows a mother and her son as a threat of an impending invasion looms over their country. *standalone* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f74df8c4-6deb-4a58-a24f-76c6ac4c5966/the+fifth+season.jpg Fantasy Blog - What Makes ‘Epic Fantasy’ so Epic? - The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin: A blend of science-fiction and fantasy where the inhabitants of a supercontinent endure a catastrophic climate change every few centuries. *completed trilogy* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f4af4533-5ec2-4d32-8802-b5dbf7cf1977/the+jasmine+throne.jpg Fantasy Blog - What Makes ‘Epic Fantasy’ so Epic? - The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri: Set in a world inspired by the epics and history of India, a maid servant with forbidden magic and a captive princess become unlikely allies to save their empire. *completed trilogy* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d4731abe-990c-41d8-9eeb-ed24ba02fb72/an+ember+in+the+ashes.jpg Fantasy Blog - What Makes ‘Epic Fantasy’ so Epic? - An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir: Follows a scholar girl spying for the rebels against the reigning empire and a student struggling to break free from the tyrannical regime he grew up in. *completed quartet* https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/choose-your-own-adventrope monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b0f2dfa5-335f-4ded-a327-640e9c9902bd/1+ladies+is+hating.jpg Romance - Choose Your Own Adventrope - Class Difference: Ladies in Hating by Alexandra Vasti A common obstacle in historical romance is class difference between the main characters. In Ladies in Hating by Alexandra Vasti, Georgiana and Cat are competing gothic novelists who both write under pen names. When they discover the other’s identity, they realize they have something else in common—their past. Cat’s father was the butler at Georgiana’s family home until he was mysteriously let go and they disappeared from each other’s lives. Now they share a publisher and find themselves at the same dilapidated, and possibly haunted, Gothic castle to conduct research for their next novel. This sapphic class difference historical is a must read! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2730ca3c-ee65-43d5-afb3-7243f71e2853/2+Devil+of+downtown.jpg Romance - Choose Your Own Adventrope - Carriage Spice: The Devil of Downtown by Joanna Shupe In The Devil of Downtown by Joanna Shupe, Justine Green is the youngest sister of a wealthy New York family during The Gilded Age. Justine’s purpose in life has always been her charity work, but while other ladies throw fundraisers and balls, Justine gets a lot more involved with her community. She strives to help women who have been wronged by the men in their lives, which leads her to cross paths with mob boss Jack Mulligan. One of Jack’s cronies has abandoned his wife and children, and together he and Justine are determined to hold the man accountable. Justine learns many life lessons from Jack, including a very vivid tutorial that takes place in a carriage. Colin and Penelope Bridgerton aren’t the only ones who love a good carriage ride! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/afa01e1b-4446-4a95-a5ad-ac9cead7689d/3+ana+maria.jpg Romance - Choose Your Own Adventrope - Political Intrigue: Ana María and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa I love when this genre gives us a healthy dose of history along with romance, and one of my favorites of this variety is Ana María and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa. Ana María and her sisters have fled Mexico for London during a time of political unrest involving their father. Ana and her sisters are tasked with promoting the Mexican cause to British society, which is how Ana meets Gideon Fox. Gideon is a biracial Member of Parliament working to abolish the Atlantic Slave Trade. Together these two are the political power couple of my dreams! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e841fe85-5abf-455d-bf7e-a485c554b924/4+Earl+takes+all.JPG Romance - Choose Your Own Adventrope - Mistaken Identity: The Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heath Lovingly referred to by the historical romance community as “The Gorilla Twins,” The Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heath is unlike any romance you’ve ever read. Trust me! This regency historical romance follows twin brothers. When the older twin and holder of the title dies, his brother takes his identity and pretends he was the one who died. He not only steps into his brother’s role as Earl, he also takes over as husband to his brother’s pregnant wife. How does the gorilla fit in? Read and find out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/03362f74-7e20-40ac-a440-1f33b0a9abe8/5+her+night+with+the+Duke.JPG Romance - Choose Your Own Adventrope - Independent Widow: Her Night with the Duke by Diana Quincy Women often don’t have a lot of power or autonomy in historical romance, except when it comes to widows. In Her Night with the Duke by Diana Quincy, Leela lives a comfortable and prosperous life as a widow. She is a young step mother to two adult children, and she is secretly a wildly successful travel author. Writing under a man’s pen name, Leela wrote a best-selling book about her time exploring her mother’s homeland of Palestine. Diana Quincy is a Palestinian American author who often includes Palestinian characters in her books, and this one is my favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0a4d96c1-9d33-4f49-9b86-1812d2065f77/6+secret+lives.JPG Romance - Choose Your Own Adventrope - Estranged Father: The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles Male main characters with daddy issues are prevalent in historical romance. In The Secret Lives of Country Gentleman by K.J. Charles, Gareth was abandoned by his father when he was only a child. Gareth never hears from him again until his father dies, leaving Gareth a title and an estate. Gareth is a fish out of water in his new home, a remote marsh land, where everyone seems to play by a set of rules Gareth doesn’t understand. It turns out the marsh is run by a local crime family, and even more jarring is Gareth already knows the leader. Intimately, K.J. Charles is known for writing fantastic male male historicals, this is just one of many. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5139b55c-23c3-4f75-b9df-e5dc22b166cb/7+tempting+the+bride.JPG Romance - Choose Your Own Adventrope - Amnesia: Tempting the Bride by Sherry Thomas No one knows how to turn a jerk into a romantic hero quite like Chinese American author Sherry Thomas. In Tempting the Bride, David has been in love with his best friend’s sister since they were children. Rather than admit his feelings for Helena, David does what most dumb boys do—he expresses himself by constantly annoying the hell out of her even into adulthood. When Helena is on the verge of being caught in a reputation-ruining scandal, David offers her a very dreaded lifeline: a marriage of convenience, to him. She has no choice but to agree, but before they can reach the altar, they are in a train accident that leaves Helena with amnesia. David sees this as his chance to start over with Helena, but what if her memory comes back? The better question being when her memory comes back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c17fad8c-5d5f-4113-a909-f594d2a04fa7/8+wild+rain.jpg Romance - Choose Your Own Adventrope - Ahead of Her Time: Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins Many of my favorite historical romances feature a FMC who is ostracized by society for their progressive ideals. Feminists have always been here fighting the good fight, and no one embodies that more than Spring Lee of Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins. Spring lives on her own on a ranch in the Wyoming Territory around the time of the Civil War. She was thrown out of her home at 18 and clawed her way to safety and security completely on her own. Spring is independent, outspoken, and self-possessed. She flips everything you think you know about historical romance tropes on its head. Spring heroically saves the male main character when he is thrown from his horse. She doesn’t want to get married and she doesn’t want children, and the MMC doesn’t try to change her mind. Twist! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ffd198d1-9410-4897-b531-fc96384c6804/9+island+princess.JPG Romance - Choose Your Own Adventrope - Age Gap: An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera This sapphic age gap historical romance set in Paris is about an aspiring artist and a worldly widow. Manuela’s dream is to pursue art and live life as her true self, but instead, her parents are forcing her into a marriage to save them from their own financial ruin. Manuela is in Paris on a last hurrah with her two best friends, and if she is going to be trapped in a loveless marriage she is going to live it up in the meantime. Enter Cora, the Duchess of Sundridge. Cora is a wealthy and independent widow who acts as Manuela’s guide to queer society in Paris. An Island Princess Starts a Scandal is book two in Adriana Herrera’s Las Leonas series, which all feature Latinx main characters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cf8760cc-1672-4bb4-bca4-ee7d0d7de670/10+an+extraordinary+union.JPG Romance - Choose Your Own Adventrope - Undercover Spy: An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole is an American Civil War romance that will have you on the edge of your seat! Elle is a free northern Black woman working as a spy for the Union Army. Her latest mission requires her to pose as a slave in a southern household to gather information. While living on the southern plantation she meets Malcolm McCall, a Scotsman who on the surface appears to be a Confederate soldier but is actually a fellow undercover agent. Elle did not expect to find an ally, but they quickly discover that two spies are better than one. https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/romance-road-trip-steamy-lit monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a8375a89-6584-43ca-9be0-e6a2120e7711/SteamyLit+1.jpg Romance - Romance Road Trip: Steamy Lit (FL) - Make it stand out Melissa Saavedra, Owner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/55251cb8-351b-441c-85a2-f7df755a8bf5/steamy+lit+4.jpg Romance - Romance Road Trip: Steamy Lit (FL) - Make it stand out Fort Lauderdale Location https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/801a6fa9-7ea8-4c29-858d-7f8760cea5b5/steamy+lit+3.jpg Romance - Romance Road Trip: Steamy Lit (FL) - Make it stand out Fort Lauderdale Location https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/551a0c3a-c92d-4c4a-96d0-a04c679e5bf0/steamy+lit+5.jpg Romance - Romance Road Trip: Steamy Lit (FL) - Make it stand out Fort Lauderdale Location https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e0d48f54-1211-400d-bc89-252af91dbd24/steamy+lit+8.jpg Romance - Romance Road Trip: Steamy Lit (FL) - Make it stand out Fort Lauderdale Location https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a032c65a-1e20-4b8d-a3c0-01da8ff68f28/steamy+lit+11.jpg Romance - Romance Road Trip: Steamy Lit (FL) - Make it stand out Fort Lauderdale Location https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/65b45fbb-c66f-42ea-b265-28614f265486/steamy+lit+10.jpg Romance - Romance Road Trip: Steamy Lit (FL) - Make it stand out Fort Lauderdale Location https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e63fa45c-064d-4399-ba7e-5b1508266142/steamy+lit+9.jpg Romance - Romance Road Trip: Steamy Lit (FL) - Make it stand out Fort Lauderdale Location https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/romance-road-lovestruck-books-and-cafe monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3757a44c-5ff5-4c0c-a0cd-cbd1103bb814/Lovestruck1.jpg Romance - Romance Roadtrip: Lovestruck Books & Cafe (Cambridge, MA) - Make it stand out Photo credit: Reagan Bryne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6b3e6512-1b66-4b5a-8595-d647eec9ccbd/Lovestruck5.jpg Romance - Romance Roadtrip: Lovestruck Books & Cafe (Cambridge, MA) - Make it stand out Photo credit: Reagan Bryne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0f01b696-3f5f-4763-9a3c-85f526c0a305/Lovestruck4.jpg Romance - Romance Roadtrip: Lovestruck Books & Cafe (Cambridge, MA) - Make it stand out Photo credit: Reagan Bryne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/df0fae22-d611-45e7-a5dd-6209f3c76fa8/Lovestruck6.jpg Romance - Romance Roadtrip: Lovestruck Books & Cafe (Cambridge, MA) - Make it stand out Photo credit: Reagan Bryne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3c64af03-9910-48c5-a9b0-b26a7f9eefe8/Lovestruck3.jpg Romance - Romance Roadtrip: Lovestruck Books & Cafe (Cambridge, MA) - Make it stand out Photo credit: Reagan Bryne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f4393895-0dbd-45d9-82b5-bb4f93ab9dc5/Lovestruck2.jpg Romance - Romance Roadtrip: Lovestruck Books & Cafe (Cambridge, MA) - Make it stand out Photo credit: Reagan Bryne https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/why-representation-in-romance-is-important monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ec2e0e80-4da5-4cb9-981e-5f4326f1ef49/Image+1.jpg Romance - Why Representation In Romance Is Important - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/040b31e1-250f-4d45-8ae2-37b700e067ce/Image+2.jpg Romance - Why Representation In Romance Is Important - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/romance-road-trip-indie-bookstores monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a45c5da8-939d-4bb8-8634-125558d8bcbb/TLC.jpeg Romance - Romance Road Trip: Indie Bookstores Across the Country - The Last Chapter in Chicago, IL The Last Chapter (TLC) is the first romance-only bookstore in Chicago. The store is Latina and BIPOC owned by Amanda, a lover of Why Choose romances, indie authors, and showing up for her community of book lovers. The Last Chapter hosts author events, panels, release parties to build community; all while collaborating with authors to create TLC exclusive editions of books, and collection of bookish merch for every romance reader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6690e41f-1ac9-47c4-bdb5-4746c52c512d/7.+Lovestruck+Books_Signature+Red+Wall+2+%28Photo+Credit+Reagan+Byrne%29.jpg Romance - Romance Road Trip: Indie Bookstores Across the Country - Lovestruck Books & Cafe in Cambridge, MA Lovestruck Books & Cafe is your one-stop-shop for romance reads, gifts, and sipping on a coffee while you shop. Owned and created by Rachel, Lovestruck is a combination of all her favorite pastimes: fun drinks, shopping, and celebrating romance! The cafe serves Geroge Howell coffee by day and swaps to a wine bar in the evening. Grab your book club and enjoy a drink on Lovestruck’s famous couch! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d517284c-bca8-417f-99b6-2ddd1621852e/Steamy+Lit.jpg Romance - Romance Road Trip: Indie Bookstores Across the Country - Steamy Lit in Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Miami Steamy Lit is owned by Melissa, a Latina dedicated to celebrating diversity in romance. Steamy Lit has locations in Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and their newest location in Miami, FL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2b6b9f22-5306-445e-b2a4-1925c62a599a/IMG_1982.jpg Romance - Romance Road Trip: Indie Bookstores Across the Country - Meet Cute in La Mesa, CA Meet Cute is a queer- and woman-owned bookshop created by Becca. Located in La Mesa, CA, Meet Cute is bright, bubbly, and has your next romance read waiting for you. Becca values community building with in-person events including author Q&As, book clubs, and craft nights. The next time you visit Meet Cute be sure to check out their curated collection of historical romance! https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/a-lady-for-all-seasons-review monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b2b44597-3233-465c-9fc9-8b6a71168207/IMG_8825.JPG Romance - A Lady for All Seasons: Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/romance-road-trip-the-last-chapter monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b5e39276-f797-46a9-a251-619f263a39d7/TLC+photo+4.jpg Romance - Romance Road Trip: The Last Chapter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dd9601d6-4334-46b0-bc8f-c74c3bf108f4/TLC+photo+1.jpeg Romance - Romance Road Trip: The Last Chapter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a6edb934-0544-439d-b94a-92110c5b692b/TLC+photo+3.jpeg Romance - Romance Road Trip: The Last Chapter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/book-report-holiday-ever-after-by-hannah-grace monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/67381f2d-7578-4d53-b9d8-948767f588cf/holiday-ever-after-9781668213735_hr.jpg Romance - Book Report: Holiday Ever After By Hannah Grace - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8fcacf4f-6f53-4394-95cc-ec4ac2cc03da/60q13oenmpd2gf6v03nae91ecj.jpg Romance - Book Report: Holiday Ever After By Hannah Grace - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f2225c36-ce9e-4bd9-a696-87f68d1d7015/Fall_in_South_Royalton_Vermont_-_Gilmore_Girls_Opening_Scene.jpg Romance - Book Report: Holiday Ever After By Hannah Grace - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1359b664-7700-4507-bc00-e1ba0ef85363/images.webp Romance - Book Report: Holiday Ever After By Hannah Grace - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/book-report-the-full-picture-by-jessica-carmichael monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8d641c89-b6ec-435f-a186-f5bd5fc29478/cover.jpg Romance - Book Report: The Full Picture by Jessica Carmichael - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/67097bd1-2ac1-4912-b296-3954ab76e62f/reccollage.jpg Romance - Book Report: The Full Picture by Jessica Carmichael - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9a8d5b4b-219f-4b56-982f-2253fc28d24e/Author.webp Romance - Book Report: The Full Picture by Jessica Carmichael - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/romance-manga-102 monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ba44ea88-764a-49a9-a29b-c662c70850bd/intheclearmoonlitdusk.jpeg Romance - Romance Manga 102 - In the Clear Moonlit Dusk by Mika Yamamori This manga follows Yoi, the gorgeous, kind, tall, “prince” of her school. However, no one really sees past her looks until she meets Ichimura. He is equally as gorgeous, just as “princely” as Yoi, but he sees her for the person she really is. He’s down bad for her immediately, but Yoi has never been in a relationship before. Nonetheless, she agrees to try to date Ichimura to figure out what it really means to be in love. These two have so many ups and downs, but they learn so much about themselves and each other throughout the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4ef68f5f-2909-4362-8035-987d97f62526/glasseswithachance.jpeg Romance - Romance Manga 102 - Glasses With A Chance of Delinquent by NARUKI Momose, who has a horrible past with delinquents, is shocked to find out the quiet, nerdy boy in class was actually a delinquent in middle school! Ichimura says he’s changed his ways, even though he’s still quick to solve his problems by fighting, but Momose thinks he’s worth a chance anyway. The story follows this couple as Ichimura tries to leave his delinquent phase in the past and as Momose tries to keep his secret. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f8d7eb83-b4f6-494a-a9ca-ddc96fdb8270/mylovemixup.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 102 - My Love Mix-Up by Wataru Hinekure I dare you to find a single person who doesn’t love this story! A quickly resolved, love triangle(ish) story where Aoki has a crush on Hashimoto, the girl who sits next to him, Hashimoto has a crush on Ida, the popular boy in their grade, and Ida has a crush on…no one? But Aoki is devastated when he borrows an eraser from Hashimoto and finds Ida’s name on it. And Ida is shocked when he borrows the same eraser from Aoki and sees his own name on it and assumes Aoki actually has a crush on him! Could he start falling for Aoki? And will Aoki actually start falling for Ida? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7b56805a-680e-4113-81b0-1e951ca15199/howimetmysoulmates.jpeg Romance - Romance Manga 102 - How I Met My Soulmate by Anashin Yuuki is a college sophomore who just has one big wish for herself: to find her soulmate. One night, her friend drags her out to the club to find him, and she meets Iori, a gorgeous dental student. Instead of falling in love at first sight, he agrees to help her find her soulmate. Yuuki and Iori get closer when she’s reintroduced to her childhood crush, Jin. So what does destiny have in store for her? Her first love or a new love? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bacd78e5-d56e-4a9c-a6cd-adcb64db4dff/cinderellacloset.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 102 - Cinderella Closet by Wakana Yanai A college romance where “plain” Haruka is mesmerized when she meets the most beautiful and stylish woman she’s ever seen, Hikaru! But as the pair become friends, Haruka finds out that Hikaru isn’t a woman at all! Fluid in his gender identity, Hikaru loves to dress as a woman. The two fall in love over hair and makeup, and learn to love and see one another for who they really are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7fea4256-00ab-4c57-9de6-9c4c873ea911/pinkheartjamshikke.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 102 - Pink Heart Jam by Shikke Haiga is a college freshman, ready to take on the world and experience new things. He sees a gorgeous boy on campus strumming a guitar, and this new crush makes him join his college’s music club. One night, a friend dares Haiga to go a male brothel where he discovers Kanae, the gorgeous guitarist, is a sex worker there. After a night together, Haiga discovers so much about himself and his sexuality but between Kanae’s past, his job he enjoys where Haiga is now his client, and Haiga figuring himself out, these two have a lot to overcome to be together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e7710a8b-c1d9-47d6-a7e1-1ad03e463ce2/ournotsolonelyplanettravelguide.jpeg Romance - Romance Manga 102 - Our Not So Lonely Planet Travel Guide by Mone Sorai Asahi and Mitsuki may seem like an odd couple, with Asahi being super serious and Mitsuki being super chill, but the two have been through so much and genuinely are perfect for each other. They decide to travel and experience the world, and when they get back to Japan, they’ll get married. The story does an incredible job of teaching the reader about different cultures and customs, the reality of being in an openly gay relationship around the world, and the beautiful ups and downs of any healthy relationship. This artwork of each country and all the landmarks is also so stunning, it’s hard to turn the pages and keep reading this story! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0e02c37e-948b-44c8-815b-5ad3b7c6b978/fakefactlips.jpeg Romance - Romance Manga 102 - Fake Fact Lips by Machi Suehiro A rivals-to-lovers office romance where Ryou and Zen hate to lose to each other. These two have been rivals since high school, competing against each other in every way you can imagine. They lost touch after graduating, but when they end up working at the same office, their rivalry starts up again as if it never ended. Everyone knows these two are always in competition, so there’s some confusion when they seem like they’re getting closer. Turns out, they’re now competing to see who will fall for the other first! But competition in love is tricky, especially when there are parts of their stories that are yet to be revealed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f3fbaf91-a718-4eca-91b6-33449cbe4bf1/theinvisibleman.jpeg Romance - Romance Manga 102 - The Invisible Man and His Soon To Be Wife by Iwatobineko Shizuka works at a detective agency that is owned by the kind and gentlemanly Tounome. Born invisible, Tounome is perfect for detective work, except when it comes to Shizuka. Her blindness coupled with his invisibility means she can’t see him, but Shizuka always senses when Tounome is around. These two incredibly sweet people start dating and Shizuka is (hopefully) Tounome’s soon to be wife! This story also has an incredible cast of side characters and is the perfect cozy, found family, office romance story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0d550c76-1057-4299-b50d-d99510c96417/thesaviorsbookcafe.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 102 - The Savior’s Book Café Story In Another World by Kyouka Izumi Tsukina is just like us for real. She is single, in her thirties, and an office worker who loves nothing more than to cuddle up with a good book. One day, when a god tells her that she must leave her life behind, go to another world and become their savior, she says absolutely not! The god sends her anyway, so she decides to use her new powers to open a bookstore and cafe that ends up frequented by a very handsome soldier. Soon enough though, she is forced to use her powers to save the kingdom, but will she get the bookstore and the guy too? https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/historical-romances-gilded-age-character monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c35106d4-7ecc-4c9d-a0bf-20445a81b288/1+Peggy+v2.png Romance - What Historical Romance to Read Based on Your Favorite Character from The Gilded Age - Peggy Scott—Topaz by Beverly Jenkins Peggy has been my favorite character on The Gilded Age since Season 1. She is a layered character and a woman ahead of her time, I love watching her story unfold. Fans of Peggy will love Topaz by Beverly Jenkins. The main character of Topaz is Kate, and like Peggy, she is a writer. Kate is an undercover reporter working on a story in Chicago to expose a criminal who has been scamming vulnerable people out of a lot of money. When things take a dangerous turn, Kate must take extreme measures to ensure her safety. Measures like entering into a marriage of convenience with a U.S. Marshal and traveling to his home in the western territory. Dixon Wildhorse isn’t just any US Marshal, he is the first Black Seminole to hold the position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6b490e8c-9d14-4a4e-a3cc-1767a0a0e517/2+Gladys+v2.png Romance - What Historical Romance to Read Based on Your Favorite Character from The Gilded Age - Gladys Russell—Ravishing the Heiress by Sherry Thomas It was just a joy seeing Gladys come into her own in the latest season of The Gilded Age, but there is no denying she had quite a few bumps in the road. When I read Ravishing The Heiress by Sherry Thomas, all I could think about was how the main character Millie reminded me so much of Gladys. Like Gladys, Millie had absolutely no say in her marriage. Millie is the only daughter of a very wealthy self-made man, and she knew from a young age that her father would make her marry an impoverished aristocrat to benefit his own standing. When the earl Millie is engaged to dies, she still has to marry the new earl. However, instead of an old man she is scared of, the new earl is her age and very handsome . . . and he is already in love with someone else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/604c16ad-5811-44b2-b929-916913b50f58/3+Oscar.png Romance - What Historical Romance to Read Based on Your Favorite Character from The Gilded Age - Oscar van Rhijn—Band Sinister by KJ Charles If you love Oscar van Rhijn, you should read Band Sinister by KJ Charles. This male-male historical romance reminds me a lot of Oscar and I know that his fans would enjoy this story. Sir Philip Rookwood has quite the reputation: he lives a fabulous party lifestyle that many at the time look down upon. Philip and his friends are known for being a scandalous group, and if it wasn’t for his title and money, he would be shunned. Philip must be on his best behavior when he is forced to help his neighbor, Amanda, after she gets hurt on his property. Amanda’s brother, Guy, has lived a very sheltered life up to this point. He stays with Amanda at Philip’s home and has many eye-opening experiences that leave him questioning everything he thought he knew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/02002ad0-d487-494d-8b89-1248e3153a6b/4+Jack.png Romance - What Historical Romance to Read Based on Your Favorite Character from The Gilded Age - Jack—A Notorious Vow by Joanna Shupe Joanna Shupe has multiple historical romance series set during the Gilded Age, so her books are must-reads for fans of the show. A Notorious Vow from her Four Hundred series features a main character and storyline that will certainly appeal to Jack fans. Like Jack, Oliver of A Notorious Vow is an inventor. His greatest ambition in life is to get his hearing aid invention into production. Oliver is deaf and knows first hand what an impact his invention could have on people like him. It is his life’s work and the only thing he cares about . . . until he is befriended by his neighbor, Lady Christina. When Lady Christina comes to him with a marriage of convenience proposal to help save her from her family, Oliver must weigh his priorities and feelings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/155143e8-7141-4659-a23c-0b5f88ab98ed/5+Agnes.png Romance - What Historical Romance to Read Based on Your Favorite Character from The Gilded Age - Agnes van Rhijn—The Lady Tempts an Heir by Harper St. George Aunt Agnes is a no nonsense widow who is committed to causes she cares about, and that reminds me so much of Lady Helena March of The Lady Tempts an Heir by Harper St. George. Helena is a young widow, and rather than trying to find another husband, she devotes her time to helping women in need. Helena is constantly fundraising and championing a cause that is very much looked down upon or overlooked. American businessman Max Crenshaw doesn’t fit the mold of London society either, and he has a lot of respect for the work Helena does. Max comes to Helena with a mutually beneficial plan for them to pretend to be in a relationship. This fake relationship would improve Helena’s respectability in society and for Max it would deter other potential brides he isn’t interested in. You don’t see fake dating too often in historical romance, but I thought this was done perfectly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3860c616-8302-4f9f-902c-aaa6b5443e29/6+George.png Romance - What Historical Romance to Read Based on Your Favorite Character from The Gilded Age - George Russell—Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore If anyone from The Gilded Age has a cult following, it’s Train Daddy George Russell. If you are on the hunt for a self-made millionaire historical romance, look no further than Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore. Lucian Blackstone was born into poverty in the Scottish Highlands and worked his way up to being the wealthiest man in London. Lucian marries Hattie, the daughter of an old money family, and together they go back to Scotland to check on Lucian’s business holdings. Like George’s storyline on The Gilded Age, this book deals a lot with workers rights at this time in history. It’s an amazing history lesson as well as romance, just like The Gilded Age! https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/fall-in-love-with-these-spooktacular-reads monthly 0.5 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c613fb40-3a12-4299-a3c5-8ffc60da356b/SocietyofWitches+.jpeg Romance - Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, & Monsters, Oh My! - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna In a world where witches are overwhelmingly orphaned, this cozy fantasy is about finding love—in a partner, in a family, and in a community. Mika Moon shows us how bright we can shine together, even when living in shadow and secret. This witchy read is swoon-worthy and life-affirming and best served with a hot cup of tea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/29611475-f796-4a59-aab2-2bd2ffa10ca5/rewitched.jpg Romance - Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, & Monsters, Oh My! - Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood Cozy and bookish meets fantasy with some stakes . . . and gets increasingly witchy all the while. Personal growth and self-discovery go hand-in-hand with the slow-burning romance, as Belle fights to defend what she has and become who she wants to be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f80a01ae-22fa-4922-9341-e2b08e99e8ed/witchful.webp Romance - Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, & Monsters, Oh My! - Witchful Thinking by Celeste Martin Lucinda Caraway wishes for more than her town can offer. When one of these wishes becomes a spell, Lucy can’t say no, literally never, not even to Alexander Dwyer, her high school crush. Alexander needs help unjixing his house, which is just across the street from hers, and she can’t deny him. With magic swirling around them and Alexander planning to leave their small town, will Lucinda be able to cast a spell that makes him stay? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/46d503ca-c56a-400f-9e44-7b48a4371800/lighting.jpeg Romance - Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, & Monsters, Oh My! - Lighting In Her Hands by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland In this magical tale, Teal Flores can’t control her gift of weather and is in desperate need of a date to her ex’s wedding. Meanwhile, Carter Velasquez needs to be married before 30 to receive his inheritance. In this marriage of convenience spellbinding tale, these two go on a journey to find Teal’s mother and might just fall in love along the way. This book is the second in a magical trilogy so you can also start with the first Witch of Wild Things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d06aa059-c98f-4890-a8f9-fd7ad314666d/ghosting.jpg Romance - Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, & Monsters, Oh My! - Rules for Ghosting by Shelly Jay Shore A powerful story about Ezra, who can see ghosts while working at his family's funeral home. What happens when the neighbor downstairs begins working alongside you as you see his late husband floating around? Ezra’s story is a lush tale that combines healing ties with family and the yearning of a new crush. This is a perfect read this spooky season, as its ghostly story will haunt you long after you finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a7d1cdb4-242e-48da-b538-4478f3a9f8fe/deadromantics.jpg Romance - Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, & Monsters, Oh My! - The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston When ghost-seeing ghostwriter Florence Day returns home after ten years to help her family bury her father, she quickly desires to escape the town again...until she sees a familiar ghost in her family’s funeral home. This ghost is none other than her infuriatingly handsome editor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/10985cf2-6b66-40ab-8a0d-6bba2858daa7/hauntedeverafter.jpg Romance - Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, & Monsters, Oh My! - Haunted Ever After by Jen Deluca Cassie is new to the cozy, haunted town of Boneyard Key. Luckily, Nick, the grumpy coffeeshop owner down the road, has time to show her the ropes and introduce her to the neighborhood ghosts. Every path to love deserves an exorcism or two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/680efba9-6556-4617-9aa4-b3d19f49bcee/undertaking.jpg Romance - Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, & Monsters, Oh My! - The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen Set in the fantasy world of Tanria, in this haters-to-lovers tale, your heart will swoon and ache as you learn more about Hart and Mercy, the loneliness they feel, and how it feels to find your person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a4062198-6d63-424d-99b6-ec918775bfc3/fang.jpg Romance - Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, & Monsters, Oh My! - Fang Fiction by Kate Staymon-London When a vampire from your favorite series comes to life, what else can you do but help him and fall in love along the way? In a love letter to fandoms, Fang Fiction explores reclaiming your future through a dark, fun rom-com perfect for fall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1d1f3aa5-41ca-4e72-96ea-b949cb433ed7/bride.jpeg Romance - Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, & Monsters, Oh My! - Bride by Ali Hazelwood From acclaimed romance author Ali Hazelwood comes this fun paranormal romance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha Werewolf in which they must marry to maintain peace between their kind. Bride is a perfect read to add to your spooky season TBR with Ali’s signature wit combined with vampires and werewolves—oh my! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9f52a331-8a16-4528-afda-c009a09d8284/blood.jpg Romance - Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, & Monsters, Oh My! - Blood Moon by Britney Lewis Think modern-day Twilight—a perfect read for the spooky autumnal season. Town legends loom as Mira begins college, facing the incredibly handsome but cold Julian. When he saves her using what seems to be superhuman abilities, Mira’s questions intensify. When the blood moon rises, she finds herself caught in an ancient war. A tale of werewolves and vampires that is thrilling and incredibly romantic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4bc54dd5-c9ca-4175-b28c-710d7aad0508/legendslattes.jpg Romance - Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, & Monsters, Oh My! - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree This is the slice-of-life fantasy we all deserve to get lost in sometimes. When the orc barbarian and feared bounty hunter, Viv, retires, what else would she do but open the city’s first coffee shop? Things aren’t always smooth sailing, but that’s what the support of found family, new and old, is for. Grab a latte and dive into this incredibly charming sapphic fantasy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/416417ca-d7a1-41cb-a88b-57c12c35ad26/mirth.jpg Romance - Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, & Monsters, Oh My! - A Tale of Mirth and Magic by Kristen Vale A cozy fantasy romance that will make your fall dreams come true! A magical jewelry maker finds herself on the run with a half-giant trying to flee bounty hunters. As they spend more time together, the more their relationship grows, so does the spice! This book is a steamy, magical tale to cozy up with under heaps of blankets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/218c667f-958a-4d45-8f68-1cf37ffd1d91/drunk.jpg Romance - Witches, Ghosts, Vampires, & Monsters, Oh My! - That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming All Cinnamon wanted was peace...but then she drunkenly saves a demon, Fallon, and gets whisked away on the ride of her life. Filled with witty banter and silly moments, this romp is the perfect addition to your Fall TBR. https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/interview-with-indie-author-amelie-rhys monthly 0.5 2025-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/66554fdf-5ff3-43bb-a91d-b8b191200d2c/image+1+%28IG_+readbyreilly%29.jpeg Romance - From the Londons with Love: Interview with Indie Author Amelie Rhys - Make it stand out Credit: @_readbyreilly on Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fd346c5c-9c03-44bc-9948-aec1c20a194a/image+2+%28IG_+readbyreilly%29.jpeg Romance - From the Londons with Love: Interview with Indie Author Amelie Rhys - Make it stand out Credit: @_readbyreilly on Instagram https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/elsie-silver-on-final-rose-hill monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3a72131e-ca8a-4cad-ad9c-f0f5beff11e8/WC1.jpg Romance - Elsie Silver On Her Forbidden, Fated, and Final Rose Hill Novel  - Giddy up! For those of you unfamiliar with Elsie Silver’s books, let me set the scene. She has three main series, each of which centers around a different fictional small town in Canada. (Yes, these cowboys are Canadian, and as an American who wishes she wasn’t, this was a big deal for me.) Her most recent series, Rose Hill, follows four single dads who overcome hardships, balance fatherhood and family, all while falling in hot, sexy LOVE! (They are also on a bowling team together… I know, it’s amazing.) Elsie Silver’s fourth and final Rose Hill book, Wild Card, releases on September 9. I had the absolute honor of yapping with Elsie about this upcoming release, her writing processes, and what we can look forward to in her next series and beyond! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7732b87f-5e69-41d3-8338-d53040e09c65/WC2.jpg Romance - Elsie Silver On Her Forbidden, Fated, and Final Rose Hill Novel  - Emily: What is the main thing you want readers to take away from Wild Card? Elsie: This book is an ode to life. Life is messy, and relationships are messy. And sometimes, your first impression of someone is bad, and there is more going on beneath the surface. Your first impression isn’t always the best one. It’s complicated, but everyone [in the book] is so mature, it feels very fated to me. The two of them are just meant to be. It feels like fate, the way they keep coming back to each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/336ac6a7-194d-4669-80d1-35b29b305198/Elsie.jpg Romance - Elsie Silver On Her Forbidden, Fated, and Final Rose Hill Novel  - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/backtoschoolromance monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6d5a4935-0df6-491c-83ca-da050a7ecb8e/begborroworsteal.jpeg Romance - Back to School Romance Recs - Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams You like to show off your sense of style in the most practical way. You’re also invested in carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. Well, so is Emily, the main character in this book featuring rival second grade teachers in a small town in Kentucky. They spend their summer becoming neighbors, breaking into their principal’s house to stop him from reading a rather risque email, and trying to hide stories from each other until they simply can’t anymore. Did I mention the epistolary aspect with emails from the present day and when they were in college? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5e9a740b-ec36-4a24-aaf3-587e207ebb13/savorit.jpg Romance - Back to School Romance Recs - Savor It by Tarah Dewitt Have you collected a million hobbies the way you used to collect all kinds of stationery and trinkets to carry around in the cutest pencil case you could find? Then savor every second with Sage, a small town school teacher on summer break, as she gardens, raises multiple farm animals, fights off ground hogs, rows, and learns to cook with the fancy NYC chef in town for only the summer. As they team up to win the canoe race and other little competitions at the Festival of Spunes, their feelings grow faster than the changing seasons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/09d58b8d-1b44-4177-9c07-d6f83ad2ddb4/thelovesimulation.jpg Romance - Back to School Romance Recs - The Love Simulation by Etta Easton Buying the TI-84 calculator was a pivotal moment in most high schoolers’ lives. To bring us back to those lovely times, check out this book where an assistant principal and the science teacher (and principal’s son!) spend their summer in a Mars simulation calculating how much the money they could win would do for their school, and how much time in close proximity will help them fall in love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cdae298d-196a-4749-b9b0-fa21ff19d2e1/herewegoagain.jpg Romance - Back to School Romance Recs - Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun Do you organize every single school subject or facet of your life into color-coded and tabbed binders? Would you do the same for a cross-country road trip with your best friend turned stranger turned enemy-colleague, and your favorite teacher from high school who asks you and said best friend turned stranger turned enemy-colleague to take him on one last journey before he dies? Maybe you should just start organizing your tissues for this emotional read! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5cc06585-fd17-4677-9ab7-7e626870adf3/alongcameamor.jpg Romance - Back to School Romance Recs - Along Came Amor by Alexis Daria Every pencil lover remembers the day they discovered their favorite type of mechanical pencil. The one with the lead that wrote as smooth as you dreamed of, and the eraser that was perfect both in shape and power. And maybe you love the idea that pencils will allow you to erase your mistakes, rather than make them permanent like a pen would. School teacher Ava feels the same as she learns how to start her life over post-divorce. But what will she do when the person she thought was just a fling ends up being the best man in her cousin’s wedding? And he doesn’t want to be just some mistake, he wants to be her everything! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/20fcaf45-821e-4887-8867-1c49acced2fb/mixedsignals.jpg Romance - Back to School Romance Recs - Mixed Signals by BK Borison You are constantly writing something either in your notebook or in your trusty notes app. So is Layla, a chef who is always writing down recipes. She’s also going to need to take notes as she gets dating and spicy lessons from her friend and substitute teacher, Caleb. However, it won’t be long until both of them come to the conclusion that maybe they’re meant for more than just helping each other learn how to date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a143167e-6199-42f9-9c17-2234ea49a80b/onmywside.jpg Romance - Back to School Romance Recs - On My Side by Katie Duggan You were a band or choir kid that always rented their instruments early, went to all of their piano lessons, and now you absolutely slay karaoke and still play for your family at holidays. If that’s true, then pick up this story about Ren, elementary music and private piano teacher, as he falls in love with his childhood crush, Audrey, who grew up to be the mom of his (favorite) piano student. Oh, and did I mention Ren is also Audrey’s favorite audio erotica creator? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b6a0181c-831e-4871-b1d6-c5300e244dc0/howyougetthegirl.jpg Romance - Back to School Romance Recs - How You Get the Girl by Anita Kelly You’ve been a loyal sports fan since childhood and signed up for t-ball at the age of three. Now, you probably still run or play on your town’s softball team, or even play pickleball on the weekends with your friends. So, what would you do if you became a high school girls basketball coach and one day your favorite college basketball player and first crush walks into your gym to discuss her niece joining the team? Obviously you’ll start dating lessons with them and possibly fall in love for the first time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2090cee3-871e-4176-bcc7-59855afd4450/thepartnerplot.jpg Romance - Back to School Romance Recs - The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest Your first day of school outfit was picked out months in advance and now you spend your free time curating a closet worthy of any runway. This was definitely true for Violet, an NYC stylist who runs into her first love, who is now a high school teacher and basketball coach, in Vegas, pretends to marry him, and takes the fake marriage public when she realizes it’ll help further both of their careers. Soon enough though, the marriage begins to feel less and less fake, and both of them will have to decide how to move forward with the love they know they’re meant to have. https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/queer-alien-romances monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/771f36d0-d2a1-4803-8a57-522b6e4b543f/alwaysbeen.jpg Romance - Space, the Final Front-Queer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1753995092986-GKINXK9WFVIMUBBI5B07/Space+for+Growth.jpg Romance - Space, the Final Front-Queer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1753995158559-93V5Y1ESRLVK5LXF9WRD/Space+for+More.jpg Romance - Space, the Final Front-Queer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1753995274515-6IL4PW2MTVPJOFOX1VD2/abducted.jpg Romance - Space, the Final Front-Queer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1753995274511-7JJURJJYPGRPSUKCMVZU/Hijacked.jpg Romance - Space, the Final Front-Queer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1753995275557-FM62QHRSU3OWHLMM5KN8/snared.jpg Romance - Space, the Final Front-Queer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/26ebba4b-ff09-4e9e-97ff-a24e888e8803/shy.jpg Romance - Space, the Final Front-Queer - When She's Shy by Ruby Dixon From the alien romance connoisseur Ruby Dixon, is a sapphic romance about a shy human and the sunshine alien who’s stolen her heart. This is a short novella, but nonetheless a mix of spice, fluff, and yearning that make it the perfect quick read. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/49e619d6-1eab-482f-88c4-2ca8c7738176/queens.jpg Romance - Space, the Final Front-Queer - The Two Queens of Firixina by Dalia Davies This sapphic alien romance had me enthralled for its entire 57 pages. While more angsty than many other entries on this list, this novella focused on the fractured relationship between two queens torn apart by the rivalry and politics between their people. It packs a lot of love, yearning, hate, and political intrigue in its short page count, but does so flawlessly. When talking alien romance, it’s a must-read! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6f07742d-b8d5-488d-a0f5-a40d81a826c8/cosmic.jpg Romance - Space, the Final Front-Queer - Cosmic Heat by Clio Evans Third in the Galactic Gems series by spice savant Clio Evans, this book is a M/NBi romance between performer Max and alien Moss, who goes into heat after meeting Max. This book is a fated-mates fast-burn like its predecessors in the series, but brings its own charm with the adorable and soft romance Max and Moss share. https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/interview-liana-de-la-rosa monthly 0.5 2025-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6ba47065-daed-4bcb-b290-bcb77d9d74d5/liana+de+la+rosa+author+photo.jpeg Romance - Interview with Author Liana de La Rosa - Make it stand out Liana De La Rosa, author https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2f0531b4-d790-4f4c-bca2-7bcedec6b598/ana+maria.jpeg Romance - Interview with Author Liana de La Rosa - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/df5f756f-c90a-4e31-86b7-dea90db2c670/isabel.jpeg Romance - Interview with Author Liana de La Rosa Shelby: “I wanted to talk to you about historical romance in publishing. I have read some really amazing historical romances that have been published in the last few years, but I’ve heard authors say that historical romance books are not getting picked up. Can you share your thoughts on the current state of historical romance in traditional publishing?” https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/interview-with-author-katie-duggan monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d73a9808-5857-42c5-862b-ba1bff7666fe/Image+1.jpg Romance - Interview with Indie Author Katie Duggan - Make it stand out Katie Duggan, author of From the Start, Back to Me, and On My Side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/05f55963-5fda-4c6b-9ab5-78c5f21dc83d/Image+2.PNG Romance - Interview with Indie Author Katie Duggan - Make it stand out From the Start, Back to Me, and On My Side — all authored by Katie Duggan https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/queer-authors-on-queer-romance-part-2 monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f806cb81-6756-41e8-a949-234558b9f6a4/Alexandria+Bellefleur.jpg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 2 - Make it stand out Alexandria Bellefleur—author of Written In The Stars, Hang The Moon, Count Your Lucky Stars, The Fiancée Farce, Truly Madly Deeply, and the upcoming The Devil She Knows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/08799fdc-d8e5-42e7-80c8-eb96c6be75c3/Julian+Winters.jpeg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 2 - Make it stand out Julian Winters—author of I Think They Love You, Prince of the Palisades, As You Walk On By, Right Where I Left You, The Summer of Everything, How To Be Remy Cameron, Running With Lions, and the upcoming Last First Kiss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d4c4a163-7f3a-4a59-8002-2cce313f9bfc/PAGE.jpg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 2 - Make it stand out Page Powars—author of The Borrow A Boyfriend Project and the upcoming And They Were Roommates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2dfc6164-cdbc-4551-9ccb-ff3c39f682a4/Brian+D.+Kennedy+-+Web.jpg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 2 - Make it stand out Brian D. Kennedy—author of A Little Bit Country and My Fair Brady https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1fdab19d-c514-440d-9e52-7e4ef88e34e0/Jenna+Miller.jpg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 2 - Make it stand out Jenna Miller—author of Out of Character and We Got The Beat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/65c6376c-ebed-40f8-bf69-d5de0ffb2a26/TIMOTHY+JANOVSKY.jpg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 2 - Make it stand out Timothy Janovsky—author of Never Been Kissed, You’re A Mean One Matthew Prince, New Adult, The Fake Dating Game, You Had Me At Happy Hour, The Merriest Misters, Once Upon You & Me, and the upcoming A Mannequin for Christmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a1287d63-0025-4e73-83bb-47f3e6973b38/ADRIANA.jpg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 2 - Make it stand out Adriana Herrera—author of A Caribbean Heiress in Paris, An Island Princess Starts A Scandal, A Tropical Rebel for a Duke, American Dreamer, American Fairytale, American Love Story, American Sweethearts, American Christmas, Heat and Run, The Bootleggers Bounty, Amor Actually, and many more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/91c14043-8217-4134-892a-0c9a7a6bfd36/RACHEL+R+K.jpeg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 2 - Make it stand out Rachel Runya Katz—author of Thank You For Sharing, Whenever You’re Ready, and the upcoming Isn’t It Obvious https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5dafc6f1-e539-4c05-9585-3fd16e0878a2/MASON+.jpg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 2 - Make it stand out Mason Deaver—author of I Wish You All The Best, The Ghosts We Keep, The Feeling of Falling in Love, Okay, Cupid, and the upcoming The Build-A-Boyfriend Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f7dad5ec-8ad4-469b-a222-aedee6ff7771/BRIDGET.JPG Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 2 - Make it stand out Bridget Morrissey—author of What You Left Me, When The Lights Went Out, Love Scenes, A Thousand Miles, That Summer Feeling, Anywhere You Go, and the upcoming Everything She Does Is Magic, This Will Be Interesting, and In What World https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/queer-historical-romances monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4071d2b9-6690-48ac-af5b-7250098dbbef/Most+Ardently.jpg Romance - Happily Ever After… For Them Too - Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa Representation: Transgender MMC x Cisgender MMC This addition to the wonderful Remixed Classics series reimagines the story of Pride and Prejudice, where transgender youth Oliver Bennet dreams of escape from his life as Elizabeth while falling for the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. As a true fan of Pride and Prejudice, I enjoyed this version of the story and loved the depth and nuance added to Oliver’s character. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/571b7277-24aa-424e-95dd-2454aaaf06c7/Don%E2%80%99t+Want+You+Like+a+Best+Friend.jpg Romance - Happily Ever After… For Them Too - Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban Representation: Cisgender FMC x Cisgender FMC This lovely sapphic romance is the first in a series, both featuring queer romances set in the Regency era! Both Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend and it’s counterpart You're the Problem, It's You are wonderfully crafted romances that balance beautiful love stories with the angst and harsh realities of queer love in that period. But don’t worry, HEAs are guaranteed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/71381a82-d9f6-432b-bb8f-a23db3543382/A+Lady+for+a+Duke.jpg Romance - Happily Ever After… For Them Too - A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall Representation: Transgender FMC x Cisgender MMC Taking place after the Napoleonic Wars, this book showcases an angsty romance that is both beautiful and heartbreaking. Readers who love friends to lovers, second chance at love, and reading with a box of tissues handy will love this book as much as I do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3cc41029-a990-420d-a352-1ebec22b9644/Bootlegger_s+Bounty.jpg Romance - Happily Ever After… For Them Too - Bootlegger's Bounty by Adriana Herrera Representation: Cisgender FMC x Cisgender MMC x Cisgender MMC This novella combines the sexiness of the 1920s setting with the delicious tension of pirateering. The dynamic between the three main characters is emotional and super spicy, and each of its 130 pages is used to its full potential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7b2175b6-d0cd-4668-a397-246d3c9525d9/The+Duke_s+Sister+and+I.jpg Romance - Happily Ever After… For Them Too - The Duke's Sister and I by Emma-Claire Sunday Representation: Cisgender FMC x Cisgender FMC From the iconic historical romance Goliath Harlequin Historical comes this sapphic tale of opposites attract. This book was one of two recent sapphic romances released by the imprint, with more to come. Seeing the classic Harlequin Historical emblem on a queer romance made my heart sing and I can’t wait to see more in the future! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/19a53113-81f1-4de7-8890-5fd1a55b169a/The+Grand+Deception+of+Benedict+Blackmoor.jpg Romance - Happily Ever After… For Them Too - The Grand Deception of Benedict Blackmoor by Gaia Tate Representation: Cisgender MMC x Cisgender MMC This underrated indie gem stole my heart! This book showcases the love between a type-A heir who must find love or lose his position and the drag cabaret performer he hires to trick his well-meaning family. This book is a witty, steamy rollercoaster that pulled on my heart strings! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ad5ee87b-6faf-4af4-91f8-e0a755f71595/Ladies+in+Hating.jpg Romance - Happily Ever After… For Them Too - Ladies in Hating by Alexandra Vasti (09/23/2025) Representation: Cisgender FMC x Cisgender FMC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9b5a381e-2e19-4a1c-b11e-0561902331b7/A+Gentleman.jpg Romance - Happily Ever After… For Them Too - A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander (03/11/2025) Representation: Transgender MMC x Cisgender MMC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ca1409ca-0379-45b8-ae72-148bf926c563/The+Fortune+Hunter_s+Guide+to+Love.jpg Romance - Happily Ever After… For Them Too - The Fortune Hunter's Guide to Love by Emma-Claire Sunday (07/29/2025) Representation: Cisgender FMC x Cisgender FMC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/47bd45bf-eb15-49a8-8363-ca7cec32a25e/The+Unlikely+Pursuit+of+Mary+Bennet.jpg Romance - Happily Ever After… For Them Too - The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet by Lindz McLeod (04/29/2025) Representation: Cisgender FMC x Cisgender FMC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/58f277c2-a725-4c1f-9636-8d5bcefe3df7/Lady%E2%80%99s+Knight.jpg Romance - Happily Ever After… For Them Too - Lady’s Knight by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner (06/03/2025) Representation: Cisgender FMC x Cisgender FMC https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/books-with-bisexual-pansexual-and-asexual monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1748606649341-1U49VMASQ8VCMPB8UJR3/astridparkerdoesntfail.jpg Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1748606649115-MVR8R87NJ714GKSVYHY1/delilahgreendoesntcare.jpg Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1748606650111-O7335R8JCGI0EPR7Z4HR/iriskellydoesntdate.jpg Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/59b8cff7-9cf4-4fb0-b6f2-932c346ffcf0/takeahintdanibrown.jpg Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! - Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert Dani Brown, a Black, bisexual, feminist academic does not want to date anymore, so she asks the universe for the perfect friends with benefits situation. What the universe sends her instead is Zaf, a Pakistani, Muslim, ex-rugby player who she has to fake date to help his non-profit get publicity. As these two begin to rely on each other to navigate life and work through their mental health journeys, feelings get muddled the longer they “pretend” to date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a4808b42-b544-48f5-8d97-4aeb36c751d7/image+1.JPG Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! - Role Playing by Cathy Yardley Maggie is a late 48-year-old divorcee, video game enthusiast. In one of her online games she meets Aiden, a 50-year-old who hasn’t had a relationship since he and his ex-fiancé ended things. After some miscommunication, the two meet in person and are shocked by each other, in the best way possible. Maggie falls quickly for Aiden, but it takes him a little longer to realize his feelings for Maggie and that perhaps his timeline makes sense as he discovers he’s biromantic and demisexual. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1748606900967-OOSLLJRTGS5I2TXMT16Q/heartwaves.jpg Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1748606901687-KBG40U249PTCZTVJ0IBJ/loveandotherdisasters.jpeg Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1748606900957-PMZ4W91O2JHW17ZPSXHP/howyougetthegirl.jpeg Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9bdf1b96-66b0-4e7f-848d-8b95ea9bd738/kissmemaybe.JPG Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! - Kiss Me, Maybe by Gabriella Gamez Angela Gutierrez is 27-years-old and has never been kissed. She decides to come out as an asexual lesbian on Tiktok and host a scavenger hunt to help find someone to be her first kiss. Things don’t go to planned, however, as Krystal, the bisexual bartender she’s had a crush on for years decides to help her with the scavenger hunt and ends up being so much more to Angela. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b429bac7-33a2-4eab-8276-b780b77a715c/fromthestart.jpg Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! - From the Start by Katie Duggan What happens when you end up crashing the birthday party of your childhood bully and find out he’s incredible at sex? Well you get Nic and Josh! Nic, bisexual and recently diagnosed with autism, is trying to figure out how to enjoy sex with her sensory. So she asks Josh, proudly fat and queer, to give her sex lessons, but their relationship quickly develops past lessons into more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1748607625134-0FUA31I67MWAEZTO5S7U/image+3.JPG Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1748607638448-UQL4WR05EDLBTUYR86UM/thefianceefarce.jpg Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/439e2a3d-2a85-4d13-b294-42aabc441f2d/thepairing.jpg Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! - The Pairing by Casey McQuiston Two bisexual exes end up on the same food and wine tour across Europe, the same tour they were supposed to go on together before they broke up. The epitome of maturity, Theo and Kitt make a bet to see who can hook up with most people on the trip. Bet be damned, the bisexual yearning is far too strong for them to handle and their journey back to each other will surely leave you in tears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/45fdd596-55fd-415e-b654-1947b670b507/image+4.JPG Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! - Almost Love by Anna P Clementine, proudly pansexual, has rightfully earned her grumpy status from her horrible history with unrequited crushes, but is crushing life now as a successful bakery owner. Oakley, proudly bisexual and in recovery, was looking to settle down in a new small town, but his life halted the second he saw Clementine. Over the course of the story, these two navigate their issues and experiences with sex and mental health as they learn to love, and be loved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5ceaa5b0-d3c4-412b-8198-dc8bd834e0b9/theoath.jpg Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! - The Oath by TM Richardson This rec is for my Why Choose folks! Before Tatum’s husband passed away, he asked his three best friends to make an oath to take care of her in any way she may need. To no one’s surprise, they were all thrilled to agree. So Tatum begins a relationship with her husband’s three best friends, and their growing also love helps Deacon and Miles, both bisexual, reconnect and learn to love each other again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3efd677a-5ae5-478f-b3fc-3ba2490f0ea5/justforthecameras.jpg Romance - 16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation! - Just For the Cameras by Viano Oniomoh Kian and Jordanne, both bisexual sex workers, are in a loving relationship and work together. But what should they do when given the opportunity to work with their biromantic, demisexual roommate Luka? https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/queer-authors-on-queer-romance-part-1 monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/110a031a-6ba3-43d6-86bd-72f6033ea4c3/DEANNA+GREY.jpg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 1 - Make it stand out Deanna Grey—author of Outdrawn, Team Player, Sunny Disposition, and the upcoming Safety Net https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/02e86fb9-38b5-4886-9b59-85e3b0647320/CHIP+PONS.jpeg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 1 - Make it stand out Chip Pons—author of You and I Rewritten and the upcoming Winging It With You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ddd9d2af-6299-4d28-a2b3-7b0afc61e1e5/Rebekah+F+.jpg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 1 - Make it stand out Rebekah Faubion—author of The Lovers and the upcoming The Sun and the Moon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/69f6f2bd-70ad-41e7-9150-6bd7004411f7/KT+Hoffman.jpg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 1 - Make it stand out KT Hoffman—author of The Prospects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fd526b71-0f97-4a91-98a0-a9170302ee4e/JS+JASPER.jpeg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 1 - Make it stand out J.S. Jasper—author of Perfectly Candid, Spring Awakening, Season’s Hatings, Just A Pretty Face, Bite Me Twice, The Last Good Thing, Storm Cloud, and the upcoming Summer Breakdown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3665c64b-9a73-44ab-81b2-521b0e31f8b9/Zakiya+Jamal.png Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 1 - Make it stand out Zakiya N. Jamal—author of If We Were A Movie and the upcoming Sparks Fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4554582b-2129-4871-a9a6-551498d86db7/Adib+Khorram.jpg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 1 - Make it stand out Adib Khorram—author of Darius The Great Is Not Okay, Darius The Great Deserves Better, Kiss & Tell, and I’ll Have What He’s Having https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0edff082-6aca-4ee8-95c1-a7defa79f9be/TJ+ALEXANDER.jpg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 1 - Make it stand out TJ Alexander—author of Chef’s Kiss, Chef’s Choice, Second Chances in New Port Stephen, Triple Sec, and A Gentleman’s Gentleman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c49305f0-ef8e-4f8d-97fb-47e31449e924/MATTHEW+HUBBARD.jpg Romance - Queer Authors on Queer Romance: Part 1 - Make it stand out Matthew Hubbard—author of The Last Rules for Boyfriends Revenge and The Rebel’s Guide to Pride https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/romance-manga-101 monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7b1a7eb5-8d83-42c9-883e-e8c320490245/Image+1.JPG Romance - Romance Manga 101 - Your Starter Pack: So let’s get into it! As someone who consumes both novels and manga at similar rates, I get asked often where to start with reading manga. So here are my suggestions by subgenre to help you begin your manga journey! