This year’s crop of give-me-now historical fiction includes the second release from one of our favorite debut novelists of 2015, a heroine-heavy anthology from an all-female authorial crew, and an irreverent telling of the story of England’s shortest lived queen. Here are 14 books that’ll take you back through time and around the world, because the best vacation is a […]
In 2015, We Need Diverse Books’ battle cry for more diverse reads rang out loud and clear! And in 2016, thanks to readers who are demanding more and publishers who are heeding the call, we can expect even more fabulous—and decidedly diverse—reads to hit the shelves. Herewith, just a small sampling of the awesomely diverse […]
Spring is coming, and with it a whole barrel load of YA books so good I’d tramp through a late-season blizzard in flip-flops to get to them. The month’s most exciting releases include stellar debuts, tricky thrillers, stories of loss and healing, and a fairy tale–inflected beauty that’ll mess with your head. Find a comfy chair and get […]
Anthologies are having more of a moment than ever, giving readers so many more glimpses into both new and favorite authors and bringing a fresh infusion of much-needed representation, rare perspective, and empowerment. Plus, they’re perfect if you can only read in bits and pieces, or if you wanna get the most story for your […]
