14 YA Books About LGBTQ People of Color
Even as queer characters have begun to proliferate in YA literature, LGBTQ+ teens of color continue to be underserved—these characters are…
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Wendy Wax’s Sunshine Beach is a Juicy Read Filled with Mystery, Romance, and Renovations
Let’s face it, you can’t ask for a better beach read than Sunshine Beach. Heck, the cover illustration alone makes you…
Ms. Bixby’s Last Day Celebrates One of the Good Ones
Looking back on our school days, we all have teachers who stood out. Some for being outrageously fun. Others for being painfully…
New Pompeii Is a Popcorn-Worthy Summer Thriller
There is certainly no shortage of science-fiction novels exploring the myriad possibilities of time travel. Coincidentally, just as many ultimately conclude that…
10 Science Fiction & Fantasy Debuts to Watch for in the Second Half of 2016
We love returning to the work of a tried and true author—that level of trust brings us back to the bookstore…
7 Geeky Love Stories That Prove Nerd Love Is The Best Love
I’m very familiar with geeky love stories. I first knew I wanted to date my current boyfriend when I made…
The Taming of the Shrew Gets a Modern Makeover in Vinegar Girl
Anne Tyler’s Vinegar Girl is the latest in Hogarth’s series of Shakespearean classics retold by contemporary authors. With Vinegar Girl, Tyler (The Amateur Marriage) gives…
Youngest Sibs Rule! 5 Books for the Baby of the Family
As far as birth order goes, the youngest child has a bit of a … reputation. In researching this post…
The Game of Thrones Awards, Season 6, Episode 9: Two Battles for the Price of One!
Greetings, and welcome! My name is Ben, and you have stumbled upon the ONLY Game of Thrones recap on the entire internet.…
Outlander Episode 11 Recap: Vengeance Is Mine
While much happens in this week’s Outlander, when you distill the plot to its essence, we find all the usual…
5 Great Books for Kids Who Are Going Through School Withdrawal
Lots of students count down the days till summer break, but for some kids, the shine of sunny days away…
Escapology Is an Electric Cyberpunk Debut
I wish more first novels were as good Escapology. Ren Warom’s debut throws a staggering number of concepts into the mix, and juggles…
5 Great Dad Moments in Science Fiction & Fantasy History
Father’s Day is almost upon us, reminding us to appreciate the great fathers in our lives, and what they do for…
6 Albums Your Dad Will Love to Get This Father’s Day
Father’s Day is this Sunday, and instead of getting your favorite father figure the usual tie or monogrammed coffee mug, why…
Beware that Girl Author Teresa Toten on Why She Had to Set Her Book in NYC
Teresa Toten’s new thriller, Beware that Girl, is set in two New Yorks: the rarefied sphere of an ultra-elite upper Manhattan…
Mechanical Failure Is EXPLETIVE Funny Sci-Fi
Comedy is a tricky beast, especially in science fiction. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is unquestionably a towering achievement of the form,…
7 Fantastic Romance Authors Who Will Also Make You Laugh
If you’re looking for a satisfying story to slip into the beach bag this weekend, then you might be on…
Song of the Deep Author Brian Hastings on the Qualities That Make a True Hero
Part of the fun of playing a video game is immersing yourself in its world—from getting to know the characters, to…