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ff5b2f4c-6f70-49d4-a8fd-eafdf8646b45/wotakoi.jpeg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - Wotakoi by Fujita The nerdy (and super hot) gamer boy and the BL (Boys Love/MM romance) manga-obsessed girl find love in this relationship of convenience that turns into much more with an incredible cast of side characters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fa205488-be5c-4184-a6c2-5088bb7fd3a2/theiceguy.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl by Miyuki Tonogaya The descendent of an ice spirit with absolutely adorable snow powers gets a huge crush on his coworker (huge as in he causes accidental blizzards whenever he sees her)…but she’s absolutely oblivious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7d609e62-f684-4d85-a408-47465f129e56/aconditioncalledlove.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - A Condition Called Love by Megumi Morino This story is the type to turn an entire genre on its head as Hotaru and Hananoi discover what it really means to fall in love with someone and to be loved back—flaws, baggage, and all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/65a48787-ac27-43b8-843d-efe1eb2430eb/thefragrantflower.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity by Saka Mikami A Romeo and Juliet-inspired romance between a delinquent from the all-boys school and the, perhaps too sweet, girl from the all-girls school across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/523a5955-d1c5-49cb-8379-3b2634be10ed/chokingonlove.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - Choking On Love by Keiko Iwashita Hibari just wants to go to school, become a graphic designer, and find pride in herself and her work. But that all changes when she meets Gaku, the (insanely hot) guitarist of a local band, who also attends her school, and turns her world upside down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/27eeae18-e322-406a-9b0a-74efd9568d4d/asignofaffection.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - A Sign of Affection by Suu Morishita Yuki, a deaf college student, finds love suddenly and unexpectedly in Itsuomi, a boy with wanderlust so grand, the only thing bigger might be his love for Yuki. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9f79211c-a8d9-4b70-9168-f968b285be13/Image+2.JPG Romance - Romance Manga 101 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/677fe0de-45df-4572-a322-581b60869600/yonaofthedawn.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - Yona of the Dawn by Mizuho Kusanagi A sweeping story of a princess who flees her kingdom after witnessing a gruesome murder with her friend (wink wink) and bodyguard. They embark on an adventure through the kingdom in search of the Dragon Warriors as Yona rises into her own powers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5310fcbf-b7fb-4bee-94ca-d438e097ec5d/myhappymarriage.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - My Happy Marriage Written by Akumi Agitogi and Illustrated by RIto Kohsaka Set in Taisho-era Japan, this Cinderella-inspired romance with magic and spirits follows Miyo as she is cast from her family home and forced to marry a man who ends up being more than she could ever imagine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2a50962b-73fe-4625-bdda-a9ffd61ab887/kamisamakiss.jpeg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - Kamisama Kiss by Julietta Suzuki A classic series about a high-school girl who becomes a god unexpectedly. When she goes to make the shrine her new home, she gets caught up in the (insanely hot and incredibly grumpy) fox spirit who also resides there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/46ca4f5b-e6db-4c49-804f-e44862cab1df/hiimawitch_eikomutsuhana.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - Hi, I’m A Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Written by Eiko Mutsuhana and Illustrated by Kamada Exactly as the title suggests, local witch and hermit Rose has to make a love potion for her crush, Sir Harij from the palace. But who is the love potion really for? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/93a7af38-861c-4f1c-862f-59bf9990dff8/sasakiandmiyano.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - Sasaki and Miyano by Shō Harusono A love story that will make you giggle and kick your feet nonstop! Miyano, obsessed with BL manga himself, is shocked when older student Sasaki is interested in him. But Miyano has to figure out his own sexuality and how to navigate this young love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3c8b79cc-d9fd-4484-9eb1-1f6d992d6a2e/cherrymagic.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - Cherry Magic! 30 Years of Virginity Can Make You A Wizard?! By Yuu Toyota What would you do if you were a virgin who turned 30 and gained the power to read people’s minds overnight, only to find out the hottest guy in your office has the biggest crush on you? But you don’t even know if you’re queer (even though you’ve noticed his hotness since the day you met him). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2f308be1-41e9-4746-b8cf-48a9ff80605c/therapygame.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - Therapy Game by Meguru Hinohara One night with a devastatingly gorgeous man ignites a journey in Minato to understand his sexuality and begin a romance with Shizuma that will lead them both to truly understand themselves and what love really is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6b40f2a6-822d-47ae-bda0-7cc00b17ca8a/Image+3.JPG Romance - Romance Manga 101 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/22ddb069-4a66-44b4-a487-bf39a3b84e17/theguyshewasinterestedin_.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t A Guy At All by Sumiko Arai Nicknamed “the green yuri” for its bright green covers and pages inside, this story follows Aya as she discovers the edgy, rock and roll-loving guy she has a crush on isn’t a guy at all, but the shy girl in her class. This is the story of how they fall in love over music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dfcc3ff4-c921-4e46-88ff-f017871196db/imarriedmyfemalefriend_shio.jpeg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - I Married My Female Friend by Shio Usui Two best friends decide to platonically marry each other…until maybe those platonic feelings grow into something more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8dc1d1cc-3bc0-4412-9658-7fb1b5b5c79c/ourteachersaredating_pikachi.jpg Romance - Romance Manga 101 - Our Teachers Are Dating by Pikachi Ohi A science teacher and phys ed teacher at the same all-girls school begin dating and their story is both sickly sweet and steamy! https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/historical-romances-with-wallflowers monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a18ebb78-96f7-405d-bea8-35038e439c86/florals.jpg Romance - April Showers Bring Wallflowers: This spring, wallflowers are blooming! Not only are wallflowers often overlooked, but society underestimates them, viewing them as bookish and awkward, not capable of fitting in, or standing out for all the wrong reasons. But when a wallflower gets their way? That reading experience is all the sweeter. Bring some color and joy to your spring with these eight historical romances about wallflowers getting their happily ever after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/414aafde-1319-4028-9a8e-a9b39a881b63/1ericaridley.jpg Romance - April Showers Bring Wallflowers: - The Perks of Loving a Wallflower by Erica Ridley The Perks of Loving a Wallflower by Erica Ridley is a delightful, fake dating, sapphic romance. Philippa York is a wealthy wallflower who would rather devote her time to her friends and her book club than to finding a husband. Thomasina, known as Tommy, is a Wynchester, one of my favorite historical romance families. The Wynchesters are a family of adopted siblings, all gifted in their own way, and Tommy’s gift is being a master of disguises. She can change herself into an old woman, a young man, and everything in between using makeup and costumes. She pretends to be her late father’s heir, the new Baron Vanderbean, so that she and Philippa can court. This read also features a plot to take down a corrupt aristocrat who tries to steal credit for a woman’s hard work. Who doesn’t love that?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/65b6972c-9057-421a-9a56-3785281b42fb/2lianadelarosa.jpeg Romance - April Showers Bring Wallflowers: - Isabel and The Rogue by Liana De la Rosa Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De la Rosa is the second book in her Luna Sisters series, one of my favorite current historical romance series! Isabel is the self-proclaimed ugly duckling of her family, but she uses her status as a bookish wallflower to her advantage by sneaking away from parties unnoticed. She and her sisters are in London to seek refuge during a time of political unrest, and while they are charming the town, Isabel spies on members of the aristocracy in hopes of gathering information that could help her beloved Mexico. I love a historical romance with some political espionage! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fc5a380e-2bf5-47db-9af3-2d62768760fe/3tessadare.jpg Romance - April Showers Bring Wallflowers: - The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare is a super spicy historical romantic comedy. In this book, Lady Penelope Campion prefers the company of animals to people. She’s on her own in a beautiful home that she has turned into an animal sanctuary, and regency real estate mogul Gabriel Duke is determined to find a way to buy this estate from her… without the animals. Tessa Dare books are always hilarious and spicy and this is one of her best, with some of the most iconic historical romance spice I’ve read to this day. The mirror scene—IYKYK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c9106c6e-4a2e-4417-b5dd-691ae60da586/4jjmcavoy.jpg Romance - April Showers Bring Wallflowers: - Verity and the Forbidden Suitor by J. J. McAvoy In Verity and the Forbidden Suitor by J. J. McAvoy, Verity is the sister of a duke, and while that gives her the status that some would kill for, Verity would like nothing more than to be left alone. She suffered at the hands of an evil stepmother for most of her childhood, which left her with unseen scars that manifest in horrific nightmares. Because of those scars, her greatest desire is not to fall in love and get married, but to be left to her own devices. I loved watching Verity not only fall in love, but rediscover her confidence and self-worth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ba650b28-5573-45b6-a355-ba80a97e4333/6kjcharles.jpg Romance - April Showers Bring Wallflowers: - The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles is a male-male historical romance with mistaken identity, local politics, a lovable crime family, a murder mystery, and of course, a wallflower. When Gareth inherits his estranged father’s title, Baron of Romney Marsh, he is required to move to his father’s estate in a distant marshland. Gareth finds himself completely out of his depth; the marsh has its own set of etiquette and politics that are foreign to him. The marsh community doesn't respect Gareth's family title, instead obeying the Doomsdays, a local family of smugglers. Gareth discovers that he knows the leader, but not by the name Joss Doomsday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e5b36213-08a8-413f-a437-c9891e2c18b6/7emmaralban.jpg Romance - April Showers Bring Wallflowers: - Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban is a friends-to-lovers sapphic historical romance that’s really fresh and progressive. Not only does this book feature a wallflower, but this cover feels so spring! Beth is in her first year on the marriage mart and under a lot of pressure to marry well, but she’d rather spend time with her new bestie Gwen than search for a rich husband. Gwen is in her fourth year out in society, but unlike Beth, Gwen’s dad puts no pressure on her to marry and she’s just here for a good time. Check out the audiobook, with the legendary Mary Jane Wells as one of the dual narrators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/caf83a06-a49b-4934-9da3-075fb677c76d/8sarahmaclean.jpg Romance - April Showers Bring Wallflowers: - Wicked and the Wallflower by Sarah MacLean Wicked and the Wallflower is the first book in Sarah MacLean’s Bareknuckle Bastards series, a perfect series of five star books. Lady Felicity Faircloth is a spinster wallflower—an unlikely pairing made as a result of numerous failed attempts at finding a respectable husband. When Devil, one of the kings of Covent Garden, offers her a mysterious bargain to marry a duke, she is intrigued but rightfully skeptical. Felicity sets some terms of her own, mainly that she would rather have fun with Devil than go along with his scheme to land her a duke. https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/we-love-love-yall-fest monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8ea5bef2-a161-439c-89d9-ef8d308c46c8/Image+1.JPG Romance - We Love “Love Y’all Fest”! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dc15828b-0137-4a0d-b778-062b2a8d627b/Image+2.JPG Romance - We Love “Love Y’all Fest”! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a93c2035-15a9-4633-b59c-980e21bb9397/Alex+Alex.da.bibliophile.JPG Romance - We Love “Love Y’all Fest”! - Make it stand out Alex (@alex.da.bibliophile on Instagram) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4f5ce086-56e6-4051-b9cc-1e8567175457/Del+booksbeyondthebinary.JPG Romance - We Love “Love Y’all Fest”! - Make it stand out Del (@booksbeyondthebinary on Instagram) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3862e462-53d3-41d1-b382-869862d12479/Jasmine+bookedandfrizzy.JPG Romance - We Love “Love Y’all Fest”! - Make it stand out Jasmine (@bookedandfrizzy on Instagram) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e4b9020d-f761-49e6-97c9-8fb4ed2875ab/Shelby+shelbybooked.JPG Romance - We Love “Love Y’all Fest”! - Make it stand out Shelby (@shelbybooked on Instagram) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4f4a0703-e898-4271-8cb1-75186ef232f9/Extra+Image.jpg Romance - We Love “Love Y’all Fest”! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6b2d06f0-7dbe-4ebb-81c7-7da1db3a8baa/Valentina+sapphic.library.JPG Romance - We Love “Love Y’all Fest”! - Make it stand out Valentina (@sapphic.library on Instagram) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a604b85a-4461-4930-a20c-5dbabf7b2ac7/Extra+Image+2.jpg Romance - We Love “Love Y’all Fest”! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/a-femininomenon-in-monster-romance monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d88fb48d-58ac-4e8f-b9df-518f0f8d5025/mainimage.png Romance - A Femininomenon in Monster Romance: 8 Book Recommendations with Monstrous Women - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/87144650-ea99-4100-b810-b68d612d89ba/imageone.jpg Romance - A Femininomenon in Monster Romance: 8 Book Recommendations with Monstrous Women - Maneater by Emily Antoinette A succubus in the 80’s reclaiming her power and a man ready to serve her… This book is an all time favorite for me! The beautiful woman on the cover is Elle and she is a succubus! This book is both witchy and nerdy, featuring the perfect soft domme/cinnamon roll simp trope with Shane, who is for anyone who watched Mike Faist in Challengers and wanted their own little pathetic man. Emily Antoinette is one of my favorites in the monster romance space and has so many good books to check out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ea77345e-ac0b-4576-9f1f-6a5fcfdd513a/imagetwo.jpg Romance - A Femininomenon in Monster Romance: 8 Book Recommendations with Monstrous Women - How to Get a Girlfriend (When You're a Terrifying Monster) by Marie Cardno Even Eldritch horrors are yearning for a girlfriend… This is book one in a trilogy of novellas following Trillin, our monstrous lady who isn’t exactly a lady but a small piece of an endless, all-devouring horror that manages to break away. It follows her and her adorable witch girlfriend Sian’s fun and wacky adventures! The pair are so cute! (see art here!!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6df003ac-6a13-44a9-8c67-38178c1c60a3/imagethree.jpg Romance - A Femininomenon in Monster Romance: 8 Book Recommendations with Monstrous Women - She Came at Midnight by Darva Green Sometimes all a girl needs is a sleep demon who is willing to take out anyone for you… This book is a part of the Dreamers & Demons series, which all feature sapphic romances with a monstrous FMC. This book is a sexy story between a powerless witch and a nightmare spirit as they fight against the real horror: abusive families and creeps in academia. Darva Green has three more titles in this series featuring a vampire, a Kikimora, and a werewolf! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6290b233-1121-44e1-9c48-bef51e1e4a06/imagefour.jpg Romance - A Femininomenon in Monster Romance: 8 Book Recommendations with Monstrous Women - Taken to the Deadlands by Elle Mae The muzzle is not a deal breaker but a deal maker! This book is also a part of a dark sapphic monster series, Stolen Demon Brides, focusing on women who are taken from the human realm and sold at a demon auction. This novella follows the steamy romance between a fake medium and her new demon captor who needs her services and gets more than she bargained for. Elle Mae is known for her dark romances both in the paranormal and contemporary spaces. You can never go wrong with one of her titles! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fc1cff3e-2c30-4cea-9238-c47b53a7c171/imagefive.jpg Romance - A Femininomenon in Monster Romance: 8 Book Recommendations with Monstrous Women - Prey For Me by Chloe Slate Obsession and sapphic yearning on the severance floor… Another dark sapphic romance, this time in the workplace! This book follows April, who develops an unhealthy obsession with her new coworker Rosalia, a demon who seemingly hates her. The spice…off the charts, but definitely check the trigger warnings before indulging in this one! This is one of Chloe Slate’s many sapphic romances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/96f84c50-ee31-47b3-ba7c-a7622c7cbc0f/imagesix.jpg Romance - A Femininomenon in Monster Romance: 8 Book Recommendations with Monstrous Women - Sink Into Her by Elaine J. Daniels For the young girls who had a crush on Sara Paxton in Aquamarine… This book is set at a Florida resort where pool manager Alex finds a kraken with amnesia. This is a cute, sapphic romance full of some of my favorite tropes: grumpy x sunshine, one bed, slow burn, and tentacle spice! Elaine J. Daniels is also the author of two other sapphic monster romances featuring a Mothwomen, harpies, and minotaurs! Give her work some love! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/26548005-7f12-4916-927e-44a40471e092/imageseven.jpg Romance - A Femininomenon in Monster Romance: 8 Book Recommendations with Monstrous Women - Mother of Pearl by A.A. Fairview Sometimes your controversial young girlfriend is also a fish person… This is a novella so good that I enjoyed the oviposition (IYKYK)! Mother of Pearl is set at a country club pool where a beautiful mother and divorcee, Stephanie, and lifeguard and fishperson, Lydia, enter a sugar baby relationship. The spice in this book is delectable, and its ability to not shy away from the complicated parts of their relationship made it even more amazing! This is not A.A. Fairview’s only aquatic monster romance! Her Princess Her Pearls is also a sapphic mermaid novella for those craving more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2b072cf3-3dea-46e8-9bca-65a4f4fcb20e/imageeight.jpg Romance - A Femininomenon in Monster Romance: 8 Book Recommendations with Monstrous Women - Blessed by the Cupid Distribution System by Robin Jo Margaret Teeth-rotting sapphic sweetness with a bit of steam! I can’t talk about monster romance without discussing one of my favorite authors, Robin Jo Margaret! This novella follows Iris, a nerdy hopeless romantic alone on Valentine’s Day, who is visited by Jaya, a cupid who decides to find her a partner for the day and ends up as her partner instead! A very sweet, magical romance unfolds between the two and it’s one of my favorites from this author! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2960a647-ab7a-4e5c-a1fe-d118fa93a4e0/imageend.jpg Romance - A Femininomenon in Monster Romance: 8 Book Recommendations with Monstrous Women There are so many great monster romances out with female monsters! From sweet and cozy to dark and spicy, there’s a bit of everything for everyone! There’s also an upcoming ten author collaboration project (featuring both Robin Jo Margaret and Chloe Slate) releasing April 8th titled She Was Monstress Volume One: An Anthology of Monster Women, “centering terrifyingly beautiful monster women and the people who aren't afraid to love them.” Check it out! https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/christina-c-jones-indie-author-spotlight monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/a-guide-of-romance-bookstores monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/10b502d9-2f00-44fc-8e34-26260b3f4ba0/United+States.png Romance - A Guide of Romance Bookstores and Where to Find Them - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740777137465-579E3FNBVV9OO8DMG82T/Australia.jpg Romance - A Guide of Romance Bookstores and Where to Find Them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740777060771-GM0J8H58KUOBZOLQKQ0U/United+Kingdom.png Romance - A Guide of Romance Bookstores and Where to Find Them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/97797c27-2471-4bb5-bfa4-5b61f777e317/Canada.png Romance - A Guide of Romance Bookstores and Where to Find Them https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/indie-author-spotlight-anna-p monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/91a3c407-dc4c-4cb2-bf97-14511014e4bb/Image+1.jpg Romance - Indie Author Spotlight: Anna P Indie author Anna P (@annawriteshere) will tell you that her books are diverse stories with heart and heat. When I discovered Almost Love in 2024, I found this description to be wonderfully accurate. I instantly fell in love with the way she creates characters that feel so real, and with her ability to craft such authentic and vulnerable stories. With Almost Love, I read all 453 pages in a day, simply because I could not put it down. Anna’s characters are Brown, queer, fat, sex-positive, and struggle with real life issues. They feel like your friends, your partners, your family, they feel like you— I’ve found a piece of myself in every character she’s written. Her writing is like a warm hug and a lazy Sunday morning. The love stories she weaves are so relatable but so swoony at the same time. They’re also deliciously steamy! As a huge fan, I was so lucky to meet with Anna over Zoom and ask her some questions I’ve been burning to find out the answers to and to talk to her more about her newest book, Almost Always. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5b08a42a-c063-492b-b168-4d261d8f85fe/Image+2.JPG Romance - Indie Author Spotlight: Anna P Anna’s final installment of the series, Almost Always, released February 24th, but I was lucky enough to receive an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) earlier in the month, and truly, I could not read it fast enough. The book’s trope list includes single dad, dual timeline, childhood-friends-to-lovers, slow burn, second chance(ish), and “it’s always been you,” which Anna weaves into a beautiful tale that, at its heart, is about loving yourself, learning to accept love from others, and creating family. I am so excited that the world gets to meet Daisy, Rafferty, and Callahan and it was a joy to ask Anna about the book! Photo cred: @wisterialeah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/08dab2bd-98f4-45be-9384-c423f3e5e911/Image+3.jpg Romance - Indie Author Spotlight: Anna P - Make it stand out Anna’s books will touch your soul and leave you with a story and characters to think about even after you close their pages. Full of Brown, fat, queer, and vulnerable characters, her books give us all the opportunity to see ourselves in writing. Daisy and Rafferty’s story is especially captivating, reminding you to “sit under the stars” with your loved ones. You can find Almost Always and the rest of Anna’s books here! https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/romancebooksbyblackindieauthors monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/67e0255b-5970-42ee-89f4-279e7455ff5e/restore+me.jpg Romance - 5 Romances by Black Indie Authors to Make You Fall in Love with Love - Restore Me by JL Seegars What do you do when you’re looking for a connection after the death of your husband and you find that connection…with his best friend? Enter Sloane and Dominic, my favorite pair of forbidden lovers. This book is perfect for those that love emotional romances with complex characters!!! Dominic studied at the Tom Holland school of yearning and graduated with HONORS, no notes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cbffe6fc-e2c5-4468-aa9f-b975f908f5cb/where+we+found+our+passion.jpg Romance - 5 Romances by Black Indie Authors to Make You Fall in Love with Love - Where We Found Our Passion, by Natasha Bishop Second chance romance x sports romance = my fav yearly reread, TRULY. Where We Found Our Passion follows Kai and Olivia as they journey though friendship starting at childhood, (pick me up off the FLOOR), romantic love, and their respective careers. The love in this book is so GENTLE and so intentional—I have no words. This is a Kai stan account. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2f20e407-657b-4fc0-9a24-4059526b2941/a+worthy+love.jpg Romance - 5 Romances by Black Indie Authors to Make You Fall in Love with Love - A Worthy Love, by AE Valdez Hyper independent folks RISE, this is for YOU. This book is perfect for folks that have never had a soft place to land, that have experienced heartache, and that desire gentle love but think that it isn’t possible. This story is a love letter to love and most importantly, a how-to guide in being loved fully. A Worthy Love follows Marissa, who is working through a recent breakup, and Asher,who is the love she never saw coming and never knew she needed. 500/10 stars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/77c4628b-5ef9-4300-8c6c-a8643c882915/outdrawn.jpg Romance - 5 Romances by Black Indie Authors to Make You Fall in Love with Love - Outdrawn by Deanna Grey The book that taught me it was probably never giving “husband”, my literary soulmate, Outdrawn >>> Honestly, if you ever wanted to read a sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Webtoon romance, this is the story for you. Outdrawn follows Sage and Pastel, two artists who were rivals in college but are now forced into close proximity as co-workers at the same company. Also…if I say their dynamic is VERY Glinda x Elphaba coded…what now?? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/94f51916-4413-459b-b79b-18566d1ef5a6/sweet+like+honey.jpg Romance - 5 Romances by Black Indie Authors to Make You Fall in Love with Love - Sweet Like Honey, by Aricka Alexander INSTALOVE APOLOGISTS U R SAFE HERE. If you want to read about hot, rich sapphics who just want to love and lust after each other, this is the read for you – and they were ROOMMATES (literally, they were college roommates and ran into each other years later). This read follows Adrian (the loml I’m so serious) and Drew, two college friends who finally give their relationship a try after reconnecting in their late 20s. If you loved D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding (which you SHOULD tbh) you’ll love this! https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/beverlyjenkinsauthorspotlight monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4b8884d9-39d9-48e8-983e-68651df89aad/Image+5.jpg Romance - Beverly Jenkins: Teaching Black History Through Romance - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738291787676-VH8O8YG1H6UD594NZRZM/Image+3.jpg Romance - Beverly Jenkins: Teaching Black History Through Romance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738291787639-WIIJGXT0M8ELDS6JC5UD/Image+4.jpg Romance - Beverly Jenkins: Teaching Black History Through Romance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738292397003-SSEDMBSATMSU4TGGCU5L/Image+2.jpg Romance - Beverly Jenkins: Teaching Black History Through Romance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738292381060-EPWUKZXKWF95586OCREO/Image+1.jpg Romance - Beverly Jenkins: Teaching Black History Through Romance https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/whyromance monthly 0.5 2025-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a477660b-ef1a-46c2-a89f-3de7c60a1160/image1.PNG Romance - Why Romance? - Why (Contemporary) Romance My journey with reading has been a long and winding one, starting when I was little all the way through to now. I had started dabbling in Queer YA romances right after graduating college, and I was finally starting to see queer love depicted. I found that reading Queer YA romances really started to heal my inner child, the one who grew up without many examples. From then until fall of last year I bounced around, reading a little more YA romance, reading lit fic, etc., until I discovered Emily Henry’s canon from a friend’s recommendation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4c68e715-d54b-4b57-b317-5100da9a86f8/image2.PNG Romance - Why Romance? - Why (Monster) Romance Reading about mothmen (and women), minotaurs, seven-foot-tall blue aliens (Ice Planet Barbarians), and dragon shifters may seem outrageous to many new readers, but I feel like I was perfectly primed to be its number one fan. I’ll start at the beginning, where I was obsessed with the supernatural and extraterrestrial as a preteen. My love of adventure shows like Doctor Who and Supernatural, paired with my love of romance in shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Rosewell, crafted my taste in books today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/62253929-9ad0-4899-8821-f45fca29490a/image3.PNG Romance - Why Romance? - Why (All) Romance I am what happens when you allow children to watch Disney Princess movies nonstop and then teach them to read when they’re three years old. I was born loving romance and will continue to love it until my dying breath. I vividly remember reading my first Sarah Dessen book in middle school and knew then that my life was forever changed. A hopeless romantic, desperate for love stories, the genre was, and continues to be, everything to me. I was hooked on the way two characters would share a glance and get butterflies, the way their chests would warm after they stayed up all night having vulnerable conversations, the way they’d float after a kiss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/413b00ab-6b25-475e-94ac-f9e61afbe3cd/image4.PNG Romance - Why Romance? - Why (Historical) Romance I have been a reader my entire life, but I didn’t become the romance enthusiast I am today until the pandemic. I needed an escape and an outlet, something to fill the now endless time at home with more than Netflix. Just like I would gravitate towards shows with a lot of seasons that I knew would keep me occupied, I discovered that historical romance authors had created entire worlds and interconnected characters that I could stay with throughout multiple books. https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/blackfolksbelonginromance monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294464301-WJKN4Q48CKQU824F3258/brown+sisters+2.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294464718-H6SW4P9W91AXST8FT4AQ/honey+and+spice.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294465216-8J0S6XCAZBM3WWZD7EIY/our+secret+moments.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294466137-P3AGIW4V0WUFSL4WBMKJ/reel.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294466076-Y4R3RVE6CTR5KTBYWQQA/between+friends+and+lovers.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294467090-PJ3S0W4D86I25MTY8XJ4/cupid+calling.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294467553-62K6IO7BTI6P0H2NJFAT/skyland+series+2+%28this+could+be+us%29.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294468640-PK8YM9PJTKAZRB0QIO9X/the+art+of+scandal.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294469199-DCOI7YQP1HEBEI8A1KMD/Skyland+series+1+%28before+i+let+go%29.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294469577-C7CE1F9UJ2KEP2NJ5N58/brown+sisters+3.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294469896-WC0DZ4Z9ZIN81ICWI29U/outdrawn.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294470748-J23CKC9GK2SKQ3XDGPBY/a+love+like+the+sun.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294470748-K2DNCJG7DACC4NLYUIJ2/just+for+the+cameras.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294471736-P0U9LEIEAI6C3Y4EGDRL/winter_s+eve.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294471845-FDUDJYZAPFH4AXL4UBOP/brown+sisters+1.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294472681-4V5YELKS65EOYB2Y9V3Q/only+for+the+week.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294472683-FFKU7NZZF7QEG6GSGCFE/fast.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294473349-VIDGGQBDI6AKEPAT9WPA/revive+me.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294473394-UTO3QTXBZKNI8CEQMVJ9/Ricki+Wilde.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294474597-PY99ZKMFV863TB81NE7M/seven+days+in+june.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294474407-BAPAMA429TRTITOSSQ4G/hathor+and+the+prince.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738294475082-R50OJ9HD8WEX59025DWD/restore+me.jpeg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738292900124-V484OTR5KT72YO6GF8T4/Image+1.JPG Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors - Sydney (@sydneysagethomas) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738292899852-RO6HV6P1B7NJFH5XG9G1/Image+2.jpg Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors - Kimmy (@kimmybookss) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b51998f4-dad9-443c-b61d-00e5de469f1e/Image+3.JPG Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors - Kendra (@kendrareadswithlove) Kendra (@kendrareadswithlove) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/280eb755-35d0-41b5-9843-c5d1d772b9e4/Most+Recommended+Books+Graphic.png Romance - Your Favorite Black Bookstagrammers’ Favorite Romances by Black Authors https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/readin+magazine monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/historical+romance+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/manga+book+recs monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/interview+with+katie+duggan monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/historical+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/readin+magazine+romance+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/katie+duggan+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/queer+romance+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/queer+historical+romances monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/queer+historical+romance+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/monster+romance monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/books+with+asexual+representation monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/lgbtq+romance+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/sapphic+monster+romance+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/where+to+start+with+manga monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/queer+romances monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/books+with+bisexual+representation monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/manga+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/romance+manga monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/katie+duggan monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/vampire+romance+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/lgbtq+historical+romance+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/historical+romance+books+with+wallflowers monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/spooktacular+reads monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/witchy+romance+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/historical+romances monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/romance+manga+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/the+gilded+age+characters monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/romance+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/books+with+pansexual+representation monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/monster+romance+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/historical+romance+books+for+gilded+age+characters monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/femininomenon+romance+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/book+recs+for+tv+shows monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/amelie+rhys+romance+author monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/the+gilded+age monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/romanceblog/tag/interview+with+romance+authors monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog daily 0.75 2026-03-01 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/a-black-historical-horror-roundup monthly 0.5 2026-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dca4e5ae-4885-4468-9d51-fdfa6fd3e467/Ring+Shout.jpg Suspense - A Black Historical Horror Roundup - RING SHOUT by P. Djèlí Clark Maryse Boudreaux and her band of resistance fighters battle KKK demons in 1915 Georgia after the airing of The Birth of a Nation. This novella brings a speculative bent to history with an endearing cast of heroines. Perfect for readers that loved Sinners and want more of a similar vibe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c8cec9ee-81f6-45c8-88f4-3e6b5ed5bbd2/Lone+Women.jpeg Suspense - A Black Historical Horror Roundup - LONE WOMEN by Victor LaValle Blending horror, fantasy, and historical fiction, this novel follows Adelaide Henry, a young woman who has just lost her family in California and now must make her way to Montana to homestead. It’s 1915, and both the journey and prospect of homesteading alone as a woman are dangerous, but even worse is what lies inside the trunk she drags with her everywhere. Full of suspense, the story explores adventure, horror, and sisterhood in the Wild West, through a diverse cast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8d79e9f1-e043-4c00-95e1-c386edea6b45/I_ll+Make+a+Spectacle+of+You.jpg Suspense - A Black Historical Horror Roundup - I'LL MAKE A SPECTACLE OF YOU by Beatrice Winifred Iker Combine hoodoo, history, and dark academia and you’ll get this suspenseful horror about grad student Zora Robinson unearthing the brutal secrets of a respected HBCU. If you’re just getting into historical horror, this one features both a historical and a contemporary timeline. It’s gothic, queer, and a fresh twist on the dark academia space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f2abf534-9283-42cc-b51b-4694a1e0b19c/The+Reformatory.jpg Suspense - A Black Historical Horror Roundup - THE REFORMATORY by Tananarive Due In Jim Crow Florida, preteen Robert Stephens Jr. is sentenced to six months at a reformatory school for boys. Able to see ghosts, or haints, the truth of the horrors of the reformatory are revealed to Robert. Meanwhile, his family races against time to get Robert out of the reformatory before it’s too late. This novel takes a devastating facet of American history and lays it bare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a3397117-d28c-42eb-894c-302f1854fc00/Kindred.jpg Suspense - A Black Historical Horror Roundup - KINDRED by Octavia E. Butler We had to include a classic! Set in the 1970s, the novel follows Dana, a modern Black woman who is inexplicably transported to the antebellum South, where she saves the son of a plantation owner from drowning. From then on, Dana is repeatedly taken back, seemingly tied to the boy’s fate. But each trip is longer and more horrifying than the one before. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/book-report-the-faceless-thing-we-adore monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/59fa5ad2-f1d9-4a4a-9b02-e02460ce61eb/Cover+Image.jpg Suspense - Book Report: The Faceless Thing We Adore by Hester Steel - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/41950f6b-5e70-460c-8203-23b940d5fa41/RecCollage_Steel.jpg Suspense - Book Report: The Faceless Thing We Adore by Hester Steel - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7ffc1324-cb33-4817-91da-65381e4e8085/Author%2Bphoto.jpeg Suspense - Book Report: The Faceless Thing We Adore by Hester Steel - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/adding-suspense-to-your-holiday-season monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/09266f04-fa86-4f8a-9e4c-a82b4b7f150f/The+Shuddering.JPG Suspense - Adding Suspense to Your Holiday Season - The Shuddering by Ania Ahlborn Taking place in the snowy Colorado mountains, a group of friends (and their dog) gather at a secluded cabin in the woods for a holiday getaway. Unfortunately, a sudden blizzard leaves them stranded, and while they’re trying to figure out what they’re going to do, they realize that they’re not alone in the wilderness. There are some things lurking out in the snow, and the group’s numbers start to dwindle as they are slowly hunted down and picked off one by one. The Shuddering is such a fun read for this time of year thanks to the wintry, bone-chilling setting. It’s a creature feature with some pretty gnarly imagery and violent scenes (from the very first chapter you get a taste of what’s to come), but it also has a pretty hefty helping of drama with messy relationships, plenty of backstabbing and betrayal, and some pretty surprising character decisions. Ania Ahlborn also has an extensive backlog, and none of her books disappoint, so you might just discover a new favorite author. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/392e11a6-40a9-4db6-bb81-9f8ca727083e/Deadly+Animals.JPG Suspense - Adding Suspense to Your Holiday Season - Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney Ava is an unusual teenage girl with a special interest in the process of animal decomposition. She lives in an apartment complex near a highway where many animals meet their untimely end by speeding vehicles, and this gives Ava plenty of opportunities to explore her macabre fascination. One night, Ava sneaks out of the house to examine her collection of roadkill that she has hidden away in the woods and stumbles upon the severely mutilated body of a boy that recently went missing. This story takes place in the 80’s, so she’s able to go to a payphone and anonymously report her finding to the police. After speaking with the investigating officers, Ava isn’t convinced they have what it takes to solve the crime, so she becomes determined to solve the case herself and find who abducted and brutalized the child, with the help of her best friend. The story eventually becomes a race against the clock as more bodies start to pile up, and Ava’s vast knowledge of decomposition and anatomy leads her closer to the identity of the killer. However, she must tread carefully so she doesn’t become the next victim. Deadly Animals is a phenomenal coming of age story. Ava is such a likeable character and her unique POV makes for an incredibly nuanced journey with plenty of heart and a bit of humor. However, this is also one of the most upsetting books I’ve read, because not only are the victims of the crimes children, but the crimes are incredibly heinous, and the terrors the children withstood disturbed me to the point I had an actual nightmare. I’d buy this for only the most seasoned dark fiction reader in your life, but if they can handle some seriously distressing subject matter, I believe this will be a new favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/38ca5ca1-3814-423b-b4cc-7a90b9dad200/Below.JPG Suspense - Adding Suspense to Your Holiday Season - Below by Laurel Hightower Recently divorced, Addy is on a solo cross-country trip to see her friends at a horror convention, with only the disembodied, antagonistic voice of her ex-husband in her head keeping her company. After a close call in the West Virginian mountains leaves her rattled, she regroups at a secluded diner, where she meets a friendly truck driver who offers to help guide her through the impending blizzard. Communicating via CB radio, they slowly make their way through the storm, when suddenly, her new companion is run off the road by an unexplainable creature with glowing red eyes, and him and his truck plunge down the mountain side. She’s left with an impossible choice: leave the man to survive on his own in the elements and try to brave the storm and get help by herself, or descend the mountainside, down to the depths of the Appalachian wilderness where, the deeper she goes down, the more nightmarish her reality becomes. Below by Laurel Hightower is one of my favorite horror books to recommend. Clocking in at just a little over 100 pages, this book is one wild roller coaster ride filled with terrifying creatures, extremely high stakes, an atmospheric setting, a fever dream of a plot, and even a few twists and turns, which is especially impressive considering how short of a read it is. I know many readers are in a reading slump at the moment, so this book could make for a perfect slump breaker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2f145a9c-e55c-4351-961a-f246718d853e/Blindsighted.WEBP Suspense - Adding Suspense to Your Holiday Season - Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter Sara Linton, a local pediatrician and the town’s coroner, is out to lunch with her sister as they discuss Sara’s tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband Jeffrery, when she makes a shocking discovery in the diner’s restroom: a beloved college professor bleeding out in one of the stalls, barely clinging on to life. Despite Sara’s efforts, she tragically passes away from her injuries. Jeffrey, who’s the town’s chief of police, leads the investigation, with his lead detective, Lena Adams. Together, Sara, Jeffrey, and Lena must work together to solve the heinous crime before there are more victims, and Sara’s dark past just might hold the secret to uncovering the culprit. Blindsighted is the first book in the Grant County series, and if you’ve never read a Karin Slaughter book before, prepare yourself for a seriously disturbing and depraved journey. Her books do a really great job at showcasing all of the terrible ways that humans can be awful to one another, and Blindsighted is no exception. This book, and entire series, contains just about every single trigger warning I can think of. Despite the incredibly distressing subject matter, Karin does some of the best character work that you’ll find in a thriller. Every character is incredibly fleshed out, and as you continue the series, they genuinely feel like real people. There are six books in the Grant County series, with twelve and counting in the interconnected Will Trent series, so this book and the series as a whole would make for the perfect gift, especially if the suspense reader in your life has been craving a new series to dive into. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b5a383e2-e408-4a1a-b67d-5b62658c0825/When+The+Wolf+Comes+Home.JPG Suspense - Adding Suspense to Your Holiday Season - When The Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy Jess is having the worst night of her life. Not only is she a struggling actress working at a diner to make ends meet, but she just found out that her father, of whom she hasn’t seen since she was a child, recently passed away. While having an existential crisis in the bathroom and on the verge of a complete mental breakdown, she accidentally gets jabbed by a used needle. She races home in a daze, completely out of her mind with everything that’s wrong with her life, and once there, she finds a little boy cowering in her backyard, petrified. She finds out that he’s on the run, and soon, what he’s running from finds them both and they’re forced to escape their lives, pursued by a seemingly unstoppable threat. When The Wolf Comes Home is Nat Cassidy at his boldest and most creative. Jess makes for an extremely relatable MC that is easy to root for, and as things continually go wrong, the stakes continue to get higher until, eventually, things spiral completely out of control. It’s violent, adventurous, emotional, and has an ending so astonishing that it made me close the book and stare at the wall in wonder. It’s an incredible work of fiction, and one that I will gift to as many people as I can so more people can experience the absolute powerhouse of this novel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/84147ac7-7d9d-4062-b682-57c8696b04e9/Creep.JPG Suspense - Adding Suspense to Your Holiday Season - Creep by Jennifer Hillier Dr. Sheila Tao is a psychology professor at the height of life. She’s extremely intelligent and highly revered in her profession, and she’s in a relationship with a successful investment banker. She’s also having a scandalous and intense affair with one of her teaching assistants, a charismatic young man named Ethan. One day, Sheila’s boyfriend proposes and she says yes, so she’s forced to end the affair with Ethan. Unfortunately for her, Ethan just so happens to be a psychopath, and makes it his life’s mission to destroy Sheila’s relationship and reputation for rejecting him with the threat of releasing an extremely salacious sex tape, extorting her. Meanwhile, one of the college’s star athletes is found brutally murdered, and soon Sheila not only has to contend with a scorned lover hellbent on smearing her name, she also finds herself in a potentially deadly game of cat and mouse. Creep is the book that cemented Jennfier Hillier as one of my new favorite thriller authors. Her books are juicy, messy, and incredibly dark, and written with a propulsively fast pace that will make you want to cancel all your plans and read as much as physically possible. This story features plenty of twists and turns that will keep you hooked and even has a sequel for more salacious thriller fun. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/winter-horror-reads-that-sleigh monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7ce81cfa-27a9-4e92-9614-37e50dd001a0/Salvage.jpg Suspense - Winter Horror Reads That Sleigh - THE SALVAGE by Anbara Salam When Marta, a trailblazing marine archaeologist, is sent to investigate a Victorian shipwreck that has been dragged from Arctic waters to an isolated Scottish island, she’s determined to get the job done quickly. On her first dive to investigate the wreckage, she sees a mysterious figure creeping in the depths, and things only get more eerie from there. Between the Cuban Missile Crisis, an island full of paranoid inhabitants, and a brutal snowstorm, this gothic thriller is sure to set your nerves on edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8664aefe-e9de-4d26-9381-44a846a42564/White.jpeg Suspense - Winter Horror Reads That Sleigh - WHITE IS FOR WITCHING by Helen Oyeyemi Something is very wrong in the home of the Silver family. Four generations of women have lived there—and maybe never left. Miranda, who now lives in the home with her widower father and twin brother, has begun to hear their voices. While she experiences pica and other ailments, the house seems to develop a hostility towards outsiders that begins to manifest itself physically. Both the language and the structure of this gothic horror are so unique, it’s a nightmarish fairytale you won’t soon forget. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/84d94c56-5945-4bb6-864a-40e5b6264fd6/Moon.jpg Suspense - Winter Horror Reads That Sleigh - MOON OF THE CRUSTED SNOW by Waubgeshig Rice The first in a duology, this post-apocalyptic horror follows a small Anishinaabe community as the world goes dark right as winter approaches. With no connection to the outside world, they try to maintain order, keep each other fed, and survive with their sanity. Everything changes when a stranger arrives, followed by more, and the carefully maintained community they’ve kept begins to fall apart. Part dystopia, part horror, this one will keep you on your toes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/051c05ed-adea-43fd-a82f-924bead1cc74/The+Hunger.jpg Suspense - Winter Horror Reads That Sleigh - THE HUNGER by Alma Katsu As the Donner Party makes its way west across the United States, plagued by near-constant misfortunes, they begin to question if one of their own is a witch. This historical horror, based on one of the most famous, ill-fated journeys in American history, takes you through treacherous heat, snow, and even more sinister obstacles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6a1b3a5c-b838-43f4-ad45-e18946ad2c05/Frankenstein.jpeg Suspense - Winter Horror Reads That Sleigh - FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Between the recent movie release and the dreary season, it’s the perfect time to revisit (or discover!) this classic. The young Victor Frankenstein, misguided and egocentric, is obsessed with creating new life. His monster is an abandoned creature, desperate for love and meaning. It’s the original sci-fi horror and remains a classic for a reason! https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/atmospheric-reads-that-will-chill-you-to-the-bone monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/54da69ac-d004-4e2b-8dc8-6bf19db778fe/Near+The+Bone.JPG Suspense - Atmospheric Reads That Will Chill You To The Bone - Near The Bone by Christina Henry A woman named Mattie lives a very unconventional way of life with her husband William. They live in a secluded mountaintop cabin, and Mattie can’t seem to remember a time before the cabin, almost as if she has always been there. She only ever has contact with her husband, who is a very volatile man with an extreme temper. Every day is basically the same, until one day Mattie stumbles upon the severely mutilated body of a fox. Shortly after, while her husband is away, Mattie is surprised when three strangers arrive saying they’re monster hunters looking for a creature, and they think they are on its trail. So now, not only does Mattie have to grapple with the fact that there might be something out in the wilderness that could harm them, but she has to deal with these three strangers close to her home and must convince them to leave before her husband returns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a54a2515-5273-4948-a50b-9d80fc1ccc57/Migrations.JPG Suspense - Atmospheric Reads That Will Chill You To The Bone - Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy Taking place in a not-so-distant future where global warming and human negligence has endangered—or caused extinction to—most of Earth’s plant and animal life, the story follows Franny Stone, a researcher with a very dark past, and a singular purpose: to track the last known flock of Arctic Terns on their final migration to Antarctica. Franny arrives in Greenland and talks her way onto a fishing vessel, and off she goes with a ragtag crew, plenty of devastating secrets, and a determination that absolutely nothing will get in her way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9c9e3b34-fd05-42ee-872d-79b724b1b6b7/The+Deep+Dark+Descending.JPG Suspense - Atmospheric Reads That Will Chill You To The Bone - The Deep Dark Descending by Allen Eskens Detective Max Rupert remains haunted by the death of his wife, who died in a tragic hit and run four years prior. He hasn’t been able to move on, and when he starts to dig into her cause of death, he finds that there was not an accident by the hands of a reckless driver, but that she was murdered to keep her from uncovering a web of dark secrets. Max’s grief suddenly turns to rage, and he begins to track down the person responsible for his wife’s murder. Once found, Max finds himself frozen in the middle of the wilderness with a moral dilemma: does he take eye for an eye, or walk away? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4553452c-f5ca-4041-af17-ea81b146b98d/Dark+Matter.jpg Suspense - Atmospheric Reads That Will Chill You To The Bone - Dark Matter by Michelle Paver Taking place in the 1930s, a young man named Jack is desperate to find his purpose in life and jumps at the opportunity to join an Arctic expedition to an abandoned mining camp known as Gruhuken. After a long journey through the barren wastes, they finally arrive in the middle of Arctic Summer, where they’re expected to stay an entire year to study weather patterns. The season changes and the nights grow shorter, and eventually, the sun will disappear altogether and the sea will freeze, making escape impossible. One by one the other expedition members leave, until Jack is all alone… or is he? Because this entire time Jack has had these uneasy feelings that there’s something else out there in the wasteland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/894319c8-b927-408e-b5c5-3c0c40c9e17e/The+Drift.JPG Suspense - Atmospheric Reads That Will Chill You To The Bone - The Drift by C.J. Tudor Set in an apocalyptic world in which a highly infectious pandemic turns people into mindless zombies referred to as Whistlers, we follow three different POVs during a massive snowstorm. One follows a medical student who’s trapped with her fellow classmates (one of which has been murdered) after their railway car was sabotaged and ran off the tracks. In another, we read from an ex-police officer, who attempted suicide many times while grieving the death of her daughter, volunteered for a human experimentation trial for a potential vaccine, and is now suspended from a cable car that is hanging by a thread. And the third, a man living a bizarre way of life at a secluded ski resort known as The Retreat, where those that reside there are working to find a cure, as he deals with an impending power outage and the threat of someone lurking in the shadows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d84bb491-3c5f-4efc-b13e-e1f3b8512a32/Dead+Of+Winter.JPG Suspense - Atmospheric Reads That Will Chill You To The Bone - Dead Of Winter by Darcy Coates Our main character Christa has had a rough go the past few years, but her new boyfriend comes up with just the thing to cheer her up and get her back out there: a snowy Rocky Mountain excursion into the wilderness with a tour group full of strangers. Unfortunately, their tour bus gets stuck behind a fallen tree, a vicious snow storm rolls in, and they’re forced to flee the bus and take refuge in a small cabin off the beaten path. Isolated from the world and forced to endure the storm, the group of strangers are in a pretty awful situation that’s made even worse when someone starts brutally killing people one by one. As more bodies start to pile on, Christa has to figure out who the killer is before it’s too late. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/daef72f1-577f-419b-a39a-7a0d8e1ce04f/The+Only+Good+Indians.JPG Suspense - Atmospheric Reads That Will Chill You To The Bone - The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones Four friends are hunted by a vengeful entity that they wronged in a horrific accident from their past. We follow multiple POVs as each friend meets their fates, and we learn more about what happened that tragic day, and what will happen as a result. This is a story about outrunning fate, revenge, and Native American identity. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/suspense-filled-books-by-latinx-authors monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/de59b110-715a-48df-a232-41e890151340/SaltBones.jpg Suspense - Heritage to Haunts - Salt Bones by Jennifer Givhan From the author of River Woman, River Demon comes Salt Bones — a magical realism retelling of Persephone and Demeter riddled with Hispanic folklore and culture, familial bonds, betrayal, environmental disaster, corruption, mystery, and horror. Set in the Mexicali Borderlands, along the edge of the Salton Sea, lives Malamar Veracruz — a hardworking, fierce mother of two grappling with the mysterious disappearance of her beloved sister, Elena. A local girl goes missing, catapulting Mal into a terrifyingly familiar world of nightmarish proportions. Pulled to find answers for the girl’s family, Mal begins investigating, but overwhelming visions of a horse-headed woman known as a local legend lure her to follow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0297f23d-e39c-4c11-b8da-238e149de728/ThisThing.jpg Suspense - Heritage to Haunts - This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno Gus Moreno's debut novel, This Thing Between Us, combines elements of loss, grief, psychological horror, modern-day technology, and culture to deliver a suspense-filled read of mind-bending proportions. It was Thiago’s wife, Vera, who wanted the new smart speaker, Itza. With odd things happening around their home, she thought the speaker would be a fun addition to their lives. When Itza seemingly begins to make online purchases itself, the oddities become undeniable yet entertaining. That is, until Vera unexpectedly passes away after being thrown onto the train tracks by an undocumented man. Local politicians immediately exploit the incident for their own twisted political agendas, and the overwhelming complexities of the loss become too much for Thiago to handle, forcing him to flee the city and seek solace in an isolated cabin in Colorado. Unfortunately, Thiago soon learns this nightmare is not something he can escape that easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/01902846-a4e3-4914-af23-5ea440661845/TheBewitching.jpg Suspense - Heritage to Haunts - The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia From the author of many beloved novels, including Mexican Gothic, comes Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s most recent publication, The Bewitching. This story follows three women across three different eras, interconnected through familial and amical relations as they live their encounters with witchcraft. Culture, generational trauma, relationships, betrayal, dark secrets, and a journey for answers are woven together in this historical fiction fantasy horror. When graduate student Minerva begins researching the life of a mysterious author named Beatrice Tremblay, her world is consumed by what she discovers. Information exposing that Beatrice’s most famous book was based on real-world events. Thrown into Beatrice’s life during the Great Depression, a story of an encounter with witchcraft begins to emerge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d212d77b-4bea-4bb2-89fa-586fe5f35622/TheHacienda.jpg Suspense - Heritage to Haunts - The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas Known for her blend of historical fiction, mystery, and horror sprinkled with brilliant subplots of romance, author Isabel Cañas. Her debut novel, The Hacienda, has to be my favorite by Cañas. With rich themes of the effects of colonialism, classism, bigotry, dark secrets, forbidden romance, and betrayal, The Hacienda oozes dark gothic vibes and female defiance. Following the Mexican War of Independence, Beatriz is overcome with grief when her father is killed and her home is demolished. Broken and defeated with nowhere to turn, Beatriz accepts the proposal of a man shrouded in mystery named Don Rodolfo Solorzano. With whispers of his previous wife’s passing, Beatriz moves into his home, Hacienda San Isidro, and takes on the duties of the estate. Called back to the city, Don leaves Beatriz at the hacienda with his odd sister Juana, who refuses to enter the home at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/86272d58-3bee-4e5b-bc0e-f3a6117f1aff/HouseOfBoneR.jpg Suspense - Heritage to Haunts - House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias Known for his barrio noir horror, author of The Devil Takes You Home, Gabino Iglesias comes with his most recent captivating release, House of Bone and Rain. This blending of natural disaster, a revenge plot, bloody violence, unwavering loyalty, and systemic injustice brings an unforgettable story that will chew you up and swallow you whole. When a group of friends band together after the murder of one of their mothers, a plan of vengeance comes to fruition. Justice needs to be served, and Puerto Rican friends Gabe, Xavier, Tavo, Paul, and Bimbo will find themselves in a world of violence as they search to right this wrong. As a looming storm makes its way to land, the five friends stand beside their friend Bimbo as he transforms into a ruthless version of himself in his fight to avenge his mother’s murder. When the friends find this journey has led to something far more complex than they ever imagined, the lines between the boundaries of reality and myth begin to blur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1f9ec348-986f-4174-96df-a64a31300236/TheHauntingofA.jpg Suspense - Heritage to Haunts - The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro Two-time Bram Stoker-nominated author V. Castro is known for her film novelizations and tales that draw on her Mexican heritage and history. The Haunting of Alejandra combines rich Mexican culture and folklore into a story of identity, self-exploration, generational family trauma, growth, hauntings, and resilience. Alejandra has lost herself. Struggling with the darkness and worries within her, she goes unnoticed by her family. Alejandra was adopted, and this she has always known. When a ghostly vision of a sobbing woman in a white gown appears, she can no longer cope on her own. Turning to a therapist, Alejandra is convinced she must learn what she can of the family she once came from, beginning with her birth mother.. As she explores her familial past, a pattern is unveiled – the crying woman has been attached to all of the women in her family. Now, Alejandra must connect with her biological family to escape the grasp of La Llorona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1759196360791-31K40E7GIGRLJGKXV7IJ/HouseOfBoneR.jpg Suspense - Heritage to Haunts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1759196360657-OM206SE2MI61CRP6Z60W/SaltBones.jpg Suspense - Heritage to Haunts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1759196362968-BXM1BY4P14YTAG5QKYZA/TheBewitching.jpg Suspense - Heritage to Haunts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1759196362060-3VPZRKA69N71KSNR2HTQ/TheHacienda.jpg Suspense - Heritage to Haunts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1759196363137-YU97M7Q9P0RKTVKOKEYZ/TheHauntingofA.jpg Suspense - Heritage to Haunts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1759196364200-WABLN2QYQEPQQPNHWSUZ/ThisThing.jpg Suspense - Heritage to Haunts https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/horror-books-to-read-based-on-horror-movies monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d6ab0c3c-19d8-453e-b4b0-491eb567daa8/The+butcher+of+the+forest.PNG Suspense - Horror Books To Read Based On These Iconic Horror Movies - The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamed The Butcher of the Forest is a pretty short read that packs one heck of a punch. It’s a mashup of dark fantasy and horror and takes place in a war-torn village ruled by a tyrannical king. One day, his children go missing and are believed to be hiding in the deadly woods surrounding the town. Terrifying, monstrous creatures known as the Elmever lurk within, and no one who has gone in has ever come back out alive . . . except for our main character. The king shows up at her door, threatening the lives of her family and everyone in her village if she does not go back into the woods to retrieve his children. This book is incredibly tense, with just about every odd stacked against our main character. It’s atmospheric. Preemie Mohamed’s world-building is masterful in the way she can paint such a vivid picture with so few words. And, more than anything, the Elmever creatures are absolutely terrifying—their threat is ever-present, and it makes for a very unique and horrific reading experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e9c1bbfb-8324-4ff7-a322-e5b98f2f60a5/The+Haar.JPG Suspense - Horror Books To Read Based On These Iconic Horror Movies - The Haar by David Sodergren The Haar follows Muriel, an elderly woman who’s being pushed out of her coastal Scottish home by a corrupt billionaire. Muriel has lived there all her life, and even built her home with her late husband. Now, thanks to this overseas land developer, everything she’s built is threatened. While walking on the beach one day, she stumbles across a mysterious creature that she names Avalon. In Avalon, Muriel finds an unlikely companion, a second chance at love, and a way to fight back. This book is equal parts sweet and terrifying, romantic and gory, heartwarming and violent. It’s a bodily horrific tender nightmare, written with a bit of humor, and is the perfect recommendation if you want something that’ll make you say, “awe!”