A little over a century ago, the Great War broke out Sarajevo, when Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were shot to death. From there, nations began declaring war and the struggle that ensued from 1914-1918 became one of the most horrific and widespread wars to date. It was the first conflict where modern technology such as airplanes and chemical weapons were used, redefining humanity’s concept of war. It’s impossible to understand such a monumental event with simply one book, so we’ve rounded up a list of the best World War I books, fiction and nonfiction, that you must read.Continue Reading
Month: May 2020
15 Cute LGBT Books to Lift Your Spirits
For so long, whenever books starring queer characters were published, they were often focused on queer suffering or complicated coming out narratives. Those stories are very important, but the emotional weight can take a toll, too. Luckily for us, there are so many cute LGBT books on shelves now that readers have more options. LGBT YA books in particular have been delivering cute, heartwarming, and funny queer stories for a few years, and we’re happy to showcase a variety of recent and upcoming cute LGBT books that will make you happy!Continue Reading
New True Crime Books in 2020
If you can’t get enough of real-life crime and drama, good news! This is a fantastic year for new true crime books 2020, and we’ve got a list of 15 must-reads for you! From historical serial killers to wildlife smugglers, the murder of environmental activists to true crime anthologies, there’s something here for every crime reader!Continue Reading
Adult Fairy Tales for the Young at Heart
Just because you’re a grown up doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy fairy tales–after all, some of those stories weren’t exactly told with young audiences in mind. We’ve rounded up a list of fifteen adult fairy tales, dark fairy tales, and fairy tale retellings that are perfect for losing yourself in. Here we go!Continue Reading
The Best Funny Sci-fi Books
If you love your science fiction with a heaping side of humor, then you’ve come to the right place! Many people immediately think of Douglas Adams when they think of funny sci-fi books, but there are so many more light-hearted sci-fi books out there that deserve a wide audience, beyond The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy! We’ve rounded up fifteen of the best newer and upcoming funny sci-fi books that should be on your radar! Continue Reading