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The Raven Scholar: Eternal Path Trilogy, Book 1 by Antonia Hodgson, narrated by Daphne Kouma What fun! This is a doorstopper start to a trilogy, so I decided to go with the audiobook, which is 24 hours long. But every minute is a fantastic time! It’s an epic high fantasy involving different factions named after

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. It’s getting to be gift-giving season, and if you’re buying online, it’s always better to get started early. That’s why I’ve put together this list of gifts perfect for the queer reader in your life. (Even if that’s

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Anne Mai Yee Jansen is a literature and ethnic studies professor and a lifelong story lover. She exists on a steady diet of books, hot chocolate, and dragon boating. After spending over a decade in the Midwest and

GMA revealed the cover of Summer State of Mind, the latest from Kristy Woodson Harvey, best-selling author of the Peachtree Bluff series. The contemporary fiction novel is “about a community that comes together in unexpected ways.” Summer State of Mind is out from Gallery Books on May 5, 2026. If you’re familiar with Anne Rice’s

Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America by Michael Harriot About the book club: Mocha Girls Read is a monthly book club of Black women who love to read. They currently have chapters in 14 cities across the United States. Anyone can join an Instagram Live every first Saturday of the month at 5

Terry Dactyl by Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore Terry Dactyl is a trans woman raised by lesbian moms who comes of age in the 1980s. She moves from Seattle to New York City and builds a community in the queer and gender-bending club scene, even as it is torn apart by the AIDS epidemic. At her art

Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She’s the editor/author of (DON’T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL WORLD. Her next book, BODY TALK, will publish in Fall 2020. Follow her on Instagram @heykellyjensen. View

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Two Scams Target Author Hopes Two items came across my laptop this morning in the same vein: scammers trying to fake out authors. In one case (via Publishers Lunch), it is to get them to

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Book Riot Editorial is made up of passionate readers, writers, and book lovers dedicated to delivering insightful book recommendations, literary analysis, and the latest in book culture. With expertise spanning multiple genres and a deep understanding of the publishing industry, we offer thoughtful commentary, book deals, and news that matters to readers. Whether it’s uncovering

The project is still in early stages. Han told Elle UK that she is still in the process of writing the script. So we don’t have any release date yet, and we can only speculate about what Han means by “another milestone.” Meanwhile, Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before has been adapted

A Place for Us by James Ransome This wordless picture book opens with a mother walking to school to pick up her child at the end of the day. The two eat dinner at a cafeteria, then walk to the library, where they remain until it closes. Afterward, the mom finds an empty bench at

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Liberty Hardy is an unrepentant velocireader, writer, bitey mad lady, and tattoo canvas. Turn-ons include books, books and books. Her favorite exclamation is “Holy cats!” Liberty reads more than should be legal, sleeps very little, frequently writes on

Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline We finally, finally have a full and researched biography of the queer, feminist icon Marsha P. Johnson, who fought both by existing and through her work as an activist to illuminate the Black trans experience. Tourmaline, herself a Black trans woman, a filmmaker, and

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Isabelle Popp has written all sorts of things, ranging from astrophysics research articles and math tests to crossword puzzles and poetry. These days she’s writing romance. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s probably knitting or scouring used

The inimitable Nikki DeMarco is as well-traveled as she is well-read. Being an enneagram 3, Aries, high school librarian, makes her love for efficiency is unmatched. She lives in Richmond, Virginia, and is passionate about helping teens connect to books. Nikki has an MFA in creative writing, is a TBR bibliologist, and writes for Harlequin,

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Leah Rachel von Essen reviews genre-bending fiction for Booklist, and writes regularly as a senior contributor at Book Riot. Her blog While Reading and Walking has over 10,000 dedicated followers over several social media outlets, including Instagram. She

In particular, the title story “The Woman Dies” explores the common trope where Hollywood movies, TV shows, and comic books use the female character to propel the story forward. The bare-bone structure of the story really reveals how many stories require women as a prop or a tool for the male protagonist. It’s also fascinating

Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She’s the editor/author of (DON’T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL WORLD. Her next book, BODY TALK, will publish in Fall 2020. Follow her on Instagram @heykellyjensen. View

Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She’s the editor/author of (DON’T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL WORLD. Her next book, BODY TALK, will publish in Fall 2020. Follow her on Instagram @heykellyjensen. View

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Libraries are Scrambling for Books Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. 404 Media covered why it might be harder for all of us to get new releases from our local libraries.

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I already shared with you the queer books I read during the 24-hour readathon, so I’m skipping those. Here are the other queer books I finished in October, ordered roughly on a scale of not-horror to horror. For my book club, I read This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and

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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I love a seasonal read. Right now, my bedside table is stacked high with Halloween-themed books from horror to paranormal romance that I’m desperately trying to finish before November. Romance readers seem to agree: every fall, The Pumpkin

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. R. Nassor may spend more time with books, tea, and ceramic mugs than recommended by professionals but it hasn’t failed her so far. Nassor has a MA in English Literature from Georgetown University, where she looked at the

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Rachel is a writer from Arkansas, most at home surrounded by forests and animals much like a Disney Princess. She spends most of her time writing stories and playing around in imaginary worlds. You can follow her writing

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Erica Ezeifedi, Associate Editor, is a transplant from Nashville, TN that has settled in the North East. In addition to being a writer, she has worked as a victim advocate and in public libraries, where she has focused

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Rachel is a writer from Arkansas, most at home surrounded by forests and animals much like a Disney Princess. She spends most of her time writing stories and playing around in imaginary worlds. You can follow her writing

Unbridled Hauntings by Misty Simon If you need some fun and joy, Misty Simon’s work is the right place to go. Iona Hoover thought that working at her aunt’s pet treat shop would be quiet and peaceful. But when a man comes in, drops a brooch, and leaves, Iona tries to find him to return