...and also, “ew!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/68cf4524-7489-49a9-9e27-c6952d5eafff/Below.JPG Suspense - Horror Books To Read Based On These Iconic Horror Movies - Below by Laurel Hightower Below is about a recently divorced woman hell-bent on traveling cross-country by herself, despite the impending snowstorm. At the start of our story, she finds herself in the middle of the West Virginian mountain range. After a series of bad luck and strange events, she is forced to put her trust in a kind truck driver she meets on the road. While driving, a strange creature with glowing red eyes attacks them, and the man’s truck goes off the road and down the West Virginian embankment. Our main character is left with an impossible choice: continue on her way, or help the kind man who helped her when she needed it most. Below is another quick read that packs a punch—it’s full of twists and turns, terrifying encounters, and there were many times I found myself afraid for the main characters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f7707a5c-c23c-4935-b17e-f7119bdb9e74/Slewfoot.PNG Suspense - Horror Books To Read Based On These Iconic Horror Movies - Slewfoot by Gerald Brom Slewfoot takes place in 1666 New England and follows Abitha, who lives with her husband on the outskirts of her rural farm. After a series of unfortunate events, Abitha finds herself all alone, alienated from her community, and her home at risk of being unjustly taken away from her. One day, while Abitha is struggling to stay afloat, she strikes up an unlikely alliance with Slewfoot, a recently awakened demon that’s trying to find its place in a world it doesn't understand. As the two continue to interact, things eventually spiral out of control in the most spectacular way. If you like feminine rage or books that’ll make you think, “good for her,” this is the perfect recommendation. It’s dark, terrifying, thrilling, and has plenty of witchy and demonic vibes that make it an ideal read for this time of year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e1d81b27-c981-445e-8c05-fe42645e2b22/Brother.JPG Suspense - Horror Books To Read Based On These Iconic Horror Movies - Brother by Ania Ahlborn Brother takes place in the Appalachian Mountains and follows Michael, a 17-year-old boy who doesn't want to live with his family of cannibalistic serial killers anymore. Not only does he not want to live the same lifestyle as his family and grapples with that reality, but he’s also relentlessly tormented by his brother, Reb. One day, while on a rare trip in town, Michael meets a beautiful girl named Alice. Michael has dreams of running away and starting a new life with Alice, away from the horrible life he’s forced to live, but of course, his family isn't going to let him go so easily. Fair warning, this is easily the darkest book on this list. The abuse that Michael withstands and witnesses is soul-crushing, the treatment his sisters live through is even worse, and of course, all the while, his family is abducting, torturing, and murdering innocent young women. Take all that and add one soul-crushing twist and turn after the other, and you’re left with an incredibly disturbing and horribly bleak horror story. Proceed with caution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4604d108-de9a-42b3-bfca-73bfde24b635/The+good+house+.JPG Suspense - Horror Books To Read Based On These Iconic Horror Movies - The Good House by Tananarive Due The Good House is about Angela, whose family was torn apart while staying at her family's generational home one summer (dubbed The Good House). Her son tragically dies, she divorces her husband, and is left reeling from the trauma of all she’s endured. Two years later, she’s ready to return home and finds that there’s something very wrong with not only The Good House but also the town at large. Angela is forced to confront her inherited demons before it's too late. This book is a perfect slow-burn epic. It’s very dark at times and has unique haunting aspects with the exploration of voodoo magic, jumps back and forth from different POVs through time, and at its heart is a deeply emotional story about a mother grieving the loss of the life she had. I think this book is highly underrated and should be on more people’s radars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/37b664cb-ce81-4399-8c05-269233af1df7/My+heart+is+a+chainsaw.JPG Suspense - Horror Books To Read Based On These Iconic Horror Movies - My Heart Is A Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones My Heart Is A Chainsaw is about Jade, a high school senior who’s obsessed with slashers. She lives and breathes for slashers; literally, everything in her life revolves around slashers and slasher lore. Well, when a real-life slasher carves its way through her hometown of Proofrock, she’s more than prepared—she was born for this. This might be the most meta book I have ever read. This story is equal parts bloody, brutal slasher with an insanely high body count, and a fourth-wall-breaking deep dive exploration into the slasher genre and horror movies as a whole. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/book-report-lets-split-up monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/17adaa70-b116-444c-a5b4-459869116860/Cover.jpg Suspense - Book Report: Let's Split Up - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/af731b84-596e-436c-a9ec-0a1270eb2b8b/Characters.jpg Suspense - Book Report: Let's Split Up - Make it stand out Art by Ben Jackson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2b01c8e2-41b3-4cd4-9410-840d085c5acb/Rec+Collage.png Suspense - Book Report: Let's Split Up - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e803ac7c-7553-4bb8-a356-d89ca0930630/Author%2Bphoto.png Suspense - Book Report: Let's Split Up - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/cozy-horror-season-is-here monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ab3c945a-adf7-49ae-8973-69bd7406945f/What+Moves+the+Dead.jpg Suspense - Cozy Horror Season is Here - What Moves The Dead by T. Kingfisher When retired soldier Alex Easton hears their childhood friend is dying, they race to the remote, ancestral home of the Ushers. The novella dives into a gothic nightmare of fungus, possessed animals, and sleepwalking, but brings in the cozy vibes with a delightful pair of sidekicks. This is the first in a series (the newest one releases at the end of this month!), so if you enjoy it, there's more to explore through the fall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/87314577-bd15-4459-b135-dece5a06a9b9/Monstrilio.jpg Suspense - Cozy Horror Season is Here - Monstrilio by Gerardo Samano Cordova When a grieving mother removes a piece of her deceased son's lung, it soon grows into something new. This story explores grief, love, loyalty, and all that makes us human, with a tender touch and vivid prose. Note: this one is on the literary side of the horror spectrum! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/26e7699c-72b2-46b9-a110-865a2cb82b1a/The+Haar.jpg Suspense - Cozy Horror Season is Here - The Haar by David Sodergren For the folk horror fans: this story weaves romance and gore into a unique sort of fairytale. A remote Scottish fishing village becomes the target of a property developer ready to evict residents when a new threat arrives in the fog bank one day. With an elderly protagonist and sentimental charm, this one is surprisingly endearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/543bb6b5-60d8-4106-9dff-4b1ccae973d5/The+Silent+Companions.jpg Suspense - Cozy Horror Season is Here - The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell Young, newly widowed, and pregnant Elsie is sent to her late husband's crumbling country estate with only an unfortunate cousin for company. That is, until she finds a tiny wooden figure with an uncanny resemblance to herself, which everyone is unsurprisingly creeped out by. This historical horror is incredibly unsettling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2741aac2-a4bc-42d5-8133-1681d882d48b/Walking+Practice.jpg Suspense - Cozy Horror Season is Here - Walking Practice by Dolki Min By far the weirdest story on our list, this book follows a shapeshifting alien who is stuck on Earth and eating people to survive—mainly with the help of dating apps. Amid their struggle to stay alive, they find themselves in a full-blown existential crisis about what it means to be human and exist in a society that marginalizes the disabled, queer, and nonconformist. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/the-suspense-has-killed-me-repeatedly monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8189aeae-8b15-4d5c-a1ce-0aa73cbdd458/oneinfour.jpg Suspense - The Suspense Has Killed Me… (repeatedly) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/299847c3-b669-4d95-a359-9d99afc8830b/razorbladetears.jpg Suspense - The Suspense Has Killed Me… (repeatedly) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0e4c14af-a7bd-474f-9c64-6ced18f402c5/behindhereyes.jpg Suspense - The Suspense Has Killed Me… (repeatedly) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/getting-into-gothic-novels monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/efd322b6-c92c-45cb-9c51-80966c3a6206/beloved.jpg Suspense - It's Not a Phase: Getting Into Gothic Novels - Beloved by Toni Morrison A timeless classic, Beloved tells the story of a formerly enslaved family living in Ohio whose home is haunted by a malevolent ghost. The stronger the ghost grows, the more dysfunctional the family becomes. This is a story that will linger with you long after you've read it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1bdfa529-c518-41ff-a395-2aef6ba15ffa/whendevilssing.jpg Suspense - It's Not a Phase: Getting Into Gothic Novels - When Devils Sing by Xan Kaur This 2025 Southern Gothic release brings the genre into the modern era. Four unlikely allies begin investigating the disappearance of a teenager in their small town and end up discovering the rotten, sinister truth behind what drives the local rich and powerful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b89cefa2-59ef-4646-9051-047894ccabe2/mexicangothic.jpg Suspense - It's Not a Phase: Getting Into Gothic Novels - Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia A cry for help from her newlywed cousin sends Mexican debutante Noemí Taboada deep into the countryside to provide aid. She finds mysterious in-laws, an inhospitable manor, a fading mining empire, and more questions than answers. This one has a twist you won't see coming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/20c93d7c-780a-44bc-8360-b6d597a67943/themanorofdreams.jpg Suspense - It's Not a Phase: Getting Into Gothic Novels - The Manor of Dreams by Christina Li Dual timelines, three generations, and the fates of two Chinese-American families collide in the crumbling mansion of a former Hollywood starlet. Amidst the battle for a rotting inheritance, Li delves into romance, betrayal, and the true cost of the American Dream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/11d8b1f7-8748-4cd1-babc-3d70c20958bf/thebogwife.jpg Suspense - It's Not a Phase: Getting Into Gothic Novels - The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister The four Haddesley siblings have grown up isolated on the cranberry bog of their ancestors in West Virginia, tied to the land by a supernatural pact. When their patriarch dies, and the pact is broken, they struggle to face an unknown future together. This Appalachian Gothic story is equal parts haunting and atmospheric. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/most-anticipated-summer-thrillers monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/10c8108e-3297-42af-8817-e9eb30761291/kingofashes.jpg Suspense - 5 Most Anticipated Summer Thrillers - King of Ashes by: S.A. Cosby Thriller fans have been patiently waiting for this anticipated release about an eldest son who returns home after his father’s unexpected accident only to uncover a host of family secrets that can place everyone in danger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ae08a246-88db-4dd8-880b-be26d4b67739/thecagedgirl.jpeg Suspense - 5 Most Anticipated Summer Thrillers - The Caged Girl by: Monica Arya In this follow up to the jaw-dropping The Favorite Girl Demi realizes that she’s living an actual nightmare. Certain that she’s escaped the clutches of the Ivory family she’s unpleasantly surprised to learn that getting rid of them once and for all won’t be easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d7cc2635-34fa-4c1d-8f0d-ef1d35c60082/whispersofthelake.jpg Suspense - 5 Most Anticipated Summer Thrillers - Whispers of The Lake by: Shanora Williams Rose is rebuilding her life. After filing for divorce and distancing herself from Eve, her former best friend, while immersed in her work as a journalist breaking a story on a well-known, shady billionaire. All is well until she receives a frantic call informing her that Eve is missing. Despite their fallout, Rose senses something is wrong and embarks on a mission to find her. The suspects are piling up and her life is certainly in danger, but she’s determined to find out what happened to Eve and where she is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/17389388-7dc0-41e4-b20d-00119a33b1e1/goodintentions.jpeg Suspense - 5 Most Anticipated Summer Thrillers - Good Intentions by: Brandon Massey Nate’s life is going according to plan until he crosses paths with Marvin, a childhood friend he hasn’t seen in over thirty years. Marvin, on the other hand, is down and out in life, and being the forever-friend he is, Nate offers to help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8f8aad65-aa22-4aab-85e4-81e8f907d221/thedarkmaestro.jpg Suspense - 5 Most Anticipated Summer Thrillers - The Dark Maestro by: Brandon Slocumb Curtis is a musical genius at the peak of his career. Meanwhile, his mid-level father has made one wrong move for the last time, and now the entire family is in danger. After entering witness protection and not being protected, Curtis decides to take matters in his own hands. After being neglected by the witness protection program with his family, Curtis decides to take matters into his own hands when their security is compromised. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/from-nurturer-to-nightmare monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fef6a966-3114-4350-bce2-6dcb22e74a90/thelastparty.jpg Suspense - From Nurturer to Nightmare: Mothers & The Secrets They Keep - The Last Party by A.R. Torre Can the purest love and the darkest violence stem from the same need for secrecy? A mother's embrace and a murderer's motive are intertwined by the lies they dare not reveal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/80c11263-8647-4999-9936-3e8e5405d796/thenshewasgone.jpg Suspense - From Nurturer to Nightmare: Mothers & The Secrets They Keep - Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell A decade after her daughter vanished, a mother's fragile hope is reignited by a chance encounter with a hauntingly familiar young woman, sending her down a rabbit hole of unsettling truths and the devastating possibility of what really happened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/08d8b07e-7ba9-4439-bc1b-22464905f3bf/theotherwoman.jpg Suspense - From Nurturer to Nightmare: Mothers & The Secrets They Keep - The Other Woman by Sandie Jones She picked him, but his mother had other plans. A mother's love can be a powerful weapon, and the woman who dared to take her son's attention is about to discover just how sharp that edge can be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1f52219f-1121-408f-a609-833c9949882c/greenwichpark.jpg Suspense - From Nurturer to Nightmare: Mothers & The Secrets They Keep - Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner What should be a blissful pregnancy and wedding becomes a chilling descent into paranoia, when an uninvited guest crashes into a pregnant woman's life, threatening to expose the dark underbelly of her seemingly perfect family and shatter her future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d614c684-05ae-4b7c-8bc0-7979b5bd5c09/nowherelikehome.jpg Suspense - From Nurturer to Nightmare: Mothers & The Secrets They Keep - Nowhere Like Home by Sara Shepard A call from a ghost—an old friend who vanished years ago without a word—sends a jolt through a new mother's life. But the real shock comes with the revelation: a son, a life off the grid with a mysterious sisterhood called Halcyon, and an unsettling invitation to escape the isolating demands of new motherhood. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/10-middle-grade-horror-books-to-read-as-an-adult monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/61503e37-c6bc-4634-86dd-b7836ca819df/Another.JPG Suspense - The Kids Are Not Alright: 10 Middle Grade Horror Books To Read As an Adult - ANOTHER BY PAUL TREMBLAY Out: July 22, 2025 New York Times bestselling, acclaimed horror author Paul Tremblay is taking on middle grade horror with this unforgettable debut that is so chilling you’ll want to grab your favorite cardigan to stave off the goosebumps. It all starts with a phone call and an unexpected visitor. Casey Wilson doesn’t know what to think when Morel, a strange kid with skin like clay, shows up at his door. But after an unfortunate ZOOM incident, and with his older sister off at college, Casey is in desperate need of a friend, and even though Morel doesn’t speak, he’s a great listener. When Casey’s normally loving parents start to distance themselves from him and instead fawn over Morel, Casey begins to realize something is very wrong. To make matters worse, when the dark of the night settles in, Morel doesn’t really look like a kid at all and Casey begins to wonder if this nightmare of a sleepover will ever end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cd499209-9431-4f5b-8111-f737ff609569/Scary+Stories+for+Young+Foxes.JPG Suspense - The Kids Are Not Alright: 10 Middle Grade Horror Books To Read As an Adult - SCARY STORIES FOR YOUNG FOXES BY CHRISTIAN MCKAY HEIDICKER Out: August 20, 2019 If Beatrix Potter was a horror lover, she’d surely love this unique short story collection that shows just how dark it can become in the forest for the creatures that live there. The haunted season has arrived in Antler Woods, and no fox kit is safe. Mia and Uly, two unruly kits, are separated from their litters and must make it through a dangerous world full of monsters to make it home safely. From flesh-eating zombies to a ghost sent on a hunt for them this collection, accompanied by spine-tingling illustrations, this novel is full of stories too scary to even mention here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/be07b831-afef-4b09-a30d-1bb4e679b069/Welcome+to+Dead+House.JPG Suspense - The Kids Are Not Alright: 10 Middle Grade Horror Books To Read As an Adult - WELCOME TO DEAD HOUSE BY R.L. STINE Out: September 1, 2003 An oldie but a goodie, Welcome to Dead House is the first book in the Goosebumps series and will make new home buyers side-eye their realtors. Siblings Amanda and Josh think the old house they just moved into is weird…or haunted. Probably both. And it’s not any better in the town of Dark Falls, where the other townsfolk seem almost ghostly. But like most parents, Amanda and Josh push aside their fears and encourage them to make some new friends. When they run into other kids, they think things might be looking up, but these new acquaintances bring a whole new meaning to “friends forever.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/beec555c-6f0c-4c9a-bd67-e90c66a12599/brokendolls.jpg Suspense - The Kids Are Not Alright: 10 Middle Grade Horror Books To Read As an Adult - BROKEN DOLLS BY ALLY MALINENKO Out: August 31, 2025 Author of Ghost Girl and This Appearing House, Ally Malinenko brings a terrifying twist to play time in this gripping middle grade novel about a girl learning to process grief and survive antique dolls that are a little more lifelike than most would be comfortable with. After the passing of her grandfather, Kaye has been obsessed with counting the steps to her bedroom, the dolls on her sister’s bed, and more. Lately, numbers have come easier than words to describe how she feels now that Grandpa is gone. When Kaye and her family take the summer to clean out and renovate his house, they unearth more than just memories. Kaye’s little sister begins to find dolls buried in the backyard, stuffed in the walls, and crammed into closets. While her little sister quickly becomes obsessed, Kaye doesn’t like the way the dolls smile at her or how their eyes open and close on their own. Even worse, they seem to be whispering things to her sister. While all the adults pass it off as an overactive imagination, Kaye knows there’s something a lot darker going on here and she must figure out how to save her sister before the dolls make her play with them. Forever. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/aba6e560-e79a-4cc6-8a35-89651e9d8eee/Hide+and+Seeker.JPG Suspense - The Kids Are Not Alright: 10 Middle Grade Horror Books To Read As an Adult - HIDE AND SEEKER BY DAKA HERMON Out: September 15, 2020 It turns out the games we loved as kids were scarier than we remember, especially when the monsters end up being real. Justin’s friend, Zee, has been missing for a year so when he suddenly reappears, everyone is beside themselves with joy…except for Justin. He just can’t shake the feeling that something is off with his best friend. At Zee’s welcome home party, Justin and their other friends decide to play a game of Hide and Seek. But one by one, everyone who plays starts to disappear. When they awake in an unspeakable place, Justin and his friends realize this is where Zee has been trapped all along and now they must hide from the one called Seeker…or else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/afa880bc-2503-4871-abdd-c5ded85a6869/The+Nest.JPG Suspense - The Kids Are Not Alright: 10 Middle Grade Horror Books To Read As an Adult - THE NEST BY KENNETH OPAL Out: October 6, 2015 Summer is supposed to be a time of tanning, cool drinks, and fun, but it’s also a time of the creepiest of crawlies and this book will have you reaching for the extra tough bug spray. Steve is a worrier. He worries about his sick newborn brother, his stressed out parents, and most recently, a giant wasp’s nest looming near his room. If that wasn’t enough, Steve has been experiencing dreams about a wasp queen who offers to “fix” his baby brother. All he has to do is say “yes.” But “yes” is a powerful word, and Steve is about to learn that it’s a dangerous one too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6b1f915a-7ec9-4f67-99b5-aa18bb47e3d2/Ride+or+Die.JPG Suspense - The Kids Are Not Alright: 10 Middle Grade Horror Books To Read As an Adult - RIDE OR DIE BY DELILAH S. DAWSON Out: August 5, 2025 This scary middle grade book makes the gut-twisting double loops on a roller coaster feel like child’s play. All Brie wants is to finally be accepted by the Ems—the most popular girls at school–and a sleepover at an amusement park presents the perfect opportunity. Just as long as she can keep a reputation-ending secret under wraps. But when the Ems take a game of truth or dare too far, Brie finds herself alone in an abandoned section of the park where she meets a group of cool older teens who invite her to join them. But little does Brie realize she’s about to be strapped in for the ride of her life….or death…as she comes face to face with a reawakened evil so horrifying, you won’t be able to hold the screams in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9ebd9dca-8833-43c4-897c-f7489a4a71ec/Not+Quite+A+Ghost.JPG Suspense - The Kids Are Not Alright: 10 Middle Grade Horror Books To Read As an Adult - NOT QUITE A GHOST BY ANNE URSU Out: January 16, 2024 Fans of The Yellow Wallpaper are going to love this middle grade exploration of the ghosts that haunt our halls, as well as the ones we carry inside. Violet Hart and her family are the newest inhabitants of the house on Katydid Street. A house that, for a long time, has sat silent and alone among the others. Through the move, changing friend groups, and a new baby sibling, Violet has told herself that change is necessary, even good. But then she sees her new room and everything comes tumbling down. The attic bedroom is creaky and covered in old yellow wallpaper that seems to move in the night or when caught out of the corner of Violet’s eyes. Despite trying her best to settle in, Violet falls ill and she can’t seem to get better. Trapped in her room as friends and family try to figure out what is happening, Violet soon discovers she might not be alone in the room at all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/570f0a61-c58d-46d7-9301-792b53a14fdb/Dread+Detention.JPG Suspense - The Kids Are Not Alright: 10 Middle Grade Horror Books To Read As an Adult - DREAD DETENTION BY JENNIFER KILLICK Out: February 13, 2024 The Breakfast Club meets Goosebumps in this middle grade horror that will rival your worst nightmares about being back in school with a test you didn’t prepare for. When classmates Hallie, Angelo, Gustav, and Naira are forced to come to school on a Saturday, they think things can’t get much worse. But then their teacher is dragged underground and something evil is lurking in the shadows growing stronger by the minute. The gang must work together to get themselves out of school before detention turns deadly for them all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fce75c06-415c-4749-806b-64fb3e3ae7a4/The+Last+Rhee+Witch.JPG Suspense - The Kids Are Not Alright: 10 Middle Grade Horror Books To Read As an Adult - THE LAST RHEE WITCH BY JENNA LEE-YUN Out: May 14, 2024 Summer camp is all fun and games until it includes a gwishin haunting in this middle grade novel that puts the heart in horror while exploring Korean folklore. Since her mother died when she was five, it’s always been Ronnie Miller and her dad. And Ronnie’s okay with that. She likes when things stay the way they are. But this summer, Ronnie and her best friend Jack are headed to Camp Foster for sleepaway camp, where secrets and a gwishin with a blood-red scarf wrapped around her ghoulish neck are here to threaten all that Ronnie held dearly to. Between new friends, new foes, and new revelations that disprove all that Ronnie ever thought was true, this summer is going to be one to remember forever, if they ever live to see the end of it. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/april-fools-day-suspense-filled-pranks-with-a-twist-1 monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/the-role-of-black-trauma-in-horror-fiction monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/4-independent-thriller-authors monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5eafa503-9892-42c1-9ea4-68c7f1f4214c/dearvicky.jpg Suspense - 4 Independent Thriller Authors To Add To Your Bookshelf - Octavia Grant She’s the queen of unhinged who always keeps it short and sweet. If you like wildly outrageous page-turners, you’ll never want to put her books down. Must Read Book: Dear Vicky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/464d4400-c2b6-44e0-9ea9-10346965ccad/hersisterssecret.jpg Suspense - 4 Independent Thriller Authors To Add To Your Bookshelf - Toni Laure Toni’s books read like your favorite Netflix Limited Series. There’s drama, mystery, and there’s always a plot twist that makes you question everything you just read and the ending you knew was sure to come. Must Read Book: Her Sister’s Secret https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/661346c3-0ad5-4dea-bfe7-8759177bc2ce/longwayhome.jpg Suspense - 4 Independent Thriller Authors To Add To Your Bookshelf - Tanisha Stewart If you want to go on a psychological rollercoaster that keeps you guessing until the end while being on the edge of your seat, you’ll love her catalogue. Must Read Book: Long Way Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6f7f02ac-b8f4-4590-ad9e-d477b3dee1ed/awake.jpg Suspense - 4 Independent Thriller Authors To Add To Your Bookshelf - Linette King Remember those campfire stories that used to horrify you? That’s the vibe Linette brings to your bookshelf with her terrifying characters and plots. Must Read Book: Awake https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/interview-w-dr-peter-marra monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/11a86471-fc48-47d9-a489-2ad62203d0f4/Screenshot+2025-02-28+at+7.02.59+PM.png Suspense - Queer Slashers: He Wrote the Book on It Horror films have always had a reliable queer audience, but there is something about Ghostface and Sidney, or Freddy and Nancy, that bring the queer community to slashers specifically. Is it the presence of the slasher themself, carving their way through a small town as an act of revenge? Or is it the final girl, able to evade the killer and finally vanquish them in her rage? What draws queer people to this subgenre of horror? Set out to answer these questions, Dr. Peter Marra(he/they pronouns) has conducted research on exactly that: what makes the slasher queer, and why do we like it so much? Dr. Marra’s debut novel, Queer Slashers, is developed from their PhD dissertation, becoming the first book-length study of how and why the slasher subgenre appeals to queer audiences. His studies take an in-depth look at Queer theory, horror history as far back as the 1920s, and all of our favorite early slashers to analyze this appeal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bd700531-0397-44eb-ad78-fbd3ed564826/All+About+Evil.png Suspense - Queer Slashers: He Wrote the Book on It Marra: It’s similar in that I wrote a bit of an academic book and I published with a university press, and that means I didn’t have to do a ton of work to make it less academic. Although I will say that one of the goals of this series, which is called Icons of Horror with Indiana University Press, which is a new series, is that it’s designed to be for a mixed audience, so they wanted something that was academic but would perhaps be interesting to a not-academic audience. If anything, I wrote the book imagining and hoping it would be read by more non-academic readers than the dissertation, and I hoped that it would be interesting for them to read. So I kind of rewrote it for the communities that it’s written about, and I think that was in mind, and that does influence some of how it’s written, even with word choice and sentence structure with trying to keep things clear rather than falling into sort of a word jumble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9e6788a1-cda9-435e-9b1f-49c6342203de/Billy+and+Stu.png Suspense - Queer Slashers: He Wrote the Book on It Anyway, Scream very famously has this thing with Stu and Billy where they are very close, almost too close, and Kevin Williamson has said that they’re based on Leopold and Loeb, who were men who we understood to have had sex with each other, who were also murderers. So what the book does is it says that queer people see themselves in the slasher and then, interestingly, we don’t necessarily reject it. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/the-h-in-horror-stands-for-hope monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740779420054-V0RTGS6NYF3JXEB0EGDU/Such+Sharp+Teeth+Cover.png Suspense - The H in Horror Stands For Hope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740779420019-1M7RZ0PIFORBTFT8V9H6/The+Only+Good+Indians+Cover.png Suspense - The H in Horror Stands For Hope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740779421070-MZ6XH5GCKVPRSJ35M3C1/Ring+Shout+Cover.jpg Suspense - The H in Horror Stands For Hope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740779421231-D2NLRNEW5LNKYAS7YVQH/Diavola.jpg Suspense - The H in Horror Stands For Hope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e4901840-0a07-4432-90e3-dc3aee0ffd6b/The+Cabin+at+the+End+of+the+World+Cover.png Suspense - The H in Horror Stands For Hope - The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay A family of three finds the fate of the world in their hands when four armed strangers show up at the family’s vacation home begging to be let inside to save the world. What follows is a story of the power of queer love, the importance of choice, and the strength it takes to carry on after tragedy. It’s a story that reminds us that even when the apocalypse is happening, hope is on the horizon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ae46191c-5bed-4ecc-82e9-fc4100208078/Pinata+Cover.jpg Suspense - The H in Horror Stands For Hope - Piñata, by Leopoldo Gout Carmen Sanchez and her two daughters, Izel and Luna, are spending the summer in Mexico for Carmen’s exciting job overseeing the renovation of an ancient cathedral in a posh new hotel. Despite Mexico being Carmen’s home country, the locals treat the Sanchez women like outsiders, and after a few too many issues on the job, especially one that almost injured Luna, Carmen decides to cut the trip short and return to New York. But things aren’t as they seem back home either, when Luna begins to act increasingly strange, and it feels like something dark and ancient is after the family. This is a story about the power of women, reclaiming what colonialism stole, and a mother’s indestructible love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5e786bf4-b69e-4467-a42a-4ffd46da1cf9/Camp+Damascus+Cover.jpg Suspense - The H in Horror Stands For Hope - Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle Twenty-year old Rose lives a quaint life in her predominantly Christian small town, having family dinners and being a proud member of her faith and community. Everything seems picture perfect until she starts throwing up flies and having terrible visions of demons. Her desire to figure out what the H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks is going on leads her to a secluded gay conversion camp called Camp Damascus, and for some reason Rose has the feeling she’s been there before, even if the memories don’t seem to be there. This is a story about queer joy and resilience when faced with ignorance and oppression. It’s about more than just facing your demons—it’s about banishing them straight back to the flames they came from and in the ashes finding your true self, a self that deserves only love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/42b67a7e-6c17-4cbb-a796-b65e1719603d/Bad+Cree+Cover.png Suspense - The H in Horror Stands For Hope - Bad Cree by Jessica Johns Mackenzie, a young Cree woman, is relentlessly haunted by dreams that force her to return to the moment before her sister, Sabrina, died. But with each dream, they begin to feel more real and Mackenzie’s waking world starts to dangerously mix with her dreaming world. In order to figure out how to put a stop to her nightmares and get answers for why she is being followed by crows all of a sudden, Mackenzie must return home to confront the dark secrets and legacy of violence that haunts her family, community, and the land they call their home. This story is a reminder that you can come out on the other side of grief. It captures the strength of tradition and healing power that can come from family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/06b957c2-ea8d-4d2e-8963-027ab476ad11/I+am+AI+Cover.jpg Suspense - The H in Horror Stands For Hope - I am Ai by Ai Jiang Ai is a cyborg in a world that is all too eager to leave humanity behind in the name of efficiency and mechanical invincibility. Under the guise of an AI writing program, Ai struggles in a never-blinking city not only to keep up, but to survive. Despite being a short novella, this story packs a major punch. It is a reminder of what makes us human and the beauty in all of our differences and fragility. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/13blackspecfictionnovels monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3b1a7059-e481-44a1-a6bb-338d1a3469dc/Copy+of+POTS.jpg Suspense - 13 Black Speculative Fiction Novels to Grow Your TBR List - Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler It’s only fitting for us to start with the speculative queen herself, Octavia E. Butler. Set in 2024, with the world descending into madness and anarchy, one woman begins a fateful journey toward a better future. Lauren Olamina and her family live in one of the only safe neighborhoods remaining on the outskirts of LA. Behind the walls of their defended neighborhood, they try to salvage what remains of a culture that has been destroyed by drugs, disease, war, and chronic water shortages. When fire destroys their compound, Lauren’s family is killed and she is forced out into a world that is fraught with danger all while dealing with her hyperempathy condition. With a handful of other refugees, Lauren must make her way north to safety, along the way conceiving a revolutionary idea that may mean salvation for all mankind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/10ad90fa-f43d-4f6c-82cb-77e3f14e6718/Copy+of+atsb.jpg Suspense - 13 Black Speculative Fiction Novels to Grow Your TBR List - All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby S.A. Cosby is an author that is known to show us how horrific a thriller novel can be, and examines America in a way that is unforgettable. In All The Sinners Bleed, Titus Crown is the first Black sheriff in the history of Charon County, Virginia. In recent decades, Charon has had only two murders. After years of working as an FBI agent, Titus knows better than anyone that while his hometown might seem like a land of moonshine, cornbread, and honeysuckle, secrets always fester under the surface. Then a year to the day after Titus’s election, a school teacher is killed by a former student and the student is fatally shot by Titus’s deputies. Those festering secrets are now out in the open and ready to tear the town apart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4b0f351b-bc28-48e5-9f34-26e104a233eb/Copy+of+twpaos.jpg Suspense - 13 Black Speculative Fiction Novels to Grow Your TBR List - The Wishing Pool and Other Stories by Tananarive Due In this collection of short stories, Black horror expert, Tananarive Due, includes offerings of horror, science fiction, and suspense—all genres she wields masterfully. From the mysterious, magical town of Gracetown to the aftermath of a pandemic to the reaches of the far future, Due’s stories all share a sense of dread and fear balanced with heart and hope. In some of these stories, the monster is racism itself; others address the monster within, each set against the supernatural or surreal. All are written with Due’s trademark attention to detail and deeply drawn characters who battle their demons both within, and in the outside world. In a recent interview I had with Due for Night Terror Magazine, she mentioned that “Black horror is horror that is either by Black creators or about Black protagonists. Period.” In this collection of extremely diverse stories and legends, she proves that’s as correct as can be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1cc40638-1993-4347-857e-0fa55b3d095d/Copy+of+sorrowland.jpg Suspense - 13 Black Speculative Fiction Novels to Grow Your TBR List - Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon Rivers Solomon is known for their work building worlds and looking closer at our society. In Sorrowland, they take a look at Black American cults, government testing, and queerness at odds with a society that is constantly trying to figure out how to describe itself. Our main character, Vern, is seven months pregnant and desperate to escape the strict religious compound where she was raised. As a solution, one night she flees for the shelter of the woods. There, she gives birth to twins, and plans to raise them far from the influence of the outside world. But even in the forest, Vern is a hunted woman. Forced to fight back against the community that refuses to let her go, she unleashes incredible brutality far beyond what a person should be capable of, her body wracked by inexplicable and uncanny changes. Finding the truth will mean uncovering not only the secrets of the compound she fled, but also the violent history in the America that produced it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bd85dfe5-d38e-4198-b233-fafb4b47d9f1/Copy+of+cgas.jpg Suspense - 13 Black Speculative Fiction Novels to Grow Your TBR List - Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Two top women gladiators fight for their freedom within a depraved private prison system not so far-removed from America's own. Loretta Thurwar and Hamara "Hurricane Staxxx" Stacker are the stars of Chain-Gang All-Stars, the cornerstone of CAPE, or Criminal Action Penal Entertainment, a highly-popular, highly-controversial, profit-raising program in America's increasingly dominant private prison industry. It's the return of the gladiators and prisoners are competing for the ultimate prize: their freedom. In CAPE, prisoners travel as Links in Chain-Gangs, competing in death-matches for packed arenas with righteous protestors at the gates. Thurwar and Staxxx, both teammates and lovers, are the fan favorites. And if all goes well, Thurwar will be free in just a few matches, a fact she carries as heavily as her lethal hammer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0c1588f2-76bb-420f-b4dc-4e0bb3acb3d7/Copy+of+tbgsito.jpg Suspense - 13 Black Speculative Fiction Novels to Grow Your TBR List - The Black Girl Survives In This One Celebrating a new generation of bestselling and acclaimed Black writers, The Black Girl Survives in This One makes space for Black girls in horror. Fifteen chilling and thought-provoking stories place Black girls front and center as heroes and survivors who slay monsters, battle spirits, and face down death. Prepare to be terrified and left breathless by the pieces in this anthology, reading this novel made me realize the power of a well-written short story as well as how diverse the genre of Black horror can look like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0ee33338-fa57-4ca3-b987-24bfbfc57804/Copy+of+ring+shout.jpg Suspense - 13 Black Speculative Fiction Novels to Grow Your TBR List - Ring Shout by P Djélí Clark In 1915, The “Birth of a Nation” cast a spell across America, swelling the Klan's ranks and drinking deep from the darkest thoughts of white folk. All across the nation they ride, spreading fear and violence among the vulnerable. They plan to bring Hell to Earth. But even Ku Kluxes can die. Standing in their way is Maryse Boudreaux and her fellow resistance fighters, a foul-mouthed sharpshooter and a Harlem Hellfighter. Armed with a blade, bullets, and a bomb, they hunt their hunters and send the Klan's demons straight to Hell. But something awful's brewing in Macon, and the war on Hell is about to heat up. Clark takes our history’s real-life horrors and puts them in perspective in this terrifying sci-fi novella. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b26d8bc0-4ca3-4454-9d3d-fa84df250748/Copy+of+twcf.jpg Suspense - 13 Black Speculative Fiction Novels to Grow Your TBR List - The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings Jo Thomas has heard every conceivable theory about her mother's disappearance. That she was kidnapped. Murdered. That she took on a new identity to start a new family. That she was a witch. This is the most worrying charge because in a world where witches are real, peculiar behavior raises suspicions and a woman–especially a Black woman–can find herself on trial for witchcraft. But fourteen years have passed since her mother's disappearance, and now Jo is finally ready to let go of the past. Yet her future is in doubt. The State mandates that all women marry by the age of 30 to a man–or enroll in a registry that allows them to be monitored, effectively forfeiting their autonomy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4dc661fd-82f3-49b7-b55c-f845f5b4d180/Copy+of+jackal.jpg Suspense - 13 Black Speculative Fiction Novels to Grow Your TBR List - Jackal by Erin E. Adams Erin E. Adams examines small towns, rationalized racism, and the evil that can simmer in us all in this eerie novel. Our main character, Liz Rocher, is reluctantly coming home. As a Black woman, Liz doesn’t exactly have fond memories of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a predominantly white town. But her best friend is getting married, so she braces herself for a weekend of awkward and passive-aggressive reunions. Liz has grown, though; she can handle whatever awaits her. But on the day of the wedding, somewhere between dancing and dessert, the bride’s daughter, Caroline, goes missing—and the only thing left behind is a piece of white fabric covered in blood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a69102a6-8fb4-43f5-a3e3-79cf7cd8ce4f/Copy+of+tdis.jpg Suspense - 13 Black Speculative Fiction Novels to Grow Your TBR List - The Devil In Silver by Victor LaValle New Hyde Hospital’s psychiatric ward has a new resident. It also has a very, very old one. Pepper is a rambunctious big man, minor-league troublemaker, working-class hero (in his own mind), and, suddenly, the surprised inmate of a budget-strapped mental institution in Queens, New York. He’s not mentally ill, but that doesn’t seem to matter. He is accused of a crime he can’t quite square with his memory. In the darkness of his room on his first night, he’s visited by a terrifying creature with the body of an old man and the head of a bison who nearly kills him before being hustled away by the hospital staff. It’s no delusion–the other patients confirm that a hungry devil roams the hallways when the sun goes down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b2176042-322c-4fb3-9cbc-ee6e53bbe566/Copy+of+womb+city.jpg Suspense - 13 Black Speculative Fiction Novels to Grow Your TBR List - Womb City by Tlotlo Tsamaase Nelah seems to have it all: wealth, fame, a husband, and a child on the way. But in a body her husband controls via microchip, and the tailspin of a loveless marriage, her hopes and dreams come to a devastating halt. A drug-fueled night of celebration ends in a hit-and-run. To dodge a sentencing in a society that favors men, Nelah and her side-piece, Janith Koshal, finish the victim off and bury the body. But the secret claws its way into Nelah's life from the grave. As her victim's vengeful ghost begins exacting a bloody revenge on everyone Nelah holds dear, she'll have to unravel her society's terrible secrets to stop those in power, and become a monster unlike any other to quench the ghost's violent thirst. Tlotlo Tsamaase examines bodily autonomy both in choice and by haunting in this sci-fi novel that takes place in a deadly Botswana from the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1bff8362-356e-4ee3-a859-2ac9c221c868/Copy+of+dkd.jpg Suspense - 13 Black Speculative Fiction Novels to Grow Your TBR List - Devils Kill Devils by Johnny Compton When all hell breaks loose, you need a devil on your side. Sarita has been watched over by a guardian angel her entire life. She calls him Angelo, and keeps him a secret. But secrets can’t stay buried forever. When Angelo murders someone she loves, Sarita begins to see what's really been lurking in the shadows surrounding her. And she will have to embrace the evil within if she hopes to make it out alive. Johnny Compton, critically acclaimed author of The Spite House and master of dread, takes you on a terrifying race of one woman against the hordes of hell in his newest face-paced release. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3b724320-f3d2-49d9-a553-657d8193dba6/Copy+of+twob.jpg Suspense - 13 Black Speculative Fiction Novels to Grow Your TBR List - The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson When Springville residents are questioned about what happened on prom night, they all have the same explanation. Maddy did it. Tiffany D. Jackson does an amazing job of taking the Stephen King best selling novel, Carrie, and not simply remaking it, but reshaping it for an entire community that could relate to her reclaiming her power. The Weight of Blood not only talks about a lonely high school girl overwhelmed by her new found powers, but what happens when that girl is in a town that’s been needing to learn a lesson for some time now. https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/tag/readin+magazine monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/tag/suspense+books+to+read+during+the+winter monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/tag/frankenstein+book monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/tag/horror+books+to+read+during+the+winter monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/tag/frankenstein+movie+book monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/tag/november+2025 monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/tag/atmospheric+reads monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/tag/suspense monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/tag/april+fools+day monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/tag/winter+horror+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/tag/suspense+readin+magazine monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/tag/horror+books+to+read+in+the+winter monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/suspenseblog/tag/atmospheric+books+that+will+chill+you+to+the+bone monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/rise-of-weird-girl-lit monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8efdfd8f-6c89-49ea-abcd-326c267a6d86/2531713109.png Fiction Blog - The Rise of Weird Girl Lit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/72c6faeb-3645-4568-b76d-fe1652bd2d7e/7137NHuP0iL._AC_UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Fiction Blog - The Rise of Weird Girl Lit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0686d180-c791-459b-9838-bbf53e92d372/60701439.jpg Fiction Blog - The Rise of Weird Girl Lit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/trans-indie-authors-to-add-to-your-tbr monthly 0.5 2026-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/219e5cd0-b87b-4a7e-9a00-bd6cb41ae115/TRANS+UMBRELLA.png Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR - “Trans+” is an all-encompassing term that includes the trans community as well as others who fall under the trans umbrella. As the Trans Language Primer states, “the term is less about who specifically is included and more about who shares experiences.” Trans+ helps to recognize the diversity of what it means to be transgender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/708f317a-c727-4d8a-9d57-1d3f347f950b/DANIELS-ANNACHI.png Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR - A. B. Daniels-Annachi (he/him) is a trans, South Asian author from the PNW. He has written A Tide of Treason, an adult fantasy set on the sea with high-stakes adventures, political intrigue, and queer characters. He also has published The Myth of June and The Oath of Eve, books one and two of The Violents series, a young adult dark-fantasy series inspired by the Greek mythology of Medusa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772210580712-IYF69YBP9TZEB7AGYMNZ/ATOT+COVER.png Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772210579813-VX0FEUJPBEF0HN9KLQ9O/TMOJ+COVER.png Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772210489208-CNUE5NZYSIRFBQUO0PNM/TOOE+COVER.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772210712724-UB92015LH7OY1Z2CLGOJ/DURAV.png Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR - Vyria Durav (she/her) is a transfemme lesbian who writes about transfemmes and sapphics. Her books include The Dragon and Her Princess, a dragon romantasy featuring a trans woman, The Hatchling, a story about a trans woman discovering her identity as well as a dragon, and Catnip, a cozy science fiction story about a colony on Venus, a trans woman, and her polycule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772212194521-QTOL80ZGFB0H6IAJ934T/TDAHP+COVER.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772212194583-CQOROZHF0BNXNMQX1S81/TH+COVER.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772212193458-8QULCE07QEPOZ5SMGK9Z/C+COVER.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772212193416-C57YEH2PL2J94BFTOB2Z/FLOWERS.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR - Micah Flowers (they/them) is a nonbinary, genderfluid, Black author from Virginia. They have published Where the Stars Are, a dark t4t romance that features neurodivergent Black trans characters. Their next installment in the series, Where the Petals Remain, comes out this May and is a why choose? romance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772212300616-YB9LST0MDKKKWU9WGQQ2/WTSA+COVER.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772212300664-Y8UNDUBYITS00OOE04S3/WTPR+COVER.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772212301696-TAPUF2QIV15D76MXM9CK/MARGARET.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR - Robin Jo Margaret (xe/xem/xyr), who has also published books under the name R. J. Margaret and Margherita Scialla, has eleven current novels/novellas out in the world. Xe are a Gen Z author born and raised in Italy, writing fantasy monster romances and contemporary stories. Some of xyr books include In the Care of Magic, a queer and cozy monster erotica, Pillow Forts and Hurricanes, a contemporary fiction novella exploring a queerplatonic relationship, and Dangerous Devotion, a dark fantasy featuring religious themes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772213002977-S9KVK11IED9CV5JRPYL8/PFAH+COVER.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772213001915-RH6YPCG8XC8S2Y290L5D/DD+COVER.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772213001896-SZ9CXZGEOTY6I5LWODTF/ITCOM+COVER.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/10f91e0c-bee3-4038-86ad-0cd0c70f25e4/8lq7u1i4fq67lumaomjntprl49._SY600_._SL200_._PQ50_._FMwebp_.webp Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR - Darcia G. Laucerica (they/them) is a nonbinary Cuban author who has published two fantasy books. Tale of Three Ships is a queer pirate story featuring lesbian representation and a darker, more emotional plotline. Guns & Scones is a queer cozy fantasy featuring trans representation with a more lighthearted tone and lots of baked goods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772310233462-AD7H3QE658OHIX9HLLSX/81xJWl5tC-L._SL1500_.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772310233501-5BDYH21AUDI1704X0VVW/71rKtfFzxxL._SL1360_.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6ce63807-2ba3-4b1d-8544-cecdfa6267db/BAXTER.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR - Harvey Oliver Baxter (they/he) has published Fallen Thorns and Rising Ashes, a coming-of-age queer vampire story featuring vampires, found family, and a neurodivergent main character in an academic setting. In addition to the duology, they have published two novellas and a short story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772309636818-4883XOX7UQRRQ728QSBM/Fallen+Thorns.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772309695244-81HYBWGV0V0176O583RL/Rising-Ashes-Paperback-9781739520854_086dcdac-387f-4b5a-a0de-5eadd1ba81e6.81a5d2845c209c3ce0f39fd9510f060a.jpeg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/56f05ea4-d199-4705-9343-343665155a97/CLAIRE.png Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR - Kay Claire (they/he) is from Cape Town, South Africa and writes romance in book form, short stories, and comics. In their works you will find contemporary romances such as A Mutual Connection, a t4t story featuring neopronouns, a tattoo artist, a graphic designer, and a bit of a hidden identity. You’ll also find paranormal romances such as The Full Moon Problem, a cozy werewolf romance with a trans MC, fated mates, and a bit of knotting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772213944752-2MGT5H0O6Q0MQ4W52X8N/AMC+COVER.png Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772213945006-HPVAOL8LAZDGIGGPOVLB/TFMP+COVER.png Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2d695d51-0015-4fbb-9ff3-6a0d111ec110/JUNIPER.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR - LM Juniper (he/they) is the author of How We End and How We Survive, a queer speculative fiction duology about a post-apocalyptic story about zombies, post-societal collapse, and of course a trans MC. He has also published a sapphic Christmas novella, and is currently working on two different sapphic romances with trans women as main characters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772214114489-51SYT0K9QDT6S0GWU995/HWE+COVER.png Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772214076977-2ELIWPP3SET9U4S6R4ZI/HWS+COVER.jpg Fiction Blog - Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/half-his-age monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/40f35401-6a30-4b66-911a-667e0e05dec4/9780593723739.jpeg Fiction Blog - Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d3933564-b387-42b6-992b-1209f09a627c/TH-Jenette-McCurdy-1920x1080-1.jpg Fiction Blog - Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/bibliophile-tears monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f7db48bb-14c3-40de-8a76-dfee8040a0ea/For+What+are+Butterflies+Without+Their+Wings.jpg Fiction Blog - Bibliophile Tears - For What Are Butterflies Without Their Wings by Troy Onyango Honestly, a gorgeous collection of short stories based in Kenya. Through his writing, Onyango meditates on many experiences of loneliness, death and distance. He doesn’t shy away from bleakness in his stories, and like the best stories, he drops us in and takes us out at the right moments. We spend enough time with his characters to experience their reality, enough to contemplate their circumstances even after we have finished. What would I do if I was in this situation? is what I found myself asking over and over again. Before I picked his collection up, Troy warned me himself that his stories were sad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c47c60e1-518a-442d-8720-a63d62150ddb/Crooked+Plow.jpg Fiction Blog - Bibliophile Tears - Crooked Plow by Itamar Vieira Junior This is the second time I’m writing about this book here in Readin’ Mag. I’ve become an evangelist because of this book. I will radicalise the masses and convince them to read Crooked Plow. Translated from Portuguese to English, this novel struck me because of its resistance against being categorized as ‘magical realism.’ Itamar makes it clear that everything in this book exists in a world beyond the West. We just have to deal with it. An oppressed group of people realise that those in power do not have their best interests at heart. They fight relentlessly, and on the way, their loved ones die. I really felt the hole left by every loss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9f3bcfef-5bba-4b32-9b13-43a2ce1f5c44/Real+Life.jpg Fiction Blog - Bibliophile Tears - Real Life by Brandon Taylor This book is where my addiction to bibliophile tears began in 2022. I read Real Life when I was in a great place mentally, but gosh, Wallace was so miserable that it made me feel miserable by proxy, but I was still so drawn to the sharpness of Brandon’s prose. Arguably his best novel so far, Real Life is about real life, in that it contains multitudes that are running alongside each other and this causes friction in Wallace’s life. He loves his PhD topic, but dislikes the faculty and the other students. The man he’s in love with is closeted and unavailable. His father just died. https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/a-roundup-of-historical-fiction-books-to-read monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/67fb48cc-5042-4aa0-8665-49ee03ce2a5e/firstladies.jpg Fiction Blog - A Roundup of Historical Fiction Books to Read - The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray This story follows the partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune—who, during the 1930s, formed an unlikely friendship. Mary McLeod Bethune was a fierce activist and educator who started a private school for African American students, which later became Bethune-Cookman University. The story alternates between the First Lady and Mary’s chapters—taking us throughout Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration in the 1930s, and how these women bonded over their belief in the power of education and championing civil rights. I loved the two narratives of these different yet equally formidable women and the lives they led. The chapters were short, which made it a fast read, though I took my time because I was soaking up so much information about their friendship and not only the impact they had on each other, but the impact they (and their unlikely friendship) had on the growing Civil Rights Movement. Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray are two fantastic historical fiction authors who partnered to write this novel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/da56e8e2-deaf-4f88-a23f-0c4c83175b32/thealicenetwork.jpg Fiction Blog - A Roundup of Historical Fiction Books to Read - The Alice Network by Kate Quinn When I read this book years ago, I fell in love with the historical fiction genre. This is a fascinating story set both in the aftermath of WWII (1947) and during the Great War (1915). One timeline throughout the novel follows a female spy during WWI in 1915, and another follows an American woman searching for her cousin in 1947. The premise is based on the Alice Network, a real-life collection of female spies in France during WWI. I loved the 1947 timeline, where a pregnant American college girl, Charlie St. Clair, gets sent overseas to “take care of her problem.” Instead, she sets off in London to find out what happened to her cousin during the war. This is where she meets veterans of the Alice Network. The 1915 timeline follows Eve Gardiner as she becomes a spy in enemy-occupied France for the Alice Network. While working at a restaurant, Eve uncovers critical information and later conveys it to the Allied network (resistance organizations that supported the Allied cause—Allies including the UK). The parallel timelines that tell a story of courage and redemption flowed smoothly and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7924d70c-4fdf-41e4-93d3-e22e3de93db1/homegoing.jpg Fiction Blog - A Roundup of Historical Fiction Books to Read - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Yaa Gyasi wrote Transcendent Kingdom, which I loved, so her debut novel has been on my TBR list for some time now. The story starts with two half sisters who live much different lives and takes us through 300 years in Ghana and America. Esi is sold into the slave trade and shipped off to America with thousands of enslaved Africans. Meanwhile, Effia and her descendants face centuries of warfare in Ghana. Each timeline follows their descendants: Esi’s through slavery, Civil War, and the Great Migration, from 20th century Harlem to present day, and Effia’s descendants in Africa over the centuries. The author weaves an impactful, moving, and unforgettable tale of two different experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/947267ff-904d-47b8-a0b0-ad994027aebb/marjoriepost.jpg Fiction Blog - A Roundup of Historical Fiction Books to Read - The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki If you found yourself streaming “the last great american dynasty” by Taylor Swift on repeat, then The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post is for you. The book is a fictionalization of the real life of Marjorie Post: a businesswoman, socialite, and heiress of a popular breakfast foods corporation during the late 19th century and early 20th century, and shows how she uses her wealth for good and carries out a legacy for her family. The book also follows her four marriages. While I loved how the author captured Marjorie’s extravagant, lovely, and bold life and love affairs, I also loved that the author championed Marjorie’s voice to be a real leader of this corporation, the company her father founded, during a time when women didn’t have a lot of say in business. