Asking questions is part of being human, and if you have a lot of questions about the meaning of life, how we spend our time on earth, the power systems and structures we live in, and what we owe each other, then pick up any one of these essential books on philosophy for beginners. We’ve included a range of ancient classics to more contemporary ruminations that will help guide you to think more deeply about life. Because of the nature of this genre, there is a lack of female writers but we tried to balance things out by including editions translated and edited by women. However, if you need some help finding more great philosophy books by female writers, then check out TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, and we can help you out!
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Just because a book is written for teens doesn’t mean that it doesn’t explore some of the darker sides of human nature. In fact, books for teens are a great vehicle for examining darker impulses, horrific situations, and complicated plots because they allow teens to explore dark themes in a safe, controlled environment. Whether it’s a dark fantasy, a paranormal romance, or a horror novel, there are tons of great dark YA books out there to satisfy your darker desires! Continue Reading
Hellooo, summer! It’s time to hang up your hammock, head to the beach or hit the pool, and relax—and we all know that the best part of summer relaxation is losing yourself in an absorbing beach read. Whether your tastes bend to romance or thriller, literary fiction to fantasy, we’ve got some great recommendations of new, buzzy books to read this summer! Let’s dive into the best summer reads 2022 has to offer—but don’t forget to to hydrate and apply sunscreen before getting lost in these amazing stories!
Emily Henry burst onto the adult rom-com scene with her novel Beach Read, and she quickly followed up with another beguiling summer romance in People We Meet on Vacation, which is full of funny, flawed characters, irresistible banter, and exciting settings. It also features one of our favorite tropes in romance, friends to lovers! 
If you hang around a reader long enough, chances are you’ll hear them utter the acronym “TBR.” What, exactly, is a TBR and why are readers so obsessed with them? TBR stands for “to be read” and it can refer to a literal or metaphorical pile of books you want to read at some point. How readers might define their TBR stacks can depend on what kind of reader they are and how they choose books, and there’s no one way to go about it!
You might be a hardcore reader if you spend nearly as much time deciding on what to read next and organizing your reading life as you do actually reading! For book nerds, it’s not just about devouring great books, but about the accoutrement of that reading lifestyle—whether that’s your trusty folder of bookish apps, the one go-to source for recommendations, or an old-school notebook where you record your thoughts and TBR! If you’re looking for some ideas to build and organize your TBR list, then we’ve got some recommendations for you!
Celebrities—they read books, just like us! There’s something really fun and magical about getting together with a group of people and reading the same book, and if you enjoy that book club magic but can’t make a local meeting or want to expand your reach to include readers beyond your immediate community, turn to a celebrity book club! The nice thing about celebrity book clubs is that they are oftentimes more accessible than in-person clubs, they offer exclusive content, interviews with authors, and you can participate around your schedule. Here’s a list of 8 of the best ongoing celebrity book clubs that you can join right now!
Summer is coming, and if you’re looking for the perfect steamy read to match the rising temps, then we’ve got some recommendations of recent steamy romance novels for you! While steaminess may be subjective, these romance picks are guaranteed to have on-the-page sex, tons of flirting, and sexy subtext that will make you swoon! Just be warned in case you want to read or listen to the audiobook in a public place—these romances turn up the heat!
There’s nothing more devious than watching two sworn enemies finding themselves falling for each other, and when you add in the high-stakes action and breathtaking world-building of the fantasy genre, that romantic dynamic is even better! For readers who love their fantasy plots with a heap of romance and plenty of barbed words, devious scheming, and romantic tension, check out our round up of the best enemies (and sometimes just rivals and competitors) to lovers fantasy books for YA and adults! 
Let’s be real: sometimes finding great books to read is a whole separate hobby from reading itself. If you would rather spend your precious free time getting lost in story rather than getting lost trying to find your next favorite read, then we’ve got some recommendations for how to find the best book recommendations and readalikes for books you already love. This is a mix of services, resources, and fun tips for discovery that you can try out right now, and so you can fill up the TBR quickly and spend more time getting lost in a good book!