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ef808080-c54a-44ae-a953-acb10e233e8a/themayorofmaxwellstreet.jpg Fiction Blog - A Roundup of Historical Fiction Books to Read - The Mayor of Maxwell Street by Avery Cunningham If you like The Great Gatsby, then you’ll get a kick out of this book set during the Prohibition Era, better known as the Roaring 20s. There are speakeasies, gangs and ganglords, mobs, and flappers. The book follows a wealthy Black family in Chicago, in particular, their young adult daughter as she enters society. However, the daughter, Nelly, secretly moonlights as a journalist, going undercover at speakeasies, socializing with ganglords, and investigating for stories to submit to the local paper. There’s a bit of romance in this one, particularly with the male main character, but it’s not the main plot. The story is filled with twists and turns—even ones that turn to the mob—that keep readers engaged. With each chapter, I looked forward to the very descriptive setting of 1920s Chicago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4820c28b-e568-4b28-ace9-3f89ceffad6f/harlemrhapsody.jpg Fiction Blog - A Roundup of Historical Fiction Books to Read - Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray Victoria Christopher Murray’s writing fascinates me. While I didn’t find myself glued to the pages of this book, I loved the main character, Jessie Faucet, as well as the Roaring 20s and Harlem Renaissance time period. The story picks up in early 1920s Harlem when Jessie Faucet arrives in town to begin her new role as literary editor at The Crisis, a national magazine for African American writers, poets, and storytellers. She works for editor W.E.B. DuBois, whom she’s had an affair with—something that the author depicts well with meticulous research and creative liberties. The story introduced me to several prolific writers and poets during this time period like Countee Cullen, Langston Hughes, and Nella Larsen. While the story’s pacing ebbed and flowed—mainly due to the story leaning more on historical events and characters rather on the plot—it is a tremendously alive and engaging story set on the backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2654e0bd-7eb8-481f-9012-ef2b5d424a00/hera.jpg Fiction Blog - A Roundup of Historical Fiction Books to Read - Hera by Jennifer Saint Obsessed with Greek and Roman mythology during childhood? Same. This one’s for the Percy Jackson fans. While Hera felt more like a handful of stories stitched together, I loved the classic retelling of the goddess of marriage’s story. The novel depicts the family dynamics of the different Greek gods and goddesses, and, honestly, like the book depicts, they often acted like a dysfunctional family. That was the most interesting part! I had even recognized popular Greek myths like Medusa, Hercules (Heracles, actually), and the story of how twins Artemis and Apollo were born (characters who were important to this particular novel). Hera was a fantastic yet complicated character as the goddess of marriage. Seeing how she coped with her philandering husband Zeus was a big part of the story—the glue of the story! She’s normally referred to as “Vengeful Hera” but Jennifer Saint did a great job of diving deeper than retribution and sharing a different perspective than what society knows of Hera. The author has other books on different Greek mythological characters as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d8eb64d1-b54b-45e3-9beb-cd5374d52f81/thequeenofsugarhill.jpg Fiction Blog - A Roundup of Historical Fiction Books to Read - The Queen of Sugar Hill: A Novel of Hattie McDaniel by ReShonda Tate Movie lovers, this one’s for you. Hattie McDaniel was the first African American woman to win an Academy Award in 1940, for her portrayal as Mammy in Gone with the Wind. This book follows Hattie’s life and career after her historic win—and what a life she lived. Hattie had thought her win would open all sorts of doors and transcend her into more serious roles, especially as the silver screen era was kicking off, but the calls weren’t coming. Or, they weren’t coming as fast as they were for white actresses like Scarlett O’Hara and her other co-stars. She found herself typecast as one role: the housekeeper or maid (a.k.a the role of Mammy). Through it all, she continued her fight to pave a path for Black actors—in the way she had thought possible. The book also shares her focus on war efforts, fighting housing discrimination in a historically white neighborhood, and navigating four failed marriages. With the help of her friends, a formidable Hattie took on Hollywood and paved the way for generations of Black actors to come. I loved this novel and the author did an incredible job of telling Hattie’s story—without seeming like a history textbook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0319a2e3-40d5-422c-b34f-1cd73edb1095/andtheycalleditcamelot.jpg Fiction Blog - A Roundup of Historical Fiction Books to Read - And They Called It Camelot by Stephanie May Thornton Does every girl go through a Kennedy family hyperfixation… or just me? Regardless, this historical fiction exploration follows Jackie Onassis Kennedy and her life, not only during her marriage to John F. Kennedy and as the illustrious First Lady, but as a socialite before, during, and after her first marriage. We all know her for her incredible sense of style and the trendsetter that she was. The author did a wonderful job of weaving this story of Jackie’s life, taking creative liberties when she could (like the particularly close friendship with Robert Kennedy), and including the more vulnerable parts of Jackie’s life (like that infamous day in Dallas) that had a lone tear falling down my cheek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7016208f-a4bd-44fa-ad57-de2040d08c0e/cityofgirls.jpg Fiction Blog - A Roundup of Historical Fiction Books to Read - City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert The Life of a Showgirl… in 1940. Elizabeth Gilbert is a well-known and phenomenal historical fiction author, but her 2019 City of Girls stands out amongst the rest to me. Vivian Morris is 19 years old and has just been kicked out of Vassar College. She is sent to live in Manhattan with her Aunt Peg, who owns a flamboyant midtown theater. There, she’s introduced to showgirls, actors, writers, and other crew members. While set on the backdrop of 1940s New York, this is slightly a love story, but also explores themes of female sexuality and promiscuity, but mostly human desire and connection. I highly recommend this book—mainly for the Swifties with The Life of a Showgirl on repeat, but really, for any theater enthusiast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2c78a574-f9fd-4eac-a2c6-cbec2c3d4e85/parkavenuesummer.jpg Fiction Blog - A Roundup of Historical Fiction Books to Read - Park Avenue Summer by Renee Rosen This book made me a true connoisseur of print magazines. When I say print magazines, I mean Cosmopolitan. I had no idea the rich history behind this institutional magazine. It all started in 1960 when the brazen Helen Gurley-Brown, author of Sex and the Single Girl, joined the magazine’s ranks as editor-in-chief. Fresh off the heels of her book, she hit the ground running, determined to turn a failing magazine into a voice and an outlet for all women, particularly modern women, and ignite conversations about all things off-limits, including birth control, abortion, sex, and more. Park Avenue Summer doesn’t follow Helen, but rather, her assistant Alice Weiss, who joined the staff at the same time as Helen. Learning about Helen through the eyes of this fictional assistant was a thrilling experience. Getting the chance to read about life in the 1960s working on a modern magazine like Cosmo and what it took to not only make a magazine, but make history as the country—as the world, tbh—was ushering in a new era of enlightenment. This remains one of my favorite books of all time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/164397ac-605a-417f-b152-90fb7f2af986/thestolenqueen.jpg Fiction Blog - A Roundup of Historical Fiction Books to Read - The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis Like many historical fiction novels, The Stolen Queen has a dual timeline, with one timeline taking place in Egypt in 1936, and one in 1979 in New York. This story is a tale of strong women with a backdrop of the Met Gala and Egyptian mythology, including a strong fictional female pharaoh, Hathorkare, based on a real lesser-known female pharaoh, Hatshepshut, and her valuable necklace on display at the Met. The Stolen Queen also weaves in critical mother-daughter dynamics. In 1979 New York, all Annie wants is a strong female role model to look up to, after her own mother has failed to rise to the task, and she is thrilled when she lands a job to work for former Vogue fashion editor Diana Vreeland at the Met, on the eve of the Met Gala. The other timeline, in 1936 Egypt, focuses on Charlotte as a young anthropology student working on an archaeological dig in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. There is a bit of romance in this one, but like Fiona Davis’ other books, the romance isn’t the main plot. Rather, The Stolen Queen has mystery and intrigue that made me nostalgic for the film National Treasure. The mystery revolves around a rare (fictional) female pharaoh, one which Charlotte has researched for most of her adult life, when this pharaoh suddenly goes missing. Charlotte and Annie, in 1979, team up in an unlikely turn of events, and head off to Egypt to solve this mystery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4fddb270-ab4d-4965-b987-5da4ef986190/kittykarr.jpg Fiction Blog - A Roundup of Historical Fiction Books to Read - Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? By Crystal Smith Paul If a book mentions that it’s set in old Hollywood, I’m there—the book is already in my hands. I loved the premise and main point of this book: to tell the fictional story of Kitty Karr, a showgirl. The story starts with Kitty’s birth (actually somewhat before that), and her growing up in the Deep South. When Kitty turns 18, she moves to Los Angeles and begins not only a new chapter, but a new life as a promising young actress. Due to her complexion, she passes as white. As she works through her promising film career throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, she keeps this huge secret from those around her. While there was some romance, it wasn’t the main plot, which I liked. The story focuses on Kitty’s career, her life, friendships, and connections she made with people in the industry. This novel also has a second timeline, in present day, following Elise, who, alongside her sisters, mysteriously inherits Kitty’s multi-million dollar estate. Elise, fresh off the heels of a bad breakup and controversy of her own, scrambles to put the pieces of Kitty’s life together and solves the mystery of the inheritance. The main premise of the book shined through Kitty’s perspective: her life story. https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/book-report-herculine monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1b35872a-eebd-4168-a2af-3f881b7f7297/cover.jpg Fiction Blog - Book Report: Herculine by Grace Byron - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/de37d8f4-798d-4060-8ea6-f0a36b51d3b1/herculinebarbin.jpg Fiction Blog - Book Report: Herculine by Grace Byron - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9efabb0b-11e1-4dba-addb-a27940779871/reccollage.jpg Fiction Blog - Book Report: Herculine by Grace Byron - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/55db5f4b-088d-4b9f-bb2d-65cba80bc666/authorimage.jpg Fiction Blog - Book Report: Herculine by Grace Byron - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/let-me-influence-you-to-read-these-recent-releases monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0130add5-6b41-40a3-8d74-0353a0f6348f/6f9af73191092b84a5c20b8b1dda04c9.jpg Fiction Blog - Let Me Influence You . . . To Read These Recent Releases - What Hunger by Catherine Dang Picture this: Jennifer's Body fell in love with The Eyes are the Best Part and had kids. Kid #1 is the French film Raw, and Kid #2 is this masterpiece, What Hunger: an enthralling coming-of-age story that follows the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Ronny. In the midst of generational trauma and the sheer violence that is girlhood, grief deals her an unbelievable hand. How does she cope? Fantasizing about her cannibalistic urges. Sinking her teeth into her anger, her sadness, her rage. No, this is not cannibalism as a metaphor for love. This is sheer hunger, hunger, hunger—the kind that reflects a void within. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/16a0c835-2f3f-4085-8f19-22bb600ff9b1/b6a96eeeede14cc843ef7e16a84595e0.jpg Fiction Blog - Let Me Influence You . . . To Read These Recent Releases - A Witch’s Guide to Magical Inkeeping by Sangu Mandanna I devoured this cozy, witchy romance in roughly 48 hours. From the author who gave us the warm hug that is The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches comes a majestic read. There’s an ensemble of quirky, lovable characters, including but not limited to: a knight, a witch trapped in a fox’s body, a mushroom enthusiast, and a zombie rooster named Roo-Roo. Love comes in every shape, size, and form, but best of all, in my humble opinion, is the love our main character Sera finds for herself. This book is for those who might have lost themselves along the way, as Sera did when she lost most of her magic while resurrecting her beloved aunt as a child. By the end of this story, you’ll find that you too, like Sera, can rise from the ashes renewed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6fc8ff8f-62bb-44c3-9e42-5e3ca6bc1ee0/90f4b6c9fbb3c975a17c5d1561ff721d.jpg Fiction Blog - Let Me Influence You . . . To Read These Recent Releases - If You’re Seeing This, It’s Meant For You by Leigh Stein Remember when the Hype House was trending? Blueberry Faygo was on blast and TikTok dances were something we learned in our free time. Now, let’s imagine that the Hype House had been an old gothic mansion, and one of the most prominent influencers in the house was the girl that popped up on your FYP and ominously said, “If you’re seeing this, it’s meant for you”. This novel takes place in said house and is about said girl, how she goes missing, and the remaining members of the house who try to search for her, all while trying to uncover the secrets (parentage, exploitation, and maybe even ghosts, to name a few) of the house they’re living in. The cherry on top—Stein’s social commentary and comedy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b124afbd-f0f4-4cc1-89fb-3474096c60ee/7f8f6ce9af5a1231f2de9dbae1c4b1a7.jpg Fiction Blog - Let Me Influence You . . . To Read These Recent Releases - The Hounding by Xenobe Pervis Now, for the book at the top of my TBR. Marketed as The Crucible meets The Virgin Suicides, The Hounding is about five sisters in eighteenth-century England whose neighbors are convinced they’re turning into dogs. Set in Little Nettlebed, a village bursting with the uncanny, from strange creatures that wash up on the riverbed to ravens gathering on the roofs of people about to die. Suddenly, the odd happenings peak when the villagers begin to hear barking, and one even claims to see one of the sisters transform into a dog right in front of him. These allegations are the impetus for both fascination and fear that spread like wildfire through the village. Sound familiar? https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/book-report-my-perfect-family monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f1976203-3b0d-4a4e-89ac-5f2d59cb5135/My+Perfect+Family+cover.jpg Fiction Blog - Book Report: My Perfect Family by Khadijah VanBrackle BEFORE WE DIVE IN… Genre: YA Contemporary Fiction Age Group: 14-18 years old Content Warnings: Death of a parent/grandparent (chapter 19), grief, religion Spice Level: N/A ABOUT THE BOOK (synopsis) 16-year-old Leena thought that it was always going to be just her and her mother, Asiyah. Besides burying her nose in a new book and attending school, she helps her mother run a daycare in their home. Leena’s best friend is also always by her side, spending time working in the daycare with Asiyah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dd7b5e3f-8fea-42de-8928-42f5771edcdb/collage.png Fiction Blog - Book Report: My Perfect Family by Khadijah VanBrackle READER PROFILE If you like any of the following media OR need similar media to consume after reading My Perfect Family, then check these out: For more Black Muslim women voices by Khadijah VanBrackle, read her debut novel, Fatima Tate Takes the Cake. If you’re looking for another story (but in graphic novel form) where the main character searches for her own unique identity, check out Huda F Are You? by Huda Fahmy. Families and secrets? What about family secrets?! Read Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo. There’s a scene in the book where Leena visits a girls-only party. We Are Lady Parts on Peacock has the same vibes: young Muslim women exploring themselves and living in control of their own lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c923c063-4e62-49b9-a552-50c492995a14/Khadijah+VanBrakle+headshot.jpeg Fiction Blog - Book Report: My Perfect Family by Khadijah VanBrackle ABOUT THE AUTHOR Khadijah VanBrakle is a Muslim woman of color living in the Southwestern US. As someone born and raised in Canada to American parents, she writes to ensure teens who share her Black and American Muslim dual marginalization see themselves on the printed page. Fatima Tate Takes The Cake was her 2023 debut novel while her most recent book, My Perfect Family, releases August 26th, 2025. Check out her website, khadijahvanbrakle.com or find her on Instagram @khadijahvanbrakle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/12f404f4-2c86-45dc-9bcb-a4ac494840ff/Recs+%281%29.jpg Fiction Blog - Book Report: My Perfect Family by Khadijah VanBrackle WHAT READERS THINK There are very few non-professional reader reviews. The following are starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist: “VanBrakle (Fatima Tate Takes the Cake) utilizes typical conflicts around teenage relationships and dating to contextualize conversations of Tariq’s Muslim practices and attitudes surrounding gender roles, modest dress, and abstinence. . . . [A] complex depiction of one teen’s yearning for more.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “VanBrakle realistically shows how religion can alienate, separate, and unite people. . . . An engrossing, emotionally rich meditation on faith, family, and the courage it takes to create your own story.” https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/why-hollywood-keeps-butchering-the-brontes monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1a4ffab6-2dc5-45c8-afa9-adfd95259b9a/wuthering-heights-1.jpg Fiction Blog - Why Hollywood Keeps Butchering the Brontës - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/be7bbd09-48fd-4a0c-8e10-79973a68d2f2/wuthering-heights-2.jpg Fiction Blog - Why Hollywood Keeps Butchering the Brontës - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/be592c2a-6135-4d7d-bf42-20357a8da874/jane-eyre-1.jpg Fiction Blog - Why Hollywood Keeps Butchering the Brontës - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bd756558-0e23-43fe-88ad-fcc5cfc41496/jane-eyre-2.gif Fiction Blog - Why Hollywood Keeps Butchering the Brontës - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/unapologetically-here monthly 0.5 2025-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/793276df-bab1-457d-8a44-3737206b13cf/dykette.jpg Fiction Blog - Unapologetically Here & Queer: The Art of Camp in Queer Lit - Dykette by Jenny Fran Davis Unfolding over just 10 days, a lesbian influencer couple falls apart while drowning in their self-help nonsense. Dykette isn’t meant to be taken too seriously. It’s part satire, mostly meltdown, and has all the excess and drama you can handle. It’s a sharp critique of queer nonconformity wrapped in a glossy wellness package. This one’ll have you questioning how much self-intellectualizing is too much, or if a wellness retreat can be a form of emotional warfare. Dykette is here to serve chaos with a dash of glitter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f017566b-edf3-40ef-939e-d4a3456d9bb4/paul-takes-the-form.jpg Fiction Blog - Unapologetically Here & Queer: The Art of Camp in Queer Lit - Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl by Andrea Lawlor Set in the 1990s zine-and-punk underground, this horny, genre-defying queer romp is literal camp wrapped in the form of an identity crisis. Icon, Paul, is part queer boy, all shape-shifting sex icon. Paul can shapeshift across genders and bodies, falling headfirst into scenes, subcultures, and sexual awakenings. Campy, ecstatic, and deeply sensual, this is a queer fever dream with smudged eyeliner and a dash of glitter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/be0def8e-de71-4d1b-99d5-7d19caf28b41/nevada.jpg Fiction Blog - Unapologetically Here & Queer: The Art of Camp in Queer Lit - Nevada by Imogen Binnie Stealing your girlfriend’s car, shoplifting a pack of American Spirits, and driving straight into a cross-country gender meltdown? That’s about as camp as queer lit gets. Meet Maria: jaded, hilarious, painfully self-aware, and completely over it. Maria is a trans anti-hero with no interest in being “relatable.” If deadpan and deeply queer lit is your jam, Nevada by Imogen Binnie is definitely for you. Think camp, but less sequins and more Doc Marten curb-stomping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dd5dc09e-93d6-44b9-a64f-f12e2927d02a/perfume-pain.jpg Fiction Blog - Unapologetically Here & Queer: The Art of Camp in Queer Lit - Perfume & Pain by Anna Dorn When I say I support women’s rights and wrongs, I need this novel cited in the footnotes. Seemingly cold, pretentious, obsessive, and deeply insecure, messy sapphic writer Astrid just can’t seem to get her sh*t together. She mistakes limerence for love, spirals with style, and stays trapped in self-destructive loops like it’s performance art. I love this book for its unapologetically sapphic, feminine chaos. It’s raw, melodramatic, and emotionally charged—in other words, peak camp. Think heartbreak with good lighting and, of course, a signature scent. https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/were-queer-and-weve-been-here monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/88390375-eb16-4696-9a1d-c9d742ed149d/Mr+Loverman+Cover.jpg Fiction Blog - We’re Queer and We’ve BEEN Here: Why Older and Elder Queer representation in Literature matters. - Tussling with Stereotypes The invisibility of queer characters who are further on in their life journey reinforces the convention that queer stories are only worth our time and attention when they’re about young, sexy people who are fiddling with each other for the first time. Coming-of-age queer stories are great, but they’re not the only queer experiences that are representative of real life. Self-actualisation doesn’t just stop when you hit a certain age. We’ve seen, from films like Beginners (2010), that age isn’t a barrier to becoming yourself; representation really does matter. The older people get, the more likely they are to be forgotten about. They become reduced to being experienced in pinches of time that their younger family members can spare for them. The same small portion of time also goes into publishing queer literature centred around older and elderly lives. Admittedly, there has been an increase of stories surrounding these groups of people, and there are writers who have created beautiful stories to celebrate these queer lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c3ffbb00-4981-488c-aa93-eeeb177257fe/RickiWilde.jpg Fiction Blog - We’re Queer and We’ve BEEN Here: Why Older and Elder Queer representation in Literature matters. When discussing queer literature, I think it’s important to highlight the disparity between books about men loving men (mlm) and women loving women (wlw) and how wlw or sapphic stories are sadly neglected. It’s why when I picked up A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams, I was delighted to see that after Ms. Della lost her husband, she decided to date a woman. “No label, I’m just curious.” - Ms. Della https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6565b9de-cbec-4b0b-8a83-43dd27f04f07/Love+After+Love.jpg Fiction Blog - We’re Queer and We’ve BEEN Here: Why Older and Elder Queer representation in Literature matters. - Love Is Resistance I don’t think I’ll ever stop talking about Love After Love by Ingrid Persaud. After Betty’s husband dies, she invites Mr. Chetan, a closeted middle-aged teacher, to live with her. They settle into a platonic relationship, with Mr. Chetan becoming a father figure to Betty’s son, Solo. As the novel progresses, Mr. Chetan finds courage and begins to come out of the closet. He goes through the motions of the “queer time” theory, a theory that suggests that queer individuals experience milestones in their life later on. Their adolescence carries on well into the years of adulthood. We read about Mr. Chetan having his heart broken for the first time as he approaches his fifties and learns (the difficult way) how convoluted healing can be. Then he falls in love with someone who loves him back. This book is so tender, and Ingrid takes so much care of her readers, even until the bitter and sad end. I think this book means so much to me because it makes space for “late bloomers” like Mr. Chetan, who finds love after love that should have supposedly passed him by. It takes readers through Mr. Chetan’s first steps towards self-actualisation, but also the inner turmoil of being gay in Trinidad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/69b68fdb-bfc2-475d-8ce7-13ce4e96e90f/lakiribotonew.jpg Fiction Blog - We’re Queer and We’ve BEEN Here: Why Older and Elder Queer representation in Literature matters. - Older and elder queer representation in Nigerian literature is scarce. Lá-kírí-boto by Ayọdélé Ọlọfintύàdé is a queer feminist-rage thriller that holds a special place in my heart. It’s about three young women in Nigeria who have to turn to their queer relative, Auntie Morieba, for help in order to escape the wrath of the men in their family. The title comes from the phrase “lákíríboto,” which in Yoruba roughly means a woman who cannot be mounted/controlled. As expected, this also includes queer women who do not rely on men. Auntie Morieba is a threat to her family, not just because she’s queer, but because she refuses to give way to the men who think that what dangles between their legs automatically gives them authority. In the book, Auntie Morieba loves the women that she dates as loudly as she can, spoiling them, taking them back home, and just being with them, and when this is used against her to try to coerce her into stepping down, she doesn’t let it deter her. Ọlọfintύàdé’s work boasts about queer women behaving badly; ripping down the patriarchy and building support systems of their own. For queer women in Nigeria, this representation was needed and it not only showed an older queer woman thriving, but also finding love and pleasure in being herself. That is the purpose of diverse representation: to give people the confidence to be all that they want to be. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/the-devil-wears-clergy-robes monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6e7cbd67-6cf7-46e6-9d73-c842ea6960c9/Lesbiana%27sGuide.jpg Fiction Blog - The Devil Wears Clergy Robes: Sapphic Stories Soaked in Guilt, Grace, and Gay Panic - The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes Being the new kid is one thing. Being the closeted queer kid at a hyper-religious Catholic school where your very existence feels like a disciplinary offense? That’s survival mode. Yamilet Flores is trying to fly under the radar and keep her head down after being outed at her last school, but staying quiet doesn’t stop the feelings from showing up. This book doesn’t sugarcoat the cost of pretending. It’s sharp, smart, funny, and painfully honest about what it takes to get through the day as a gay teen girl when every part of you feels like a threat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4e516344-bbce-4673-ba8a-b06780e7d9d0/Everyone-in-this-room.jpg Fiction Blog - The Devil Wears Clergy Robes: Sapphic Stories Soaked in Guilt, Grace, and Gay Panic - Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin Gilda’s not okay. She’s queer, spiraling, and just trying to make it through each day without having another panic attack—so naturally, she ends up working at a Catholic church, on accident of course. This novel is darkly funny and packed with a kind of numb grief that creeps in slowly until it eats everything. Gilda just wants to feel like a real person again without having the fear of dying hanging over her cute gay little head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/aac5b228-33af-4f42-a8f3-f1dc7280a63a/Sunburn.jpg Fiction Blog - The Devil Wears Clergy Robes: Sapphic Stories Soaked in Guilt, Grace, and Gay Panic - Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth In Sunburn, everything feels close enough to touch and just far enough to ruin you. Set in 1990s rural Ireland, the novel follows two girls whose friendship veers into something dangerous, not because of who they are, but because of where they are. The church looms. The silence cuts deep. It’s slow-burning, claustrophobic, and soaked in that early kind of queer desire that doesn’t have a name yet, only consequences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a4037472-3e6f-4e20-91b9-37d173f7f1ea/You-Exist-Too-Much.jpg Fiction Blog - The Devil Wears Clergy Robes: Sapphic Stories Soaked in Guilt, Grace, and Gay Panic - You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat This book isn’t interested in clean lines or easy identities. It’s about what happens when you grow up queer, Palestinian American, and completely unmoored. Told in nonlinear fragments, it follows a woman haunted by the past, stuck in patterns, chasing love through self-destruction and detachment. Religion doesn’t dominate the story, but it stains everything. https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/4-books-to-read-if-you-love-food monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4556d638-7bcf-4259-aa94-fbead47d3988/beforewehittheground.jpg Fiction Blog - 4 Books To Read If You Love Food - Before We Hit The Ground by Selali Fiamanya If you’re someone who likes to leave a book feeling a tiny bit heartbroken on the inside, then Before We Hit The Ground is a great place to start. It follows a Ghanaian family with roots in Scotland as they live life before they lose their son and brother, Elom. Throughout the novel, Selali shows how food can ground us, especially if you’re in the shoes of Abena, Elom’s Mother, who is missing her home and life in Ghana. When reading the kitchen scenes, you’ll appreciate how much detail Selali has put in the text, introducing us to ingredients from Ghana and sharing how they are prepared. Selali himself has said that food is an integral part of cultural stories, not just to mark where the characters are from but to show what is familiar to them and part of their daily lives. If you’re a reader who loves food, it may already be clear to you that food is more than just to keep us from starving, it’s a quest to find something that tastes good and also makes us happy. Selali sees you! In the second half of the book when Abena and her daughter Djiffa begin to reconnect, it’s because Djiffa asks her Mum how to cook dishes from Ghana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/09fd6a72-3ce2-43cf-b275-378d1e6186c7/butterhoneypigbread.jpg Fiction Blog - 4 Books To Read If You Love Food - Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi As well as being Sapphic, Francesca has gone a step further to give her readers good Nigerian food in her book, Butter Honey Pig Bread. Taiwo is our messy main character who loves love and also loves food. She cooks for her girlfriends and situationships, but never her one-night stands (she has her limits, of course), and cooks with her Mother and twin sister. When I first read this book I was completely taken away by the amount of cooking and eating that we are exposed to throughout the story. One moment that will stay with me forever is when I read Taiwo making puff-puff, a sweet fried dough ball, and in my mout,h I could taste my auntie’s puff puff – perfectly fluffy and sweet on the inside and not oily at all which is exactly how I like it. That’s how I knew that Francesca had done a good job. In this book, cooking is Taiwo’s refuge. She’s going through a lot. With an apparition of The Virgin Mary haunting her, her situationship going left, a judgy twin sister and her secretive mother, Taiwo cooks whenever she can to keep herself from losing it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/337af0ea-a4d2-4eb0-bb4d-64d25db21f12/familymeal.jpg Fiction Blog - 4 Books To Read If You Love Food - Family Meal by Bryan Washington If, when you read this title, you immediately picture a happy family around a table, you’ve fallen right into the trap that Bryan has set. Even in the midst of a book about physical intimacy, friendship and familial history, Bryan does not shy away from his love for food. Full to the brim with Korean cuisine, sweets, and African American soul food, Bryan’s characters are culinary wizards and use food to try and reach out to each other. Bryan makes them fall in love with the works of their hand and this is why he is one of my favourite writers. But warning, Family Meal will make you cry. It’s heartbreaking at its centre, but it tastes so sweet on the way there that I didn’t realise what was happening until it did. The perfect blend for someone who wants to feel a little something when they read about characters who constantly fall short and try to make it up by whipping up something that tastes really good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b8035e37-5f3e-4fcc-9f1d-2cdae81f7641/forsuchatime.jpg Fiction Blog - 4 Books To Read If You Love Food - For Such A Time As This by Shani Akilah A love letter to multiculturalism in London and especially the food. Shani Akilah speaks to the Black British diaspora through her short story collection and infuses flavours from Grenada, Antigua, Ghana and many more. Shani reminds us that food is community. Set during and just after the COVID-19 pandemic, For Such A Time As This is a potluck of experiences that she’s taken from her friends and other people around her, hence why it’s so rich in different cuisines. She captures how we use food to rebuild ourselves but also how to show that we love and care. In the story “The Third Death”, Sharna is being taught how to make roti by her Grandmother, another display of how cooking can connect generations. The book ends with a little party to celebrate a character's birthday and her description of the layout was mouthwatering. In a nutshell, this book is tender and will definitely tickle your tongue. It’s probably best read after you’ve done your food shop for a week to avoid going out and splurging on whatever Shani might make you crave. https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/celebrating-aanhpi-month monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bc25030f-f9d6-475d-b118-67e9f2e276fc/Greta+%26+Valdin Fiction Blog - Celebrating AANHPI Month: Everyone’s Invited to the Party! - Greta and Valdin by Rebecca Reilly Gay panic. That’s it. That’s the book. Greta and Valdin follows a delightfully dysfunctional family navigating heartbreak, new relationships, indigeneity, and a whole lot of family dramaaaa. With a large and loveable cast, I would highly recommend reading this as a physical book instead of an audiobook. I speak from experience as a listener who was constantly rewinding because she lost track of who’s who. Overall though, I did enjoy this book and would 100% recommend it! Just maybe when you can actually read and see the character’s names on page. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ab705413-2c05-4395-9f81-6341414c2c80/Partners+in+Crime Fiction Blog - Celebrating AANHPI Month: Everyone’s Invited to the Party! - Partners in Crime by Alisha Rai You know those scenarios you make up in your head before you fall asleep? Like your own personal fanfics between you and your crush? Well when I was little, my bedtime scenario was being kidnapped with whoever I liked at the time. Don’t ask me why, I was a weird kid. Anyways, this book was pretty much written for a 12-year-old me’s strange notion of romance. The book starts off with a bang as our main characters are kidnapped together and thrown into a dark but glittery world of heists, lies, and con men. With some romance on the side, of course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/51a4f174-be50-4ae5-9757-aa0544562852/Loud Fiction Blog - Celebrating AANHPI Month: Everyone’s Invited to the Party! - Loud by Drew Afualo We all know her. We all love her. Which is why I would highly recommend listening to this book on audio, narrated by the woman herself! Loud is a mix of memoir slash self-help slash feminism all woven together with the delightful laughter and humor of Drew Afualo. I found myself listening to this book everywhere. It felt like being on FaceTime with a friend. The way Drew narrates and her writing style are so casual and familiar, I genuinely forgot I was even reading a book. I was just listening and laughing along to the big sister I never had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/947db213-44aa-46a5-aea6-a0f586ed3b77/Wild+Pitch Fiction Blog - Celebrating AANHPI Month: Everyone’s Invited to the Party! - Wild Pitch by Cat Giraldo Now listen, I’ve never been the biggest sports romance girlie. I think this was the first one I’d ever read. And I gotta say, I’m glad Cat Giraldo was the one to pop my sports romance cherry. After reading this I needed to go and watch thirst edits of the hottest baseball players because… yeah. I loved having two bisexual main characters and an exploration of kink! Especially when she’s the soft dom… it’s everything to me. This book is especially perfect for May because it gave me such strong summer vibes. It made me want to eat In-N-Out at the beach. Immaculate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/877ec0fb-3246-431d-b910-d5b6c54adaf4/Weird+Fishes Fiction Blog - Celebrating AANHPI Month: Everyone’s Invited to the Party! - Weird Fishes by Rae Mariz I’m not gonna lie, I read this book just to include it in this article, but I’m so beyond glad I pulled it from my shelf the other day and finally gave it the attention it deserves! This book was so different from anything I’ve ever read, likely because the two main characters are a deep sea squid and a seal-like storyteller. Set in a lush underwater world, this environmental fantasy novel sucked me in right away and I truly didn’t want it to end. If you want a quick, 120 page read for AANHPI month, I would 100% recommend Weird Fishes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/13b8bbb4-a27f-471d-9f0c-abc3100666b8/Chlorine Fiction Blog - Celebrating AANHPI Month: Everyone’s Invited to the Party! - Chlorine by Jade Song This was my first dip into the murky waters of the body gore subgenre, and I adored it. It’s definitely a good ease into this genre, woven with themes of beauty standards, familial expectations, queerness, and your not-so-classic ‘coming of age’ story. Oh, and also mermaids. I blew through the majority of this book on a two-hour plane ride, and was so engrossed in it I almost forgot to be scared of the turbulence. It’s a short yet impactful read that left me craving more from both the genre and this debut author! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2d99112a-1127-4a14-bbb5-3cf5eff82cd8/Good+Mourning%2C+Darling Fiction Blog - Celebrating AANHPI Month: Everyone’s Invited to the Party! - Good Mourning, Darling by Azalea Crowley Now listen, I don’t want to say this is Venom fanfic adjacent - but I like to headcanon that it is (It’s not really, there’d be more tentacles if it were). Nonetheless, this was such an interesting foray into the world of horror romance. With a dark, sensual setting and a morally gray MMC and sunshine FMC, this book took something familiar and twisted it into a shadowy underworld filled with monsters, the undead, and the (sorta?) mafia. Overall, this book felt so unique to me, not just in the world but in the distinct writing style and characterizations. If you’re wanting an ethically ambiguous monster romance with equally amazing representation, check this one out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/986f3f5a-f1b4-4448-a8fd-a1ea48472b5f/Moonlight+and+Dust Fiction Blog - Celebrating AANHPI Month: Everyone’s Invited to the Party! - Moonlight and Dust by Jasmine McGaughey This book hasn’t come out yet, but it releases in July and I literally cannot wait! I know the author is Australian, but I really wanted to highlight smaller PI regions, such as Torres Strait Islanders. Like I said - everyone’s invited to the party! Moonlight and Dust is a YA Fantasy/Mystery that I cannot get my hands on soon enough and needed to share with everyone so ya’ll can be as excited as I am! https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/manic-pixie-moms monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3ddb5c25-9e99-43f1-b850-0b813223092b/Nightbitch_Rachel+Yoder.png Fiction Blog - Manic Pixie Moms In Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder, the main character is a former artist-turned-stay-at-home mom who begins to believe she’s turning into a dog. On the surface, it’s absurd, but dig deeper and it’s ferociously feminist. Her canine transformation becomes a metaphor for the primal frustration of erasure—the way motherhood can strip away identity and turn women into background players in their own stories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8dbbf241-2d3d-4aa6-b731-71f384750219/91k5z5aqtbL.jpg Fiction Blog - Manic Pixie Moms Meanwhile, Pizza Girl by Jean Kyoung Frazier gives us a protagonist who’s already floundering long before the baby arrives. A pregnant teenager, unnamed throughout the book, fixates on a suburban mom who orders strange pizzas and offers a fleeting escape from her own mess of a life. She isn’t preparing for motherhood—she’s dodging it, numbing it, and dismantling any version of herself that fits into a tidy narrative. This is a story of refusal, rebellion, and pickles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/789d71c7-f7e4-4e84-80ff-90ba3fe98ed4/All+Fours Fiction Blog - Manic Pixie Moms In All Fours by Miranda July, a forty-something mom and wife set out on a short solo trip—and just never return. What begins as a mundane errand turns into a strange, messy odyssey through shame, sex, and self-discovery. July blurs the line between womanhood and motherhood, exploring what happens when a mother’s needs center, not on caregiving but on her own pleasure, freedom, and confusion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/48486c74-94cf-496c-9188-754005b94404/Mostly+Dead+Things Fiction Blog - Manic Pixie Moms Then there’s Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett. While the narrator isn’t a mother herself, her mom is a force of chaotic energy—grieving, sexual, emotionally detached, and creatively deranged. After her husband’s suicide, she turns to increasingly grotesque taxidermy and self-destructive behavior to cope. It’s maternal grief without filter or apology. A portrait of a woman pushed to her edge with nowhere safe to land. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0a48444c-e410-454c-9b2c-7e062650bad4/The+Book+of+Mother Fiction Blog - Manic Pixie Moms In The Book of Mother by Violaine Huisman, the unstable mother is no longer the main voice—she’s the myth, the haunting. Told through the eyes of her daughter, the story unfolds as a tribute, a reckoning, and a deeply conflicted love letter. The mother is glamorous, destructive, magnetic, and mentally unwell all at once. Huisman captures the psychic tension of being raised by someone who burns so brightly she leaves you scorched. The daughter can’t separate her own identity from her mother’s legacy. And in that tangle, the novel reveals how maternal instability is more than a crisis—it’s inheritance. Here, motherhood isn’t a title. It’s a ghost that lingers. https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/retellings-new-perspectives-on-established-books-and-characters monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1744678575283-JJJY3G0P8486I18IO6AO/julia.jpg Fiction Blog - Retellings: New Perspectives on Established Books and Characters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1744678578990-O0P4IL8FL0IQSE3TT6UY/1984.jpg Fiction Blog - Retellings: New Perspectives on Established Books and Characters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1744678737983-AVA8K3BA6VYJXXZ2WWCU/james.jpg Fiction Blog - Retellings: New Perspectives on Established Books and Characters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1744678741265-QXHLRXEF813ZS1XWJHI0/huck+finn.jpg Fiction Blog - Retellings: New Perspectives on Established Books and Characters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1744678902723-N5PB8P0C77NADZ7AEVZV/the+other+bennet+sister.jpg Fiction Blog - Retellings: New Perspectives on Established Books and Characters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1744678905960-DBSNWLVACVRW2D90P3GR/pride+and+prejudice.jpg Fiction Blog - Retellings: New Perspectives on Established Books and Characters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1744678977818-SBZPF05OSHVQ9HUL56WV/boy+snow+bird.jpg Fiction Blog - Retellings: New Perspectives on Established Books and Characters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1744678980925-MKJ7P59JRFON3MRHMXKE/snow+white.jpeg Fiction Blog - Retellings: New Perspectives on Established Books and Characters https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/how-indigenous-storytelling-challenges-our-worldview monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0e0339ba-73db-412a-b5b1-2de593a84f1f/Crooked+Plow.jpg Fiction Blog - Beyond Stories - Spirits have feelings too. Situated in one of the poorest regions of Brazil, Crooked Plow by Itamar Vieira Junior (translated by Johnny Lorenz) introduces us to the South American encantados. River-dwelling spirits that can take on human or animal form. With the majority of the novel from the perspectives of sisters, Bibiana and Belonísia, in the third act, we hear from the encantada Santa Rita the Fisherwoman. Once revered as a village protector, but now forgotten by the people, she floats over the village seeking people to host her. As generations progressed, slavery and colonialism took over, and villagers forgot to sing her songs and even forgot who she was. Vieira Junior makes it clear that these spirits also feel. She and the other encantados are being erased from their culture, being replaced by a version of Christianity that demonises their existence. Crooked Plow comments directly on this erasure. It exposes readers to Brazilian folklore while concomitantly expressing how these beings have been undermined by Western ideological insistence through the relationship between the encantados and the villagers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/45c81eda-2640-4e88-aeef-3cae69c6bfdd/An+Orchestra+of+Minorities.jpg Fiction Blog - Beyond Stories - We’re all a little bit Divine. Personalised providence from God. A spark of divinity given by God to man. Igbo cosmology dictates that humans are made up of more than body and soul. That humans are made up of The Body, The Guardian Spirit, also known as Chi, The Mind, and The Incarnate Spirit. What if our stories weren’t told by us (hosts), but by our Guardians who live with us inside? Our Chi intercedes for us. They have been around for generations, having walked with our grandparents or even great-grandparents before walking inside of us. They interact with the Chi of others around us, making sure their hosts have our best interests at heart. They also sit back when we are too stubborn to change our minds, even when they know the outcome will be bad. This is how the story of Chigozie Obioma’s An Orchestra of Minorities is told. A Chi who is pleading to The Divine – referred to by their many Igbo names such as Chukwu and Obasidinelu – on behalf of Chinonso, their host. At Hay Festival 2024, I listened, live, to Chigozie Obioma reject the labelling of his work as magical realism. To him nothing about his writing is magical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f3849754-3229-4950-a0c9-bc2ed0b808f6/Freshwater.jpg Fiction Blog - Beyond Stories - Reading is believing. Born with one foot planted firmly on the other side, Akwaeke Emezi’s Freshwater introduces us to Ada. Unbeknownst to her parents, Ada is also an ọgbanje, a term in Igbo culture that translates to ‘children who come and go’. After a traumatic event, she learns she has different selves, Asụghara and Saint Vincent. In total Ada is host to three different entities. Freshwater is known to be Emezi’s debut and also autobiographical fiction. Ọgbanje are half-human and half-spirit and live in conflict with themselves and their physical body as they know that there is more than the material world. This can manifest as struggles with mental health, as experienced by Ada. The book is narrated from the perspective of the ọgbanje, telling the reader about Ada (their host) and why her life is the way it is. Throughout the prose, Emezi reminds us that they too are not restricted to Western insistences, referencing other ọgbanje spirits as Ada’s “brothersisters” and informing us that Ada’s birth mother Saatchi is only her custodian. Ala, the Igbo deity, is her real mother. https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/the-ultimate-hot-sad-girl-reading-list monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b8f16db5-5df8-4445-a3fb-9a7dbb9433b1/My+Year+of+Rest+and+Relaxation.jpg Fiction Blog - Beautiful, Doomed, and Deeply Unwell: The Ultimate Hot-Sad Girl Reading List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/145c8194-ba2f-4661-94da-ade3f1f358a9/A+Good+Happy+Girl.jpg Fiction Blog - Beautiful, Doomed, and Deeply Unwell: The Ultimate Hot-Sad Girl Reading List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740774380358-2INASOLCXZRIL6EK34OS/Animals+Eat+Each+Other.jpg Fiction Blog - Beautiful, Doomed, and Deeply Unwell: The Ultimate Hot-Sad Girl Reading List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740774380359-X07517ILT7X8E38ZBH5F/Hysteria.jpg Fiction Blog - Beautiful, Doomed, and Deeply Unwell: The Ultimate Hot-Sad Girl Reading List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740774422687-L1O9VUUSS7R34KFMEBUA/Perfume+and+Pain.jpg Fiction Blog - Beautiful, Doomed, and Deeply Unwell: The Ultimate Hot-Sad Girl Reading List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740774464734-ADNF184H39ZXRNJN88AO/We+Could+Be+Rats.jpg Fiction Blog - Beautiful, Doomed, and Deeply Unwell: The Ultimate Hot-Sad Girl Reading List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740774423245-5LL5SRCNZNSFCWAT1MH5/Pizza+Girl.jpg Fiction Blog - Beautiful, Doomed, and Deeply Unwell: The Ultimate Hot-Sad Girl Reading List https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/body-horror-and-the-beauty-industry monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c23225fe-e68c-4165-807e-6375fb3f2903/I+Feed+Her+to+the+Beast+and+the+Beast+is+Me.JPG Fiction Blog - Respect the Balance: Body Horror and the Beauty Industry I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me by Jamison Shea is the perfect place to begin your deep dive. When a ballerina is consistently overlooked for important roles because she is the only Black woman in a prestigious ballet academy, Laure trades her soul to the devil to gain agency back over her life and future in dance. But when she keeps going back for more, her body begins to morph in ways she never expected. Ballerina life is daunting, losing fingernails and being covered in bruises is something Laure has grown accustomed to, but when her body begins to transform in ways that are not humanly possible, she pushes the limits of how much she is willing to sacrifice to feel at home in ballet. Shea dives into the natural horror of being the only Black person in a white-centered room and perfectly illustrates the sense of losing yourself to reach new levels of success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2ef480f8-e9d4-4150-ac13-084abbaf62b7/Aesthetica.JPG Fiction Blog - Respect the Balance: Body Horror and the Beauty Industry If you aren’t as keen on the gore aspects that come along with body horror, then Aesthetica by Allie Rowbottom is the perfect place to start. Rowbottom delves into life after being a beauty influencer and how our main character feels unrecognizable when she looks in the mirror. She is about to undergo yet another life-threatening surgery, this time to undo the years of work that was done while pressured by her management and other influencers to have bigger breasts, bigger lips, a tighter face, a plumper butt, all while in her early twenties. With harrowing events and a complete lack of self-confidence, our main character feels lost in her own body and struggles to find her way back. She is now 35, working at the “black and white” makeup store, and reflecting on all the things she wished she did differently, the moments she wished she stood up for herself, and the times she wasn’t there for her family that she will never get back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e8a3305d-693d-44f3-a692-e34742b10dbf/Natural+Beauty.JPG Fiction Blog - Respect the Balance: Body Horror and the Beauty Industry For the magical realism fans, Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang is the one for you. Our main character’s real name is never revealed, but we are offered her assumed name Anna. A name that was chosen after she began working for Holistik, a one-stop shop for all things wellness (skin care, eyelash extensions, botox, and more). Anna is Chinese-American and, after a terrible accident, had to give up her dream to be a professional pianist in order to care for her parents. Natural Beauty takes a disturbing dive into Western beauty standards (and just how unattainable they really are), skin bleaching and other white-washing products, and a loss of control over the way your body looks and sometimes behaves. Huang isn’t afraid to go places that make you uncomfortable and want to scream at the red flags spotted, but also makes you wonder how you would behave if you were in Anna’s shoes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e829e950-f892-4dfb-af33-59877532cc25/Rouge.JPG Fiction Blog - Respect the Balance: Body Horror and the Beauty Industry Magical realism but also one giant fever dream? Rouge by Mona Awad will check those boxes. Rouge follows Belle after her estranged mother passes away and Belle is left to clean up her home and considerable debts. When a strange woman shows up at her mother’s funeral, Belle learns of a cultish spa her mother religiously attended. After beginning treatments at the same spa, Belle slowly becomes entranced with the person she sees reflected in the mirror: is it even her anymore? Or is it someone completely different? Rouge dives into the rabbit hole of gothic fairy tales, allusions to Eyes Wide Shut (in more ways than you can imagine), and how unattainable beauty standards can be passed down within your own home. The generational trauma of women forced to conform to beauty standards is alive and well in Belle. This book is truly hard to describe, and you may find yourself unable to accurately discuss what happened even after a re-read. But one thing is made clear: the path to eternal youth and beauty is not an easy one. https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/5classicsbyblackauthors monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d170c340-ecaf-4c40-8ed0-85c6d3900228/60931.jpg Fiction Blog - 5 Classics By Black Authors That You Must Read - Kindred By Octavia E. Butler Kindred is a dark and compelling novel that follows a Black woman, Dana, in 1976. She travels through time between her Los Angeles home with her white husband and an early 19th-century plantation in Maryland to recall the horrors of slavery and the historically brutal mistreatment of Black people. Forced to confront the brutality behind her lineage, Dana experiences hardships with enslavement and survival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f09fd941-c818-4914-9e56-0edae9b0804f/292327.jpg Fiction Blog - 5 Classics By Black Authors That You Must Read - The Bluest Eye By Toni Morrison The Bluest Eye is a raw, honest message on “race, class, beauty, and the reality of being a young black girl who feels out of touch with her identity.” The novel follows a young black girl, Pecola Breedlove, who longs for blonde hair and blue eyes. Family members and classmates bully Pecola for her dark skin and brown eyes, and her life, and is ultimately deemed ugly. Morrison tackles the painful feelings of undesirability and disgust through the extended metaphor of beauty and race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f9e692df-ef35-47b0-a8c1-0de4d0376a8d/9780241975237.jpg Fiction Blog - 5 Classics By Black Authors That You Must Read - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Homegoing is a historical fiction novel that spans over three hundred years in Ghana and follows two sisters, Effia and Esi, who live different lives. Effia, the protagonist, is a slave trader’s wife, and Esi is captured and sold into slavery. The book highlights the horrors of colonization and slavery and how both systems of oppression strip Black people of their identity. Our main characters wear the physical and psychological scars of trauma marked by acts of racism and discrimination. Their stories will never be forgotten. In my eyes, Homegoing is a must-read classic about the resilience of Black women. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0424a113-42bc-43d9-aac9-efba7797c667/61sJyHSvGRL._AC_UF894%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Fiction Blog - 5 Classics By Black Authors That You Must Read - Giovanni’s Room By James Baldwin Baldwin is a master of prose, and Giovanni’s Room highlights the complexities of queerness and identity struggles. The novel is set in 1950s Paris and follows the story of David, a young man who awaits his fiancee, Hella, to return from her holiday in Spain. While he awaits Hella’s return, David meets Giovanni, and they become inseparable. Throughout the novel, Baldwin crafts David and Giovanni’s story to elaborate on topics of queerness, fear, shame, abandonment, and homophobia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3d8da32d-9b9c-41df-ae6a-ce80650c8cb9/9780241711187-jacket-large.jpg Fiction Blog - 5 Classics By Black Authors That You Must Read - No Name In The Street By James Baldwin No Name In The Street is a compelling essay collection published in 1972, which discusses the hardships of living as a Black person in post-slavery America and the collapse of the Civil Rights Movements of the 1950s-60s. Baldwin is pessimistic and enraged as he speaks about vital historical moments: The Death of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King and The Baptist Street Church bombing. Through these personal and cathartic essays, James Baldwin highlights the reality of being a Black American and the constant fight for equality. https://www.readinmag.com/fiction-blog/bannedblackbooks monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738181743151-100S2GG38PTRT58J8WQK/the+hate+you+give.jpg Fiction Blog - Banned Black Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738181753766-NM45VJPJT2HQL89EG51B/go+tell+it.jpg Fiction Blog - Banned Black Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738181756936-5Y4I69DYO4693N1OIQTA/1619.jpg Fiction Blog - Banned Black Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738181753779-DEKX0CE9KICCD5YJOVH6/hood+feminism.jpg Fiction Blog - Banned Black Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738181743199-JYRO9GO9U8EDTBV48BQP/new+kid.jpg Fiction Blog - Banned Black Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738182103424-LRMTPUI7CM8QYTVCBVAD/stamped+png.png Fiction Blog - Banned Black Books https://www.readinmag.com/nonfiction-blog daily 0.75 2026-03-01 https://www.readinmag.com/nonfiction-blog/6-nonfiction-books-to-gift-this-season monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/44085126-942b-4cb8-91a6-18f22e1498d8/Nonfiction+1.png Nonfiction Blog - 6 Nonfiction Books to Gift This Season - The Friend Reminiscing About Her Italian Summer Getaway You saw your friend plan every last detail of their itinerary and liked all their vacation recap posts, so now it’s your turn to inspire their next European getaway. In I’m Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself, MacNicol writes about her summer getaway to Paris, where she spends her days catching up with friends, going on hot dates, and enjoying Parisian cuisine. MacNicol’s writing style reads like a chat between old friends, making it the perfect gift for your bestie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/21d8d1c7-285d-4cf2-95ee-94893f8f6960/Nonfiction+2.png Nonfiction Blog - 6 Nonfiction Books to Gift This Season - The Friend Tuned into Every NPR Podcast When it’s this friend’s turn on the aux, you know at least one NPR podcast will come up on the rotation. We Survived The Night was recently featured on NPR’s Book of the Day and blends memoir and Indigenous history to explore the author’s family’s and the Indigenous community’s untold stories in the United States and Canada. This incredibly well-researched book is proof that NPR (and you) never miss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8c255b0e-ffb1-417b-959d-fb04f9282533/Nonfiction+3.png Nonfiction Blog - 6 Nonfiction Books to Gift This Season - The Friend With Their Top 4 on Letterbox Memorized Should a Letterbox red carpet reporter ever ask for this friend’s top 4, Ready for My Close-Up will prepare them with all the details on this golden-era Hollywood classic. The book follows the fraught movie set of Sunset Boulevard (1950), starring William Holden and Gloria Swanson. Today, Sunset Boulevard is largely considered a noir classic and must-see, and thanks to your gift, will now have a place in your friend’s top 4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2894e5a8-3f0f-4810-a67f-8d11fbbeb797/Nonfiction+4.png Nonfiction Blog - 6 Nonfiction Books to Gift This Season - The Friend With Her Psychic on Speed Dial This friend knows more about reading the stars than people working at NASA. Which is why The Conjuring of America is the perfect gift to keep her wisdom growing. The book explores the history of enslaved Black women whose wisdom paved the way to the spirituality and wellness movements we see today. By the time they’re done with this book, the whole group will be coming to them for insight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b56e73da-05c5-4571-b800-ae7400a460a5/Nonfiction+5.png Nonfiction Blog - 6 Nonfiction Books to Gift This Season - The Friend Nostalgic for Millennial Era TV Your friend is right, they don’t make reality television shows like they used to. Prove her point by gifting her a copy of You Wanna Be on Top? A memoir by Sarah Hartshorne about her time as a contestant on the show’s Cycle 9, where Hartshorne unravels what went on when the camera was rolling, and all that didn’t make it to air. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d398ee01-bd5f-47ac-ba34-9eb4b2da2a7c/Nonfiction+6.png Nonfiction Blog - 6 Nonfiction Books to Gift This Season - The Friend in Their Romanticizing Life Era You know it takes an incredible amount of romanticizing –or delusion!– to help your friend get through their most recent setback, heartbreak, or family rift, which is why Alligator Tears is the best gift for them. The memoir-in-essays by Edgar Gomez explores his disillusionment with the American Dream and his path to love and community on his own terms. https://www.readinmag.com/nonfiction-blog/latinx-memoirs-to-read-now monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/25d264c0-32c0-40ac-829d-48fc70c24862/in+the+dream+house.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Latinx Memoirs to Read Now Carmen Maria Machado’s In the Dream House is a memoir in a league of its own. Part fairy tale, part horror story, and part essay, it pieces together the devastating story of an abusive queer relationship in a way that is both soul-shattering and incredibly brilliant. Machado proves that memoir doesn’t have to be neat and tidy; rather she uses vignettes, lyricism, and multiple tropes and literary lenses to tell her truest story. CW: domestic abuse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/028181a1-1e2c-493a-b2b4-a9dbf73d9cd8/crying+in+the+bathroom.jpeg Nonfiction Blog - Latinx Memoirs to Read Now On the flip side, Erika L. Sánchez’s Crying in the Bathroom takes readers through depression, sex, feminism, and family pressure with razor-sharp wit. Sánchez tears down the idea of the “perfect Latina” and replaces it with a voice that’s equal parts messy, hilarious, and real. Her writing reminds us that sometimes laughter is the sharpest weapon we have. CW: suicidal ideation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7b637733-a8d5-468d-9638-0b07322f4f77/my+broken+language.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Latinx Memoirs to Read Now In My Broken Language, Quiara Alegría Hudes writes about growing up in Philadelphia with her Puerto Rican family, where Spanglish, music, and storytelling shaped her. Her memoir is both intimate and lyrical, a celebration of how finding your voice fosters beauty, resilience, and belonging. Hudes brings both personal memory and cultural history together in a memoir that songs with honesty, pride, and the brilliance of becoming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d7fa8604-8fa4-4c57-a1ed-60506f867fa6/ordinary+girls.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Latinx Memoirs to Read Now Jaquira Díaz’s Ordinary Girls is raw, urgent, and unforgettable. Moving between Puerto Rico and Miami, Díaz writes about girlhood shaped by poverty, mental illness, violence, and survival, while also holding space for tenderness and growth. She flips the meaning of “ordinary”, showing us that there is nothing “ordinary” about surviving and becoming the version of yourself you always wanted to be. CW: drug abuse, SA, death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/220f7238-400b-44ce-ae47-5e7134cf33e8/solito.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Latinx Memoirs to Read Now Javier Zamora’s Solito is told through the wide eyes of a nine-year-old traveling alone from El Salvador to the U.S. His story is equal parts harrowing and moving, a reminder that millions have no other choice than to leave their homes and embark on a near-impossible journey. This memoir allows us to see beyond immigration as an abstract debate, but rather a child hoping to be reunited with his parents. CW: deportation, DV. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/30ee8e22-7ffc-4dad-a89c-9f070283e82e/detained.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Latinx Memoirs to Read Now D. Esperanza’s Detained is the first memoir to capture a child’s experience in detention under Trump’s family separation policy. At just 13 years old, Esperanza, his brother, and cousins endured a treacherous journey north, where he was eventually separated from his family at the U.S.-Mexico border. His journal from five months in custody documents cruelty, uncertainty, and loss, while also revealing the friendships and fierce advocacy that helped him endure. Esperanza’s story reminds us that migration is not only about survival, but also about the unyielding fight for dignity and belonging. CW: violence, death, xenophobia, confinement, deportation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3ddd89e1-f0ee-4913-b286-b8568d65e1c0/hola+papi.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Latinx Memoirs to Read Now Humor, tenderness, and love are not distractions from hardship, but defiant refusals to let pain define the whole story. In this section, we see how joy becomes a survival strategy and a way to build connection and community. John Paul Brammer’s Hola Papi proves memoirs don’t always have to be tragic. Written in a series of cheeky essays, Brammer mixes laugh-out-loud humor with heartfelt honesty about love, shame, queerness, and finding a place in the world. This memoir is proof that healing doesn’t always come from heaviness, but can come from laughter, awkward moments, and a lot of joy. CW: bullying, homophobia, SA, eating disorder, suicidal ideation. https://www.readinmag.com/nonfiction-blog/to-adapt-or-not-to-adapt monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d1f70730-3da0-46e4-88dd-6767ab844f6a/MV5BNmJmYmUyODctZDU2Mi00NDhlLWFmYWYtZDcxZmZhMzUxZTFhXkEyXkFqcGc%40._V1_.jpg Nonfiction Blog - To Adapt or Not to Adapt: Nonfiction in Film - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ea76dff2-bdd3-43d8-9d2e-24002e568daa/Tiny+Beautiful+Things Nonfiction Blog - To Adapt or Not to Adapt: Nonfiction in Film - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/01cd37ac-3f30-4207-93c4-cd2609d0044d/Eat+Pray+Love Nonfiction Blog - To Adapt or Not to Adapt: Nonfiction in Film - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/nonfiction-blog/well-prescribe-you-a-book monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/129ab649-0e05-4229-8d5f-fbe8ca386b82/71Kos3nfRnL.jpg Nonfiction Blog - We’ll Prescribe You A Book - Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker This is the first QuitLit book I read, and thus I personally think everyone should start with it since it gives such good background about why drinking and quitting drinking is different for women specifically. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dbcd1493-b86b-44cb-b530-38f02af12930/first+in+the+family.jpg Nonfiction Blog - We’ll Prescribe You A Book - First in the Family by Jessica Hoppe QuitLit as a self-help subgenre is heavily dominated by white women (which is a whole other article in and of itself…) so a woman of color sharing her story is incredibly important as sobriety—and specifically AA—is a white-washed topic. In Quit Like A Woman, Whitaker addresses why AA is a misogynistic organization, and in First in the Family, I walked away understanding just how racist and out of touch with modern societal issues it is, too. Overall, Hoppe’s story was insightful on how a sobriety journey is not just a personal experience, but can shed light on family history as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/311b73ff-4a63-4a47-93c0-6a4c65b8875b/good+grief.jpg Nonfiction Blog - We’ll Prescribe You A Book - Good Grief by E.B. Bartels Going through the loss of a pet is a special kind of experience because most people don’t talk about it outside of a tribute post on the ‘gram when their pet crosses the rainbow bridge. It can be isolating, and the considerations leading up to pet loss (like having to decide when to choose euthenasia for a sick critter) are sometimes filled with shame. Good Grief is a unique read for anyone grieving or preparing to grieve the loss of a pet—I personally found it so helpful even 2 years after saying goodbye to my first pup (RIP Mac). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e68aefb1-49c6-427c-8395-42ec07e60773/best+friends+forever.jpg Nonfiction Blog - We’ll Prescribe You A Book - Best Friends Forever by Irene S. Levine, Ph. D Listen, if you’ve never gone through an epicly bad friendship breakup, I’m a little jealous. Television, movies, and fiction don’t tackle this scenario often, so when it happens to you, it can feel so isolating and unique. Spoiler alert: friendship breakups happen more often than you think, and Best Friends Forever normalizes them and helps you work through all the complicated feelings surrounding one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3d57a327-a3a5-42ed-97ef-6154bf6ce036/unshrinking.jpg Nonfiction Blog - We’ll Prescribe You A Book - Unshrinking by Kate Manne The way Manne broke down how anti-fatness is actually not at its core an individual problem but a societal one gave me a better understanding of the anti-fatness movement we’re seeing today in the media and the world at large. I hadn’t considered fatphobia as a societal issue until this book—and wow was it enlightening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7c7e58ae-b3b9-45cb-97ab-857190944443/you+just+need+to+lose+weight.jpg Nonfiction Blog - We’ll Prescribe You A Book - You Just Need to Lose Weight by Aubrey Gordon What else is there to say besides go check this out at your local library right this second if you’re a fat person or a person who cares about a fat person? This is a great starting point in your anti-fatphobia journey full of insights and activities (but, like, more useful than math homework, I promise). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3fa951de-d635-47d4-a867-98817610b364/the+good+enough+job.jpg Nonfiction Blog - We’ll Prescribe You A Book - The Good Enough Job by Simone Stolzoff A book so good that after I listened to the audiobook, I immediately went out and bought a physical copy I could annotate. With a mix of research and interviews, this book reshaped my feelings about work as part of life vs. my life’s center. I’d give it 6 stars if I could. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/669eeea4-e400-4e0d-9063-a217d3b1a4dc/all+the+gold+stars.jpg Nonfiction Blog - We’ll Prescribe You A Book - All the Gold Stars by Rainesford Stauffer Speaking of stars! These books compliment one another as both are about the necessary reevaluation we must do around the idea of “ambition” and what truly makes us happy. If you’re looking to stop measuring your worth in deliverables, read this book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2cc28244-c6e0-4662-ada8-5e061e165496/how+to+keep+house.jpg Nonfiction Blog - We’ll Prescribe You A Book - How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis If you’re a person who struggles to keep a household running, you’re not alone. And if you feel a sense of shame over sometimes letting dishes pile up, you’re extra not alone since I presently have a sink full of them. Davis’ book was a game changer for me as it helped me forgive myself and find tactical practices to improve my life and home. Maybe you’re struggling with depression, or perhaps you are neurodivergent, or hell, maybe you’re just really fucking busy—this book will make you feel seen, and help you through it (and it’s an excellent audiobook). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/177622fc-6e51-413f-85e6-a6c7994c017b/financial+feminist.jpg Nonfiction Blog - We’ll Prescribe You A Book - Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap This book taught me what a high-yield savings account was, and for that I’ll forever be grateful. Finances are scary and women aren’t taught much about them—enter this book from Dunlap. I found it incredibly practical to help wrap my mind around how finances actually work, and figure out some steps to take to improve mine in the short term and long term. It’s not a perfect book, but I found it to be a great starting point and hope it helps you learn just one thing to improve your future. https://www.readinmag.com/nonfiction-blog/how-are-we-rating-nonfiction monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5197310f-aefd-4945-8d95-d294737d395b/men-have-called-her-crazy-9781668032343_hr.jpg Nonfiction Blog - How Are We Rating Nonfiction? As the nosiest person in America, I got the ARC and read it in two days flat. But the reviews I read afterwards fluctuated between raving and full of flattery to downright insult. It made me second guess a book I felt generally mehhh towards. I had found her much less irritating than some, apparently, but what was it exactly that turned people off? Her self-absorption? Her warped perception? Her half-hearted resolution by the end that justified the need for a story to begin with? I don’t just wonder this about memoirs. If you’ve spent part of the last decade with your face in the desert sands of the Middle East so that you can present the real stories of war and genocide in Gaza, who am I to give you three stars because I got a little bored in the middle there? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/51b10d8a-f5a5-4874-96b2-b84722a9e6a5/Screenshot+2025-04-14+at+10.57.06+PM.png Nonfiction Blog - How Are We Rating Nonfiction? Or what if a book was pain-stakingly, agonizingly boring the whole way through, but by the end you’re convinced it should be standard reading for everyone alive on the planet? Metrics feel easier for fiction sometimes: if I had a good time, you get some stars. But what makes a nonfiction book good? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e7b56bab-5d96-47ae-a1a6-17b6a4171604/71lhiY1JWCL.jpg Nonfiction Blog - How Are We Rating Nonfiction? Was that necessarily well written? In my opinion… no, not really (Britney fans, don’t come for me!) But it was written in her voice, felt authentic, and I had a nice time with it. Three stars! Had I listened to the audiobook and loved Michelle Williams’ narration, perhaps I would have bumped it up to a four, but the TLDR is that it’s not inherently bad to give a book a three-star rating. Not even a memoir. Now, for research-based–this is where I get a little spicy. In college I was a history major and you can bet your ass I read a lot of long winded, heavily foot-noted white men write about other white men. It got very old very fast. Because of that, I’m pretty critical of research-based non-fiction, and five-star ratings are pretty rare since it has to have the magic three: https://www.readinmag.com/nonfiction-blog/nonfiction-recommendations-based-on-your-favorite-pop-culture-moments monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/40c56c33-bad8-409f-b2bb-73cb9b3edeeb/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+8.19.06+PM.png Nonfiction Blog - Binge-Worthy Books - If you like Love Is Blind, you'll like So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson Both Love Is Blind and So You've Been Publicly Shamed explore what happens when people are placed under intense public scrutiny. In Love Is Blind, participants open themselves up to love — and judgment — in a high-stakes social experiment, while So You've Been Publicly Shamed delves into the real-world consequences of mass public humiliation in the digital age. Both reveal how fragile reputation, perception, and identity can be when exposed to the masses. If you're fascinated by the fallout of public spectacle, you'll devour Ronson's exploration of modern-day shaming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b6203c73-6c0e-4523-bdda-a1b044661642/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+8.19.21+PM.png Nonfiction Blog - Binge-Worthy Books - If you like Euphoria, you'll like Down the Drain by Julia Fox Both Euphoria and Down the Drain capture the intoxicating highs and devastating lows of a life lived on the edge. If you're drawn to Euphoria’s raw portrayal of self-destruction, addiction, and the search for identity, Julia Fox’s memoir offers a real-life counterpart. Her story is just as chaotic, unfiltered, and visually striking—detailing a world of downtown nightlife, art, sex, and survival. If you love Euphoria for its gritty beauty and emotional depth, Down the Drain is a must-read. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/55ff0e58-5e1f-4cb0-95ab-2cd31aa0b46d/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+8.26.43+PM.png Nonfiction Blog - Binge-Worthy Books - If you like Substack, you'll like Thick: And Other Essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom Substack thrives on sharp, personal, and thought-provoking commentary—just like Thick. Tressie McMillan Cottom’s essays blend cultural criticism, memoir, and social analysis in a way that feels like the best kind of long-form newsletter: deeply intelligent, incisively funny, and unafraid to challenge dominant narratives. If you love Substack for its mix of personal voice and big ideas, Thick delivers that in book form. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/06df22ab-e1bb-4257-9f6f-d97bb1ca4207/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+8.26.54+PM.png Nonfiction Blog - Binge-Worthy Books - If you like The Real Housewives, you'll like Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes from a Trap Feminist by Sesali Bowen Both The Real Housewives and Bad Fat Black Girl grapple with the performance of identity, wealth, and power — especially for women navigating public scrutiny. Sesali Bowen’s sharp and hilarious memoir unpacks the cultural intersections of Blackness, feminism, and pop culture, much like how The Real Housewives magnifies the complexities of womanhood and status in America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/38c57a2e-f112-4fc2-a4e8-084d1de4abcc/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+8.27.01+PM.png Nonfiction Blog - Binge-Worthy Books - If you like Severance, you'll like Work Won’t Love You Back by Sarah Jaffe Both Severance and Work Won’t Love You Back challenge the myth that work is fulfilling, meaningful, or deserving of our devotion. Severance takes this to an extreme, depicting a world where employees sever their work and personal selves, highlighting the dehumanizing nature of modern labor. Meanwhile, Sarah Jaffe’s Work Won’t Love You Back exposes how capitalism convinces us to pour our passion into jobs that ultimately exploit us. If Severance made you question the role of work in your life, Jaffe’s book will give you the framework to understand why—and how to push back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1085fcd0-8458-45bd-8e24-3af0594c79d6/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+8.27.12+PM.png Nonfiction Blog - Binge-Worthy Books - If you like Cowboy Carter, you'll like My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future by Alice Randall Cowboy Carter is Beyoncé’s bold declaration of belonging in a genre that has long erased Black contributions — and My Black Country by Alice Randall unpacks exactly that history. Randall, a pioneering Black country songwriter, traces the roots of country music back to Black artists and stories, challenging the genre’s whitewashed legacy. If Cowboy Carter has you thinking about who gets to claim space in country music, My Black Country offers the historical and cultural context to go even deeper. Together, they’re a reclamation — one in sound, one in story. https://www.readinmag.com/nonfiction-blog/womanhood-redefined-9-books-that-disrupt-the-narrative monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5f41790f-cb39-4298-ab3f-93340a347e91/9780262048422.jpeg Nonfiction Blog - Womanhood, Redefined: 9 Books That Disrupt the Narrative Feminist Designer: On the Personal and the Political in Design Edited by Alison Place (Recommendation from Rose) Are you curious about feminism and its many intersections with design? The two can feel far away. Conversationally, this book bridges the gap through many voices and diverse perspectives. Feminism can often have a narrow application within design thinking. Design can be full of buzzwords, which highly clouds the conversation surrounding feminist theory. Following case studies and essays, this book engages a broad spectrum of conversation, confronting the need to expand. As a designer, there are little books I have come across that compare to this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/961c2fe5-edee-45c0-a63f-e84c0744fd9b/71dIe4X8nzL.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Womanhood, Redefined: 9 Books That Disrupt the Narrative - Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language By Amanda Montell (Recommendation from YJ) From the way we speak to the words we say, the linguistic experience is a gendered one. I’ve always loved Amanda Montell’s astute cultural commentary, and her breakdown of how sexism is embedded in our everyday speech—from the disdain for the “vocal fry” to the evolution of previously mundane terms (like hussy, slut, or bitch) to derogatorily describe women—opened my eyes to the sexist landmines littered across the English language. An illuminating and fun read! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/85756150-c539-4d2a-be53-29a350a78992/81TD2pqfzpL._AC_UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Womanhood, Redefined: 9 Books That Disrupt the Narrative - Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot By Mikki Kendall (Recommendation from Rose) Feminism can often be too belittling of a term. Women are not a monolith, especially Black women. This book dissects the pain points and clouds that White Feminism and its icons introduce. Their fame and framework lack inclusivity, and Black women experience the brunt of it. Black women suffer greatly from not having core or basic needs met. A more inclusive framework for feminism needs to exist, and this book proves its importance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5f1ed506-64fa-4e40-ab8f-b0445e15d6d3/81s0jCgQRsL.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Womanhood, Redefined: 9 Books That Disrupt the Narrative - Gender Euphoria Edited by Laura Kate Dale (Recommendation from Rose) This book challenges the gender dysphoria narrative that often dominates conversations about transitioning. With essays from non-binary, agender, gender-fluid, and intersex writers, we expand the conversation around joy and how it intersects with identity. Joy plays a major role in the trans experience, and it is crucial to explore how womanhood fits into this broader, evolving dialogue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8b57bc86-15ff-4947-bf16-e7d392fe680d/81sLwL-KSFL.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Womanhood, Redefined: 9 Books That Disrupt the Narrative - Hunger By Roxane Gay (Recommendation from Rose) This is a book about the pain that is housed in a body. In this honest, heartfelt memoir, Gay focuses on the journey her body has endured. Relentless and enduring, we follow Roxane as she carves a space of safety within her body and discovers herself after enduring trauma. Her story is not about you agreeing with her desires or decisions, but rather acknowledging her truth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fe9240f4-396e-4181-a624-d0219d6058db/71LfYXJ3VML.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Womanhood, Redefined: 9 Books That Disrupt the Narrative - Unshrinking By Kate Manne (Recommendation from YJ) Being overweight may have a higher correlation to certain health issues, but so does participating in extreme sports, alcohol consumption, and sleep deprivation: yet none of those are seen as moral failing or derogatory identity markers as being fat is. And none of those activities lead to workplace bias, social bullying, or medical misdirection as fatphobia does. And of course, this ire is often disproportionately directed at women. With myth-busting statistics and frightening medical anecdotes, Unshrinking debunks the way we think about health and bodies. But mostly, it’s a reminder to have a little humanity and to think with nuance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a0451a44-2b48-4bb7-8c96-af043069e7c7/the-turnaway-study-9781982141578_hr.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Womanhood, Redefined: 9 Books That Disrupt the Narrative - The Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having–or Being Denied–an Abortion By Diana Greene Foster, PhD (Recommendation from YJ) There are more abortion restrictions now than in the 1970s. These restrictions are largely backed by the assertion that abortion is harmful to women, an assertion that The Turnaway Study soundly proves is not true. Tracking a thousand women over ten years, with first-hand accounts of women who both received and were denied abortions, this book shows how women (and their families) were resoundingly better off after choosing and receiving an abortion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/66897bf0-80dc-4c52-8a82-6e95f2bcbba9/51tqO4UNQFL._AC_UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Womanhood, Redefined: 9 Books That Disrupt the Narrative - Black Women Writers at Work Edited by Claudia Tate ft. Maya Angelou, Gwendolyn Brooks, Nikki Giovanni, and more! (Recommendation from Rose) Writing is a form of self-care. This collection laid the foundation for future generations of Black Women writers. A long, extensive list of features and essays from the best of the best, this book follows the intricacies of life, writing, and womanhood. From Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Nikki Giovanni, and so many others, it is slowly uncovered who and why writing has made a strong impact on their lives and communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ca828716-7c82-4c32-88ed-ba3f8292eb44/71SAECT0QSL.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Womanhood, Redefined: 9 Books That Disrupt the Narrative - Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution By Cat Bohannon (Recommendation from YJ) I like to think of Eve as the female version of Yuval Noah Harrari’s wildly popular Sapiens (also a fantastic read). With highly researched revelations from the realms of modern medicine and evolutionary biology, this book centers women in the story of human evolution. You’ll be sure to be amazed by the extraordinary things that the female body has evolved to do, and how that evolutionary process has come to define humanity today! https://www.readinmag.com/nonfiction-blog/thinking-about-the-unthinkable monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9a1e4ead-32a0-443f-8564-f131c3b029cc/9780593796726.jpeg Nonfiction Blog - Thinking about the Unthinkable I was offered a copy of Amanda Ripley’s The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and Why, and my natural eldest daughter instinct to be prepared in a crisis kicked in. (I’d like to think that this steers me towards the “More Likely to Be A Hero” camp, but I guess I can’t prove it.) For me, reading the book was an attempt to quell some of that existential panic about the state of the world, but more than that, I’m fascinated by this concept. Can understanding human behavior prepare us for the worst? When I saw that a friend of mine on BookTok, Lo (@ohmyyylaurd), was reading The Unthinkable, I was excited to have someone to talk to about this. I also was interested in her take, given that Lo is from Canada and I live in Washington, D.C. Neighboring countries on the brink of a trade war, are we more similar than we are different these days? Or is it the other way around? https://www.readinmag.com/nonfiction-blog/unwhitewashyourblackhistory monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d69d433e-30dc-4c2f-ab95-b64910517707/whencrackwasking.jpg Nonfiction Blog - 8 Books to Un-White-Wash Your Black History Knowledge - 1. When Crack Was King by Donovan X. Ramsey Ever wonder why the connotations of cocaine and crack are so different? The answer will have you royally pissed off! This book masterfully blends narrative and historical/cultural information to tell you the nuanced personal takes from those who lived in the hub of the Crack epidemic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4b6ce951-dca7-4a97-8bce-3e1d7f184735/blackfriendessays.jpg Nonfiction Blog - 8 Books to Un-White-Wash Your Black History Knowledge - 2. Black Friend: Essays by Ziwe A recommendation from readwithjinger “Growing up as the child of Nigerian immigrants, Ziwe experienced pressure to succeed, driven by her parents' sacrifices leading her to become a successful journalist, comedian, and cultural critic. In Black Friend, she brings her signature wit and incisive commentary to reflect on her experiences navigating predominantly white spaces. It’s an eye opening must read. (Be sure not to skip the footnotes!)” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8b645654-5c74-4408-bcba-98558bf6cfb8/justmercy.jpg Nonfiction Blog - 8 Books to Un-White-Wash Your Black History Knowledge - 3. Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson And no, not JUST because Michael B. Jordan is the star of the movie adaptation, though that certainly doesn’t hurt, does it? Author of Just Mercy, Bryan Stevenson, has dedicated his life to black and brown folks who have been systemically harmed by the criminal justice system in the U.S. More specifically, he points to the flaws in what we know as state-sanctioned execution, a system designed to be far more unjust than we have been led to believe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0a05a269-ec1d-4392-ab20-e6e172bfedd8/mygrandmothershands.jpg Nonfiction Blog - 8 Books to Un-White-Wash Your Black History Knowledge - 4. My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Mending of Our Bodies and Hearts by Resmaa Menakem For therapists and non-therapists alike, Resmaa Menakem walks us through how racism impacts the genetics, bodies, minds, and hearts of the oppressed, and how we can overcome it both personally and systematically. Powerful, eye-opening, and a call-to-action! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e3e567e4-7334-4a8b-866c-94d99278c3bc/freedomisastruggle.jpeg Nonfiction Blog - 8 Books to Un-White-Wash Your Black History Knowledge - 5. Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Y. Davis A recommendation from Hayley Dennings (@pagesofhayley), author of This Ravenous Fate & Our Vicious Descent “This should be a required reading for everyone. In this collection of speeches and essays, Davis highlights connections between struggles against oppression and state violence through history and the world, emphasizing the importance of intersectionality in the movement for human liberation. I love how this book emphasizes the importance of community and collective action. Davis reminds us that even in an increasingly hostile environment, there will always be hope, which is essential to successful liberation movements.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7e861949-13e3-47a5-9ca4-186f1d2e1ea7/Screenshot+2025-01-27+at+1.47.36+PM.jpg Nonfiction Blog - 8 Books to Un-White-Wash Your Black History Knowledge - 6. Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People by Tiya Miles Did you know that Harriet Tubman made 13 trips through the Underground Railroad AFTER she had already been disabled due to an injury sustained from her owner? This and a million other reasons that make Harriet Tubman fascinating are outlined here, including more details about how spirituality played a role in the journey to the North. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fac210e1-be18-491f-b11e-fe542de8f514/betweentheworld.jpg Nonfiction Blog - 8 Books to Un-White-Wash Your Black History Knowledge - 7. Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates Recommendation from Lo (@ohmyyylaurd) Lo’s recommendation is short, powerful, raw, and vulnerable. Ta-Nehisi Coates shares reflections on living in a Black body and reckons with the way that inequality has shaped his life and the life of his family. Acknowledging the history of slavery and how it played a role in the way that he experiences his life, Coates masterfully paints a picture for readers that leaves an unforgettable message behind long after it’s finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5a5f24cd-02d9-4dbe-b94e-5de99fa18172/alittledevil.jpg Nonfiction Blog - 8 Books to Un-White-Wash Your Black History Knowledge - 8. A Little Devil in America by Hanif Abdurraquib Recommendation from Emani (@emanislibrary) Hanif perfectly mixes together personal reflection, culture, and history to explore how black performance is inextricably linked to American culture. These essays are lyrical and explore everything from Spades to Whitney Houston to masculinity to dance moves. https://www.readinmag.com/nonfiction-blog/blackhistoryhowbooksaidinthefightforknowledge monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7e861949-13e3-47a5-9ca4-186f1d2e1ea7/Screenshot+2025-01-27+at+1.47.36+PM.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Black History: How Books Aid in the Fight for Knowledge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5a5f24cd-02d9-4dbe-b94e-5de99fa18172/alittledevil.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Black History: How Books Aid in the Fight for Knowledge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4ab4866b-d517-4430-932a-a52990c5e219/caste+isabel+wilkerson.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Black History: How Books Aid in the Fight for Knowledge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7a2e86ac-d027-41cc-8ad4-e776d1aad39d/the+new+jim+crow.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Black History: How Books Aid in the Fight for Knowledge https://www.readinmag.com/nonfiction-blog/bestpairedwith monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9cd49f11-7af5-4164-b730-97263719e16a/limitarianism+bigger.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Best Paired With: If You Like This Fictional Book, Try This Nonfiction One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bd7dc2f7-2dfc-45cd-a450-202c7c237fe5/long+island+compromise.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Best Paired With: If You Like This Fictional Book, Try This Nonfiction One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/021d1ea5-0f32-418f-90bd-c727414223c6/annie+bot.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Best Paired With: If You Like This Fictional Book, Try This Nonfiction One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bca1d0fe-bfd0-40b8-8515-3411245aeeba/menwhohatewomen.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Best Paired With: If You Like This Fictional Book, Try This Nonfiction One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e4300784-2e72-4e08-b60b-9548ceabb5b6/theendofpolicing.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Best Paired With: If You Like This Fictional Book, Try This Nonfiction One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3c649979-5ddf-406c-898d-bff2f041579f/nightcrawling.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Best Paired With: If You Like This Fictional Book, Try This Nonfiction One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8eb4676c-c946-45d0-a605-4af38db9b54f/ourwivesunderthsea.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Best Paired With: If You Like This Fictional Book, Try This Nonfiction One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8111877d-64d6-4b67-9c18-405a22428093/inthedreamhousecarmen.png Nonfiction Blog - Best Paired With: If You Like This Fictional Book, Try This Nonfiction One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/df0ff945-37bd-467c-b71f-a14dc84a75b8/perfumeandpain.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Best Paired With: If You Like This Fictional Book, Try This Nonfiction One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1f57ad00-826d-4876-82ef-853a793ca6de/trickmirror.jpg Nonfiction Blog - Best Paired With: If You Like This Fictional Book, Try This Nonfiction One https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog daily 0.75 2026-03-01 https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/pick-a-genre-get-a-video-game-recommendation monthly 0.5 2026-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e477a050-b791-4cb6-a6ad-88a3cd35e043/Baldur%27s+Gate+3.jpg Culture Blog - Pick a Genre, Get a Video Game Recommendation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d0856850-ce2c-4ab6-bfe1-7419f1d12600/Fields_of_Mistria_.png Culture Blog - Pick a Genre, Get a Video Game Recommendation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/43567933-fffc-4613-81a3-ed7f5106b0df/Dispatch.jpg Culture Blog - Pick a Genre, Get a Video Game Recommendation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e4288b6b-11c2-44f9-93b7-f76a2e53d972/South+of+Midnight.jpg Culture Blog - Pick a Genre, Get a Video Game Recommendation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d142255a-9a5a-4e11-a9ed-1f22d5753598/Mass+Effect.jpg Culture Blog - Pick a Genre, Get a Video Game Recommendation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/87022fa1-68bc-467c-850f-dd3bbd1680a9/Citizen+Sleeper.jpg Culture Blog - Pick a Genre, Get a Video Game Recommendation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/63606d88-988d-484e-b91b-51525ae99819/Date+Everything.png Culture Blog - Pick a Genre, Get a Video Game Recommendation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c8173bc0-ef16-41e4-94cb-48b2972687f4/Slay+the+Princess.png Culture Blog - Pick a Genre, Get a Video Game Recommendation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b5970745-559c-4002-9005-1d83d77aa08e/Killer+Frequency.jpg Culture Blog - Pick a Genre, Get a Video Game Recommendation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/everything-is-still-romantic monthly 0.5 2026-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a57aa2ce-6bc1-438a-8081-e56f33dce2f2/Rye+Lane.png Culture Blog - Everything Is (Still) Romantic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/65e6954a-d741-4f59-9c6f-fa64aa373e60/Plus+One.webp Culture Blog - Everything Is (Still) Romantic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/69e33a05-78de-481c-a2f3-6b08fce77df7/The+Threesome.jpg Culture Blog - Everything Is (Still) Romantic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/57270781-bf45-4485-9e05-dbcff2170be1/The+Broken+Hearts+Gallery.webp Culture Blog - Everything Is (Still) Romantic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dbaa8073-df27-41e0-b734-ff2465f33be1/Fire+Island.webp Culture Blog - Everything Is (Still) Romantic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/377f6386-5f21-43ab-b52f-844e4cdeba87/People+We+Meet+on+Vacation.webp Culture Blog - Everything Is (Still) Romantic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/snowmen-from-pop-culture-ranked-by-hotness monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f5053f9c-4a81-4076-a828-30a06bbd2cf2/OLAF.jpg Culture Blog - Snowmen From Pop Culture Ranked by Hotness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a042b23e-e136-4cad-8113-12f549b8cc87/SCARY+JACK+FROST.jpg Culture Blog - Snowmen From Pop Culture Ranked by Hotness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dc976bcc-ce9e-4245-b156-ba2a3e9c2f94/THE+ABOMINABLE+SNOWMAN.jpg Culture Blog - Snowmen From Pop Culture Ranked by Hotness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b197c791-1aba-4a2e-8c31-f8530ddd3497/FROSTY.jpg Culture Blog - Snowmen From Pop Culture Ranked by Hotness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ca461237-a1ff-4c85-848e-6509ffa8184d/BUMBLE.png Culture Blog - Snowmen From Pop Culture Ranked by Hotness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6d1b44e1-3125-4fbb-847f-9c576d5125e4/BLUE+SNOWMAN.jpg Culture Blog - Snowmen From Pop Culture Ranked by Hotness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fa75e139-f77f-48d2-86c8-cb1851da87ef/SNOWMEN.jpg Culture Blog - Snowmen From Pop Culture Ranked by Hotness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/a-thought-daughters-guide-to-journaling monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1c0f3a07-4d54-4a46-a792-0b763b911c67/journalstack.jpg Culture Blog - A Thought Daughter's Guide to Journaling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0bac216b-05c9-4e4c-a2fc-1d910e7dd8a8/journalflatlay.JPG Culture Blog - A Thought Daughter's Guide to Journaling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ab256911-9754-40b5-aa62-2807a9def959/pens.JPG Culture Blog - A Thought Daughter's Guide to Journaling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7c592ffe-5a9a-4293-bc14-f29afa44233b/calendar.JPG Culture Blog - A Thought Daughter's Guide to Journaling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/frankenstein-a-film-review monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0d616dd3-36c8-48c8-b746-0215df43aa10/Image_01.jpeg Culture Blog - Frankenstein: A Film Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6659cabd-14a9-4955-847a-0b432cc81388/Image_02.jpg Culture Blog - Frankenstein: A Film Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f04695d0-47c5-4e69-8ba1-e84070530236/Image_03.jpg Culture Blog - Frankenstein: A Film Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/spooky-season-for-scaredy-cats monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3aa6a49e-2cd1-4d80-8631-d228cdac3669/Over+The+Garden+Wall.jpg Culture Blog - Spooky Season for Scaredy-Cats - Over the Garden Wall (2014) Cottagecore, but make it creepy. Following two siblings traversing a mysterious, fairytale-style forest, this animated show is the perfect mix of cozy and just the right amount of unsettling. One of the most perfect-for-autumn shows on this list, the series feels like a folk tale come to life—with a beautiful art style and an ambient soundtrack that makes you want to pour a cup of tea and grab a blanket while watching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7c1965d2-03e2-4326-b1fc-85d9d23cad4e/Clue.jpeg Culture Blog - Spooky Season for Scaredy-Cats - Clue (1985) Tim Curry, the icon that you are. Based on the classic board game, this movie follows a whodunnit murder mystery full of quotable one-liners and plot twists. The rapid pacing and relentless dialogue feel like a moving train in the best way and makes the ridiculousness all the more entertaining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/776fbd13-76bd-4dcd-8328-cebb4be98e7c/It_s+What_s+Inside.jpg Culture Blog - Spooky Season for Scaredy-Cats - It’s What’s Inside (2024) Body horror? I can’t handle it all too well. But body SWITCHING? Sign me up. This movie follows a group of former college friends reuniting and testing out a machine that swaps consciousnesses—leading to a night of secrets, old grudges, and backstabbing. If you’re the type of person who likes listening to mess and drama, but hates being involved, this film definitely delivers. Also, the way they film the body switching is absolutely cinematic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2454400b-c1a4-4679-baf7-b9cf3cb7b553/What+We+Do+In+the+Shadows.jpeg Culture Blog - Spooky Season for Scaredy-Cats - What We Do In the Shadows (2019) As a certified Vampire Girlie and card-carrying Sitcom Enthusiast—I had to work hard for both titles, thank you very much—it would be wrong of me not to recommend this horror comedy mockumentary. A spin-off of a 2014 movie with the same name, this show follows a set of vampire roommates sharing a house together and navigating life—or rather unlife. It’s cheesy, full of bits, and is a great pick for when you want something a little more unserious and silly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8ff632a6-7ab3-499f-ac45-1697573ab52f/Death+Becomes+Her.jpeg Culture Blog - Spooky Season for Scaredy-Cats - Death Becomes Her (1992) A cult classic that I’m so glad is getting more recent recognition, Death Becomes Her is a dark comedy following two frenemies who, in attempts to stay young and beautiful, turn to magic potions promising immortality. The film is glamourous, gothic, and goofy as hell, exploring how we perceive aging (especially for women and femmes) and the lengths that some may go to maintain their image. Fair warning that watching this movie might give you the urge to start wearing full-length evening gowns just for funsies. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/brixton-to-the-diaspora monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/01cd8455-027e-4e27-9299-639ebb827278/akyaaba-addai-sebo.jpg Culture Blog - Brixton to the Diaspora - Make it stand out (Credit: BlackBritishHistory and Guardian) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/63f27c91-49f4-41d4-8458-60e8a862c0a3/Paul+Gilroy.jpg Culture Blog - Brixton to the Diaspora - There Ain't No Black in the Union Jack by Paul Gilroy Professor Paul Gilroy is one of the world’s most influential academic intellectuals from the UK. Building on the work of Stuart Hall, this book explores the relationship between race, class and nation in contemporary British society. Gilroy provides insightful points about the intricacies of racial politics in Britain and the connection between racism and nationalism in an imperialist and former colonial state. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2a91b772-2150-4571-a2d9-ea4855048665/smallaxe.jpg Culture Blog - Brixton to the Diaspora - Small Axe: Anthology Small Axe is a collection of five films based on the real-life experiences of London's West Indian community between 1969 and 1982. Created and directed by Steve McQueen, the title is a reference to Bob Marley’s 1973 song “Small Axe.” Each film/episode deals with different aspects of Black life in the UK, from activism, romance, policing and education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/45a3e4e4-0b65-4917-b7a3-402f92be0533/heartofraaceauthors.jpg Culture Blog - Brixton to the Diaspora - Heart Of The Race: Black Women's Lives in Britain by Beverly Bryan, Stella Dadzie and Suzanne Scafe Heart of the Race offers a vital challenge to traditional accounts of Britain’s history, which have often overlooked Black women. This socio-historical research examines the position of Black women from the Second World War to the present day. The book restores their historical presence by capturing their everyday realities with education, employment, and healthcare while also highlighting the personal and political battles they have fought to sustain identity and community. The book was written and researched by Black British feminists Beverly Bryan, Stella Dadzie, and Suzanne Scafe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/55a09e64-e493-4b41-97e9-46f14f2862dc/farmingmovieposter.jpg Culture Blog - Brixton to the Diaspora - Farming This film is based on Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, the writer/director's childhood. Farming tells the story of a young Nigerian boy, 'farmed out' by his parents to a white British family in the hope of a better future. Instead, he joins a white skinhead gang. This movie explores what Famurewa explained as the process of African immigrants establishing themselves in the UK who privately fostered their children after the Second World War. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1444bed3-4d76-4795-910a-9dd87d032d68/andrealevy.jpg Culture Blog - Brixton to the Diaspora - Small Island by Andrea Levy Small Island is a novel about four people whose lives connect in Britain after World War II. It tells the story of Jamaican immigrants who come to England with hopes for a better future, and the English people whose lives they touch. The book explores themes of racism, empire identity, love, and belonging, while showing both the struggles and resilience of ordinary people trying to find their place in a changing world. In a 2011 interview, Levy said, “I wanted to explore the relationship that the Caribbean islands had with Britain.” To do this, she used her mother's experiences as a backdrop, delving into the point where Britain started to change into the multicultural country it is today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c17d0582-8f6f-435d-b34e-d6da4d3a715f/bellemovieposter.jpg Culture Blog - Brixton to the Diaspora - Belle Belle is a film inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy officer and an enslaved African woman. Raised in 18th-century England by her aristocratic great-uncle, she struggles with questions of identity, race, and class. The movie shows how she finds love and her voice while also touching on the fight against slavery in Britain. Though many may not consider this movie when discussing content that explores the Black British experience, I would beg to differ. Bi-racial identity has its own subgroup/label; their experiences contribute greatly to the wider discussion of racism and its history in the UK. As Kermode notes for the Guardian review, “Amma Asante delivers some sharp lessons on slavery in this true story of Britain's first black aristocrat.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3c62e234-9c24-4431-bd70-7136150ecba7/firerushcrooks.jpg Culture Blog - Brixton to the Diaspora - Fire Rush by Jaquline Crooks Fire Rush follows Yamaye, a young woman in 1970s London, who finds freedom and identity in reggae and dub music. The story explores friendship, love, grief, and the struggles faced by the Caribbean community in Britain. It’s about music as a lifeline, the search for belonging, and the impact of violence and loss on personal and cultural identity. This book delves into the racial tensions of the 70’s (from policing, activism and government surveillance) and how it impacts Black women specifically, who are at the intersection of race and gender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/41ac9c07-43c4-4d54-8469-cf06dd87cef5/blackearthrising.jpg Culture Blog - Brixton to the Diaspora - Black Earth Rising Black Earth Rising is a TV drama about Kate Ashby, a woman adopted in Britain after surviving the Rwandan genocide. As an adult, she works in international law and is forced to confront painful truths about her past, her identity, and the politics of justice. The series explores themes of memory, empire, trauma, power, and the complexities of seeking justice after mass violence, and is a great starting point in understanding how the British benefit from their past as an imperialist state. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/choose-a-fall-book-get-a-fall-film monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6406d482-5af0-4e44-9629-ef30c241b7e3/Nosferatu_1.jpg Culture Blog - Choose a Fall Book, Get a Fall Film - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2fbb8936-42ba-4adc-8840-932fa0f092fd/crimson+peak_2.jpg Culture Blog - Choose a Fall Book, Get a Fall Film - A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid, Crimson Peak by Guillermo del Toro A personified landscape, a gothic mansion, and a young protagonist who has always felt a connection to the other side; Ava Reid fans, let me introduce you to Crimson Peak. After falling into a whirlwind romance with the charming Sir Thomas Sharpe, Edith is taken away to his crumbling yet alluring mansion. Edith quickly becomes overwhelmed with visions and hauntings, but as she tries to investigate, Thomas’s sister, Lady Lucille, is there to stop her at every turn. This film is full of gothic themes and tropes including a personified estate, hysteria, and plenty of melodrama. Like Effy from A Study in Drowning, Edith is a quiet and seemingly naive character who discovers her power in the things that make her different and embraces it. Content warning for sexual content and gore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e701721e-4249-4815-9150-bc004eec6a63/Dead+Poets+Society_3.jpg Culture Blog - Choose a Fall Book, Get a Fall Film - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6f9c7bf6-2101-4b22-aabe-861302f6253b/PRACTICAL+MAGIC_4.jpg Culture Blog - Choose a Fall Book, Get a Fall Film - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3794e4ae-57de-47da-aff8-f823ca642465/the+witch_5.jpg Culture Blog - Choose a Fall Book, Get a Fall Film - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/98b7c64b-1f56-47fd-959e-dc5f1dafb9f0/Lisa+Frankenstein_6.jpg Culture Blog - Choose a Fall Book, Get a Fall Film - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/9-asian-authored-fantasy-books-for-fans-of-k-pop-demon-hunters monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/98d9a973-08d8-488f-89ad-212e692b0ebc/K-Pop+Demon+Hunters.jpg Culture Blog - 9 Asian-Authored Fantasy Books for Fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6fd2e444-9368-4bc2-a96c-37abda80e3b7/The+God+and+the+Gumiho.jpg Culture Blog - 9 Asian-Authored Fantasy Books for Fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters - The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim Retired, soul-devouring Kim Hani just wants a life as a laid back barista. But when an escaped demon resurfaces, she’s forced into an uneasy partnership with Seokga, a trickster god turned detective. Their reluctant alliance spirals into chaos–and a K-drama worthy romance–as they race to stop a threat that could destroy humanity. Vibes: Korean myth, enemies-to-lovers banter, urban fantasy. A perfect match for K-pop Demon Hunters fans craving sassy characters and slow-burn chemistry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/660fa222-c8e3-44c7-bde6-d34f4576391e/Nine+Tailed.jpg Culture Blog - 9 Asian-Authored Fantasy Books for Fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters - Nine Tailed by Jayci Lee Centuries old, Sunny Cho is living undercover in Los Angeles, running a magical antique shop and trying to keep her secrets buried. When a hot PI from her past shows up needing help to solve a murder, Sunny is pulled into a dangerous quest spanning mortal realms and godly dimensions–where stopping ancient evil might mean finally facing her own heart. Vibes: Korean Mythology, second-chance romance, murder mystery. Perfect for fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters who love slow-burn pining, and hot people fighting evil in secret. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b3838e4f-9ded-4ebe-99e6-1184f40ba921/Girls+of+Paper+and+Fire.jpg Culture Blog - 9 Asian-Authored Fantasy Books for Fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters - Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan Each year, eight human girls are chosen to serve the Demon King. This year, there are nine. Lei, a member of the lowest caste, is taken to the palace against her will–but she refuses to stay silent. As forbidden love blooms between Lei and another girl, so does the spark of rebellion. Vibes: Queer Asian representation, girl gay, demon royalty, resistance. For K-Pop Demon Hunters fans who want heartache, heat, and heroines who fight back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6b292076-f4f0-4ac6-996c-4e4145bb5d15/The+Last+Tiger.jpg Culture Blog - 9 Asian-Authored Fantasy Books for Fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters - The Last Tiger by Julia Riew & Brad Riew Lee Seung is a servant boy, and Choi Eunji is a noble girl–both caught in a colonized land where tigers are being hunted to extinction and magic whispers through the shadows. Forced together in search of the last tiger, their friendship fractures into rivalry before shifting into romance all tangled in defiance. Vibes: Korean inspired historical fantasy, friends-to enemies-to lovers, magic, liberation. For K-Pop Demon Hunters fans who crave high, emotional stakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3be8aafc-d617-41d7-af54-5694498a4b40/Iron+Widow.jpg Culture Blog - 9 Asian-Authored Fantasy Books for Fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters - Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao Wu Zetian volunteers as a concubine pilot to kill the man who murdered her sister. Instead, she becomes an Iron Widow, a rare female pilot who survives the psychic link that usually kills concubines. Paired with a notorious death-row pilot, she begins a brutal rebellion and a slow-burn romance. Vibes: Chinese-inspired sci-fi fantasy, feminist rage, mech battles, poly slow-burn. K-pop Demon Hunters who love badass female protagonists will love this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/84ccc46f-3df9-4c60-ad2e-9c3547a419d1/The+Scorpion+and+the+Night+Blossom.jpg Culture Blog - 9 Asian-Authored Fantasy Books for Fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters - The Scorpion and the Night Blossom by Amélie Wen Zu Àn’yīng enters a deadly competition in a demon-wracked world to save her mother’s soul. Surviving means navigating rivalries, distrust, and a rival contestant who becomes her unexpected protector. Magic tests everyone’s loyalty, and romance blooms in darkness. Vibes: Chinese mythology, deadly trials, grim rivals-to allies romance. K-pop Demon Hunters fans who love high stakes supernatural competition and enemies to lovers tension will eat this up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/025617e0-aecf-4d06-be34-ecebd6ea1e44/Darker+by+Four.jpg Culture Blog - 9 Asian-Authored Fantasy Books for Fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters - Darker by Four by June CL Tan Rui’s magic is bound to revenge, until an accident transfers her powers to Yiran, the disowned heir with none. As supernatural creatures overrun the city and gods go missing, these two must chase down a god of death,--and figure out what they mean to each other. Vibes: Chinese underworld mythology, urban fantasy, slow burn found family romance. For K-pop Demon Hunters fans craving found family and messy magic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f82ab5dc-89d9-4ad9-876e-418dbb787ba8/Daughter+of+the+Moon+Goddess.jpg Culture Blog - 9 Asian-Authored Fantasy Books for Fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters - Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan Xingyin is the secret daughter of the moon goddess, hidden away until she escapes to the mortal realm. Now she must master celestial magic, forge alliances, and break a curse that threatens both worlds–all while discovering the heart she never knew she had. Vibes: Chinese mythology, epic quest, slow-burn romance. For K-pop Demon Hunters fans who love a heroine finding her own way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9c2a8552-d5c2-409e-87cb-e4a1c693a6ee/Her+Soul+for+a+Crown.jpg Culture Blog - 9 Asian-Authored Fantasy Books for Fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters - Her Soul for a Crown by Alysha Rameera Anula Ramanayake is an orphaned poison-master in ancient Sri-Lanka–and she’s hungry for power. She makes a dangerous bargain with Reeri, a Yakka god, trading her soul for a chance to overthrow cruel rulers.Their partnership is fraught with tension, desire, and rising rebellion. Vibes: Sri Lankan mythology, power-focused rebellion, supernatural pact-to-romance. For K-pop Demon Hunters fans who love morally complex alliances, and challenged love. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/beyonce-black-icon-or-tool-of-imperialism monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8140fb2c-8a51-4fef-9a74-6af3fb47b41a/240930_Blu_Hero.jpg Culture Blog - Beyoncé: Black Icon or Tool of Imperialism? - Make it stand out (Credit: Levis) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/16bba88c-b02a-4a76-ab54-377b657641f9/Readin+Mag.png Culture Blog - Beyoncé: Black Icon or Tool of Imperialism? - Make it stand out (Credit: Reddit) https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/book-recs-for-love-islanders monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ff35d690-4c2e-40e9-850b-a1bf43d96918/love-island-cast.png Culture Blog - Book Recs for Love Islanders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/771618f6-e8fe-434e-bd51-ad25d76b2978/Nic+and+Olandria.jpeg Culture Blog - Book Recs for Love Islanders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/12c8810b-060a-4c44-a6ca-8ade542e00e0/Chelley+and+Cierra.jpeg Culture Blog - Book Recs for Love Islanders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/53ea5116-80fb-431b-8ace-a8ffc0e0aa0f/Charlie+and+Hannah.jpg Culture Blog - Book Recs for Love Islanders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/65f8c395-dbc5-498a-b2cb-dfc87b8a7984/Jeremiah+and+Huda.jpeg Culture Blog - Book Recs for Love Islanders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/48dcddba-676e-4f05-8c78-a80181887bd3/Olandria+and+Taylor.jpeg Culture Blog - Book Recs for Love Islanders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/822d1637-0122-48de-a560-5154426a5c37/Chelley+and+Ace.jpeg Culture Blog - Book Recs for Love Islanders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/7-must-watch-shows-and-films-for-summertime monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/190ab110-4094-49e7-ad9a-b14784730996/entergalatic.jpg Culture Blog - 7 Must Watch Shows and Films for Summertime - Entergalactic (2022) The story follows Jabari, a charming graffiti artist who gets the chance to turn his work into a graphic novel. Meadow is a cool and stunning photographer working on her new exhibit. Both of them have to figure out how to make space for each other while dealing with their past traumas and more. This movie is a stunning piece of art. Animation brings the story to life in a manner that live action can’t do. The music fills in the gaps by telling a story, giving the audience a break from the intensity of the dialogue. It stars Kid Cudi, Timothée Chalamet, Jessica Williams, and more. Entergalactic is written by filmmaker Kenya Barris and Ian Edelman, who also worked on the Vince Staples Show. This is a perfect film for a summertime movie night with friends, lovers, and everyone in between. It's available to stream on Netflix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d0a1c842-9dd1-4f4b-bacd-7c2c741df313/forever.jpg Culture Blog - 7 Must Watch Shows and Films for Summertime - Forever (2025) If you have not yet caught Forever fever, where have you been?! This story follows Keisha and Justin, two Los Angeles high schoolers navigating first love and intimacy amid social and parental pressures. The show is based on Judy Blume’s 1975 book Forever, dealing with teenage sexuality, adapted by Maya Brock Akil, the creator of Girlfriends. If you are craving something gentle, nuanced, and different from the stories we are usually given in teen romance shows (fast-paced, sexually explicit, and drug-filled), Forever is the perfect summertime watch. The show stars Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr., Xosha Roquemore, Karen Pittman, and Wood Harris. It is available to watch on Netflix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c656e539-9fd6-4af9-b55f-d3ad32841b4c/fire-island.jpg Culture Blog - 7 Must Watch Shows and Films for Summertime - Fire Island (2022) Directed by Andrew Ahn, Fire Island is an unapologetic modern-day rom-com showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. The story follows a group of queer best friends who gather in Fire Island Pines for their annual week of love and laughter, but a sudden change of events might make this their last summer in gay paradise. Written by and starring Joel Kim Booster, the film co-stars Bowen Yang, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, and Margaret Cho. This is a fun watch for those looking for something different and interested in content with heavy queer themes. Again, this could be great for a summertime movie night with friends, family, or lovers. It is available to watch on Hulu/Disney+. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b6cde587-5c3d-4062-8577-c0cd8679db19/craft.jpg Culture Blog - 7 Must Watch Shows and Films for Summertime - The Craft (1996) This cult classic follows a young girl new to a Catholic school as she befriends a coven of witches whom the other students either shun or fear. However, soon they become poisoned with power, and the consequences may be too much for each person to bear. This would be great for a summertime movie night with friends or family, especially if you are looking for something a little spooky before Halloween (or for Summerween). Besides the spookiness, this is a fun watch starring Faiza Balk, Neve Campbell, Robin Tunney, and Racheal True. The film deals with teen issues including sexuality, girlhood, and tough topics such as racism and mental health. It is available to watch for free on Tubi or to rent on Amazon Prime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/57868d59-9549-4896-b00c-dcbc5414a54c/love-leashes.jpg Culture Blog - 7 Must Watch Shows and Films for Summertime - Love and Leashes (2022) This sultry story follows Ji-woo and Ji-hoo, two coworkers who enter a contractual relationship as partners in consensual play, pleasure, and pain. As the story unfolds, we see them develop romantic feelings towards one another alongside their contractual obligations. Starring Lee Jung-Young and Seohyun, the film touches on sexuality in a repressed society and what it means to be accepted for who you are. This is a great watch for cozy lovers looking for a summer evening flick or for a girls’ night in, with funny and spicy scenes that make for great conversation. It is available to watch on Netflix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b1315dca-b9fd-4dc0-9560-1267717570a1/juanita.jpg Culture Blog - 7 Must Watch Shows and Films for Summertime - Juanita (2019) This movie follows a matriarch named Juanita, who, when fed up with her life, leaves her grown kids behind, and hits the road in search of a fresh start. Starring Alfree Woodhard, the film explores the importance of new beginnings, especially for older Black women, and finding love in a hopeless place. This pick is a fun watch with family and friends, with funny scenes starring Blair Underwood. It is available to watch on Netflix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6873091d-bb73-400a-82f8-a923f7894c96/ballerina.jpg Culture Blog - 7 Must Watch Shows and Films for Summertime - Ballerina (2023) This film follows an ex-bodyguard grieving the loss of a best friend she couldn't protect as she sets out to fulfill her dear friend's last wish: sweet revenge. Starring Jeon-Jung Seo, this gritty watch keeps you on the edge of your seat, with powerful fight scenes and trope killers that provide comedic relief. One thing South Korean entertainment gets right is a fun, realistic, and cathartic revenge plot. This is a fun watch with friends or family and a good introduction to those trying to watch more international films. It is available to watch on Netflix. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/5-black-media-masterpieces monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4ed4eeb4-f982-42e5-9ced-7ced6fc1bd29/Screenshot+2025-06-14+at+9.34.51%E2%80%AFPM.png Culture Blog - 5 Black Media Masterpieces That Had the Internet in a Chokehold - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/queer-artists-to-listen-to-in-every-genre monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c90a97d5-d848-467f-a59c-1162003b3fcf/photo+1+Chappell-Roan.jpg Culture Blog - Queer Artists to Listen to in Every Genre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c4341290-bde8-4716-8247-504a3e5dc3e5/Photo+2+Orville+Peck.jpeg Culture Blog - Queer Artists to Listen to in Every Genre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6fafdd47-759b-44c7-a422-3eb9dc854b77/Photo+3+ethel+cain.jpeg Culture Blog - Queer Artists to Listen to in Every Genre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/97a228bf-361e-4c0b-b65a-17d7fc5ddacb/photo+4+doechii.jpeg Culture Blog - Queer Artists to Listen to in Every Genre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/deb69f44-e517-4bcd-9afb-8900de3ed742/photo+5+green+day.jpg Culture Blog - Queer Artists to Listen to in Every Genre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/50c3d7b2-6182-40e9-b141-6ef8253f6b79/photo+6+muna.jpg Culture Blog - Queer Artists to Listen to in Every Genre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fa2274ba-fa9f-4e9d-ae01-177d5dcba932/photo+7+Ashnikko.jpg Culture Blog - Queer Artists to Listen to in Every Genre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f8ad8f9a-2a24-45d2-8b60-8e34fafd4067/photo+8+kali+uchis.jpg Culture Blog - Queer Artists to Listen to in Every Genre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1c63b203-7ad5-4692-bf8f-856f651fb004/Photo+9+victoria+monet.png Culture Blog - Queer Artists to Listen to in Every Genre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6649a228-29ea-4fe0-958f-ba9241366fd1/photo+10+vagabon.jpeg Culture Blog - Queer Artists to Listen to in Every Genre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/sinners-sound-and-spirituality monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/15276283-c4d4-4b06-9bcb-08dad0e63120/Sinners+Cast+Photo.jpg Culture Blog - Sinners, Sound and Spirituality - Make it stand out (Cast Member Photo Credits: Jordan IMBD, Lawson IMDB, Steinfeld IMDB, Miller IMDB, Mosaku IMDB, Caton IMDB, LI IMDB, O’Connell IMDB) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4ca4733c-c030-48f4-8b63-8c70ed34d16c/sinners-michael-b-jordan-wunmi-mosaku-hailee-steinfeld.jpeg Culture Blog - Sinners, Sound and Spirituality - Make it stand out (Photo Credit IMDB: Michael B Jordan as Smoke and Stack, Omar Miller as Cornbread, Wunmi Mosaku as Anne, Hailee Stienfeild as Mary, Miles Caton as Sammie) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b8dbc031-d2ec-45e3-84a2-56f2194e91e9/mafa056.jpg Culture Blog - Sinners, Sound and Spirituality - Make it stand out (Photo Credit: Jesus Mafa . Pentecost, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e21f4060-a9ff-4b74-8492-e20a51460d00/MCDSINN_WB036+copy.jpg Culture Blog - Sinners, Sound and Spirituality - Make it stand out (Photo Credit: Indie Wire, Proximity Media and Warner Bros) https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/6-romantic-asian-dramas-for-beginners monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f272794e-2fb4-4523-80f1-edd207449a58/strong+bong+soon.jpg Culture Blog - 6 Romantic Asian Dramas for Beginners - Strong Woman Do Bong Soon A woman born with superhuman strength is hired by the CEO of a gaming company to be his bodyguard. Workplace romance lovers! Come to the front!! This show gives you all the feels– it’s a perfect blend of humor, yearning, mystery, family issues, and more. If you walk into a Kdrama convention and scream “Min Min,” I swear you’ll have a riot on your hands. The effect this couple has on the fandom is IMMENSE. Min Min and Bong Soon’s chemistry was through the roof. Rumor has it, Park Hyung-Sik (Min Min) and Park Bo-Young (Bong Soon) had crushes on each other during filming and the rumor seems like the truth when you watch the show cause zoo wee mama! I don’t wanna spoil anything for you, but they do embody Die With A Smile by Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8b27359e-7e49-468c-921c-44a181430c19/kim+bok+joo.jpg Culture Blog - 6 Romantic Asian Dramas for Beginners - Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo A coming-of-age story about a group of college athletes who are fighting for their dreams, experiencing and finding love in the process. This show is in the dictionary next to the Hyper GF + Hyper BF trope. THIS is how friends-to-lovers is done. Kim Bok-Joo is a student athlete on the weightlifting team at her college and she is the old classmate of Jung Joon-Hyung, a student athlete on the swim team. They reconnect when Bok-Joo develops a crush on Joon-Hyung’s older brother and he helps her keep it a secret from everyone else (while harboring a growing crush of his own). As you watch them grow from friends to lovers to SOULMATES, their chemistry is actually insane because Lee Sung-Kyung (Bok Joo) and Nam Joo-Hyuk (Joon-Hyung) were DATING IN REAL LIFE. So you’re basically just watching a home movie of them being in love. It pains me to say that they did break up in real-life, which hurts more than my parents' divorce (not gonna lie). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ca90d5fd-688e-4bc9-bf18-4d1e97662591/alchemy+of+souls.jpg Culture Blog - 6 Romantic Asian Dramas for Beginners - Alchemy of Souls A powerful sorceress in a blind woman's body encounters a man from a prestigious family who wants her help to change his destiny. Fantasy romance lovers who are sat for the tension, the love that transcends death, the ones who believe in soulmates and root for an over-powered couple, I’d like to introduce you to Mu-deok and Jang Uk! Mother and Father, really. In a world of mages, one son of the four most powerful families is considered the weakest among them because his powers have been locked away. Enter the assassin who is killed trying to eliminate the four families in revenge for the death of her father. Her soul is transferred into the body of a servant, which leads them to meet and strike up a deal: He won’t tell anyone who she really is and will keep her safe if she teaches him magic and helps him unlock his powers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6a5a6218-07b4-420d-bd3b-c7df523128cb/the+first+frost.jpg Culture Blog - 6 Romantic Asian Dramas for Beginners - The First Frost Wen Yifan, a reporter, meets Sang Yan, her former high school crush, at a bar. Initially pretending not to recognize each other, circumstances lead them to become housemates. I’m actually sick to my stomach, tears in my eyes, feel god in this Chilli’s tonight while writing about this drama cause THIS IS THE ONE. If you love “love,” like the concept of it, the soul deep connection that it could be, “if he wanted to he would” type of love; you need to watch this show. Pardon my French, but this is the most romantic shit I’ve ever consumed, across all media. The chemistry between Sang Yan and Wen Yifan is that Shonda Rhimes-type energy, where you literally have to look up if they are in relationships outside the show because I could NEVER be their significant other while they were filming this. They took yearning to a whole other level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/795c64a5-316c-4c9c-bc1f-965de98a4c84/my+demon.jpg Culture Blog - 6 Romantic Asian Dramas for Beginners - My Demon A fateful encounter between Do Do-Hee, a haughty but organised heiress of a conglomerate, and Jeong Gu-won, a demon who is cold and carefree that temporarily loses his powers. The couple embark on a contract marriage, agreeing to help each other. Fake marriage/Bodyguard/Demon-lover hybrid-trope has entered the villa. If your favorite color is morally grey, you may wanna couple up with Gu-won, although I don’t foresee you being able to steal him from his one true love, Do Do-Hee. It hits every time when you see the big bad demon go soft for the sad girl who feels like she isn’t worthy of love. It takes a minute for him to understand and accept that the extra thump in his heart isn’t a medical emergency, it’s LOOOOVVVEE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fa8ecb97-7315-4bb2-af47-55c42852281e/twinkling+watermelon.jpg Culture Blog - 6 Romantic Asian Dramas for Beginners - Twinkling Watermelon Eun-gyeol, a high school student and guitarist whose parents are hearing-impaired, travels back in time and meets his teenage father. Yeah, this one is gonna have you laughing out loud one minute and bawling your eyes out the next. There’s something about a witty group of high school friends trying to figure out life and love and sacrifice. Bonus points if they are also in a band. It’s giving Lemonade Mouth and I ate it up. Most Asian dramas have two couples that they focus on—the main leads and the second leads. This is one of the only ones I’ve seen where the second leads are so integral to the story. It’s such a unique storyline that you are sat for every single second of it. Time travel stories are interesting because you already know what happens in the future, but you can’t help but hope for a different outcome. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/mickey-17-a-film-review monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/12a9835e-739e-4070-acd4-76bc8e8c8412/mickey+image+1.jpg Culture Blog - Mickey 17: A Film Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2d7504fe-5271-4fda-a76d-768ab43ff31d/mickey+image+2.jpeg Culture Blog - Mickey 17: A Film Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d286cde9-5061-4e08-8619-8f23718515c6/mickey+image+3.jpeg Culture Blog - Mickey 17: A Film Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/11-book-events-you-can-still-get-tickets-for-in-2025 monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b429f83d-7ab2-4c6c-9125-3c16097e7919/Imaginarium+Book+Festival+-+Option+2.jpeg Culture Blog - 11 Book Events You Can Still Get Tickets for in 2025  - Imaginarium Book Festival June 7–8, 2025 | Washington, D.C. Imaginarium Book Festival is a must-attend event for fans of sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction, offering an immersive escape into magical worlds and epic storytelling. Founded in 2018 by two longtime book community members, this annual festival in Washington, DC brings together over 80 authors and vendors, along with hundreds of passionate readers. While two-day tickets are sold out, the Voyager Ticket (Saturday only) is still available, granting access to the highly anticipated Author Hall and Apothecrafty, where attendees can purchase and get books signed or browse unique bookish merch like art, soaps, and plushies. Saturday’s lineup is packed with unforgettable experiences, including the Fantasy Lush Soirée, Lit Feud Author Tournament, and the crowd-favorite Lit Talk Sessions—think author panels, but more interactive, unpredictable, and hilarious! If you're feeling bold, stop by the Tattoo Parlor Walk-ins, where celebrity tattoo artist Elva Stefanie and her assistant Cookie will be inking bookish designs on-site. This year’s featured authors include JD Netto, Nisha J. Tuli, Aurelia Jane, Kel Carpenter, and many more, with engaging discussions moderated by Deb & Whitney of Our Nerdiest Thing Podcast. If you live for fantasy, fandoms, and fun, Imaginarium would be so perfect for you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ba1c9d0e-180f-4a01-9680-956b6f9b7360/Romantically+Yours+Bookcon.jpeg Culture Blog - 11 Book Events You Can Still Get Tickets for in 2025  - Romantically Yours Bookcon August 21–23, 2025 | Kissimmee, FL Romantically Yours Book Convention offers a lot, with nearly 200 authors gathering for a weekend at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The event is packed with opportunities to connect, from a welcome event making friendship bracelets to VIP mixers, engaging panels, and lively signing sessions featuring authors like K.K. Allen, Georgia Beers, Dylan Newton, Jillian Liota, and Grace Reilly. Attendees can explore the bookstore and vendor room, dive into discussion panels, and unwind with fun activities like a pool party and a cozy pajama night filled with crafts, snacks, and bookish conversations. The weekend continues with more signings, a tentative narrator meet-and-greet, and the grand finale: a Goodbye Event where guests can dress as their favorite book characters for a night of games, prizes, and celebration. If you love romance, community, and a touch of magic, this is the one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/847dd301-0342-4f02-9ea5-5519b91d388d/Villains+and+Vixens+2025+option+4.png Culture Blog - 11 Book Events You Can Still Get Tickets for in 2025  - Villains and Vixens 2025 September 5–6, 2025 | Dallas, TX Villains and Vixens is the ultimate 18+ romance book signing event, celebrating every shade of romance, from contemporary to dark and everything in between. Held at the stunning Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, this event brings together over 120 incredible authors, including fan-favorites like Ruby Dixon, LJ Andrews, S.M. Gaither, Kendra Moreno, and Jen L. Grey. If you’re obsessed with morally gray characters, intense storytelling, and romance that pushes boundaries, this is the event for you. The weekend will be an unforgettable experience filled with book signings, epic discussions, and a community of readers who love their love stories with a little (or a lot of) edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/571b3ff8-3a15-4dda-8236-acbf2265849e/BOOK+HARVEST+CON+Option+2.jpeg Culture Blog - 11 Book Events You Can Still Get Tickets for in 2025  - Book Harvest 2025 October 2–5, 2025 | Chicago, IL Book Harvest is for book lovers, authors, and readers who crave immersive storytelling and literary connections. Attend author panels, book signings, and engaging discussions. Mingle with an exciting lineup of authors, including AJ Vrana, A. Winchester, A.L. Woods, Abigail Owen, and many more. Enjoy cozy autumnal vibes, from warm drinks and donuts to eerie book chats, creating the perfect atmosphere for a weekend of literary magic. The event kicks off with Vendor Alley shopping and a cozy author meet-up before diving into a packed schedule of signings, panels, and exclusive themed gatherings. Highlights include a Dark Romance event, a Monster Romance sponsor night, and a festive Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt. The weekend wraps up with a lively costume party and a farewell brunch, making it a must-attend for fans of spooky season fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/96ef9a1a-f608-4984-b344-e30a232e62e9/Romantasy+Book+Con.jpg Culture Blog - 11 Book Events You Can Still Get Tickets for in 2025  - Romantasy BookCon October 23–25 | Orlando, FL Blending the best of romance and fantasy, Romantasy BookCon is a haven for fans of epic love stories set in magical worlds. With over 150 authors and vendors, this immersive convention is filled with exclusive signings, engaging panels, and hands-on workshops. Some of the featured authors are Casey L. Bond, Ali Hazelwood, Juliette Cross, and Willow Quinn. Beyond the books, attendees can unleash their inner hero with archery and axe throwing, embrace mystical elements with tarot readings, henna tattoos, cosplay contests, and an enchanting masquerade ball. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c8bfec14-3990-44bf-8e93-babd3ec2f0d2/Steamy+Lit+Con.jpeg Culture Blog - 11 Book Events You Can Still Get Tickets for in 2025  - Steamy Lit Con October 31–November 1, 2025 | Anaheim, CA Steamy Lit Con is a romance book convention designed for readers who love swoon-worthy and diverse love stories. Perfect for die-hard romance fans and anyone who can't stop gushing about their favorite fictional book bae, this two-day event is all about building connections, celebrating inclusivity in romance, and immersing yourself in the bookish community. The weekend will be packed with engaging panels, inspiring keynote speakers, and an incredible eight hours of book signings—giving you plenty of time to meet over 150 amazing authors, including fan-favorites like Abby Jimenez, Ali Hazelwood, Kennedy Ryan, A.E. Valdez, J.L. Seegars, and Natasha Bishop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1744668789920-TOPAK7N0P2NU6Z5872T2/Detroit+Festival+of+Books+Option+2.png Culture Blog - 11 Book Events You Can Still Get Tickets for in 2025  - Detroit Festival of Books July 20 | Detroit, MI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1ad017e4-1260-4ff0-adc3-d4b8e6419105/Library+of+Congress+National+Book+Festival++.png Culture Blog - 11 Book Events You Can Still Get Tickets for in 2025  - Library of Congress National Book Festival September 6 | Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fae27787-d4c7-42fc-a2bd-0127f10966cd/Brooklyn+Book+Festival+.jpg Culture Blog - 11 Book Events You Can Still Get Tickets for in 2025  - Brooklyn Book Festival September 21 | Brooklyn, NY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0d21db53-af5a-4755-935c-26545fd3a05a/Southern+Festival+of+Books.jpeg Culture Blog - 11 Book Events You Can Still Get Tickets for in 2025  - Southern Festival of Books October 18–19 | Nashville, TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0d9bc9f9-877a-4b68-b119-75a124d527dc/Texas+Book+Festival.jpg Culture Blog - 11 Book Events You Can Still Get Tickets for in 2025  - Texas Book Festival November 8–9 | Austin, TX https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/7-animated-shows-you-need-to-watch-as-a-blerd monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c70c7cc1-2be1-41d7-b320-00972409ad98/Readin+Mag.jpg Culture Blog - 7 Animated Shows You Need to Watch as a Blerd - Castlevania and Castlevania: Nocturne (2017) (2023) This dark fantasy is based on a series of games released by Komani, a Japanese game company. Written by Warren Ellis, who also worked on Iron Man 3 the series, the story follows a vampire hunter who fights to save a besieged city from an army of otherworldly creatures who are controlled by Dracula. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/eabccee3-19d3-482e-8888-edea5888e105/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+9.17.05+PM.png Culture Blog - 7 Animated Shows You Need to Watch as a Blerd - Michiko e Hatchin (2008-2009) This adventure anime follows Michiko, a recent prison escapee searching for an ex-boyfriend, and Hatchin, who is living as a runaway fleeing from her strict catholic foster family. The two join forces and set off on an unpredictable road trip, both in search of their own freedom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e3ca505a-616d-427a-8c7a-f0402664b500/Readin+Mag%281%29.jpg Culture Blog - 7 Animated Shows You Need to Watch as a Blerd - Blue Eyed Samurai (2023) This historical revenge saga follows Mizu, a mixed-race warrior on the path of retribution against four white men—one of them being her father. She blames him for being ostracised and treated as subhuman due to her blue eyes. Created by husband and wife duo Amber Noizumi and Micheal Green, the story is set in Japan’s Edo period, and deals with political conflicts from the East (Asia) to the West (United Kingdom). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c517f5f0-b73b-4e87-b11b-893193652e27/01172386b971c66dfea00b9018e1143b186893904eb9a1028c0e42fdfc2a9fac._BR-6_AC_SX720_FMjpg_.jpg Culture Blog - 7 Animated Shows You Need to Watch as a Blerd - Ergo Proxy (2006) Ergo Proxy is an underrated gem that Blerds need to get into. This Japanese cyberpunk anime was directed by Shūkō Murase and written by Dai Satō. It follows the city of Romdo, a dome city of the last of human civilisation due to an ecological catastrophe. Living outside the city is virtually impossible, and to speed up mankind’s recovery, humanoid robots are created to assist humans in their day-to-day lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4122083a-58fa-4863-b2dd-85a285abe974/Love-death-Robots.jpg Culture Blog - 7 Animated Shows You Need to Watch as a Blerd - Love Death + Robots (2019) This an adult animated anthology series created by Tim Miller explores different genres such as sci-fi, comedy, and horror, with different cast and crew for each episodes. Blerds with short attention spans who love video games will enjoy this series. You are left wanting more, but also satisfied with what you get in the 6 21-minute episodes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/249d1d6f-c86e-4149-9313-f49851aab817/Readin+Mag%282%29.jpg Culture Blog - 7 Animated Shows You Need to Watch as a Blerd - Death Parade (2015) This Japanese psychological thriller was created by Yuzuru Tachikawa, with the story set in a bar called Quindecim. In this world, human souls are either sent to heaven or hell, but for some, death brings them to Quindecim. Here, pairs who die together have to meet with an arbiter to pass judgment on them through a series of games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5ff4cf38-0ca5-43f2-b19c-304f4ae35e4f/Readin+Mag%283%29.jpg Culture Blog - 7 Animated Shows You Need to Watch as a Blerd - Young Justice (2010-2022) This animated series is based on the DC Comics series created by writer Todd Dezago and artist Todd Nauck. Formed of young superheroes and side-kicks, they battle a secret society called “The Light.” https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/trans-representation-in-film-in-the-era-of-emilia-prez monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/827744cf-cbb1-42e0-9e22-dd09eefb2f0b/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+9.03.51+PM.jpg Culture Blog - Trans Representation in Film in the era of Emilia Pérez - Harmful Stereotypes in Emilia Pérez When I try to explain the premise of Emilia Pérez, I summarize it as such: A movie musical in which a trans cartel leader kidnaps a lawyer and forces her to help fake her death and medically transition in order to live her truth. Years later, she seeks the lawyer’s help again in order to put on a Mrs. Doubtfire-esque plot. It seems insane, and perhaps even camp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/73af0fb6-b2e4-4009-b974-c4460989c2b2/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+9.03.30+PM.png Culture Blog - Trans Representation in Film in the era of Emilia Pérez When you tell a cis white person that perhaps they should not create from the experience of an oppressed, or otherwise minority group, the general response is to get defensive. And the key word here is should not, not cannot. You can do anything you want, write about anything you please, but if you want to write a good story that is genuine and comes from a place of authenticity, then you need to confront and acknowledge your own blind spots and prejudices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b228a3d5-ca9c-4884-ae8e-037b2ffa1dfc/Screenshot+2025-03-31+at+9.03.41+PM.png Culture Blog - Trans Representation in Film in the era of Emilia Pérez - Sean Baker’s Tangerine Baker’s name seems to be everywhere now with the success of his film Anora. This film captured the hearts of many in theaters, but became national news when it swept at the Oscars with five wins, including Best Original Screenplay and the coveted Best Picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/40a54fa2-0b2b-48f3-8c5f-c18af86fffe0/e541d51beba451bc1e8a7afca4f712a51a5959ae-3840x2160.jpg Culture Blog - Trans Representation in Film in the era of Emilia Pérez - I Saw the TV Glow by Jane Schoenbrun You know who the best people to tell trans stories are? Trans people! Jane Schoenbrun is the writer and director of I Saw the TV Glow, an A24 film released in 2024 that broke into the mainstream. You may not find this film on lists of trans stories; in fact, the film doesn’t utter the word gay or trans once. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/children-of-blood-and-bone-casting monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e2cfa1bf-27c2-40ce-a5ee-05350081ea9d/children+of+blood+and+bone+cast.png Culture Blog - Casting, Colourism, Children of Blood and Bone - (Mbedu: IMBD, Cole: entertainment.ie, Idris: IMBD, Stenberg: Sleepy Hallow Wiki, Davis:, Eviro: IMBD, Idris: Rotten Tomatoes, Lynch: Rotten Tomatoes) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5b8641b5-1903-4c4e-873e-0a611e9de741/writers+skin+palette.png Culture Blog - Casting, Colourism, Children of Blood and Bone Many fans expressed their discontent with this casting choice on social media, noting that the casting conflicts with the issues addressed in the book. This is not the first time that questions have been raised regarding Amandla Stenberg’s selection in movie adaptations, where the book character is described as having darker skin. In the film The Hate You Give (2018), she played Star Carter, a sixteen-year-old Black girl, who was depicted as dark-skinned on the original book cover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740784805003-OVJCNRCY1PJ5WCQ6N3S3/71DZv5%2Bs67L._AC_UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Culture Blog - Casting, Colourism, Children of Blood and Bone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740784804971-U81KA5UQB8VRFSOUHZIF/71T%2BOLf3zdL._AC_UF894%2C1000_QL80_.jpg Culture Blog - Casting, Colourism, Children of Blood and Bone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740784930073-OCKV3MENX4JBK917MA2U/cult2.web.jpg Culture Blog - Casting, Colourism, Children of Blood and Bone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740784956253-JPS7EYQ6A4P9242HPCM9/Screenshot+2025-02-28+at+6.22.20+PM.png Culture Blog - Casting, Colourism, Children of Blood and Bone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8b75a69d-b7bf-4ea0-98a6-c23a830ec800/Screenshot+2025-02-28+at+6.27.35+PM.jpg Culture Blog - Casting, Colourism, Children of Blood and Bone On the 11th of February 2025, Amandla Stenberg responded to the colourism ‘allegations’ on TikTok. Her response was underwhelming. She stated that the allegations of her stealing roles from dark-skinned women started from her casting in The Hate You Give. Despite her apologising, years prior, she mentions that Angie Thomas chose her because of her activism and that she was calling out cultural appropriation online. In reference to Children of Blood and Bone, Amandla Stenberg stated that based on fan art and research, which she provided screenshots for, she looked like the character. However, she did not refer to the illustration from the special edition copy. Amandla Stenberg also referenced her conversation with Tomi Adeyemi. According to Tomi Adeyemi, Amandla Stenberg’s experience of racism while playing Rue in The Hunger Games inspired her to write the Legacy of Orïsha series, so that Black girls of all shades could have a story that represents them. The issue of her casting is multi-layered with colourism being one of the issues. https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/booktoscreenadaptationscomingin2025 monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/45c7f2c6-b557-4fc9-bea1-cb641a1bbb10/Hot_Milk_Movie.jpg Culture Blog - Book-to-Screen Adaptations Coming 2025 - Hot Milk Directed by: Rebecca Lenkiewicz Release: 2025 Starring: Emma Mackey, Fiona Shaw, Vicky Krieps Filming in Greece wrapped mid-last year and with a rumoured festival debut, we can expect to see this hit theatres in the not-too-distant future. Hot Milk will be the directorial debut for Lenkiewicz, who is the screenwriter behind the 2022 film She Said, which chronicled the Me Too inducing reporting of Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey - the journalist behind the recent Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively exposé. About the Book: Hot Milk by Deborah Levy follows a young woman (Mackey) who accompanies her mysteriously ill mother (Shaw) to the south of Spain to receive treatment from the eccentric Dr. Gomez. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6a9ebbf5-3d6a-4db1-aff0-4da82694a66d/Queer_movie.jpg Culture Blog - Book-to-Screen Adaptations Coming 2025 - Queer Directed by: Luca Guadagnino Release: US, you already have this one! Australia, this hits theatres on February 1st Starring: Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Omar Apollo After debuting at the Venice Film Festival in September, Queer has since had a limited release in theatres across the US and UK. But Australians have been eagerly awaiting their turn to see the latest project from the Challengers director. Good news! The steamy film is set to hit Australian screens in February. About the Book: Set in 1940s Mexico City, Queer is a 1985 novella by the influential writer and artist William S. Burroughs. It follows a man named William (Craig) who, while going through heroin withdrawals, falls for a heroin user named Eugene (Starkey). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e15d3e67-9498-4a35-b445-db84b79a5358/Chronology_of_Water_movie.jpeg Culture Blog - Book-to-Screen Adaptations Coming 2025 - The Chronology of Water Directed by: Kristen Stewart Release: as yet unknown Starring: Imogen Poots The long-awaited directorial debut, which the Oscar-nominated actress threatened to quit acting to get up and running, wrapped filming in July of 2024 and is now in post-production. Stewart will also share screenwriting credits with Andy Mingo, the partner of Lidia Yuknavitch who authored The Chronology of Water. About the Book: The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch is a memoir detailing and reclaiming Yuknavitch’s tumultuous life, from her earliest memories of childhood to her complicated adulthood. It is described as “an in-depth exploration of sexuality, of creativity, an unflinching stare at all the gory details of having a female body…” https://www.readinmag.com/culture-blog/underratedblackfilmsforvalentinesday monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c7018e35-f299-440a-b5b0-4eb2ebcf53ff/An-Oversimplification-Of-Her-Beauty.jpg Culture Blog - 5 Underrated Black Films for Valentine’s Day - An Oversimplification of Her Beauty (2012) In his directorial debut, Terence Nance (who you might recognize from Random Acts of Flyness or his collaborations with Andre 3000, TELFAR, and Earl Sweatshirt) melds documentary with animation and fiction to explore a quixotic artist’s ruminations on love, life, and friendship after a beautiful woman stands him up. I adored the gorgeous animation, the skillful transitions between art styles, and our protagonist’s moments of stinging emotional clarity. His monologue provides an honest reflection on the contemporary dating scene, including the sort of radical self-awareness that I’ve rarely experienced from a cishet man and I honestly might never again. Rent An Oversimplification of Her Beauty for $3.99 on Apple TV or Fandango At Home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/761873b8-668c-4d52-bc07-291a0f6cef6e/Pariah.jpg Culture Blog - 5 Underrated Black Films for Valentine’s Day - Pariah (2011) This emotional drama directed by Dee Rees follows Alike, a 17-year-old Black teenager slowly embracing her identity as a butch lesbian. Amidst arguments with her mother and a budding romance with a church friend, Alike stares down the yawning maw of adulthood in a visually fascinating coming-of-age movie. In 2022, the US Library of Congress selected Pariah for preservation in the National Film Registry due to its cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance. It is the first narrative feature film from the 2010s chosen for this honor. Like a few other films in this list, Pariah is not strictly a romance, however, it does explore significant romantic themes. Pariah’s presence on this list highlights the shameful lack of Black Queer films in Hollywood that fulfill the singular qualification of romance—that it ends with a ‘Happily Ever After’ for the couple. It does, however, end optimistically for our protagonist. Rent Pariah for $3.99 on Prime Video, Google Play, iTunes, and Fandango At Home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/24410619-eebe-40a4-b2bd-eccd5f3f076d/Daughters-of-the-Dustjpg.jpg Culture Blog - 5 Underrated Black Films for Valentine’s Day - Daughters of the Dust (1991) Daughters of the Dust is one of the most iconic films in Black film history. Set in 1902, it tells the story of three generations of Gullah Geechee women in the Peazant family as they prepare to migrate off Saint Helena Island, out of the Southern United States, and up North. Julie Dash pulls off an enormous feat with this film, and not just because I fell in love with it at first watch. From its non-linear storytelling to the luxurious visuals and its exploration of Gullah culture—an essential ethnic subgroup in African American history—Daughters of the Dust deserves your time and attention. Stream Daughters of the Dust for free on TUBI or rent it for $3.99 on Google Play, Amazon, and Fandango At Home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4c08b9c0-4fcf-4b32-b4e9-5456c8457d18/unnamed.jpg Culture Blog - 5 Underrated Black Films for Valentine’s Day - Premature (2019) On a summer night in Harlem, 17-year-old poet Ayanna meets Isaiah, a charming music producer who just moved to the city. When their passionate age-gap romance gives way to jealousy, suspicion, and all-too-real consequences, Ayanna must confront the complexities of the adult world—whether she is ready or not. I particularly appreciated the strength of Zora Howard’s performance as Ayanna and the film’s visual communication of the three senses it could not include: taste, smell, and touch. Stream or rent Premature on Fubo or Paramount+ with their 7-day free trial. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/72ec1fe3-d3eb-43c0-8d83-c5ff3836b69c/JUST+WRIGHT.jpg Culture Blog - 5 Underrated Black Films for Valentine’s Day - Just Wright (2010) Queen Latifah stuns in the only film on this list that premiered in theatres. This forced proximity workplace romance follows Leslie, a physical therapist, who falls in love with Scott, the professional basketball player she’s assisting. Just Wright hits all the beats you expect from a 2010 romcom with Queen Latifah’s signature blend of humour and warmth. It’s perfect for a cozy girl’s night or a date night which might eventually turn into more . . . Rent Just Wright for $3.99 on Prime Video, Google Play, iTunes, and Fandango At Home. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/tropes-and-trifles-turns-two monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/543073b2-a86c-4051-997d-bdc89d11f15f/blank+bingo+2026.png Community Blog - Tropes & Trifles Turns Two! - Make it stand out This year’s bingo board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e7453b54-e783-4068-92fe-983f7a13926b/AliceWong_Archer_022-copy-2.png Community Blog - Tropes & Trifles Turns Two! - Make it stand out Alice Wong photographed by María del Río https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/abedb732-4f83-40b8-ae78-22d208deae86/PinBloom-cover_final.jpg Community Blog - Tropes & Trifles Turns Two! - Make it stand out Persephone in Bloom cover; image courtesy of the author https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/06d6f984-21b0-4fa8-b56e-36eb45545798/Paladins-Faith.jpg Community Blog - Tropes & Trifles Turns Two! - Make it stand out The original Paladin’s Faith cover, illustrated by T. Kingfisher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/035c0e8e-9231-4430-8344-cc19d3e5a0e2/Rebecca+bingo+card.png Community Blog - Tropes & Trifles Turns Two! - Make it stand out My blackout bingo board! https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/big-tech-small-libraries monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/731ea2b5-873f-4df2-87e2-2e08380bb07a/Black+jacket+%2B+book+%28personal_+c_o+%40turnthepaige%29.jpg Community Blog - Big Tech, Small Libraries - Make it stand out Library book browsing with @turnthepaige https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/72febfb7-4760-4515-a0fb-1f949305673c/SHERRIECE+HUGHES.png Community Blog - Big Tech, Small Libraries - Make it stand out Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn, NY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a7a98add-4184-4f4b-9a47-d6409316ae43/Library+browsing+%28personal_+c_o+%40turnthepaige%29.jpeg Community Blog - Big Tech, Small Libraries - Make it stand out Library book browsing with @turnthepaige https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f6969d8d-b502-4407-bc70-6008a56ab117/Macaron+library+%28personal%29.jpeg Community Blog - Big Tech, Small Libraries - Make it stand out Inside the Mackinac Island Public Library, Mackinac Island, MI https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/lets-talk-about-the-elephant-award-shows monthly 0.5 2026-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4f0d50f7-452a-4ff2-a774-5943a5914921/IMG_3749.JPG Community Blog - Let's Talk About the Elephant [Award Shows] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/037fc6a6-3823-40ac-8843-23298bb99af6/IMG_3752.jpeg Community Blog - Let's Talk About the Elephant [Award Shows] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dab2cec2-b895-4878-b1e0-1dfbf5ee28cc/IMG_3751.jpeg Community Blog - Let's Talk About the Elephant [Award Shows] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4838569f-dd13-453d-8565-1c3a822f58ec/IMG_3756.JPG Community Blog - Let's Talk About the Elephant [Award Shows] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5b4d75a5-4b8b-4638-a53a-644524db8070/IMG_3755.JPG Community Blog - Let's Talk About the Elephant [Award Shows] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bebcae26-8679-4022-8cfc-7bd47a57a5b0/IMG_3754.JPG Community Blog - Let's Talk About the Elephant [Award Shows] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6afb5b92-6b15-4e06-a49c-776860893e32/IMG_3750.JPG Community Blog - Let's Talk About the Elephant [Award Shows] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/eb8502b9-0ddf-44fc-b523-c080f5a8eb86/IMG_3753.JPG Community Blog - Let's Talk About the Elephant [Award Shows] - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/the-shops-around-the-corner monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/eb7564bd-4abe-4b52-81b7-9198184d1a79/Letter+board.JPG Community Blog - The Shops Around the Corner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f0d8ff2a-fb20-43ad-ba33-7fde189dce75/Albert+at+Lakeside.jpeg Community Blog - The Shops Around the Corner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cecce838-3c41-488b-92bb-6898bd6e0e11/Stay+Gold.PNG Community Blog - The Shops Around the Corner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/84e7ac6b-a470-4151-a79d-41e13122aa39/Shop+cat.PNG Community Blog - The Shops Around the Corner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/media-literacy-our-little-group-project monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/097dfe2f-be70-4ce4-a06c-f82edc01f8af/Colorful+Playful+Illustration+Social+Media+Tips+Infographic.png Community Blog - Media Literacy: Our Little Group Project - Make it stand out Tips for exercising media literacy like a pro https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/a-conversation-with-liberation-station-bookstore-owner monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f0b0716a-f28a-4fc3-b96f-26e789adc632/BOOKSTORE.jpg Community Blog - A Conversation with Liberation Station Bookstore - Make it stand out Victoria Scott-Miller at the previous physical site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1761872228529-56LBLIOMISWGEQDBNAJN/AT+NIGHT+COVER.jpg Community Blog - A Conversation with Liberation Station Bookstore - At Night, They Danced https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1761872228623-ENRA0ARQT2VQKRL0QBMZ/MISS+EDMONIA+COVER.jpg Community Blog - A Conversation with Liberation Station Bookstore - Miss Edmonia's Class of Wildfires https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dbe41e50-2214-4d3f-bb04-b733f8129a3f/STORYTIME.jpg Community Blog - A Conversation with Liberation Station Bookstore - Make it stand out A storytime event held at Duke Gardens’ Black Lit Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c8fa2053-4b7a-4797-bd07-fa82d2599c04/BOOK+FEST.jpg Community Blog - A Conversation with Liberation Station Bookstore - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/pov-you-read-a-banned-book monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/299abf77-ded6-49b4-b8cf-75eefb598dd0/censorship.png Community Blog - POV: You Read a Banned Book - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/we-should-all-be-readin-ya monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/86e8858e-933b-4750-a5fa-7bc48d3be60d/Long+Way+Down.jpg Community Blog - We Should All Be Readin’ YA - Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3bdad0e9-8fb7-409a-9d04-bf7f3c1881dc/Look+Both+Ways.jpg Community Blog - We Should All Be Readin’ YA - Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/19402e27-7223-4ca1-9fdb-e27b8f536b82/The+Poet+X.jpg Community Blog - We Should All Be Readin’ YA - The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/67f4fd66-2101-49bb-afac-04db7cea6877/Confessions+of+an+Alleged+Good+Girl.jpg Community Blog - We Should All Be Readin’ YA - Confessions of An Alleged Good Girl by Joya Goffney Confessions of an Alleged Good Girl by Joya Goffney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1ab7fd7b-df82-42d0-887b-db8d40f507e1/Audre+And+Bash+Are+Just+Friends.webp Community Blog - We Should All Be Readin’ YA - Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams Audre and Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c0ade070-3f13-4bf0-ac1f-7ded42b58aa9/taliahibbert.jpg Community Blog - We Should All Be Readin’ YA - Make it stand out Highly Unsuspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/falling-in-love-with-reading monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b2348d54-3a22-45f6-afe0-2fa53280e530/fall+book+pages.jpg Community Blog - Falling in Love (With Reading) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e93820a6-a066-403d-bc1c-587f1e300bb0/reading+in+a+forest.jpg Community Blog - Falling in Love (With Reading) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/lets-get-you-some-online-friends monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3edfdb5c-c1b4-499d-b813-ed70707c0af7/Ezeekat+Press.png Community Blog - Let's Get You Some Online Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/build-community-in-bookish-spaces monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/hot-girl-summer-literally monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5e016f94-3936-42d7-8abc-55049da8def3/code.jpeg Community Blog - Hot Girl Summer, Literally - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/68ab0f3b-14f7-4e76-859c-5b2a65248036/data+center.jpeg Community Blog - Hot Girl Summer, Literally - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/15578bde-c35d-4706-bbfd-22f6ebe015f3/open+book.jpg Community Blog - Hot Girl Summer, Literally - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/reading-through-the-seasons monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751283965341-Y8ISA6E1P413MGSJ9PXU/afellowshipofbakersandmagic.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - A Fellowship of Bakers and Magic by J. Penner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751283965245-KXAK0CXNNQMCU7GYRO9A/asilaydying.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751283966107-WR2GG1L41YB56BUL9XXD/beloved.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Beloved by Toni Morrison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751283966871-M5YQK4ZN6WJOA0OZKN5D/emilywildes.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751283967266-1U78NF7QHVDHQDFQW666/gideontheninth.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751283968037-7Y0VR7HTOPUGA9JM0L7V/immortaldark.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751283968729-VIEP74HCFCEI0DTZUUGG/legendsandlattes.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751283969710-4WYWBZ5XGATRL3PFYLIA/onedarkwindow.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751283969767-CSW0P06KXQ45NEQJQU3M/thehungerofthegods.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751283970960-N7CQ4JYZDB7Z61MGDL0U/thepoppywar.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751283971070-EYEYYTA0O1J49VNQPO38/theverysecretsociety.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751283972489-LH4ASHQSB9H7Q0PQJAAF/theweddingwitch.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Wedding Witch by Erin Stirling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751284481859-ZN5LYM1A8LQRT0BHQQTO/allsystemsred.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - All Systems Red by Martha Wells https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751284482137-6XIIU872PYG8A8O9UJ7E/curioustides.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751284483234-X3ZZFX12I35SMWW7Y6PS/deadlyeducation.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751284483405-9XHOR186ZRYGPA003BBQ/dune.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Dune by Frank Herbert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751284484520-20FP5U2VF5ITG0ZUK5ZA/fahrenheit451.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751284484843-D1X4AQKEVY0ZTOO0N0ZZ/norwegianwood.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751284485912-Z1C0C8F52J7TZI10NAQM/somethingwicked.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751284486554-F8NW24V3579D9N7Z7CUZ/starlinghouse.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Starling House by Alix E. Harrow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751284487288-YVE2MON7CY2AUWFC8JNP/tenderistheflesh.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751284488224-YBRZ5ILOA8Q3NXQ9E9QT/thebookofdisquiet.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751284491697-V0BS0R29KUGY8O7MG9HQ/thehacienda.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Hacienda by Isabel Canas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751284489714-7IFX58H39NSG9FJCXCST/theinvocations.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751284491518-CHAD3EFGEEVY5H5I4PVT/therethere.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - There There by Tommy Orange https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751284527977-H2QM7SWKDJBTZEG3VASH/thecruelprince.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286022255-1B21CJBLGB1TA9E4X95X/aroomwithaview.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Room with a View by E.M. Forster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286022267-IUZ591B79WO822MX69TR/awitchguidetomagicalinnkeeping.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286023409-B42WKAAS32ORTN1V0SKG/behindthenet.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286023723-6XPAGAXAQXEER2I6HS55/collide.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Collide by Bal Khabra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286025517-RXFEZO6CAS132YWJK4MS/deepend.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Deep End by Ali Hazelwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286025662-BNPXNGZ1W8W42GSHEUX7/divinerivals.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286027598-IU5X9MM3HTMKFUGAGOZ1/lordoftherings.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286027502-QDER1EY2VY4SAXOC5BT5/lovetheoretically.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286028329-QGLZXVNJTHE5I6WGSS6B/seasonofmigrationtothenorth.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286028679-B6LZT17912BKQF2V0YSJ/wheretheaxeisburied.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Where the Axe is Buried by Ray Nayler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286473550-KUHBE0TDN7YRICY8A89Q/earthlings.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Earthlings by Sayaka Murata https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286473355-AOWMJUL0BLSL3QIEOG2M/ifanegyptiancannotspeakenglish.jpeg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286474898-Y3JSHUTS9Q4NFK4HKGEJ/legendborn.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Legendborn by Tracy Deonn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286474830-QFAI182W4O31N1UF0KPP/liewithme.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Lie with Me by Philippe Besson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286476619-R9GF9O8XQ11ONXZ7TXLV/lifeforsale.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Life for Sale by Yukio Mishima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286476331-XUMBO7TVZRUBNE0MTOWD/paperpalace.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286477427-DMYG1PLGMRE6CKVUCADB/parableofthesower.jpeg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286482146-8XCSOKWLFWXOWL5KHGCE/thefury.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Fury by Alex Michaelides https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286478742-22Y7IUF04LV6KL9STFH8/themountaininthesea.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286481149-7HKZZI7KAGK7MR8FNUM6/thespacebetweenworlds.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286482481-RF6FN4IALV0P5XFW8FVX/thespellshop.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286484689-1Z1WGWXL5LK4566OW8KL/thespiritbaresitsteeth.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286484384-XH5W0RS6YMVV083RIBOR/thevirginsuicides.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286485494-V58Z6G87P3ZQCX81K95W/wetheanimals.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - We the Animals by Justin Torres https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751286485858-VK4DPWWM1IU9HZN43MLD/whendevilssing.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - When Devils Sing by Xan Kaur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751282923556-QE5S8GPC0JYDQD5B4253/Legends+and+Lattes.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751282923389-9F6JN167T67KQ1Y1VHOJ/Immortal+Dark.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751282926264-QQZEOYZ6HQQX8Y8FPD0N/Tender+is+the+Flesh.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Tender is the Flesh by Augustina Bazterrica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751282922678-C6JI9LU196HVCW8NQZSY/Fahrenheit+451.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751282922294-N7I5FHFKA2JBAUFPKLMR/Deep+End.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Deep End by Ali Hazelwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751282928178-5THB2NRBBPLGK6UB1W2F/Where+the+Axe+is+Buried.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Where the Axe is Buried by Ray Nayler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751282921804-U3HB09JT5AVFB46EZRRF/A+Witch_s+Guide+to+Magical+Innkeeping.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751282925080-GFNKV8CEKHKGM7KQ04OW/Parable+of+the+Sower.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751282926665-24PJZP352KZ1B6KFJOGY/The+Space+Between+Worlds.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751282925213-S2JQXCA146Q62JDCUUJQ/Life+For+Sale.jpg Community Blog - Reading Through the Seasons - Life for Sale by Yukio Mishima https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/queer-literature-in-trumps-america monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749910703731-ND0AUV9UWLNSXPR973SH/This+Book+is+Gay.jpg Community Blog - Queer Literature in Trump’s America https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749910702638-93IEDLCQZDZEQ6GC4YAP/Parable+of+the+Sower.jpg Community Blog - Queer Literature in Trump’s America https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749910702555-VDMLYH14YDOOPGI5W4TS/Last+Night+at+the+Telegraph+Club.jpg Community Blog - Queer Literature in Trump’s America https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749910701409-G83R5UDIMZWLC15X7YMS/Gender+Queer.jpg Community Blog - Queer Literature in Trump’s America https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749910700111-Y1A9UBWLU6D12NGR1OCU/Fahrenheit+451.jpg Community Blog - Queer Literature in Trump’s America https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749910700445-UYQQUSTUJI61Q1TE8BEW/All+out+the+no-Longer+Secret+Stories+of+Queer+Teens+Throughout+the+Ages.jpg Community Blog - Queer Literature in Trump’s America https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749910698877-IA1CNMG5UOUX4FMDNZ0U/All+Boys+Aren_t+Blue.jpg Community Blog - Queer Literature in Trump’s America https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749910698375-MR8MDO0S9MJMHFLVEO1Z/1984.jpg Community Blog - Queer Literature in Trump’s America https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/black-americans-built-queer-liberation monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a2995625-e727-4f14-81ad-ff1c17698a35/intersectionality.png Community Blog - Black Americans Built Queer Liberation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bf148833-cf98-4fb1-a833-8259a2988c4c/Black+Liberation+to+Queer+Liberation.png Community Blog - Black Americans Built Queer Liberation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/award-winning-aanhpi-authors monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/17f7bd72-0e8d-4911-b778-d668ffe14d80/The+Sympathizer.jpg Community Blog - Award-Winning AANHPI Authors - The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen Viet Thanh Nguyen’s debut novel, The Sympathizer (2015), is the recipient of many prestigious awards: Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2016), Edgar Award for Best First Novel (2016), and Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction (2016) to name a few. This story follows a communist double agent who emigrated to America after the Fall of Saigon. While building a new life with other Vietnamese refugees in Los Angeles, he secretly reports back to his communist superiors in Vietnam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0fce1c38-0fcd-4165-b8b8-1bded32af6cd/Last+Boat+Out+of+Shanghai.jpg Community Blog - Award-Winning AANHPI Authors - Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao’s Revolution by Helen Zia Helen Zia’s book, Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution (2019), was on the shortlist for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography in 2020 and named one of the best books of the year by NPR in 2019. This book follows four people who experienced the terror and hardship of the 1937 Japanese invasion and occupation of China, and offers a firsthand account of what it was like to live through Communist China. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5600a655-5ac2-48d2-a6d5-dd520c0b63be/The+Grace+of+Kings.jpg Community Blog - Award-Winning AANHPI Authors - The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu Ken Liu’s book, The Grace of Kings (2015), won the Locus Award for Best First Novel (2016), and was also nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel (2015) and the Seiun Award for Best Translated Novel (2017). This debut epic fantasy series, in which engineers play the role of wizards, follows two men who rebel together against tyranny, and then become rivals themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fdb8e165-e204-45bc-9b34-451428e55b2d/Horse+Barbie+.jpeg Community Blog - Award-Winning AANHPI Authors - Horse Barbie by Geena Rocero Geena Rocero’s book, Horse Barbie (2023), is a heartfelt memoir of her life as a transgender pageant queen from the Philippines who went back into the closet to model in New York City, until she realized that living her truth was the only way to step into her full power. This is a celebratory and universal story of survival, love, and pure joy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/022c3929-bbd5-4ea7-944b-b899e8a71e07/Pachinko.jpg Community Blog - Award-Winning AANHPI Authors - Pachinko by Min Jee Lee Min Jee Lee’s book, Pachinko (2017), won the Reading Women Award for Fiction (2017), was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction (2017), and was a nominee for the Goodreads Choice Award for Historical Fiction (2017) and the Audie Award for Literary Fiction & Classics (2025). This epic historical fiction novel follows a Korean family who immigrated to Japan during the 20th century, detailing the good parts (love, sacrifice, ambition, loyalty) and bad parts (racism, discrimination, stereotyping) of the 20th-century Korean experience of Japan. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/what-is-aanhpi-heritage-month monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a68c8cb0-75c0-4573-927d-fa40deaa0dda/We+Are+Not+Free.jpg Community Blog - What is AANHPI Heritage Month? - We Are Not Free by Traci Chee We Are Not Free by Traci Chee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4a411e4e-7fd5-43f5-96ea-881ef98e54d9/Asian+American+Histories+of+the+United+States.jpg Community Blog - What is AANHPI Heritage Month? - Asian American Histories of the United States by Catherine Ceniza Choy Asian American Histories of the United States by Catherine Ceniza Choy https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/reading-has-opinions monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/building-community-in-this-sht-show monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/29574b20-25bb-45c5-9ac4-6ceecc024a60/HESTIA.jpg Community Blog - Building Community in this Sh*t Show  Book cover displays title of the book, Hestia Strikes a Match by Christine Grillo, on a pink fireplace. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/the-political-nature-of-fiction monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9f482786-65bd-4a1c-b410-b68703b237af/FABLE.jpg Community Blog - The Political Nature of Fiction - Fable for the End of the World (2025) by Ava Reid Fable for the End of the World (2025) by Ava Reid is a standalone sapphic YA dystopian romance that takes place in a town half-submerged in water due to rising sea levels. Society is controlled by a single corporation, Caerus, who charges an exorbitant amount for anything and everything needed to live, forcing many to go into massive amounts of debt. Caerus’ payoff solution for its most debt-ridden citizens is to enter the Lamb’s Gauntlet: a live-streamed assassination. Isena is unknowingly entered by her mother and is forced to work with the Caerus cyborg assassin Melinoë in order to stay alive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2d7f0c96-0424-4222-bf3e-6fea2ef7e5e5/HEAVEN%26EARTH.jpg Community Blog - The Political Nature of Fiction - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store (2023) by James McBride is a historical fiction book about the Black and Jewish residents of Chicken Hill, a neighborhood in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. In 1972, human remains are discovered by workers digging foundations for a new housing development. Who the remains belong to and how they got there is a secret long-held by Chicken Hill residents. The novel takes us back to 1920s Chicken Hill to the struggles of residents living on the outskirts of white, Christian America. Residents deal with systemic issues like access to water and interpersonal issues such as bigotry and hypocrisy. This book has elements of murder mystery and suspense while also highlighting the importance of love and community to sustain us through our struggles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5eaa27fe-593e-4af2-83cc-67d10290ce78/KINGMAKER.jpg Community Blog - The Political Nature of Fiction - The Kingmaker by Kennedy Ryan The Kingmaker (2019) by Kennedy Ryan is the first book in a romance duology following Maxim Cade, environmentalist and son of a billionaire oil tycoon, and Lennix Hunter, activist and member of the Yavapai-Apache Nation. Maxim and Lennix first meet at a protest of an oil pipeline threatening Indigenous land and become romantically involved years later. Their story is both a beautiful love story with some surprising twists throughout, and a thought-provoking exploration of issues facing Indigenous groups in the United States. The duology also sheds light on the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/61cbfe08-73d6-433f-beba-9348160bafd6/HOW+HIGH.jpg Community Blog - The Political Nature of Fiction - How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu How High We Go in the Dark (2022) by Sequoia Nagamatsu is a speculative fiction novel about a long-dormant virus unearthed from melting permafrost in the Arctic Circle. Written in an intricately linked anthology of stories about life on Earth, we’re able to follow the virus’ impact through hundreds of years as humanity tries to restore the balance of the world. How High We Go in the Dark is a stark reminder of the link between climate change and the spread of infectious diseases, but also of how widespread infection can affect the Earth for generations to come. After all, we’re still living alongside the Spanish Flu of 1918 and COVID-19 to this day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3d4d2688-e5c4-4ebd-aab8-271ed79b0963/MACHINEHOOD.jpg Community Blog - The Political Nature of Fiction - Machinehood by S.B. Divya Machinehood (2021) by S.B. Divya is a sci-fi thriller about AI, sentience, and labor rights in the year 2095. Humanity is entirely dependent on pills that not only help them stay alive but allow them to compete with artificial intelligence in an increasingly competitive gig economy. Welga witnesses her client’s murder at the hands of The Machinehood, a terrorist group that is attacking major pill funders. Their ultimatum: to stop all pill production in one week. This book provokes questions about the demand for productivity and the brutality of a society that sees its citizens as sources of endless labor. If we won’t see machines as human, will we instead see humans as machines? https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/live-laugh-love-the-library monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e5cd9a90-7ada-4f7a-9352-517c12d9ab8c/West+A+Library.jpg Community Blog - Live, Laugh, Love the Library - Make it stand out West A Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ed6a663f-afb4-4bea-8f2a-19c5fc4e9d7e/library+shelves.jpg Community Blog - Live, Laugh, Love the Library - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/212fe24b-6088-4863-bd0c-d31508adf856/book+bus.jpg Community Blog - Live, Laugh, Love the Library - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/13e9edf0-a722-469a-b062-70d999b736dd/book+wall.jpg Community Blog - Live, Laugh, Love the Library - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/089264de-17a7-4b18-9f57-08e84e80d235/library+games.jpg Community Blog - Live, Laugh, Love the Library - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/trr-tbr monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1741914316355-W8VJMDRE5QFR6L1MDGU7/BLACK+SUN.jpeg Community Blog - TransRightsReadathon TBR - Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse (2021) This is an adult epic fantasy, written by an Indigenous author, and inspired by the civilizations of the Pre-Columbian Americas woven into a tale of celestial prophecies, political intrigue, and forbidden magic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1741914352291-Z1JLMUI23ASN2F27HIVU/SHE+WHO+BECAME+THE+SUN.jpg Community Blog - TransRightsReadathon TBR - She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan (2022) This is an adult high fantasy with political and military intrigue, and supernatural elements. It is a retelling of the rise to power of the Ming Dynasty's founding empire in China. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1741914315917-CH9SXFTJ0TU1H3HF8N7J/PET.jpg Community Blog - TransRightsReadathon TBR - Pet by Akwaeke Emezi (2021) This is a YA dystopian book that explores themes of identity and justice. This book is a Stonewall Book Award Winner and is labeled as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Best YA Books of All Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1741914315545-Z3MGE0L74JJPVLZUFOTM/LOVE+AND+OTHER+DISASTERS.jpg Community Blog - TransRightsReadathon TBR - Love and Other Disasters by Anita Kelly (2022) This is an adult romance book in which the first openly nonbinary contestant on America's favorite cooking show falls for their clumsy competitor. This is part of an interconnected romance series, and each book can be read as a standalone! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fdbd72c3-fcf5-4539-8c5d-2600792c802c/THE+BLIGHTED+STARS.jpg Community Blog - TransRightsReadathon TBR - The Blighted Stars by Megan E. O’Keefe (2023) This is an adult sci-fi romance series that takes place in a very trans-normative world. This book follows a revolutionary and an heir to the dynasty as they are stranded on a dead planet while they uncover a conspiracy that will change everything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/17e0447a-3962-47b5-b573-d81a1025a10b/Screenshot+2025-03-14+at+9.57.13+PM.png Community Blog - TransRightsReadathon TBR - The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi (2022) This book is a high adult fantasy that has a very unique world and magic system. It largely covers injustice, oppression, and rebellion, and it has roots of mythology from Africa and Arabia. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/march-for-gender-liberation monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a0739247-a364-409c-8f52-510c2241669c/picture+1.png Community Blog - March for Gender Liberation - Transgender History Recap Many college courses today focus on transgender history; luckily, a few of them have written books on the subject matter, two of whom are editors for TSQ: Transgender Studies Quarterly, the first non-medical journal about transgender studies. Transgender History: The Roots of Today’s Revolution by Susan Stryker (Professor Emerita of gender and women's studies at the University of Arizona) and A Short History of Trans Misogyny by Jules Gill-Peterson (tenured associate professor of history at Johns Hopkins University) both highlight and discuss transgender history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e7d5d674-1814-45e4-ac53-0319e8f14614/picture+2.png Community Blog - March for Gender Liberation Since 1972, the ACLU has fought to dismantle women’s gender stereotypes and oppression, for both cisgender and transgender people, through the Women’s Rights Project (WRP). March officially became “Women’s History Month” just 15 years after this project was established. WRP, co-founded by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, recognizes that laws that enforce gender-based stereotypes affect everyone and that the fight for women’s rights should have a broad gender focus. They aim to address the barriers that Black women and other women of color face, as well as the barriers transgender men and nonbinary people face, such as gender-affirming care or access to abortion and reproductive health care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740758172020-BWJUSKSTYTYH7ZBNFLCL/white+tears.jpg Community Blog - March for Gender Liberation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740758199948-PWYVBX06O8YG74TR4WA1/trans+history.jpg Community Blog - March for Gender Liberation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740757983377-9156Q9O8XDU81L9P9SER/A+Short+History+of+Trans+Misogyny.jpg Community Blog - March for Gender Liberation https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/transrightsreadathonstarterpack monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3022f92d-bb95-42f7-b956-544893a03a12/TRR+Graphic.png Community Blog - TransRightsReadathon Starter Pack The TransRightsReadathon (TRR) has been an event in the book community for 3 years. It was founded by Sim Kern, who realized the online book community could do something to fight against transphobia, specifically after seeing over 300 anti-trans bills being proposed in the United States at the time. This year, the TRR begins on March 21st and ends on the Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), March 31st. TDOV, created in 2010 by trans advocate and Michigan-based psychotherapist Rachel Crandall, is a day where trans people are celebrated for their joy and resilience, while also drawing attention to the poverty, discrimination, and violence that targets the transgender community every day. This is a time when we should uplift the voices and experiences of trans and non-binary people, which is exactly what the TransRightsReadathon aims to do: read trans books, promote trans stories, and donate and uplift trans organizations that are directly helping people in need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b1e90bcc-4f6f-47cd-9929-0732ffc7f46e/bookstore.jpg Community Blog - TransRightsReadathon Starter Pack - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8cdf1759-11fa-40e6-836e-a15f6ff16ddd/Untitled+design+%284%29.png Community Blog - TransRightsReadathon Starter Pack - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/surviving-a-trump-presidency monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740786189411-VI7WM6921SBCW73V052G/LetThisRadicalizeYou.jpg Community Blog - “The Horrors Persist But So Do We” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740786189491-JU5LLECTPKAWWTE70IAI/OnTyrannt.jpeg Community Blog - “The Horrors Persist But So Do We” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740786190219-TLH9SHJGMIQP1IDW0CY5/WeRefuse.jpg Community Blog - “The Horrors Persist But So Do We” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740786190267-4IBQIMK0Z85SHV426XVC/TheShockDoctrine.jpeg Community Blog - “The Horrors Persist But So Do We” https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/la-wildfires-social-media monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ef806410-6fe7-4b7b-9c93-0f1469a20730/fire+insta+2.jpeg Community Blog - Los Angeles is Burning: Social Media Apathy in Response to LA Wildfires - Conspiracy Theorists and DEI Fake news seemed to spread as fast as the wildfires. TikTok was full of conspiracy theorists crawling out of the woodwork to question how one home could be burned to the ground, while the other right next to it could be left intact. I’m not going to explain to you how fires work, but needless to say, that isn’t unusual, especially given the added unpredictable nature of hurricane-strength winds. Instagram picture from @losangelesfiredepartment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/002933da-52be-4e3f-9e0f-88e64fe0a781/fire+insta+1.png Community Blog - Los Angeles is Burning: Social Media Apathy in Response to LA Wildfires The sentiment across social media seemed to be, “They’ll be fine, they’re rich.” While it’s true that some wealthy people will be able to rebuild without extreme financial hardship, money will not heal the city or those who lost their homes. Where is our empathy for those who lost family heirlooms and items of sentimental value? Husband and wife Steve Lubanski and Candace Frazee lost their lifelong project and cultural institution, The Bunny Museum, to the Eaton fire. Over 46,000 objects were lost in the fire. This was not only their livelihood and a beloved staple of the Altadena community, but also their life’s work. There is no amount of money that can replace the stories and memories that lived in each of those bunnies. Instagram picture from @losangelesfiredepartment https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/10black-ownedbookstores monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a91df58e-be4f-4b5c-b0b7-2ed8626b12d2/feb2025_listicle_720.jpg Community Blog - 10 Black-Owned Bookstores You Should Visit - Only about 6% of independent bookstores in the United States are Black-owned. In a world where our money may speak more loudly than most other actions, putting our hard-earned dollars behind businesses and individuals we can feel proud supporting matters. The following 10 bookstores are some that came recommended with high praise from you all -— our readers. Even if you don’t live near one of these bookstores, we encourage you to support them on social media or other online platforms, like Libro.fm or bookshop.org. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/30609079-6b42-4e1a-a377-12782c15d2b7/alexandra-bull-dupe.jpeg Community Blog - 10 Black-Owned Bookstores You Should Visit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/141cdbca-addc-463a-ac9a-ace9a3ca8f43/ula-kaniuch-dupe.jpeg Community Blog - 10 Black-Owned Bookstores You Should Visit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/87d26b64-d551-4421-8f77-2455573ed402/summer-grove-dupe+%281%29.jpeg Community Blog - 10 Black-Owned Bookstores You Should Visit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/mutualaid101 monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cf85878b-ba3d-4dbf-a543-c3e14664b834/ACTION+SHOT.jpg Community Blog - Mutual Aid 101 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a025ad83-3f6d-4d08-b65f-67f32cab8dbf/BOOK.jpg Community Blog - Mutual Aid 101 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c6d8634d-bb9c-4942-8365-60cf4258fe41/MUTUAL+AID.jpg Community Blog - Mutual Aid 101 - Mutual Aid By Dean Spade (2020) This book is about mutual aid: why it is so important, what it looks like, and how to do it. It explains the very basics of mutual aid, describes how mutual aid is a crucial part of powerful movements for social justice, and offers concrete tools for organizing, such as how to work in groups, how to foster a collective decision-making process, how to prevent and address conflict, and how to deal with burnout. Writing for those new to activism as well as those who have been in social movements for a long time, Dean Spade draws on years of organizing to offer a radical vision of community mobilization, social transformation, compassionate activism, and solidarity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bb8784ca-3d75-4045-be10-9bec1c700446/BE+A+REVOLUTION.jpg Community Blog - Mutual Aid 101 - Be A Revolution By Ijeoma Oluo (2024) This novel is both an urgent chronicle of America today, as well as an inspiring and restorative call for action. Showing how people across America are working to create real positive change, Ijeoma Oluo highlights not only what people are doing to create change for intersectional racial equity, but also in our most powerful systems, such as education, media, labor, health, housing, policing, and more. She illustrates various ways in which readers can find entryways into change in these same areas, or can bring some of this important work being done elsewhere to where they live. https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/tag/readin+magazine monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/tag/liberation+station+bookstore monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/tag/reading monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/tag/november+2025 monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/tag/queer+literature monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/tag/community monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/tag/queer+literature+in+trump%27s+america monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/tag/banned+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/tag/books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/tag/a+conversation+with+liberation+station+bookstore+owner monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/tag/the+political+nature+of+fiction monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/tag/bookstore+owner+interview monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/community-blog/tag/banned+books+in+america monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/reading-is-now-a-commercial-aesthetic monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e235aea5-4571-4d7b-840c-f8b825389146/Barnes+%26+Noble+Display.jpg Beauty Blog - Reading is Now a Commercial Aesthetic - Make it stand out A Barnes & Noble display is themed around the romance genre with bookish decor and trinkets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1774747957875-6U3MDGLQSYEXK2UR4FLY/Bookish+Candle.jpg Beauty Blog - Reading is Now a Commercial Aesthetic A scented candle themed around the slow burn trope in romance books. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1774747958412-G1EZNL0Y6R6NVID0N9B4/Bookish+Candle+and+Mug.jpg Beauty Blog - Reading is Now a Commercial Aesthetic On a Barnes & Noble romance display, these two items are examples of the overused phrases in bookish merchandise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1774747960182-JNJ0SI2YBTG6404UG70P/Next+Chapter.jpg Beauty Blog - Reading is Now a Commercial Aesthetic Next Chapter is a book-themed collection from Michaels Arts and Crafts Store. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d3b1a750-7d0a-462a-aa5e-d7ddf5c4caea/Shopping+Bags.jpg Beauty Blog - Reading is Now a Commercial Aesthetic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ce7161bc-1ddb-4175-9d6f-e352bae210a1/Books.jpg Beauty Blog - Reading is Now a Commercial Aesthetic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/book-club-hosting-guide monthly 0.5 2026-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/afa5ab49-cd1f-4f17-a221-61b7b3d4e746/IMG_2828.JPG Beauty Blog - Book Club Hosting Guide - Format There are many ways to structure your book club in a way that works for everyone! One option is to go the classic route and pick one book for everyone to read before the next meeting. My personal favorite, as someone who is a mood reader and hates being told what to do, is to do away with picking a specific book and instead have everyone share their monthly wrap-up each meeting. Less structure works better for some groups! You could also just share your bops and flops if you don’t want to do a whole monthly wrap up. If you want even more structure, you could have each member create a book report/presentation on why they love their favorite book of the month and/or why they dislike their least favorite book of the month. You can really go for it with powerpoint presentations, visual aids, whatever your brain comes up with! You can discuss guidelines and pointed questions for the discussion portion of book club, especially if you are all reading the same book. This helps keep things on task if that’s something you enjoy! You can also feel free to have a chaotic yap session (my preferred method). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8aee302e-6ee1-4e1c-9ca0-1d8fa1969c58/IMG_2829.JPG Beauty Blog - Book Club Hosting Guide - How to Pick a Book If you do plan to have the whole group read the same book, here are some ways to choose. Obviously, you can go around the circle and give everyone a designated week to pick. You can choose a book out of a TBR jar. You can put book names in a hat and each book title you pick up is a book you are NOT reading. That way, the last one left in the hat is the winner. Another option is for everyone to put in a book pick at the beginning of the year, put the names on a wheel (real or virtual), and spin for the winner for each month. You can go with a theme and choose a new release from every month, follow a TBR prompt or Storygraph challenge, or assign each month a category like classics, romance, historical fiction, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1e8e360c-26cf-4f91-8159-9322f3d7d35b/bookclublocation.JPG Beauty Blog - Book Club Hosting Guide - Location You don’t have to host book club at your house if you don’t want to! You can switch who is hosting, have a designated host, or all meet somewhere public. You may even be able to book time in a private room at your local library. You can meet at a cafe or restaurant. You can host book club outside at the park during nice weather. You can meet at different bookstores in your area each month (and most likely support them with purchases). If you have a quarterly book club, you can always meet on a weekend away and add travel to the mix. You can even host a book club over the internet! Discord and Google Meet are great for these kinds of meetings, and they’re free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/717a61a5-f3fd-4106-b5db-6e8ae85b103a/IMG_2831.JPG Beauty Blog - Book Club Hosting Guide - Theme and Decor If you want to go all-out, you can add themed elements to your book clubs! Make food/snacks that are from the book’s location or that are featured in the story. If it is a story set in the 1920s, you can all dress up Great Gatsby style. Having a dress code to match an event is always fun! You can go to a different restaurant or location each meeting that offers further education on the themes of the book that you read, like a museum. You can add a game element that fits the theme. If someone is hosting, they can decorate the space to match the vibe of the book. Moody lighting and queuing up your TV with a castle ambience video brings a bit of fantasy to the function. https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/haunted-literary-places monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a36d51ac-93e9-4c8b-add3-d040a153dbfc/Willard+Library+photo.webp Beauty Blog - Haunted Literary Places to Make You Scream this Halloween - Willard Library | Evansville, Indiana Located on the border of Indiana and Kentucky, this gorgeous Gothic Revival library was built in 1881. While being the location for many genealogical and other collections for the local area, the Willard Library is also said to be home to the Grey Lady. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7781ba8e-a076-46ed-b86b-d79e1905a860/Moravian+book+shop.jpg Beauty Blog - Haunted Literary Places to Make You Scream this Halloween - Moravian Book Shop | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Moravian Book Shop is the oldest continuously running bookstore in the country, at 280 years old. It even moved locations at one point in its history to Philadelphia, PA. The bookstore was founded in 1745 by the Moravian Church, but is now home to the Moravian College student bookstore and boasts 15,0000 square feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0a47a755-8a0f-4afa-8ea6-49168050e955/Stanley+Hotel.jpg Beauty Blog - Haunted Literary Places to Make You Scream this Halloween - The Stanley Hotel | Estes Park, Colorado This spot is perfect for all Stephen King fans out there. This historic hotel was built in 1909 and boasts many luxurious amenities. However, beyond the luxury, this hotel was the inspiration for the Overlook Hotel in King’s The Shining. https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/bookish-halloween-costumes monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/check-these-libraries-out monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3d1761a6-aaa0-48f6-8fe8-bed79712971f/Long+Room+Photo.jpg Beauty Blog - Check These Libraries Out! You’re Overdue for a Visit - Trinity College Long Room | Dublin, Ireland First up is a library that I have had the honor of experiencing in person, which is Trinity College’s Long Room in Dublin, Ireland. This majestic room houses books dating back hundreds of years. This room also boasts 14 busts of philosophers and writers created by sculptor Peter Scheemaker. It is also famous for the Book of Kells, which is a book of the four Christian gospels dating back to approximately 900 AD and featuring detailed illustrations that are still admired for their beauty and bright colors. You can plan your visit here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/008c2725-7ba5-4555-86d0-12d96fb0460c/Austin+Public+Library+garden.jpg Beauty Blog - Check These Libraries Out! You’re Overdue for a Visit - Austin Public Library, Central Library location | Austin, Texas The Austin Public Library is what every library should be; it isn’t just a place of books, it is a space for members of the community to thrive in. The main branch houses not only books and media, but also a bookish giftshop, art gallery, innovation lab, seed library, and more. Plus, the top of the library is home to the Roof Garden, a luscious green space overlooking the downtown area and Lady Bird Lake. They also offer many online resources, including Electric Lady Bird, which is an online catalog of musicians who call Central Texas home. Check out Electric Lady Bird here. See more of what Austin Public library has to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e5476bfd-23cc-4b59-9ebb-0e074ed56988/Schussenried+Monastery+Library.webp Beauty Blog - Check These Libraries Out! You’re Overdue for a Visit - Schusssenried Monastery Library | Bad Schussenried, Germany While not the exact library that inspired Belle’s library in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast—that title belongs to the Admont Abbey Library in Austria—this one still has the Baroque style splashed in gorgeous pastel colors that makes me gasp every time I see photos of it. The ceiling was painted in 1757 by Franz Georg Hermann and depicts 14 different scenes of monastic history. An added bonus is that you can see this gorgeous wonder for under five Euros. For visitor information, check out their website! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3a8b6938-76c9-4277-9d0c-3dd2e72f52e5/Kansas+City+Library+.jpg Beauty Blog - Check These Libraries Out! You’re Overdue for a Visit - Kansas City Public Library, Central Library location | Kansas City, Missouri This library is every book lover’s dream, and surprisingly not just for the interior! This famous building has a design on the parking garage that lets everyone know what they are all about! With famous books painted on the side wall and steps shaped like books, you know exactly where you are going when you arrive. This downtown location offers many resources, but the system as a whole works hard to make sure that those in the Kansas City area can access books no matter what, including a Bookmobile and KCLibrary by Mail. You can learn more about the locations and system on their website. https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/a-daily-dose-of-dopamine-dressing monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1756583068688-FGLD7D26D54PQQ3SBQHV/Brands1.webp Beauty Blog - A Daily Dose of Dopamine Dressing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1756583068635-1SZSQ3CHK4NWUF2J5C5O/Brands2.webp Beauty Blog - A Daily Dose of Dopamine Dressing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1756583069626-8W0SA223QLD61L3HLELQ/Brands3.webp Beauty Blog - A Daily Dose of Dopamine Dressing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1756583006753-AZG5R9SRRJ31IJTNFX8X/Creators1.jpeg Beauty Blog - A Daily Dose of Dopamine Dressing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1756583006761-DLJVQENU3K9JMN5J3JZA/Creators2.jpeg Beauty Blog - A Daily Dose of Dopamine Dressing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1756583007574-L3SAK9X6QRLEC4K4CM9O/Creators3.jpeg Beauty Blog - A Daily Dose of Dopamine Dressing https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/5-bookish-themed-hotels monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/summer-vibes-for-summer-books monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751337788694-ULSXRSZ0P3GJ5YQZZJNX/Vacation1.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751337841615-HF262A74TP4KZH9T66LV/Vacation2.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751337841591-1BA6BW5MW8MKD3SX6WMY/Vacation3.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751337789011-OKFFULW87XZ970P7AA7B/Vacation4.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338047729-8J1HA86Z8VXI9SL3Q3II/Coffee1.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338047731-05HGBT8TZER0YLHKAVW1/Coffee3.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338048637-0GJBV3M8PRZ3JG8C5S1Y/Coffee4.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338049366-LT2UDUEPP9CTP7LYUSCC/Coffee2.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338084723-CV6LJYQ15XTP06O5QV49/Pool1.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338084822-TB29TFZB9FAT75OKLHA2/Pool3.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338085994-MO0JWJ92390XIFOML6PW/Pool4.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338086212-SCBJ1V531QD9SG5U266N/Pool2.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338117184-YVZP7W1D19Q4FDF79EZZ/Picnic1.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338116871-8TWW2M9P7WUHK4GOWOWR/Picnic3.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338118004-SZ2SY4OLQHWWGKSDVAW7/Picnic4.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338118485-6DA3948UAOHTJMN52CE5/Picnic2.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338149677-T84JRMTVB3AAYUB6BL3Z/Travel+1.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338149632-4978KOFGXMOVT32F2PW3/Travel4.jpg Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338150619-8OGZK8ZGNZ5KG2FZ5J74/Travel2.png Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1751338195923-XPA1F2B57FXBICS6VTVG/Screen+Shot+2025-06-30+at+10.49.43+PM.png Beauty Blog - Summer Vibes for Summer Books https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/inclusive-swimwear monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7322629f-fc7a-4189-aae5-26ea41292053/TomboyX.png Beauty Blog - Inclusive Swimwear - TomboyX | XS-6X I wear a TomboyX underwear set almost every day, and they are so comfortable! They also make my favorite period underwear of all time. When they released swimwear, I was not surprised that it was just as comfy and supportive. A lot of their styles are reversible, so you get two colorways out of them. There are so many styles to mix and match to make your ideal suit, including gender-affirming pieces like tucking swim and swim compression tops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/85b2959f-4dbb-48c8-ad10-be6c7b90a83d/Alpine+Butterfly+Swim.png Beauty Blog - Inclusive Swimwear - Alpine Butterfly Swim | XS-6X Alpine Butterfly Swim has some of the most unique and trendy swimwear pieces out there right now, and they have an amazing size range. Those two things are almost never true about one brand, so I’m obsessed with them. If you’re looking for something showstopping, this is the place to look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/410c27dc-24d1-4f84-acb8-71b3c3e3d83d/Nomads.png Beauty Blog - Inclusive Swimwear - Nomads | XS-5X Nomads swimwear is made using luxe, biodegradable, and compostable fabrics. The brand is owned by plus-size model and designer Taylor Long. I describe their vibe as “funky neutrals.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ad960439-3787-4e7c-bb9e-c5f39d4813fd/Superfit+Hero.png Beauty Blog - Inclusive Swimwear - Superfit Hero | L-7X Superfit Hero has my favorite sporty swim. For all my babes who love ocean swimming and water activities, this is the brand for you. Their suits manage to be functional, supportive, and cute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ad9d992b-8b35-41ad-80fb-15d8c40221c3/Beefcake.png Beauty Blog - Inclusive Swimwear - Beefcake | XS-5X These one-piece swimsuits are for anyone! If you’re looking for something with a vintage feel, good coverage, and a fun print, look no further. https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/5-lgbtqia-brands-to-know monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909675590-4U02NPVV8CPWKJ4THRL6/Wildfang1.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909673756-2S01QBOKDHG4ZYY9ZQAG/Wildfang2.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909673666-87GJ4I15LIH1XW7H7N10/Wildfang3.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909770843-HGW19S77S53HYPSJSRV7/Tomboyx1.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909770758-5GQC4XYVDXX6C2BI8PRV/Tomboyx2.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909772128-KD6Y1Z6C4177YG06OL05/Tomboyx3.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909818648-OLG4ABW8ZNA0B91UIRQA/JZD1.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909818351-J6LYDCD5GU9B38UKSNIA/JZD2.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909819990-QXOLYTBW8ST4BQBDV3G6/JZD3.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909874320-M6ZH2QXUVAYD0D6RI3XB/Nicole1.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909874293-QVTC7DFTSNG6QDF2A4EL/Nicole2.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909875343-AFDD84JL2UVVFR6V1WQ1/Nicole3.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909943200-5P5GFDF7SRPY9OLFLNNQ/Flavnt1.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909943193-7HLYE1URC9J8I8UA38DB/Flavnt2.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1749909944844-KKHRCJ8WNAFWFTH5MFCW/Flavnt3.jpg Beauty Blog - 5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/is-this-drag monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4782511e-392d-4752-82f8-2b496dae0ad8/thebigreveal.jpg Beauty Blog - Is This Drag? - The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag by Sasha Velour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/220010c1-1187-4d12-b1bf-548c00dbcba1/dontbeadrag.jpeg Beauty Blog - Is This Drag? - Don’t Be a Drag by Skye Quinlan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/49ce3591-22ab-48e6-8359-c78787cc2e92/arrestingdress.jpg Beauty Blog - Is This Drag? - Arresting Dress: Cross-Dressing, Law, and Fascination in Nineteenth-Century San Francisco by Clare Sears https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dc850e37-9515-4703-b5b6-3edfd1e91da4/justoneoftheboys.jpg Beauty Blog - Is This Drag? - Just One of the Boys: Female-to-Male Cross-Dressing on the American Variety Stage by Gillian M. Rodger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b2e1222c-4902-4b1b-9ecb-d0f7c338c3dc/secondnightstand.jpg Beauty Blog - Is This Drag? - Second Night Stand by Fay Stetz-Waters and Karelia Stetz-Waters https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/authors-who-look-as-good-as-their-book monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/04a29794-7d73-409e-8980-c07a91089f69/Lyla.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1747269063474-SMZ80MF5MT0GJD8SC5UY/A1vvodKAPEL.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/264b5525-c5eb-4cea-a89b-d543aca158c8/Elise.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7dd28929-4143-4dd3-a82e-6a6572e872f0/happilyeverafters.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/85b3414c-db3e-4934-b84c-0fb4f6c176dd/Crystal.jpeg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8e5faa52-9e99-49b0-9e0f-24b0d99e4eca/fatchancecharlievega_1.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/68a60d01-7849-48af-a06b-ecdaffe80eb1/Annabelle.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f3baa7e9-9bf4-4f74-90fe-aa06d28602e0/thelaunchdate.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/988e6c8f-0ed4-484d-9f0a-0ff11bb24813/Myah.jpeg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ebdd292b-ee07-48d6-8b90-99cdac388bed/whenithinkofyou.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4a6b0f0c-a728-48e5-9844-d59c9857c58e/Katie.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1c6495d7-86f0-4922-b8b5-fa1cbbf749e3/youbetweenthelines.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1747185302533-NSWEIK7L8ZRGA3XETVWV/fatchancecharlievega.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1747185303434-7QEH0LNOBPNM6FCGLI7R/happilyeverafters.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1747185303627-ALERDKBKR55W1DZ49WWU/thelaunchdate.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1747185305102-JT84WQNB7RVKYN8EZI2U/whenithinkofyou.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1747185305052-3HXU2XVSTW6YTBXUZFQI/youbetweenthelines.jpg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/931f9e3a-2f9e-49e1-837c-9bd1b516045f/doneanddusted_1.jpeg Beauty Blog - Authors Who Look as Good as Their Book https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/a-look-and-a-book monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/83893eb1-8c1c-4085-b19a-782364c0e519/Special+Occasions.jpg Beauty Blog - Slay Mama: A Look & A Book for You and Your Little - Special Occasions 12-18M - 13-14Y XXS - 6X JessaKae offers matching dresses for adults, kids, and babies. This is the perfect place to find matching special occasion or formal outfits. Make sure to pack a graphic novel to keep your mini me busy during the special event, and maybe one for yourself too. Adult Graphic Novel: Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe Kids Graphic Novel: The Olympians by George O’Connor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1745879050591-JP240MO9KDA7KRGFO5VL/Lore+Olympus.png Beauty Blog - Slay Mama: A Look & A Book for You and Your Little - Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1745879050355-BERRSGD8H4LHTWHI3Y61/The+Olympians.png Beauty Blog - Slay Mama: A Look & A Book for You and Your Little - The Olympians by George O'Connor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/18aec3e3-6de5-438b-b161-5e379eb9a745/Family+Photos.jpg Beauty Blog - Slay Mama: A Look & A Book for You and Your Little - Family Photos 0-3M - 6T XS - 4X Old Navy has multiple prints that come in adult, kids, and baby sizes. This sunflower print is perfect for family photos! You can always search “family matching” on their website to see which prints come in family styles. You and your little can both read about family dynamics while planning for family photos. Adult Family Dynamics Fiction: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Kids Family Dynamics Fiction: Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1745879350765-Z6EFUPA25TWTWRK06JPF/Black+Cake.png Beauty Blog - Slay Mama: A Look & A Book for You and Your Little - Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1745879349931-SHOJWPNAIM64H8E3BLLA/Dear+Sweet+Pea.png Beauty Blog - Slay Mama: A Look & A Book for You and Your Little - Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2fff6674-8cd1-41e3-808c-6fb5123b4617/Playing+Dress+Up.jpg Beauty Blog - Slay Mama: A Look & A Book for You and Your Little - Playing Dress Up 0-3M - 13-14Y XXS - 5X If you’re looking for the princess dresses and royal garb that will be fitting for playing dress up, Ivy City Co. is the brand to turn to. They also release themed collections like their Tea Party Edit. This also makes them a go-to for themed outfits for holidays and birthday parties. Jump into the land of make believe together and pick up some dragon books! Adult Dragon Book: Dragonfall by L. R. Lam Kids Dragon Book: Raising Dragons by Jerdine Nolen (Fun Fact: this was Court’s favorite book as a kid!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1745879423060-5X8MNNFC66X0ICA0PFJY/Dragonfall.png Beauty Blog - Slay Mama: A Look & A Book for You and Your Little - Dragonfall by L.R. Lam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1745879422569-M8APL1QPPNVIEZMGMF71/Raising+Dragons.png Beauty Blog - Slay Mama: A Look & A Book for You and Your Little - Raising Dragons by Jerdine Nolen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b7f164be-a80b-468d-b8b8-df3bcaca8c45/Vacation.jpg Beauty Blog - Slay Mama: A Look & A Book for You and Your Little - Vacation 0-3M - 6T XS - 4X The whole family matching for a vacation is such a vibe. It makes it easier to find each other in crowds and know where you’re sitting at the beach. Old Navy has the cutest matching swimsuits for the whole fam. You can each pull out your beach read and relax. Adult Beach Read: Hot Summer by Elle Everheart Kids Beach Read: The Firefly Summer by Morgan Matson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1745879465784-WA0XIXIL2Q8HLIQLACKW/Hot+Summer.png Beauty Blog - Slay Mama: A Look & A Book for You and Your Little - Hot Summer by Elle Everheart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1745879465868-MGN6XXYG327NEP07XHBS/The+Firefly+Summer.png Beauty Blog - Slay Mama: A Look & A Book for You and Your Little - The Firefly Summer by Morgan Matson https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/your-favourite-book-characters-favourite-beauty-routine monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1d3841b3-b4b5-40e5-bf27-62bf16f1b708/firsttimecaller.jpg Beauty Blog - Your Favourite Book Character’s Favourite Beauty Routine - Lucie, First-Time Caller How to nail the “I’m trying to be better” everyday essential. As a busy mum and mechanic, Lucie is just as likely to jump out of bed and not think too much about an intense morning skincare routine. She probably thinks, “Well, I am going to be covered in oil and grease by the end of the day, so I would much rather sleep in some more than spend time applying oils and creams.” She would be the type of person to wake up, get herself and her daughter ready for the day, apply only SPF50 (always, always 50), and then head out the door. Some days she forgets, but she is trying to be better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3d9c987b-b968-455d-be3d-f4089978b320/2%29+This+Could+Be+Us.jpg Beauty Blog - Your Favourite Book Character’s Favourite Beauty Routine - Soledad, This Could Be Us Self-care and healing. Soledad has had her life turned upside down. Once she was an organised, put-together, and strong woman who planned every aspect of her life. She then finds herself starting a self-partnering journey to heal after her husband betrays her. We just know that Soledad would be getting HydraFacials to keep her skin flawless, and, while keeping a roof over her daughter’s heads, she would go out every few weeks or so to ensure her skin is glowing to continue down the path of healing. A hydrafacial won’t solve everything in her life, and self-care can’t always be found at the bottom of a product or in the spritz of a perfume, but sometimes indulging in skincare and treatments is just one step to feeling good and taking care of yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d33caf72-87d7-4173-8383-2e9d7c545967/3%29+Magnolia+Parks.jpg Beauty Blog - Your Favourite Book Character’s Favourite Beauty Routine - Magnolia Parks, Magnolia Parks The full-on luxurious and meticulous routine of a woman who always looks perfect. Magnolia’s beauty routine would consist of weekly blowouts, custom facials, a 10-step skincare routine, and more. She doesn’t cut corners or do anything halfway and has the beauty routines to prove it. As a London socialite, IT girl, and glamorous young woman, she exudes nothing less than perfection and her approach to her image and self-care is as meticulous as her style. Every treatment, product, and scent would be carefully curated to enhance her flawless complexion and maintain her signature look and style. Not afraid to invest in herself and her beauty treatments, Magnolia ensures her outer glow reflects her inner self. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/03640834-fd4d-44fa-8866-0efce806eccb/4%29+Pride+%26+Prejudice.jpg Beauty Blog - Your Favourite Book Character’s Favourite Beauty Routine - Elizabeth Bennet, Pride & Prejudice Understated elegance through an effortless routine. In a modern world, I just know Miss Bennet would have a standing bimonthly appointment at her local brow salon to get her eyebrows threaded and laminated to frame her beautiful, expressive eyes perfectly. Even though Lizzy does value substance and truth over vanity, this would be one of her indulgences to continue carrying her understated elegance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/aa2556f2-5a23-4325-b17e-04b851ce17cf/5%29+Legendborn.jpg Beauty Blog - Your Favourite Book Character’s Favourite Beauty Routine - Bree, Legendborn A morning ritual for a woman who goes through it. Let’s face it, Bree Matthews goes through a lot during Legendborn. After being accepted to an "Early College" program at UNC Chapel Hill, she then tragically loses her mother the very next day. As she navigates the early days at UNC, she’s grappling with grief and uncovering the secret society of demon hunters known as the Legendborn. Bree has too much on her plate to think about a lengthy beauty routine and is more of a get-up-and-go minimalist. Most mornings, she is just as likely to wake up and do a quick ice facial and use it to cool down, wake herself up, and reclaim her power. In doing so, this morning routine keeps her focused, alert, and always ready to dish out brutal honesty to everyone on campus. https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-bookish-events monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743115216046-66A97RWAQOJ8W5F9OP2J/Outfit1.jpg Beauty Blog - The Ultimate Guide to Bookish Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743115251670-4IJF0DM1PBNZZKH5RTOJ/Outfit2.png Beauty Blog - The Ultimate Guide to Bookish Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743115216047-Z6D9O2VDU1L8AMT04K5F/Outfit3.jpg Beauty Blog - The Ultimate Guide to Bookish Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743115038455-M3VFIG8PCLU17XRAPZ0H/Beauty1.jpg Beauty Blog - The Ultimate Guide to Bookish Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743115038334-JYHHXTCMFKAWTIBVUCXI/Beauty2.jpg Beauty Blog - The Ultimate Guide to Bookish Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743114998510-ULJJ42VJ4AU1N2N8NDPH/Beauty3.jpg Beauty Blog - The Ultimate Guide to Bookish Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743115124155-LNH1N5N3EOBYCBC1SFRZ/BookCart.png Beauty Blog - The Ultimate Guide to Bookish Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743115123160-EYZYUW0RKOAC6XA0WLND/BookCart2.jpg Beauty Blog - The Ultimate Guide to Bookish Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/30918524-fbd5-4801-8e75-fe7f21096b61/ReusableBag.jpg Beauty Blog - The Ultimate Guide to Bookish Events - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/757a302d-51a3-4859-9dee-2cf7e23eac52/BookSigning.jpg Beauty Blog - The Ultimate Guide to Bookish Events - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e9b9f75b-6f9d-4512-b259-fd89ac30fbff/Souvenir.jpg Beauty Blog - The Ultimate Guide to Bookish Events - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/books-for-your-spring-style-groundbreaking monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113508210-RC3QEI7ZQYJ10JZFTZP5/IMG_8997.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113507977-V3Q5IDD4BFGLCIRWTRYE/IMG_9002.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113509120-HRC4GQTFXX890XI29KJS/IMG_9003.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113509319-V6XZDNOONATW1TE7OMO8/IMG_9004.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113510338-6SVA7NW1BPASYPKJPU7D/IMG_9005.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113676583-JU26VINGW5EJVTH2OXKA/IMG_8998.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113677020-EZ0E0IYQX7PSSN914Y42/IMG_8999.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113678174-ZQANOJJ1NX3ZB9K5DR9P/IMG_9006.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113678228-FAXA7LWTWFWRBIYA5O09/IMG_9007.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113679627-5VULNN1JHN66QY4J8TFT/IMG_9008.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113795662-827OJTR21R69MGZN26S7/IMG_9010.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113795976-2ON4QZHUEOAFRV96VPYB/IMG_9011.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113796831-FLK81YQTCHX7L7A2LWX4/IMG_9012.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113871734-3KVNMK0EAN7YO953Z623/IMG_9013.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113871630-AG4C1VF1O5R6F0B15ST9/IMG_9014.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113872619-KQVEF0OG3LXTVUXQVAW4/IMG_9015.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743113872853-CM46B5BPR6T1A1AQMRCS/IMG_9016.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743114031824-EFP9K1CVD6MGTXQP4N96/IMG_9017.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743114031724-YL087L35I65C287KSE9I/IMG_9018.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743114032729-ARMGMIP4AM073N0WZUB0/IMG_9019.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743114032892-MKUSNLB6UCT94JNVYUID/IMG_9020.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743114033935-B100R3J85GXSIO9AAXLN/IMG_9021.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743114249764-PF83Z80B7USRL78E15I4/IMG_9022.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743114165756-K490SVWA3FQ5647LR341/IMG_9024.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743114166445-TBK6N55CQ08OTPGVVXJL/IMG_9025.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743114165119-VBEU20L6IZ3CXU07LZDV/IMG_9023.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743114313407-Q5HNXC8AFDIGMDJPAKEJ/IMG_9027.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743114313906-4SFT10P5QS9RQG97BHF7/IMG_9028.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743114314138-CH1K91L1H6GG3T015MX1/IMG_9029.JPG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1743114315035-YMES3413EMHKITLM5QBS/IMG_9030.PNG Beauty Blog - Books for Your Spring Style? Groundbreaking. https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/trends-to-try-for-main-character-energy monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4ff5fe55-9427-44a0-b897-019bea77ac44/Maximalism.JPG Beauty Blog - Trends to Try for Main Character Energy - Maximalism More is more! A great place to start is with accessories. Layering necklaces, statement sunglasses, and bag charms are fun additions. Bring in the unexpected. Add a tie, bold makeup, or more layers. When you would normally stop accessorizing, just keep going. See what your brain will come up with. You can also do this with colors, patterns, and textures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9c3f25cb-cd49-4632-ba43-0f5d1bfcf0c7/Mixed+Metals.png Beauty Blog - Trends to Try for Main Character Energy - The Mixed Metal Theory Breaking the old-fashioned “rules” always gets the creativity flowing. You can wear silver and gold together! Horizontal stripes are not the enemy. White and Labor Day have nothing to do with each other. Black and brown are a clear match. Cheetah print and polka dots are best friends. Anything you were told not to do with fashion is made up. Do it anyway and see how you feel! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/24c458e1-7479-4403-9035-cf40c4e405ae/Monochrome.JPG Beauty Blog - Trends to Try for Main Character Energy - Monochrome Not sure what to wear? Pick a color and go for it. It always makes a statement and gives you that fashionable feeling. This is also a fun way to explore adding color to your wardrobe. If you normally wear all black, try a full red look. You’re still serving monochrome, but stepping out of your comfort zone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7bc322df-bb41-4382-af38-ff2e4d4b6b6a/Bookish+Hat.png Beauty Blog - Trends to Try for Main Character Energy - Hats Hats are a slept-on accessory. So many people think that they “look bad in hats.” You don’t! There are so many different styles to choose from. We’re talking flat brims, beanies, berets, western, wide brim, and more. A big plus: You don’t have to fix your hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4a435f4b-9d39-424d-824b-348e97177706/I+Regret+Nothing+Tee.png Beauty Blog - Trends to Try for Main Character Energy - Graphic Tees Nothing is more hot-sexy-cool than making a statement. Adding a graphic tee with one of your opinions or interests invites people to know more about you just by seeing your outfit. Communicating through clothes is a fun and creative way to let people know more about you and make your outfit feel more personal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e0d9eb9a-ef06-4f5a-8fd9-2d75dc37b4e3/Occasion+Play.jpg Beauty Blog - Trends to Try for Main Character Energy - Occasion Play When you’re not adhering to a dress code, you can do whatever you want! Graphic tees with blazers, baseball hats with dresses, or track pants with a button-down. This trend feels high fashion and effortless at the same time. Pushing fashion boundaries will always give you more insight into your personal style. https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/sht-you-smell-good-what-are-you-wearing monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6523997c-febd-42bd-b375-51513f9a8ab2/Screenshot+2025-02-28+at+5.15.26+PM.png Beauty Blog - “Sh*t you smell good, what are you wearing?” - D.S. & Durga Pistachio - Vanilla-y, warm, and sweet. In a nutshell (hey, see what I did there?), this is probably the most complimented fragrance I own. People go NUTS (okay, last one) when I wear this out, and it lingers on my clothes for days after. So, why does it last so long? Each perfume is made up of different layers of notes: top, heart, and base. The base notes last the longest and tend to be deeper and richer, while the others fade more quickly. For this particular scent, the base notes are pistachio, patchouli, and vanilla crème. There is just something about this scent that is so unique to me; I truly have never smelt anything like it before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ac1be55a-e72f-492c-ac63-3e4482615c0c/Screenshot+2025-02-28+at+5.15.34+PM.png Beauty Blog - “Sh*t you smell good, what are you wearing?” - Glossier You - Soft, woodsy, and warm Honestly, I’m not sure there’s anything left to say about Glossier You that hasn’t been said already; this fragrance is THAT girl for a reason! This scent is so popular because it’s meant to smell different on everyone. Glossier themselves describe it as a “skin enhancer.” Remember what I said about base notes above? Glossier You is primarily made with base notes, so this one will truly last all day. I will say, I have tried the old version (RIP) and am hoping Glossier will bring it back. However, the new version is still just as beautiful. It’s not too overwhelming or overpowering, so it’s hard to pinpoint its exact scent identity, but it has a warm and slightly sweet lingering scent. It is uniquely you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6943cca0-eca2-4d3e-af79-27bb87350138/3%29+Gucci+Flora+Gorgeous+Gardenia.jpg Beauty Blog - “Sh*t you smell good, what are you wearing?” - Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia - Floral and sexy If you love a floral scent, Gucci’s Flora Gorgeous Gardenia is for you! This one will make you feel like you’ve just walked out of a blooming garden on a beautiful sunny day. Both bold and playful, this fragrance will have people running across the street to ask what you’re wearing. It’s sharp, fun, fruity, floral, and sugary— oh-so-sophisticated, and also a little laid back. Flora Gorgeous Gardenia is super layered and multifaceted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/61887aa0-6715-4b2e-919d-2976560aeded/4%29+Malin%2BGoetz+Dark+Rum.jpg Beauty Blog - “Sh*t you smell good, what are you wearing?” - Malin+Goetz Dark Rum - Spicy, leathery, and sexy Okay, close your eyes and set the scene. You’re walking down the street in your best outfit. The air is crisp, not too cold, not too hot. You’re on your way to meet your friends at the new underground bar in your city. You’re wearing your show-stopping (faux) fur coat, your hottest heels, and you feel amazing. You enter the bar and order a drink, something smooth with a bit of a kick. Everyone you walk past takes a second glance; even long after you’ve walked away, you linger. That’s what it is like to wear this fragrance. This perfume wraps you in a bold, intoxicating scent that is just so effortlessly sexy. Equally warm and smooth with a touch of vanilla, prepare to feel unstoppable in this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/36ef6946-a65a-4d99-b6a5-ef57d197817a/Screenshot+2025-02-28+at+5.15.42+PM.png Beauty Blog - “Sh*t you smell good, what are you wearing?” - Maison Margiela Lazy Sunday Morning - Clean and fresh To me, this scent encapsulates the same feeling as hopping into bed with clean, fresh sheets that have been drying on the clothesline all day. You’ve put on clean pajamas, and your skin and hair are moisturized, soft, and smooth. Life is good. It’s the ultimate fragrance for those who want to step out each day carrying the feeling of effortless freshness and tranquility. https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/from-the-page-to-our-closets monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/aaf58962-d86b-4d8b-9d30-f0bc2e36f7b4/Booksandlooksss.JPG Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets - Morgan of @booksandlooksss – Poppy from People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry I would say the personal style I would love to steal and strive to replicate is Poppy's from PWMOV. Like Poppy, I am an avid thrifter and I try my best to style pieces that you wouldn't think would go together. I love to be sustainable in fashion, whether that is thrifting, crocheting garments, or renting pieces with Nuuly. The thing that I respect the most about Poppy is her boldness and ease in choosing specific pieces to wear. She lets her creativity soar by mixing vintage and new styles to create the ultimate look no matter where she is or what she's doing. I aspire to be someone who isn't afraid of color (other than pops of red) and bold patterns with my outfits like Poppy. :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740782889563-IAEJ1YEP439JBYNA2SZ9/CurvyGirl1.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740782889486-UGQM9BADPD8Q7F09X2ZU/CurvyGirl2.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740782917671-VSCNJG7WOM6A4VZ2IWM0/Screenshot+2025-02-28+at+5.48.25+PM.png Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740782890219-DN5VYL97UEP5279O57LW/CurvyGirl3.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740782890252-JP028T4ABTCDTT367SLV/CuryGirl5.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740782324451-UVLJ0GYEJVG95ED2SQX2/Wearwhatyouread.JPG Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets - Jessica of @wear.what.you.read https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740782326143-LY10WP1SMEUXC47IA60T/Littlespookysmut.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets - Alyssa of @littlespookysmut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740782570155-5DQIFAOYB18RQM7GTC60/AtlasSix1.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740782570187-Z58KARUG894RZ8LRZWS8/AtlasSix2.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740782570991-ZA03O8YJ11VI4BJ89W68/AtlasSix3.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740782570999-PS1Z4GNO3P15XXXEB3QB/AtlasSix4.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740782571792-2BUN4B355FQ9ZQZ15PM5/AtlasSix5.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/315f50ce-3fee-4a60-a80e-27323a9be095/Digireads.JPG Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets - Mari of @digiiireads – Lucy from This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune I’m pairing my outfit with This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune, a story set on Prince Edward Island. The book has a breezy, sun-soaked feeling that feels so much like this vibrant yellow dress I’m wearing from Rent the Runway. The color alone makes me think of golden summer days by the water, and the lightness of the fabric carries that effortless, sunny vibe. It’s the kind of dress that feels laid-back, fun, and refined, so it’s perfect for a summer romance. Prince Edward Island is a favorite getaway for so many, and this outfit captures that same sense of carefree energy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740783040675-WZBLO2RL5TTB13XBN2X2/Outdrawn1.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740783040807-UZLJE92LN81PK2LRR6SS/Outdrawn2.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740783041439-PY9H0OC4KZKCTUG8KRJZ/Outdrawn3.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740783041568-JNN8QURHDR2QYGV62QI2/Outdrawn4.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740783042499-A39C0OVYHSVYAV13NBHZ/Outdrawn5.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ca28cab2-b8d8-463f-b588-ef415b94e49e/Finalvalleygirl.JPG Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets - Erica of @finalvalleygirl – Amanda from The Mirrors Series by Danielle Barlette I’m a clotheshorse with a love for vintage, so it’s probably no surprise that the character whose closet I want to raid the most is… also obsessed with fashion. And from thirty years ago. Amanda, from the lesser-known YA romance series Mirrors by Danielle Barlette, is an aspiring fashion student who is thrust into the glossy and glam (and occasionally hectic) world of the high-end department store that carries her aunt’s exclusive line. She has a distinct knack for finding cool and interesting pieces and adding little personal touches to really make her outfits her own— something I try to do, as well! I decided to challenge myself to recreate one of her outfits, and turns out I had most of the pieces already— including an oversized vintage sweater from the 80s. Amanda is my book-style twin, clearly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e82597de-5046-410c-8efe-1d44f44cbe11/Theladysparks.JPG Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets - Janni of @theladysparks – Halle of Daydream by Hannah Grace I would love to have the chance to raid Halle’s closet from Daydream. She is a soft and creative girl who embraces her femininity, and I feel like she would also embrace color. Our vibes align, so I feel like her style would reflect exactly what I want out of my own wardrobe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740783323792-AVHC81R7379VGTVCFNIQ/Bitter1.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740783323515-9PY3U898D9I34MCCL0SQ/Bitter2.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740783324366-5TDZJOF3RFVY5ILGKWZY/Bitter3.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740783324788-UJMKLXPIRBEXBAORCGFG/Bitter4.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1740783325042-731X1KIVLLYOFPFM1OKO/Bitter5.jpg Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fada6c02-3774-424f-814c-f13e7d3fbde9/Litandthecity.JPG Beauty Blog - From the Page to Our Closets - Stephanie of @litandthecity – Magnolia Parks from Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings Give me everything in Magnolia Parks’s closet! From the clothes to the shoes and accessories, Magnolia displays sophistication, confidence, ambition, and elegance. Think Blair Waldorf and Charlotte, what a perfect mix! https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/alookandabook monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c063eff8-e02e-4e3c-930a-ee67c07df484/Ace+of+Spades.png Beauty Blog - A Look & A Book - Preppy: Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé While no one should ever want to actually attend the fictional school in Ace of Spades, there’s still some inspiration to take from the prep school aesthetic. For this look, all you really need is a plaid mini skirt, and then you can play with it from there. In its simplest iteration, a crisp button down and cardigan will do the trick, but you can also take it a step further with a tie and a vest. Keep the accessories simple here and add loafers and tights, or knee high socks, to finish the look. Something sinister may be happening to the characters in Ace of Spades, but this type of outfit is very innocent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/21639c9e-70a9-48bd-968a-1d0d7aae75e0/Act+Your+Age.png Beauty Blog - A Look & A Book - Colorful Casual: Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert If there’s one thing Eve is going to do, it’s wear whatever she wants and whatever she feels comfortable in. This aesthetic is all about wearing colorful and joyful clothes, but in styles that are comfortable and easy to wear. Eve loves a graphic tee with a funny phrase, but any colorful T-shirt will work. Jeans and sneakers will also get the job done, but we recommend being as extra as you want with some joggers in the color of your choice and a fun charm necklace that has meaning to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e57c5bfa-fbbf-48e6-8c99-0476cf6c2e31/Outdrawn+%285%29.png Beauty Blog - A Look & A Book - Pastel + All Black: Outdrawn by Deanna Grey Grab your bestie (or if you’re lucky, your rival-turned-girlfriend) for this one. Noah and Sage are rivals who happen to be perfectly compatible, even if their styles couldn’t be more different. One loves all things feminine and pastel, while the other lives by a simple uniform of all black. Go the pastel route by pairing a sweet dress with a matching cardigan and accessories. You can also turn to feminine details like gingham or lace and look for soft colors like pinks, purples, and blues. If pastels aren’t your jam, try the brooding artist look instead. Pair all black pieces together for a very chic look without even needing much effort. Try looking for different textures and patterns like stripes or velvet to add more depth to the look, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/28800904-72fb-4fbd-9ecb-e3633569dbe7/The+Girl+With+Stars+in+Her+Eyes.png Beauty Blog - A Look & A Book - Rockstar: The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod The best thing about channeling the fictional rock band “The Lillys” is that you can really make it your own. The characters in this band each have their own styles, and exuding your inner rockstar really comes down to confidence. To achieve this look using items you already own, just throw an open vest or jacket (preferably leather or denim) over an outfit. Pair that with your favorite pair of jeans and add a loosely tucked shirt or crop top. Even without the drumsticks or guitar, you’re ready for the stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/824121bb-d5d3-4e8e-a9b6-6a8dbd399920/Infinity+Alchemist.png Beauty Blog - A Look & A Book - Whimsigoth: Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender If you’re going to learn magic in secret, at least look the part. Whether you’re looking to take inspiration from the characters in Infinity Alchemist or any good fantasy with dark academia elements, the whimsigoth aesthetic is the way to go. For this style, pull out dark colors but in more whimsical styles for that fantasy flair. Plaid bottoms in black and white will help bring in the dark academia vibes, but pair them with an oversized sweater and chunky boots for a bit more uniqueness. Try layering silver accessories to complete the look, and then be careful who you trust. https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/bookishvdaygifts monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/04cd6f77-a46b-4ba4-8e34-efe8f7bf6e29/1_I+Crush+on+Fictional+Characters+Earrings.png Beauty Blog - 10 Bookish Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas - “I Crush on Fictional Characters” Earrings Price: $8.50 Femmedebloom has a whole collection of bookish earrings, just choose your favorite! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/67ab9aa0-2f6f-4e37-9a10-8277644f2cab/2_I+Heart+Romance+Novel+Socks.png Beauty Blog - 10 Bookish Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d30f0770-2a75-409a-8b9b-2669bce67423/4_Enemies+to+Lovers+Candle.png Beauty Blog - 10 Bookish Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/549276a4-0ee3-47fb-90fb-d7a5b0a2ccff/3_Romance+Novels+Shirt.png Beauty Blog - 10 Bookish Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738290457159-9K0CSXEYPA24AO888WAY/5_Crush+Book+Sleeve.png Beauty Blog - 10 Bookish Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738290456865-2I1O8BCQSOC47G5IHC2H/6_Acrylic+Book+Vase.png Beauty Blog - 10 Bookish Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738290675234-XJUXLJDX22EPU9PA525Y/7_Trope+Hat.png Beauty Blog - 10 Bookish Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738290675368-S9M0AXZSXIQ0KO6AHRWM/8_Blind+Date+with+a+Book.png Beauty Blog - 10 Bookish Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738290830310-86OES6L1JXZ7U0I6R3Q8/9_Imaginary+Authors+Fragrance+Sample+Set.png Beauty Blog - 10 Bookish Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1738290828914-2OZP0013OR5QWY4HAJTZ/10_Bookshop.org+Gift+Card.png Beauty Blog - 10 Bookish Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/readin+magazine monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/alpine+butterfly+swim monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/beauty monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/book+character+beauty+routine monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/book+readin+magazine monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/fashion+inspo monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/fashion+and+books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/how+to+host+book+club monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/tomboyx monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/magazines monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/inclusive+swimwear monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/nomads monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/book+clubs monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/a+book+and+a+look monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/book+magazine monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/reading monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/november+2025 monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/books+for+your+spring+style monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/beauty+routine monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/book+club+hosting+guide monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/lifestyle monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/beefcake monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/books monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/book+club+guide monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/style+inspo monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/book+and+a+look monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/matching+books+to+looks+for+different+occasions monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/beauty-blog/tag/superfit+hero monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/horrorscope daily 0.75 2025-06-19 https://www.readinmag.com/horrorscope/june2025 monthly 0.5 2025-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d3a6d283-76e7-4a78-9b32-713b3cf3ca35/Model+Home+Cover.JPG HORRORscope - June HORRORscope - Aquarius Aquarius, Venus enters the domestic zone on the 6th which means it’s the perfect time to spruce up your home. Sweep in the corners you usually ignore, throw out spoiled food from the fridge, and light the candle you’ve been holding off on to really make your space shine. On your TBR for June, check out Model Home by Rivers Solomon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/622a14b6-f719-4656-9011-62d34afeca09/The+Faceless+Thing+We+Adore+Cover.JPG HORRORscope - June HORRORscope - Pisces Pisces, you are the hostess with the mostest this month as Venus moves into Taurus on the 6th. But beware, being too generous this month may result in you depleting your valuable resources. Throw a potluck where everyone brings their favorite dish but know it’s okay to let everyone know when it’s time to go home so you can have some necessary “me time.” On your TBR for June, check out The Faceless Thing We Adore by Hester Steel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/36dc8fab-5646-4ce0-a271-6f658f1ee5d9/Gideon+the+Ninth+cover.JPG HORRORscope - June HORRORscope - Aries Aries, this month it is especially important to choose your battles wisely. Boundaries are going to be tested when Jupiter interacts with Saturn and Neptune the week of the 15th. On your TBR for June, check out Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/483bfcdb-9204-4fd6-b455-d6523306d1f4/Full+Shift+Cover.JPG HORRORscope - June HORRORscope - Taurus Taurus, you are about to feel charming as hell this month when Venus moves into your sign on the 6th. This newfound charm makes it a perfect time to ask your crush on a road trip or spontaneous adventure and maybe, just maybe, confess your feelings. On your TBR for June, check out Full Shift by Jennifer Dugan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c35259ce-ac87-4e4f-9a5a-d978c26c92af/It+Came+From+the+Closet+Cover.JPG HORRORscope - June HORRORscope - Gemini Gemini, all eyes are on you as this is your month babe! Your wallet will feel extra full thanks to the Sun’s entry into your money zone on the 20th, making it the perfect time to sort out your summer vacation plans. But if you’ve had thoughts on making your romantic life public this month, it might be best to hold off as Venus slips into the introspection sector of your chart. On your TBR for June, check out It Came From the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror edited by Joe Vallese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/28f5458d-dd13-4598-895e-1b00c54b9e0c/She+is+a+Haunting+Cover.JPG HORRORscope - June HORRORscope - Cancer Cancer, Lady Luck is your best friend this month as Jupiter moves into Cancer on the 9th marking the beginning of your “Emerald Year.” Focus on taking risks you normally wouldn’t, make wishes on every eyelash, and make some fun summer plans that might have felt too far-fetched before. On your TBR for June, check out She Is A Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/dd4fa0d3-2d7b-4098-9f6b-919b74ae400e/Bunny+Cover.JPG HORRORscope - June HORRORscope - Leo Leo, with Mars in your sign, your energy is elevated at the beginning of the month, which guarantees you are going to have a social life full of adventure. Plus, Venus is in your career zone this month, so get ready to attract the attention of higher-ups. On your TBR for June, check out Bunny by Mona Awad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2dd970aa-004d-4a23-b19e-8723f2bd011b/Victorian+Psycho.JPG HORRORscope - June HORRORscope - Virgo Virgo, this month is full of career and social blessings. You may receive lots of invitations to events, concerts, and parties but as the month winds down beware of gabbing too much. The Mercury-Plut opposition on the 29th will test how well you can keep things to yourself and leave the gossip behind. On your TBR for June, check out Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b9f4e640-ab73-44ca-a6ed-ada161fc053a/Starving+Saints+cover.JPG HORRORscope - June HORRORscope - Libra Libra, these past couple of months may have felt you were holding onto your last scrap of resources, emotionally and physically. But fear not, Venus is headed into your joint finances sector of your chart on the 6th, which means you are going to be blessed with an abundance of resources perfect for sending you on your dream vacation. On your TBR for June, check out The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6a165d6e-9df4-4fa2-bf59-e7c1a127fc86/Tell+Me+I%E2%80%99m+Worthless+Cover.JPG HORRORscope - June HORRORscope - Scorpio Scorpio, with Venus in your relationship sector on the 6th, you are about to have a spicy start to summer, but it’s best to still stay frugal as the Full Moon on the 11th will make you extra conscious of your financial situation. On your TBR for June, check out Tell Me I’m Worthless by Alison Rumfitt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6f1ab0dc-0e28-4d91-bce8-241762f92760/Bury+Your+Gays+Cover.JPG HORRORscope - June HORRORscope - Sagittarius Sagittarius, this month is all about the mind. On the 26th of the month, Mercury will enter your 9th house of travel and higher education, so now is the time to book that writer’s retreat or take a class somewhere while on vacation. On your TBR for June, check out Bury Your Gays Chuck Tingle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7bc0d6c7-4c52-4dda-bdc1-ed700dcd0975/Cuckoo+Cover.JPG HORRORscope - June HORRORscope - Capricorn Capricorn, you may experience a lot of power struggles this month when the Sun squares Saturn on the 22nd. Try not to let yourself get too fired up. Keeping your cool will reward you with new opportunities to take relationships to a deeper level. On your TBR for June, check out Cuckoo by Gretchen Felker-Martin. https://www.readinmag.com/horrorscope/april2025 monthly 0.5 2025-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/41f2d745-31e5-45ef-b78f-e083cf1df95b/A+Botanical+Daughter.jpg HORRORscope - April HORRORscope - Aquarius Aquarius, as the first in the line of Zodiac signs you might suffer a little from first daughter woes and you may find yourself helping others bloom before yourself. This April is a great time to put yourself first and buy that beautiful bouquet of flowers to freshen up your home and remind yourself that your growth is worthy of prioritizing. On your TBR for this month, check out A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock. In this lush gothic horror debut, two Victorian gentlemen, Simon and Gregor, live out their wildest dreams and deepest loves in a lush botanical garden. But things turn shadowy when Gregor discovers a fungus which shows signs of intellect beyond any plant he’s seen and he decides to go where no scientist has gone before and create a plant-beast. Nature’s fury over this abomination and the repercussions of Gregor and Simon’s choices will cultivate a garden of bloody revenge. You’ll start talking extra nicely to your plants after reading this novel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/db5a3864-2b89-4a44-af4f-ad126bfeb128/Green+Fuse+Burning.jpg HORRORscope - April HORRORscope - Pisces Pisces, let action water that big, beautiful garden of dreams that swirls around in your mind and on your vision boards. This April, try supporting your local community garden by buying the perfect seasonal fruits and veggies for making a nutritional smoothie that will get those brain juices flowing. That way you can create a plan to bring yourself closer to your true calling. On your TBR for this month, check out Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris. In this novel, artist Rita is struggling with the death of her estranged father. When she unexpectedly wins a spot at an artist’s retreat, thanks to her girlfriend forging an application on her behalf, Rita finds herself in an isolated cabin that happens to be located where her father grew up. But reconnecting with the past doesn’t seem as fruitful as she hoped, as she is surrounded by strange sounds, suspicious locals, and a swamp that calls to Rita a little too strongly. The puddles created by those infamous April showers have nothing on the monsters in the muddy waters of this book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/10113b4d-15cf-4f37-a9db-3f20b8b63ae0/What+Moves+the+dead.jpg HORRORscope - April HORRORscope - Aries Aries, your hardworking nature knows exactly how to plant the perfect seeds and watch your garden grow. This April, treat yourself to creating an indoor herb garden so you can enjoy mint, rosemary, or any of your other favorite herbs all year long. On your TBR for this month, check out What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher. In this retelling of The Fall of the House of Usher, Alex Easton, a retired soldier, receives word that their childhood friend is dying. Upon their arrival to the home of the Ushers, they find behind each door something that doesn’t sit right. In this house their friend Madeline sleepwalks and her hair seems to move on its own accord. Madeline’s brother is consumed by a mysterious malady of the nerves. But worst and most unsettling of all, the once picturesque lake in front of the house now pulses with nightmarish fungal growth that threatens everything dear to Alex. This book not only supports mushrooms’ rights but mushrooms’ wrongs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2944ec82-df06-4146-b04d-31ece741b4d0/A+House+With+Good+Bones.jpg HORRORscope - April HORRORscope - Taurus Taurus, you are a fan of the finer things in life despite being one of the most laid-back signs. I mean, who said you couldn’t bed rot in the finest linens with a good thread count? This April, treat yourself to that rare plant at your local plant shop, you’ve been eyeing to bring a unique touch to your living space that will have each of your visitors talking. On your TBR for this month, check out A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher. This morsel of Southern Gothic goodness starts off with a simple, yet spine-tingling sentence, “Mom seems off.” Samantha “Sam” Montgomery studies creepy crawly things for a living, but when her research is put on hold, she decides to return home for a visit. There, her mother, her grandmother’s pristine rose garden, and dark family secrets await her. The deeper Sam begins to poke around what might be the cause of her mom’s sudden strange behavior, the more she learns that some gardens aren’t worth digging deeply in. Don’t worry, any crawling across your skin you feel while reading this book is just your imagination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/416a3590-f6d3-4f65-ae53-21450cd0fd2d/Follow+Me+to+Ground+.jpg HORRORscope - April HORRORscope - Gemini Gemini, your ability to shift in any situation, whether it be from talking about Kpop, to what happens after we die, is iconic like the cotton rose that goes from white to pink as the day progresses in order to signal to pollinators what pollination stage they are at. This April, make yourself a pitcher of freshly squeezed lemonade and add butterfly pea flower tea to watch your drink go from yellow to a surprising color. On your TBR for this month, check out Follow Me To Ground by Sue Rainsford. In this book, Ada and her father live on the edge of town where they help sick locals they call “Cures” by burying them…alive. When Ada meets a “Cure” that captures her attention and her heart like no one has before, she finds herself torn between her old way of life and the new possibilities with her lover. This haunting novel about womanhood and the secrets of the Earth will make the saying “touch some grass” carry a whole new meaning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f9a17745-2146-491f-8946-78324bceab8e/The+Ruins.jpg HORRORscope - April HORRORscope - Cancer Cancer, you get great satisfaction from caring for your loved ones in a way that would make Mother Nature proud. This April, try propagating one of your own plants to bring to a local plant swap where you can find a new cutting to nurture and grow. On your TBR for this month, check out The Ruins by Scott Smith. On a vacation to Mexico, two young couples spend their time living it up soaking in the sun and sucking down all the drinks. But when the brother of one of the friends they’ve made during their time in Mexico disappears, they agree to help look for him in the nearby jungle. When they stumble upon an ancient ruins site, the memories of their fun days in the sun quickly disappear as they spiral into a full-blown nightmare where even overgrown vines can’t be trusted. You won’t be branching out after reading the last page of this book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ae4f4c9d-7b50-4c48-ad5c-0bd6dd7a425c/Fruiting+Bodies.jpg HORRORscope - April HORRORscope - Leo Leo, your confidence and creativity are on full display the moment the winter blues wash away and the spring sunlight takes over. This April, participate in painting a mural at your local garden or volunteer at your local farmers’ market, passing out flyers for a cause you care about. On your TBR for this month, check out Fruiting Bodies: Stories by Kathryn Harlan. This collection of short stories confidently ranges from the gothic to the uncanny, with myths and folklore woven throughout. Readers will find feasts born from mushrooms that sprout from living bodies, a roadtrip across a land altered by climate change, supernatural creatures, and more. This beautifully bizarre collection is a cornucopia of goodness so juicy you won’t be able to resist taking a bite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/aeeddf86-ae59-4228-9982-02e41a2beacd/Annihilation.png HORRORscope - April HORRORscope - Virgo Virgo, your tendency to always be of help to others will bring a bounty of happiness, love, and good fortune back to you. This April, try creating a seed library full of this year’s veggies, flowers, and fruits that will be perfect for creating a shareable garden with family and friends next spring season. On your TBR for this month, check out Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer. In this novel, nature has officially claimed a mysterious part of the world called Area X. This story opens up on the twelfth expedition into this land, long forgotten by civilization, where an anthropologist, a surveyor, a psychologist, a biologist, and a team leader will discover that nature isn’t just good at creating beauty but nightmares as well. Get ready to side-eye the furry visitors to your local park and gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d1b20edf-5c8f-46bc-8b48-12842aeab464/Don%27t+Let+the+Forest+In.jpg HORRORscope - April HORRORscope - Libra Libra, you are drawn to beauty in all its forms and spring is a special treat for you as the Earth reawakens and bursts with new life. This April, go on a nature scavenger hunt around your neighborhood or on your local trail and see what pretty things catch your eye, whether it’s a beetle with a shiny shell or a new flower bud. On your TBR this month, check out Don’t Let the Forest In by C.G Drews. Andrew is a boarding school student who becomes increasingly concerned about his artistic roommate, Thomas, whose dark drawings seem to come to life as terrifying creatures in the nearby forest. Andrew soon learns that in order to destroy the monstrous things in this world, he must first reach in and pull the monstrous roots deep within himself out for good. This book is sharper than the thorns of a rose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cd78640b-a896-4a25-987e-000c5d179673/Field+Notes+From+A+Nightmare.jpg HORRORscope - April HORRORscope - Scorpio Scorpio, any plant you bring home from your local garden center is lucky because you are an expert at pouring your heart into the things that matter to you This April, go on an adventure at your local thrift store to find some cute new planters and baskets to spruce up your menagerie of plants at home. On your TBR this month, check out Field Notes from a Nightmare edited by Alex Ebenstein. Pollution, extinction, and rising sea levels, oh my! This collection of short stories delves into Mother Nature’s revenge on humanity for having more of a bloody thumb than a green thumb. These stories will serve as the perfect motivation for going green this spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9812af42-5f99-4e68-95d3-20671f3946b1/Mexican+Gothic.jpg HORRORscope - April HORRORscope - Sagittarius Sagittarius, you are truly the embodiment of the saying, “When life gives you lemons.” Your optimism draws people to you like a bee to a flower. This April, support a local eco-friendly store and grab some reusable snack bags or dryer balls to freshen up your space for Earth Day. On your TBR this month, check out Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. It’s the 1950s in Mexico and Noemi Taboada is a stylish socialite who leaves her lavish world behind to investigate her newly married cousin’s disturbing claims that she is being poisoned by her new husband and family. The deeper Noemi delves into her cousin’s new family’s secrets, the more she finds herself in a rotting world of horror. This novel is the perfect combination of psychological horror and eco horror that will have you boycotting the mushroom section of your grocery shop for a while. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4d1781fe-9581-4199-9a0e-f3226d7455e0/The+Bog+Wife.jpg HORRORscope - April HORRORscope - Capricorn Capricorn, your persistence is what would make you the ultimate gardener should you choose to become one. Even the most persnickety of plants would thrive under your green thumb. This April, start a garden focused on wild flora that is local to your area and build a bee home to welcome buzzing buddies and benefit the environment. On your TBR this month, check out The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister. For as long as any member can remember, the Haddesley family has tended to a cranberry bog. In exchange, the bog sustains them and gifts each Haddesley man with a wife…until one year when it doesn’t. Years have passed since that cursed time and middle child Wenna is summoned back home in the hopes of persuading her family to abandon their patrimony and seek greener pastures elsewhere. Nature vs nurture have a ball in this unforgettable novel. https://www.readinmag.com/horrorscope/march2025 monthly 0.5 2025-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a0a9cba9-6dcc-4dbb-ad50-d04b52ec0d27/Cover+of+Tender+is+the+Flesh.jpg HORRORscope - March HORRORscope - Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Aquarius, when you communicate with others, they appreciate your open-minded, original, and thoughtful approach to getting your point across. This March is a great time to put that power to use by contacting your local representatives to speak up for those (and yourself) in your community. On your TBR for this month, check out Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica (Argentina), translated by Sara Moses. Hamburgers, hotdogs, and chicken tenders aren’t what they used to be in Bazterrica’s terrifying dystopian world where animals have been wiped out. But people still hunger for flesh, tender flesh. Marcos is in the business of slaughtering “special meat” and is a man who likes to stick to his very methodical process. But all of that goes down the drain when he is offered a rare, live specimen. Little by little, Marcos begins to communicate and bond with this fresh meat and suddenly the question of what it means to be human will cause a growing crack in his perception of the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/41209693-6af6-4235-ace7-6ee17c9c39f1/Cover+of+Fever+Dream.jpg HORRORscope - March HORRORscope - Pisces February 19 to March 20 Pisces, you are an expert at flowering your communication with metaphors and stories that leave those lucky enough to hear you speak with a dreamy, poetic experience. This March, try your hand at writing poetry and then take it one step further by attending a local poetry reading near you to share your creations with others. On your TBR for this month, check out Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin (Chile), translated by Megan McDowell. Part eco-horror and part ghost story, this book will leave you feeling like you were dreaming with your eyes wide open. In a rural hospital, a young woman named Amanda lies in a bed awaiting death. Beside her, a young boy named David keeps her company. But Samantha does not know the boy and he doesn’t know her, yet both their stories weave together to tell a haunting tale of broken souls, corrupt power, and love spurred on by desperation. This is a book that will leave you waking up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat—wondering what it really means to be awake and if you ever were. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/41f5d44b-10a0-432f-8997-8a76ec2a3b6d/Cover+of+Pink+Slime.png HORRORscope - March HORRORscope - Aries March 21 – April 19 Aries, you don’t play around with your words, preferring to get straight to the point with anyone you chat with. This March, try lending this power to attending your local community town hall and letting your representatives hear you loud and clearly on the issues that lie dear to your heart. On your TBR for this month, check out Pink Slime by Fernanda Trías (Uruguay), translated by Heather Cleary. The world teeters on the edge of apocalypse as a mysterious plague wreaks havoc after the appearance of a strange algae bloom. The narrator of the story, a nameless young woman, refuses to leave her community, her mother, and the young boy she’s been left in charge of—even when the air grows toxic and the only food available is a revolting pink paste. While the privileged escape, those left behind and their stories paint a harrowing story of love, responsibility, and resilience in the face of the destruction of humanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2a1fdac5-5c4d-4fe1-8ee3-c7042c6055b3/Cover+of+Wormwood.jpg HORRORscope - March HORRORscope - Taurus April 20 – May 20 Taurus, while you might be slow to open up at first, once you do, those around you will see how direct, patient, and consistent you are with your expression. This March, try prioritizing getting together with friends over coffee and share something about yourself you haven’t before. On your TBR for this month, check out Woodworm by Layla Martinez (Spain), translated by Sophie Hughes and Annie Mcdermott. There is a house—a house where secrets, ghosts, and cursed women haunt every hallway and lurk behind each unopened door. When the women finally decide to join forces with the spirits that have haunted their family line for a long time, they get closer to the thing they’ve always craved—justice. Brutal justice. This class-conscious horror novel will make you put your shyness away as you crave to tell every stranger you meet about it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/85bbfe15-e461-4d16-9b3b-68451bc1d83c/Cover+of+The+Dangers+of+Smoking+in+Bed.png HORRORscope - March HORRORscope - Gemini May 21 – June 21 Gemini, you are the master of banter, often wooing others with your wit, curiosity, and quick-thinking wordplay. This March, join your local improv group and put those impeccable communication skills to good use! On your TBR for this month, check out The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez (Argentina), translated by Megan McDowell. Get lost in a twisted world where a woman is obsessed with human hearts, missing children suddenly reappear, and a trip to a swimming hole turns into a bloody nightmare. This collection of macabre short stories is set against the backdrop of contemporary Argentina and pays homage to the darker things in life we often like to ignore. Whether you read this book from front to back or skip around from story to story, you will find yourself clinging to every clever and disturbing sentence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/691d7a7a-b295-425b-90e5-fb79e5dbfb9b/Cover+of+Revenge.png HORRORscope - March HORRORscope - Cancer June 22 – July 22 Cancer, you are not one to let your emotions or your thoughts lay dormant, and therefore crave meaningful conversations where you can express yourself freely. This March, try visiting your local bookshop and picking up a new journal to capture the ways you find yourself feeling throughout the year. On your TBR for this month, check out Revenge by Yōko Ogawa (Japan), translated by Stephen Snyder. This collection of short stories highlights a wicked web of the fates of doomed strangers set to cross each other’s nightmarish paths. When an aspiring writer moves into a new apartment, she discovers her landlady hides her awful deeds in her garden. Meanwhile, a man festers with his thoughts of preserving the heart of a woman who has become his obsession into a custom-tailored bag. This book will leave you feeling emotions you never even knew you could experience before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/439d49e9-5401-4610-849c-0f9a4d7b73c5/Cover+of+Sing%2C+Nightingale.png HORRORscope - March HORRORscope - Leo July 23 – August 22 Leo, you are a natural storyteller with the power to command attention through words glittering with flair and warmth. This March, consider starting a podcast or writing for your favorite magazine (*cough cough* Readin’) so that others can enjoy the true work of art your words are. On your TBR for this month, check out Sing, Nightingale by Marie Hélène Poitras (Quebec, Canada), translated by Rhonda Mullins. The Malmaison estate has seen the generations of men, the women they trap, and the children they leave to rot come and go. For a long time, it has sat quiet, but the son is returning home—evoking an awakening of the women doomed to lurk in the shadows and their hunger for violence. Malmaison estate will witness it all, like it has for centuries. It’s time for the hunters to feel what it’s like to become the hunted. This gothic tale, perfect for fans of Angela Carter, will demand to be front and center in your mind, so prepare for it to be a top read of your year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/aa0c7db1-9b0c-4ad8-acf7-5dde12bb0530/Cover+of+I+Remember+You_+A+Ghost+Story.png HORRORscope - March HORRORscope - Virgo August 23 – September 22 Virgo, there is never a detail you leave out or a word that hasn’t been precisely chosen when you use your voice. This March, try joining a local book club where others will surely appreciate what you bring to the table with your analytical, thoughtful, and detail-oriented way of communicating. On your TBR for this month, check out I Remember You: A Ghost Story by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir (Iceland), translated by Philip Roughton. While renovating a rundown house in an isolated location, three friends discover the place might not be as empty as they thought. Something is there with them, and it’s very clear that it wants them to leave. Meanwhile, in a nearby town, a doctor investigates the suicide of an elderly woman who was shockingly obsessed with his vanished son. Both parties will soon learn that the truth is often more terrifying than anything they could imagine lurking in the darkest, remote corners of this earth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cf23859f-9b75-452f-af9a-0dff9aba722a/Cover+of+Paradise+Rot.png HORRORscope - March HORRORscope - Libra September 23 – October 23 Libra, you always find a way to maintain harmony and balance in any conversation in which you choose to partake. This March, take a spontaneous trip and strike up a conversation with a local who is sure to feel flattered by your charming and tactful conversation topics. On your TBR this month, check out Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval (Norway), translated by Marjam Idriss. Dripping with lyrical, sexual, and political imagery, this novel focuses on Jo, a young exchange student desperate to find housing in the foreign land she finds herself in for university. With flats filling up in the blink of an eye, she takes a chance on a strange house with no walls, occupied by an even stranger roommate. A roommate that awakens Jo’s senses as something deliciously dark grows between them among the random mushrooms and rotted apples that litter the place. This novel is heady with queer desire and wrought with prose perfectly balanced between alluring and off-putting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d560f777-63ae-4618-9229-4391e934f6e1/Cover+of+Through+the+Night+Like+A+Snake.png HORRORscope - March HORRORscope - Scorpio October 24 – November 21 Scorpio, it is no secret that you like to delve deep when given the chance to converse with others. Your communication often goes beyond words as you utilize your intense gaze, magnetic presence, and controlled movements to get your message across. This March, take a dance class where you will thrive by communicating less with words and more with your body. On your TBR this month, check out Through the Night Like a Snake (Latin America), edited by Sarah Coolidge. Ten terrorizing tales leap from the minds of an ensemble cast of contemporary Latin American writers to infiltrate every page with unimaginable horrors. Get to know a murderous Kermit the Frog, or indulge in a story where mountain fog isn’t what it seems. Your definition of what a horror story is will forever be changed after reading this collection of works. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/22c946fc-4eb4-44bf-918c-370c1941fdb5/Cover+of+Cursed+Bunny.png HORRORscope - March HORRORscope - Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Sagittarius, everyone around you knows you love to indulge in a philosophical discussion. While you may be blunt, your positive outlook is at the cornerstone of every conversation you strike up. This March, don’t be afraid to express what you want and go after it. Invite a friend with you to try out a new restaurant and order exactly what you want, even if that means asking for a side of ranch along with your chat session. On your TBR this month, check out Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung (South Korea), translated by Anton Hur. Grotesque and gripping, this short story collection explores a plethora of genres ranging from horror to sci-fi. Buckle up and get ready to dive into frightening tales that begin with a head that appears in a woman’s toilet and even covers a woman trapped in a sinking car with only a cold hand for company. This is a collection that isn’t for the faint of heart but will win you over if you are willing to give it a try. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e374f5bb-5e66-48b8-996c-3fe772fb2901/Cover+of+Earth-Eater.png HORRORscope - March HORRORscope - Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Capricorn, you are not a fan of small talk and prefer to share deeper, more practical matters loudly and proudly. This March, get a group of your friends together and give surprise presentations on something that is important to you—whether that be Taco Bell’s newest menu item or Beyonce’s Best Album win. On your TBR this month, check out Eartheater by Dolores Reyes (Argentina), translated by Julia Sanches. In this novel, a young woman finds herself drawn to eating the earth, and with every bite of gritty dirt, she is brought visions of murdered and missing people. When the young woman starts a relationship with a moody and withdrawn police officer, word of her ability spreads and desperate community members begin to relentlessly beg her to find their loved ones. This novel does not spare a single space on the page, filling every inch with a complex, dark, and surreal story that highlights the pain and silencing women often are forced to endure. https://www.readinmag.com/horrorscope/february2025 monthly 0.5 2025-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e769e92e-71ca-4371-bf52-91ea8558f0b7/Carmilla+Cover.png HORRORscope - February HORRORscope - Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Aquarius, your intellectual and unconventional nature means the standard dinner date for Valentine’s Day is out, and an adventure to a bookshop or oddities shop is in. On your TBR for this month check out Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu. This peculiar vampire classic predates Dracula by 25 years! Laura, our baddie main character, has a life that consists of an isolated castle, dark forests, and an ailing father for company. That is until one moonlit night a mysterious horse-drawn carriage brings with it an even more mysterious passenger, the mesmerizing Carmilla. What takes place after is a twisted take on the friends-to-lovers trope, and trust me when I say Count Orlok has nothing on my girl Carmilla. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/7abd2ffe-5b17-48de-a76f-689a1c567676/The+Salt+Grows+Heavy.png HORRORscope - February HORRORscope - Pisces February 19 to March 20 Pisces, it’s true that there are many fish in the sea but your ability to tap into deep emotions and create strong connections will send your soulmate swimming your way very soon. On your TBR for this month check out The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw. A mermaid, on the run from an abusive arranged marriage to a prince, learns there are much more monstrous beings on land than in even the deepest depths of the ocean. Her only hope is an unlikely alliance with a mysterious plague doctor with a dark secret of their own to hide behind their mask. This nightmarish fairytale has a friends to lovers core drenched in plenty of gore and lush descriptions. Don’t be fooled there are no talking lobsters in this story singing about kissing the girl because she’s got teeth…sharp teeth. But who knows? Maybe that’s your thing . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bdcc5482-4d65-435a-b97b-92e0220617db/The+Hacienda.png HORRORscope - February HORRORscope - Aries March 21 – April 19 Aries, your bravery is infectious; lean into it and ask your crush out this month, or take yourself out on a date to do something that will get you out of your comfort zone. On your TBR for this month check out The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas. You’ll be drawn to main character Beatriz’s courage as she traverses a new marriage and home. This book takes “ghosting” to a whole new level as Beatriz begins to unravel the dark mystery behind her husband’s previous wife, and why she might be next on the chopping block. Oh, did I mention there’s a hot priest? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8219e8e7-e281-42ad-89ba-dd855ce33609/I_m+In+Love+With+Mothman.png HORRORscope - February HORRORscope - Taurus April 20 – May 20 Taurus, ditch the dating apps and reconnect with nature this month. Perhaps rent a cabin getaway, or go on a group hike to meet that tall, dark, and mysterious someone. On your TBR for this month check out I’m in Love with Mothman by Paige Lavoie. With your love of all things soft, luxurious, and cozy, you'll enjoy this playfully spooky story that centers around 22-year-old Heather, who is running from her burnout as an influencer right into the arms…or wings…of a grumpy, brooding monster man. Monster lovers won’t want to sleep on this one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0bb930fc-7633-4cf4-8334-4fa81ab6739d/Such+Sharp+Teeth.png HORRORscope - February HORRORscope - Gemini May 21 – June 21 Gemini, you deserve a lover who will appreciate all sides of you. This month might be the moment you’ve been waiting for to rekindle things with an old flame, or reconnect with your wild side by going out to a club to dance under the full moon. On your TBR for this month check out Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison. When Rory Morris has to move back to her hometown she is less than thrilled, but her twin sister is pregnant and needs support and Rory wants to prove she can show up when needed most. After running into an old almost-flame during a night out, Rory hits a large animal. Upon inspection, the animal attacks Rory, causing a chain reaction of terrifying changes within her. This book is what I like to call “horror with heart” as Rory discovers the freedom and dangers of settling into one’s wild side and even giving love a second chance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d190fa07-ddb8-4a0c-bd14-0cf6812a6dd5/You_re+Not+Supposed+to+Die+Tonight.png HORRORscope - February HORRORscope - Cancer June 22 – July 22 Cancer, you are one loyal lover who isn’t afraid to wear their emotions on their sleeve. This month you are THE final baddie on everyone’s mind to be their Valentine. On your TBR for this month check out You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kaylynn Bayron. Charity Curtis has the job of her dreams, playing the “final girl” at Camp Mirror Lake in their immersive slasher experience alongside her incredible girlfriend and the best summer crew of friends. But when coworkers go from missing to dead, Charity has to figure out how to get herself and her love out of a game that has now turned deadly for real this time. Sapphic love slashers? Count me in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/686043fa-0cd3-4854-b2c6-2ce0615bf3b8/My+Dearest+Darkest.png HORRORscope - February HORRORscope - Leo July 23 – August 22 Leo, when you walk into a room you make everyone’s heart skip a beat. This month, you may find yourself in the spotlight of someone’s affection. Indulge in treating yourself to that pretty bouquet at the market and don’t be surprised when everyone chases you down to be their Valentine. On your TBR for this month check out My Dearest Darkest by Kayla Cottingham. This slow-burn sapphic romance revolves around a group of girls who go to the prestigious Ulalume Academy and accidentally summon something ancient, terrifying, and most of all, deadly hungry. Scream queens who love Jennifer’s Body, you’re about to find your new favorite book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a96813b5-b40b-4496-bdb9-f5a9876b2525/House+of+Leaves.png HORRORscope - February HORRORscope - Virgo August 23 – September 22 Virgo, your impeccable eye for detail is something your loved ones appreciate most about you. Put that skill to good use this month by planning the perfect, thoughtful gift or night in for that special someone. On your TBR for this month check out House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski. On the outside, House of Leaves may not seem like a horror story with a romance deep inside (much like Virgo’s tough exterior, but nurturing core). However, within its pages is a love story that requires one to pay attention to even the smallest details. This is a story about a marriage on the rocks and a mysterious house, both of which may have monsters lurking in every new dark corner that is discovered. This book puts a new twist on the saying “Home is where the heart is.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9e3d8d26-7074-4b56-a9b0-c99ebed1151c/Our+Wives+Under+the+Sea.png HORRORscope - February HORRORscope - Libra September 23 – October 23 Libra, this month is a great one for you, as you are a natural romantic. Take the time to lean into your skills as a good listener and get deep with that special someone in your life, perhaps during an intimate dinner by candlelight. On your TBR this month check out Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield. This moving, aquatic horror melds romance with grief as married couple Leah and Miri navigate Leah’s return after a doomed deep-sea mission. Armfield’s prose is drenched in details that will make your heart squeeze. Long walks on the beach might look a little different after reading this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/83a8b306-ba0d-4760-ae3d-b3ce235c9242/A+Dowry+of+Blood.png HORRORscope - February HORRORscope - Scorpio October 24 – November 21 Scorpio, you’re going to be bursting with passion this month as your magnetism may bring you just the lover you’ve been looking for. Indulge in your intense nature with some extra dark chocolate and caviar in your favorite fancy pajamas or party outfit. On your TBR this month check out A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson. Everyone remembers their first, even the infamous Dracula. In this deliciously dark and sexy tale, Dracula’s first bride, Constanta, recounts her time falling in and out of love with the undying king. Alongside her rival consorts, Constanta must decide if the dedication she has to her husband is worth the price of her freedom, and the lives of everyone she loves dearly. Vampire baddies are going to want to sink their teeth into this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1cad2fa4-bf88-4a4b-bfda-58bcc7c10fe0/The+Book+of+the+Most+Precious+Substance.png HORRORscope - February HORRORscope - Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Sagittarius, love will find you when you least expect it this month. Focus on keeping things fun and friendly with your crush by going to a comedy show or a local craft night and exchanging what you made (and maybe even a few kisses) at the end of the night. On your TBR this month check out The Book of the Most Precious Substance by Sara Gran. Lily is a rare book dealer down on luck and love, just in time for the discovery of a mysterious book that promises unlimited power and unrivaled sexual pleasure to be the hot gossip of her bookseller friends. Without much to lose, Lily sets out to find the book and hopefully a very wealthy buyer to turn her life around. From new lovers to the occult, Lily is about to discover what is worth losing over a good book. If you look up “Reading is sexy”, you’ll find a picture of this book . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5ffb4761-b2a5-47a3-94d5-c905559f6b63/My+Sister+the+Serial+Killer.png HORRORscope - February HORRORscope - Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Capricorn, you are one loyal lover, but don’t forget to let others show you the same kind of energy back! This month is about letting all the different forms of love in your life shine, whether that be the love you share with a partner, family, or friends. Throw a game night or host a dinner party to bring everyone together to kick off this month of love. On your TBR this month check out My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. Korede’s sister, Ayoola, is more than just a serial dater…she’s a serial killer. Like all good big sisters, Korede is used to cleaning up Ayoola’s *cough cough* messes. At work as a nurse, Korede gets to escape the dark deeds of her sister, and even better, flirt with the sexy doctor that works on her floor. But when the unimaginable happens and he starts dating Ayoola, Korede must decide if the love she has for her sister is stronger than her desire to save the man she loves from a horrible fate. I guarantee you’ll be asking for your favorite shirt and this book back from your sister after they both “mysteriously” disappear. https://www.readinmag.com/thereadersdigestblog daily 0.75 2025-06-19 https://www.readinmag.com/thereadersdigestblog/lets-talk-readin-trackers monthly 0.5 2025-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1747263611209-B5NUG7H584LHMT6U1AT0/goodreads.png The Reader's Digest - Let's Talk Readin' Trackers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1747263610929-30WOANY6S9PA22TVGLBL/goodreads1.png The Reader's Digest - Let's Talk Readin' Trackers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1747263612032-OV2P8KWFUGOA7YH03HWZ/goodreads2.png The Reader's Digest - Let's Talk Readin' Trackers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1747263643267-2T8O6IL5C2ERWBDD1I31/bookly.png The Reader's Digest - Let's Talk Readin' Trackers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1747263643081-6E2X48S0B7V99GYWYDUU/bookly1.png The Reader's Digest - Let's Talk Readin' Trackers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1747263678011-JT4AR44UG24TZFIIC5H0/storygraph.png The Reader's Digest - Let's Talk Readin' Trackers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1747263678140-MIP0P5OS7JPO3HWFQQ8I/storygraph1.png The Reader's Digest - Let's Talk Readin' Trackers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1747263679370-W468RF1A5O11X3FCJ7BX/storygraph2.png The Reader's Digest - Let's Talk Readin' Trackers https://www.readinmag.com/thereadersdigestblog/the-books-we-needed-once-upon-a-time monthly 0.5 2025-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/88601044-da1b-4f5c-8925-4c030a5fa253/image1.jpg The Reader's Digest - The Books We Needed Once Upon a Time - The Not-So-Friendly Friend: How to Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships by Christina Furnival The Not-So-Friendly Friend: How to Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships by Christina Furnival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/41a43537-3f78-4c18-b398-eaec3ed85728/image2.jpg The Reader's Digest - The Books We Needed Once Upon a Time - Far Apart, Close in Heart Far Apart, Close in Heart: Being a Family When a Loved One Is Incarcerated by Becky Birtha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/073be16f-da93-42a1-a627-e4ecf0bd96b8/image3.jpg The Reader's Digest - The Books We Needed Once Upon a Time - Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care by Jennifer Wilgocki and Marcia Kahn Wright Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care by Jennifer Wilgocki and Marcia Kahn Wright https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1d26a2eb-6e4e-4c20-b198-46e6f816b0b4/image4.jpg The Reader's Digest - The Books We Needed Once Upon a Time - The Proudest Blue by Ibtijaj Muhammad The Proudest Blue by Ibtijaj Muhammad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/29f16b47-925c-4a24-9f02-20f71e6d4846/image5.jpg The Reader's Digest - The Books We Needed Once Upon a Time - Nina by Traci N. Todd Nina by Traci N. Todd https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1b882d08-19bc-4877-b239-60e48dc92a00/image6.jpg The Reader's Digest - The Books We Needed Once Upon a Time - Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder https://www.readinmag.com/thereadersdigestblog/shelves-and-the-city monthly 0.5 2025-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/73c1b2c9-bedb-4520-8711-282b0f809294/WELCOME.JPG The Reader's Digest - Shelves and the City: All About the Whirlwind Weekend in the City of Angels - Make it stand out Shelves and the City, Welcome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/52610d09-86b3-4218-875d-a7ff4141e717/LOULOU.JPG The Reader's Digest - Shelves and the City: All About the Whirlwind Weekend in the City of Angels - Make it stand out LouLou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/52f009eb-8e82-450d-b08e-4df66384376a/IMAGEREPCLUB.JPG The Reader's Digest - Shelves and the City: All About the Whirlwind Weekend in the City of Angels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/be01e8bb-b724-4232-b977-ae54e05ef6ac/PARTY.JPG The Reader's Digest - Shelves and the City: All About the Whirlwind Weekend in the City of Angels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bfd0633e-892d-48e3-bef0-63b1159e67e7/TOKYO.JPG The Reader's Digest - Shelves and the City: All About the Whirlwind Weekend in the City of Angels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c75e196c-7461-4302-9fd7-4d1a12f29122/katabasis.jpg The Reader's Digest - Shelves and the City: All About the Whirlwind Weekend in the City of Angels - Of the books you grabbed during the welcome party, which are you most excited to read? Katabasis by R.F. Kuang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c8757cbb-92ff-4e05-b69d-1c0bc323910f/BRACELET.JPG The Reader's Digest - Shelves and the City: All About the Whirlwind Weekend in the City of Angels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/83c64e6b-7f8f-4c07-be04-0113b36da5a7/group.jpg The Reader's Digest - Shelves and the City: All About the Whirlwind Weekend in the City of Angels - Make it stand out Shelves and the City, Los Angeles https://www.readinmag.com/thereadersdigestblog/ramadan monthly 0.5 2025-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e7c68b1b-62f8-4258-acff-9cbbbec2c910/71KQrb2ocAL.jpg The Reader's Digest - Ramadan: All The Questions You May Have - The Clear Qoran It wouldn't feel right if I didn't recommend the one book that made Ramadan possible. But the reason why I recommend this Qoran specifically is because it's by far the most accessible one for non-Muslims, it tells you where it was revealed, and sections the ayat's (verses within the surah's) so you'll know what God is talking about in each surah and it's completely in English. That's also the reason why most Muslims use the Arabic version alongside this one because we have to use the Arabic pronunciation in our prayers. But if you only want to understand the Qoran better, you're set with this one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8f65f1cb-249c-4928-bc3b-0e103d1db3b2/71v8DZIheiL._AC_UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg The Reader's Digest - Ramadan: All The Questions You May Have - The Sealed Nectar: Biography of the Noble Prophet ﷺ By Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri As one of the most important people in the religion, the Prophet ﷺ is the perfect person to read about if you want to understand Islam better. His entire personality is so intertwined with Islam that there's no doubt you'll immediately fall in love with him. His kind heart, patience, and gratitude towards us is unbelievably amazing it's no surprise that so many people love him and by extension Islam so much, but the true props will always be with Allah ﷻ because no human could ever create such a perfect person nor story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a9902579-27b1-46b0-9b2f-929c675a7dec/51QqI0KMcnL._AC_UF1000%2C1000_QL80_.jpg The Reader's Digest - Ramadan: All The Questions You May Have - Patience and Gratitude By Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah Translated by Nasiruddin al-Khattab this book was published in 1320 by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah who was an extremely intelligent scholar and jurist. The books he's written are so ahead of his time it's a true testament to his intelligence. While this book is more directed to Muslims, I do think that non-Muslims would benefit from it. It's also less than 100 pages and incredibly easy to understand! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/513c464b-e49c-4586-92f0-d2841e6db795/15830895.jpg The Reader's Digest - Ramadan: All The Questions You May Have - Umar Ibn al-Khattab: His Life And Times By Ali Muhammad As-Sallabi As one of the most influential people in Islam Umar's story is one of strength, trust, and perseverance. His personality and heart changed from a young man that was feared by everyone to a man that had the personality of a prophet. In his time as the Khalifa (leader of the Muslims) he conquered 12 countries, one of them being Palestine! That alone should make anyone want to read the amazing story of Umar Ibn al-Khattab. https://www.readinmag.com/thereadersdigestblog/letstalkaboutyoungadult monthly 0.5 2025-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3c69221d-c77c-458c-8599-49ae80d0dcb9/yabooks.jpg The Reader's Digest - Let’s Talk About Young Adult - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4fab79c9-9616-4648-9907-40f8ca9d8fba/hungergames.JPG The Reader's Digest - Let’s Talk About Young Adult - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3542f3dd-ece1-400c-ab0c-2254231621df/noneshallsleep.jpg The Reader's Digest - Let’s Talk About Young Adult - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/644f3d77-fb12-4477-85c5-b0ce92bb5abd/mayaangelou.jpg The Reader's Digest - Let’s Talk About Young Adult - I’ll leave you with one last quote from Maya Angelou, "When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again by reading, just as I did when I was young." https://www.readinmag.com/sentient-object-love daily 0.75 2025-08-31 https://www.readinmag.com/sentient-object-love/when-its-not-a-sentient-object-romance monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3bf043c9-15e9-49e9-9d69-2f8e3a2c411f/hard+copy+cover.jpg Sentient Object Love - When It’s NOT A Sentient Object Romance - Hard Copy by Fien Veldman Hard Copy by Fien Veldman is a book I’ve spoken about before on this column as it does still fall into the general category of love with a sentient object, but it’s not a romance. This follows a lonely young woman in a mind-numbingly mundane lower-level corporate job that serves as the gray backdrop to her blossoming connection to her desk printer. She finds joy in the printer, confides in it, and feels genuine care towards and from it. That printer is her best friend and she feels they communicate in a way entirely unique to them. When she’s put on medical leave from work and separated from her precious office tool, our narrator spirals into a crisis and we examine her personal history struggling with forming meaningful bonds with other people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4919fc98-35c7-46a6-8982-bd133418a179/sky+daddy+cover.jpeg Sentient Object Love - When It’s NOT A Sentient Object Romance - Sky Daddy by Kate Folk Sky Daddy by Kate Folk follows a woman exploring her sexual and romantic attraction to airplanes. She is perpetually lonely and out of place, struggling for connection with her beloved airplanes and coworkers. She knows her attraction and desires are unusual, and she is fully aware of why she doesn’t have any friends. Understanding this disconnect, however, does not soothe the sting of solitude and rejection. We watch as she stumbles through attempts at dating human men and friendships with women in her age group, trying desperately to fit what's normal while holding onto her attraction to airplanes dearly in secret. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d59151f7-b43b-4ab8-b4a6-e339c040c913/blob+cover.jpg Sentient Object Love - When It’s NOT A Sentient Object Romance - Blob: A Love Story by Maggie Su Blob: A Love Story by Maggie Su centers an aimless young woman who finds herself, once again, lonely and unlucky in love. She finds a mysterious blob of goo in an alleyway and takes it home thinking it’s a sickly species of blobfish that may need to be nursed back to health. She soon learns that the alien goo is eager to morph its physical form according to the request of our lonely narrator, and so it becomes a man. Like the title suggests, the central focus of this story is love, and while our main character does attempt to turn this blob into her ideal partner, the love we are meant to focus on and root for is the love our narrator needs to develop for herself. https://www.readinmag.com/sentient-object-love/christmas-tree-romances-in-july monthly 0.5 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/fd7daeb9-2c4c-4f07-aa38-a747de23e99b/allhewantsforchristmasisafingerling.jpg Sentient Object Love - Christmas (Tree Romances) in July - All He Wants for Christmas is a Fingerling by JP Sayle Beginning with All He Wants for Christmas is a Fingerling by JP Sayle, an omegaverse romance that is really only a holiday romance based on a technicality (that technicality being that the story just so happens to take place during Christmastime and nothing else holiday related happens). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9125fa36-97c1-499b-9552-9f785ae70305/merrymonsters.jpg Sentient Object Love - Christmas (Tree Romances) in July - Merry Monsters by Bex Deveau In the Christmas monster romance anthology, Merry Monsters by Bex Deveau (and many others), we have an actual Christmas tree romance. Perhaps the sweetest love story on the list and the only addition that directly involves our lord and savior Santa Claus. A lonely young woman with a tree-related last name writes a letter to Father Christmas asking for a partner. Santa, in all his jolly kindness and understanding, assumes the person writing to him is a sentient tree (naturally) and sends a sentient pine tree to answer the call. Our human main character is shocked to receive this mysterious living tree, but intrigued (and aroused) nonetheless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4baad931-8410-472d-ab65-d92d82e8e1ca/ifhewantedtohewood.jpg Sentient Object Love - Christmas (Tree Romances) in July - If He Wanted To, He Wood by Tanya Lynn Then there’s If He Wanted To, He Wood by Tanya Lynn. This polyamorous Christmas tree romance is about a different lonely young woman who visits a Christmas tree farm, stumbles across a trio of extremely attractive naked men, bangs them, and follows their panicked instructions to buy their Christmas tree selves (Christmas tree-sonas) moments before their transformation back into a sleep tree state. She follows their orders, purchases the trees, and journeys through an interesting yet bizarre insta-love dynamic with these three men cursed to be Christmas trees for the great crime of being players in their youth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0d218748-4ea4-4fec-aace-ea2db852af99/ravagedbythegingerbreadman.jpg Sentient Object Love - Christmas (Tree Romances) in July - Ravaged by the Gingerbread Man by Fannie Tucker And last, but certainly not least, Ravaged by the Gingerbread Man by Fannie Tucker is a story that haunts me, not only because it was one of (if not THE) first Sentient Object Romance I ever read, but because it features a horny, living gingerbread man that only speaks in rhyme like the children’s nursery we’re so familiar with. We open with a lonely baker, wishing for connection this winter holiday season, bored before closing out the bakery on her own. She gets an idea, creates a person-sized gingerbread man, and . . . the night carries on . . . passionately. https://www.readinmag.com/sentient-object-love/queer-sentient-object-romances monthly 0.5 2025-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/74052b9c-9551-46c3-8cb1-31d8648cfc53/crocs.jpg Sentient Object Love - The Radical Nature of Queer Sentient Object Romances - Make it stand out Help, I Fell In Love with a Pair of Crocs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bfce04a0-90f4-49ca-bf3d-b613f4fe30f2/poundedbyproduce.jpeg Sentient Object Love - The Radical Nature of Queer Sentient Object Romances - Make it stand out Pounded by Produce by G.M. Fairy https://www.readinmag.com/sentient-object-love/sentient-object-summer monthly 0.5 2025-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/229e96aa-58b7-4dba-af85-8129d8a69b19/SPF+Me.jpeg Sentient Object Love - Sentient Object Summer - SPF ME by Holly Wilde SPF Me by Holly Wilde https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b8e682cc-8022-46e1-8f92-582d46f05fd6/My+Date+With+Water.jpg Sentient Object Love - Sentient Object Summer - My Date with Water My Date with Water https://www.readinmag.com/sentient-object-love/to-be-loved-by-a-copyright-page monthly 0.5 2025-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1514c29a-3289-4e0a-bc90-a3b255d907e4/Coaxed_By_The_Copyright_Page.jpg Sentient Object Love - To be Loved by a Copyright Page - Make it stand out Coaxed by the Copyright Page by Leonard Delaney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3c948422-2586-4207-97e2-7b50648d664c/Don_Quixote.jpg Sentient Object Love - To be Loved by a Copyright Page - Make it stand out Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9cf8f4ea-4ad2-4b84-b95a-4446e9de0f90/Miguel_de_Cervantes.jpg Sentient Object Love - To be Loved by a Copyright Page - Make it stand out Miguel de Cervantes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f1fa1c76-9a84-43ec-b7db-354fac9c3fc5/Shakespeare.jpeg Sentient Object Love - To be Loved by a Copyright Page - Make it stand out William Shakespeare https://www.readinmag.com/sentient-object-love/whatissentientobjectlove monthly 0.5 2025-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1739408022504-1HEBFZS09ZQN44YCX6FK/Kissing_the_Coronavirus.jpg Sentient Object Love - Sentient Object Love - What is it? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1739408022595-LJ6MXJ846V43OU34RW66/Unhinged_Vera_Valentine.jpg Sentient Object Love - Sentient Object Love - What is it? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d4d2c5bc-7fd9-4fbc-ad87-51e7b4dd2f7a/Ovid.jpg Sentient Object Love - Sentient Object Love - What is it? In the year 8 CE, Roman poet Ovid published his magnum opus Metamorphoses, a series of 250 myths explaining the ways of the world. In it we find the story of Pygmalion and Galatea, about a sculptor carving his dream woman out of ivory, falling madly in love with her, and praying to the goddess Venus to bring him a woman similar to her. The goddess hears his wish and brings the statue to life instead. The tale of Pygmalion and Galatea is a highly influential one as it’s credited as inspiration for stories like Pinnochio and My Fair Lady. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e25fbc4f-9dae-4e39-9a82-4d2abea304c0/Le_Sopha_Crebillon.jpg Sentient Object Love - Sentient Object Love - What is it? In 1742, we got the French libertine novel by Claude Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon titled Le Sopha: conte moral (The Sofa: A Moral Tale) a story in which a man is turned into a sentient sofa and can only be transformed back once a couple has sex on top of him in his sofa state. The man is cursed by a Hindu god (because of reasons), and the couple getting intimate on top of him must be virginal. The book consists of stories following seven couples and the intimate acts and adventures the sofa-man witnesses all to shock and amuse a bored prince, but also to serve as a satirical piece poking fun at some powerful Parisians of the time,exploring themes of hypocrisy in its different forms. The book was originally published anonymously and through a false imprint, but somehow Crébillon was still caught and punished. He was exiled from Paris, but this exile only lasted, like, 3 months because then he came out and said that he was forced to write and publish the work against his will by Frederick II of Prussia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ef01c314-8abb-48b4-9345-26e6acd39f11/Chuck_Tingle_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg Sentient Object Love - Sentient Object Love - What is it? Then 2014 rolls around and we have Chuck Tingle, an anonymous author who first published a comedic erotic short story titled My Billionaire Triceratops Craves Gay Ass. Tingle has made a name for himself in the bizarre erotica world and has dozens upon dozens upon dozens of Living Object Tinglers. With hilariously long and hyper-specific titles, Chuck Tingle uses his Tinglers to explore themes both serious and unserious in the endlessly wonderful journey across the ever-expanding Tingleverse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2ffa0238-1481-49b2-841d-a0d9a7be1090/HardCopy_Fien_Veldman.jpg Sentient Object Love - Sentient Object Love - What is it? The platonic realm of sentient objects is an intriguing one and not something we see very often, but it does include my first read of 2025. Hard Copy by Fien Veldman follows a young woman intensely attached to her workplace printer. It’s the most sacred and intimate relationship she’s ever had, telling the printer her innermost thoughts and darkest secrets when they’re alone. The majority of the book is told from her perspective in an almost stream-of-consciousness style of narration until we get a glimpse into the mind of the printer who truly has been calling out to her this entire time as well. It’s a surprisingly heartwarming story of connection in a harsh and confusing world and one that opened my mind up to the range sentient objects can have in the context of connection, as I had only ever been familiar with the romantic and erotic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5df8be39-8495-4c6a-989e-634c4e44e96d/Screenshot+2025-02-12+at+7.54.41+PM.png Sentient Object Love - Sentient Object Love - What is it? Which then brought me to think again of Pinnochio and more modern stories like Toy Story. These, too, are stories of great love and devotion. These, too, reflect the most human parts about us! These are stories of family, loyalty, and opening one’s self up to changes both wanted and unwanted. There is so much life and humanity in both the best and worst ways when we decide to project humanity onto non-human objects. It forces us to look at relationships and what it means for individuals to join together at a new angle and embrace the unconventional. It is testament to human beings’ long-standing habit of immense empathy to the point of seeing personhood in non-people. https://www.readinmag.com/sentient-object-love/tag/readin+magazine monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/sentient-object-love/tag/sentient+object+summer monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/sentient-object-love/tag/book+magazine monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/sentient-object-love/tag/sentient+object monthly 0.5 https://www.readinmag.com/lets-get-listening daily 0.75 2025-05-01 https://www.readinmag.com/lets-get-listening/adult-fantasy-audiobook-recommendations monthly 0.5 2025-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d6ae8a93-b6a7-4cb1-85cd-98017f37f56f/The+Spear+Cuts+Through+Water.jpg Let's Get Listening - Adult Fantasy Audiobook Recommendations - THE SPEAR CUTS THROUGH WATER by Simon Jimenez (2022) LENGTH: 17 hours, 17 minutes READ BY: Joel de la Fuente Trigger Warnings: violence, cannibalism, death, ableism, sexual content, torture, sexual assault, suicide, child death https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/219a35ed-1b06-4af4-973f-3bd005589ab3/Jade+City.jpg Let's Get Listening - Adult Fantasy Audiobook Recommendations - JADE CITY by Fonda Lee (2017) LENGTH: 19 hours, 07 minutes READ BY: Andrew Kishino Trigger Warnings: violence, death, murder, drug use, sexual content, addiction, pedophilia, suicide, homophobia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9029cffd-2149-4bf0-b4ab-fc4c5ee9d932/The+City+of+Brass.jpg Let's Get Listening - Adult Fantasy Audiobook Recommendations - THE CITY OF BRASS by S.A. Chakraborty (2017) Image Alt Text: A paperback copy of The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty sits on a dark green comforter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f69ee10d-7183-44e4-80d9-cacdb4c5d94c/Black+Sun.jpg Let's Get Listening - Adult Fantasy Audiobook Recommendations - BLACK SUN by Rebecca Roanhorse (2020) LENGTH: 12 hours, 46 minutes READ BY: Nicole Lewis, Cara Gee, Kaipo Schwab, Shaun Taylor-Corbett Trigger warnings: violence, blood, death, child abuse, death of a parent, suicide, sexual content, homophobia, animal death https://www.readinmag.com/lets-get-listening/romance-audiobook-recommendations monthly 0.5 2025-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9b2c3d00-2f1c-4109-8f31-541a829777e8/IMG_4790.jpg Let's Get Listening - Romance Audiobook Recommendations - BEFORE I LET GO by Kennedy Ryan (2022) LENGTH: 13 hours, 45 minutes READ BY: Wesleigh Siobhan and Jakobi Diem Trigger Warnings: child death, miscarriage, grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, death, death of a parent, dementia, car accident, sexual content https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/77f5abfa-34bd-4b29-a4c7-0575ad94de60/IMG_4791.jpg Let's Get Listening - Romance Audiobook Recommendations - Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen (2023) LENGTH: 10 hours, 32 minutes READ BY: Raechel Wong Trigger Warnings: death, grief, death of a family member, toxic relationship, infidelity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0accf73f-870b-4eb5-a045-458a0861e42a/IMG_4792.jpg Let's Get Listening - Romance Audiobook Recommendations - ANA MARÍA AND THE FOX by Liana De la Rosa (2023) LENGTH: 10 hours, 43 minutes READ BY: Ruby Hunt Trigger Warnings: gun violence, kidnapping, violence against women, murder, toxic parental relationships, sexual content, racism, colonization, classism, xenophobia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2d56bb08-54d4-4c25-8f25-c87c8be31ad5/IMG_4793.jpg Let's Get Listening - Romance Audiobook Recommendations - HONEY & SPICE by Bolu Babalola (2022) LENGTH: 12 hours, 0 minutes READ BY: Weruche Opia Trigger warnings: sexual harassment, sexual content, misogyny, racism, sexual assault, toxic relationship, cancer, infidelity, and toxic friendship https://www.readinmag.com/lets-get-listening/horroraudiobooks monthly 0.5 2025-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/35d53670-6c12-427e-82ed-7b484dd4b022/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+11.54.34+AM.png Let's Get Listening - Horror Audiobook Recommendations - THE WEIGHT OF BLOOD by Tiffany D. Jackson (2022) LENGTH: 10 hours, 55 minutes READ BY: Joy Nash, Christopher Salazar, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, JD Jackson, Karen Malina White Trigger Warnings: racism, racial microaggressions, bullying, police brutality, mentions of lynching, racial slurs, child abuse (physical and emotional), sexism, graphic violence, mentions of vomiting and blood I have read The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson twice now and it remains one of my favorite YA horror books! This book grabs you from page one and does not slow down or hold back until the very end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/45f3fc97-17a8-4e45-b375-f128bacbb3bf/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+11.56.50+AM.png Let's Get Listening - Horror Audiobook Recommendations - VAMPIRES OF EL NORTE by Isabel Cañas (2023) LENGTH: 12 hours, 3 minutes READ BY: Krysta Gonzales, Jose Nateras Trigger Warnings: classism, colonialism, descriptions of blood & gore, gun violence, war, violence, animal attacks, animal death injury detail, sexual content, grief Vampires of El Norte is such a lushly written, terrifying, and entertaining gothic horror book. Cañas took the classic vampire novel and spun it on its head, creating such a unique and fresh take. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ee28e335-bcad-4392-a572-97b3ce6e0f7a/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+11.57.34+AM.png Let's Get Listening - Horror Audiobook Recommendations - MY HEART IS A CHAINSAW by Stephen Graham Jones (2021) LENGTH: 12 hours, 25 minutes READ BY: Cara Gee Trigger Warnings: gore, suicide attempt, murder, sexual assault, child abuse, incest, vomit, cultural appropriation My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones is probably the reason I fell in love with horror as a genre. Jade is such a compelling protagonist; she is angry and upset at everyone who has hurt her, has such a thirst for vengeance, and an obsession with final girls. My Heart is a Chainsaw is first and foremost a love letter to slasher films. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5f77e745-38c4-4ee4-ade8-87c4e3c169f3/Screenshot+2025-03-15+at+11.57.45+AM.png Let's Get Listening - Horror Audiobook Recommendations - THE REFORMATORY by Tananarive Due (2023) LENGTH: 20 hours, 51 minutes READ BY: Joniece Abbott-Pratt Trigger warnings: racism, child abuse, racial slurs, sexual assault, pedophilia, sexual violence, death of a parent, slavery Set in 1950s Jim Crow Florida and based on the true story of The Dozier School for Boys, The Reformatory was horrifying and devastating. This book was so meticulously plotted and paced. Every aspect of this book felt so incredibly intentional and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Every character in this book, main or side, was written with such detail. https://www.readinmag.com/lets-get-listening/youngadultfantasyaudiobooks monthly 0.5 2025-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/38f4c133-59e9-486a-abbb-a461d5b76972/Screenshot+2025-02-12+at+8.25.44+PM.png Let's Get Listening - Young Adult Fantasy Audiobook Recommendations - RAYBEARER by Jordan Ifueko LENGTH: 13 hours, 48 minutes READ BY: Joniece Abbott-Pratt Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko was such an easy five-star read for me! The world building and magic system were so incredibly unique, lush, and vibrant. The second the story started, I felt completely transported to Aritsar. The character work, for main and side characters alike, was so well done. They were all so distinct from one another, and watching them grow throughout the book, individually and together, was so fun to witness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ca11bf6b-115b-4818-9814-722030f95b64/Screenshot+2025-02-12+at+8.25.37+PM.png Let's Get Listening - Young Adult Fantasy Audiobook Recommendations - THE SUNBEARER TRIALS by Aiden Thomas LENGTH: 13 hours, 28 minutes READ BY: Andre Santana The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas is such an animated story, with some of the most loveable characters I have ever read. Teo, Xio, Niya, and Aurelio’s growth has truly nestled their way into my heart, and will stay with me for a very long time. The world building was so lush and vibrant, making it easy for me to picture everything so perfectly in my mind. I loved all of the Mexican mythology and lore that was woven so seamlessly into this story. I know trials can be very hit or miss in books, but these trials HIT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9cb74ffe-ac6b-4376-a846-00a5d9156545/Screenshot+2025-02-12+at+8.25.28+PM.png Let's Get Listening - Young Adult Fantasy Audiobook Recommendations - BEASTS OF PREY by Ayana Gray LENGTH: 15 horus, 42 minutes READ BY: Ronald Peet, Keylor Leigh, Tovah Ott Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray is another book that had me hooked from the start. If you can’t tell, I am a sucker for solid world building, and this book was no exception. From the Night Zoo to the Greater Jungle, I felt completely swept away by how thoroughly Gray set up her universe. The magic system and mythology were so detailed and interesting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c43a9723-0083-4535-8b44-10ec02d2c591/Screenshot+2025-02-12+at+8.25.20+PM.png Let's Get Listening - Young Adult Fantasy Audiobook Recommendations - AN EMBER IN THE ASHES by Sabaa Tahir LENGTH: 15 hours, 22 minutes READ BY: Fiona Hardingham, Steve West An Ember in the Ashes is a rollercoaster ride that starts right on the first page, and it does not stop until you reach the very end. The twists and turns throughout this book had my jaw on the floor multiple times. It is gritty, unforgiving, intense, and somehow still a bit hopeful. Just when I think things might go right for Laia, Elias, or Helene, Tahir rips that satisfaction out from under you. https://www.readinmag.com/aboutus daily 0.75 2026-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/32ef056b-2fad-42b2-b76b-56ae3575b423/Grid-bkg.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/32ef056b-2fad-42b2-b76b-56ae3575b423/Grid-bkg.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/32ef056b-2fad-42b2-b76b-56ae3575b423/Grid-bkg.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/32ef056b-2fad-42b2-b76b-56ae3575b423/Grid-bkg.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/32ef056b-2fad-42b2-b76b-56ae3575b423/Grid-bkg.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/32ef056b-2fad-42b2-b76b-56ae3575b423/Grid-bkg.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cd407914-5bb1-48fa-9795-c3810c612fa3/2.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1df16329-488d-4a84-880b-abd795d5e874/meet+the++team+upper+management.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0d301a42-6655-42fe-816e-992e9f2495f9/4.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ee6f2920-f7d2-4b7f-b99b-c503a1849f5f/5.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9d3f7f7c-8d03-4018-b975-cdf0aacc9488/4.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5e32b481-e220-4265-bb6a-03b43b936adf/6.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6c5d3041-668c-4735-b2fe-7b682d5db61f/7.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e27d4dbf-6a31-4613-8af1-6dcaa403dd81/8.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f4052bca-eda8-4f5b-ad5b-0150ab485fd1/9.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/422315d8-c1bc-4856-a7be-5ad5a9fcdeb4/10.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d41374ad-d9df-4923-9845-b106f0cffef3/11.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5e6c5bb5-2fd2-4e4d-aecb-60c083f3357b/12.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9b905929-16a8-4e3b-aac9-c8055a530198/13.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/52502b62-e26d-44b3-9501-324a6f7ecc8a/14.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/99a2f572-c20a-4a3e-9a95-0b26c2c82ddf/17.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/5f7d9949-92aa-410b-bfa3-2f8b57236388/18.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cddb6699-1c4c-430c-8e4d-b1d4c8692eea/16.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2fb60107-f507-4db6-beae-4eca280ba670/5.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a2c9fd50-f944-495d-9c8e-ee87f71f78d7/6.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/56d95413-526b-4f56-85c4-28d12ccc6064/2.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ed0454f9-4998-44fa-a7e4-effea05d6958/3.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c0b3dcd2-f957-40db-97b2-31322a9f317c/5.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e0a92dda-cc75-4574-b09f-c8c5d69099bb/4.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2d3d2ad4-9a1a-478b-a25d-8c3b4f58f172/3.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a7bd94e6-6e59-45fe-b4d5-ead06d08e938/2.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/f9fe48ab-5376-415d-b659-e6927e01331c/6.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c18340c8-f779-40e0-8b7d-d1daeff97e41/4.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/71d50c27-93dd-4966-9af2-7659516d4958/5.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a986d857-ad05-47ac-98fe-23ae5fd7952c/2.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/10ba6e25-f638-4bad-8025-0a2ac6e139a4/5.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/48d3befb-e301-446e-863b-69f4554b354a/4.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1129674f-9593-4af7-9e9d-f745f996c90f/3.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cbf2bc64-7d79-45e9-a698-7f277a89ea9b/3.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/4a39ef7f-bb22-4fde-9a4b-d1462ef3d7ee/2.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/df2a5042-7fda-4c78-aecb-226c298b7444/4.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/24f96ec9-3638-4fcb-8ed4-487be1364243/5.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/597713ab-90b8-4b3e-8050-79ef2bf6baff/6.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/6128a5a7-511d-44d3-8fcd-e7c05149efd7/2.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/96e46325-60fc-41b6-861e-72f2feca9275/3.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9e50e778-7dd9-4bf2-857b-1429d3316a29/Readin_Logos-PNG-7.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/2f4716e0-3d0f-4a1e-b169-3e1549b2fdca/Values-web.png About Us https://www.readinmag.com/about daily 0.75 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bfbcc776-23b6-475a-8be0-43ac160c1704/5.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/d7bfcf2c-2019-4731-8f02-dddbff22d80c/1.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ad02c128-9855-4b07-9c45-ebf34cb55935/4.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8d8da7e0-7492-4413-a5c9-d1102d2c99b5/2.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e9ca9386-2f30-4605-88b0-d0200daa18b1/3.png https://www.readinmag.com/home daily 1.0 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/32ef056b-2fad-42b2-b76b-56ae3575b423/Grid-bkg.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/32ef056b-2fad-42b2-b76b-56ae3575b423/Grid-bkg.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/32ef056b-2fad-42b2-b76b-56ae3575b423/Grid-bkg.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1df16329-488d-4a84-880b-abd795d5e874/meet+the++team+upper+management.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cd407914-5bb1-48fa-9795-c3810c612fa3/2.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0d301a42-6655-42fe-816e-992e9f2495f9/4.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/ee6f2920-f7d2-4b7f-b99b-c503a1849f5f/5.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9c31523a-d358-4aad-bbd8-4f0bb8ad63f2/TheReadinReport-HALFHISAGE.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a5acb965-8c7c-41a9-9c10-b03a6990bfd6/TheReadinReport-SEASONSOFGLASS%26IRON.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/767a30af-6253-4e38-8c70-35201d023586/TheReadinReport-ALADYFORALLSEASONS.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772081197583-KCWL7H3YIMURG4N6W223/TheReadinReport-SIRCAMERON.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772081310212-SJE2R57NJEU4D70Z6SKK/TheReadinReport-ENTWINED.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1ac4dae7-2da0-47f6-96c4-d3c67660f8bd/Libraries_Lifestyle.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/be3a975f-fd57-4e90-ae46-ab821326a40a/LLLTL_April_2025.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3fc03d95-5b5d-4c5e-ba2b-bec0d495231a/Community-povyoureadabannedbook-octet.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/79e1073f-6c67-48d7-b30b-4e31850ce420/Readin_FantasyBeachReads.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1bbaf4bf-c39d-4484-ba74-e728056e15bb/Readin_June-Covers-QueerAuthorsonQueerRomance.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/e572d2a7-f921-45cf-873c-66ed62331929/AWAANHPIA_May_2025.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8649f999-383b-4f46-bd95-7331368e134b/BEYOND+STORIES.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/de766c0f-f258-4758-8860-1cef2b4d7971/readin-FULL-LOGO.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/62576c5c-da57-450b-83b4-f8ed6f99dc07/READIN_VOL-COVER-mockup_13.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/35081464-3fa1-45e7-8b55-b34565ac16da/Big_Tech_Small_Libraries.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8fc975aa-1c76-407c-90f4-4102503c5e92/Haiti_ASL_and_Queer_Representation+%281%29.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/3d5b9db7-0430-40b6-ba60-838c29f18198/Choose+Your+Own+Adventrope-01+2+Large.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/c0be7a1a-60dc-4662-8e9b-777fee9d05e1/Romance+Trip+Steamy+Lit.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1774746836766-8DUX31Y19ZKV2QJWTHGJ/The_Rise_Of_Weird_Girl_Literature.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1774748431958-K23L0R89L17F122OZC6Y/Reading+is+Now+a+Commercial+Aesthetic.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1774906798743-R7HCI26AJ8MF81V7QKNR/Tropes_and_Trifles_Turns_Two.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/40076fa1-d7fa-4104-8dc5-e2f8b548cc7a/READIN-STAR.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/40076fa1-d7fa-4104-8dc5-e2f8b548cc7a/READIN-STAR.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9a24eec6-ba30-4db1-a274-69fc29c132e6/IMG_8545.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/40076fa1-d7fa-4104-8dc5-e2f8b548cc7a/READIN-STAR.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/40076fa1-d7fa-4104-8dc5-e2f8b548cc7a/READIN-STAR.png https://www.readinmag.com/events daily 0.75 2026-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/bfc3f1a6-7dfe-4d84-a3be-2b2e89283e3e/IMG_2690.JPG Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0e7a58ac-66b3-4a81-9cc0-96113b48d2de/Screenshot+2026-01-31+at+3.04.49%E2%80%AFPM.png Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/765a6bc6-0327-4276-b53d-cd74dc154c4c/Screenshot+2026-01-31+at+3.04.29%E2%80%AFPM.png Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/32ef056b-2fad-42b2-b76b-56ae3575b423/Grid-bkg.png Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0b8580bd-c58c-4ed8-93b2-05c4b95c4ca0/1.png Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0615a3c6-d984-4841-bb2d-3e82870b9f5a/7.png Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/b9528f15-739d-4554-8937-7de75dee75d0/6.png Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/04b59dc5-6134-461a-9b45-1090826570b1/5.png Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/70625500-750c-4faa-9b32-cd33b0ad8e4b/4.png Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/0177722a-f586-4c81-865b-76b487676317/3.png Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/275e0e78-943b-4afe-b468-cbe92f3d8965/2.png Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/63cf00c9-36a8-4245-8853-e3f1fd902ba8/Screenshot+2026-01-31+at+4.11.21%E2%80%AFPM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/696f7660-ba8b-4075-9014-6c0ba474500e/9781967967049_p0_v1_s1200x630.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/40076fa1-d7fa-4104-8dc5-e2f8b548cc7a/READIN-STAR.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/40076fa1-d7fa-4104-8dc5-e2f8b548cc7a/READIN-STAR.png https://www.readinmag.com/browse daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/32ef056b-2fad-42b2-b76b-56ae3575b423/Grid-bkg.png Browse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/a5acb965-8c7c-41a9-9c10-b03a6990bfd6/TheReadinReport-SEASONSOFGLASS%26IRON.jpg Browse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/767a30af-6253-4e38-8c70-35201d023586/TheReadinReport-ALADYFORALLSEASONS.jpg Browse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/9c31523a-d358-4aad-bbd8-4f0bb8ad63f2/TheReadinReport-HALFHISAGE.jpg Browse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772081310212-SJE2R57NJEU4D70Z6SKK/TheReadinReport-ENTWINED.jpg Browse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1772081197583-KCWL7H3YIMURG4N6W223/TheReadinReport-SIRCAMERON.jpg Browse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/cee6b523-04fe-4fda-94f9-a1067950798e/APR-2026-VolumeCover-01.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/40076fa1-d7fa-4104-8dc5-e2f8b548cc7a/READIN-STAR.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/40076fa1-d7fa-4104-8dc5-e2f8b548cc7a/READIN-STAR.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/887feca0-b997-4be6-98d4-d20b7c01b8bf/Big_Tech_Small_Libraries.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1774896427973-7841U4KXP9SA9ZYVBTR5/Romance+Trip+Steamy+Lit.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/8fc975aa-1c76-407c-90f4-4102503c5e92/Haiti_ASL_and_Queer_Representation+%281%29.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1774746836766-8DUX31Y19ZKV2QJWTHGJ/The_Rise_Of_Weird_Girl_Literature.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/1774748431958-K23L0R89L17F122OZC6Y/Reading+is+Now+a+Commercial+Aesthetic.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/40076fa1-d7fa-4104-8dc5-e2f8b548cc7a/READIN-STAR.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67538b898128e62b39d08061/40076fa1-d7fa-4104-8dc5-e2f8b548cc7a/READIN-STAR.png