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The 14 Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books on the Cold War

collage of books about the Cold WarAlthough the Cold War took place from the years 1947-1991, the events and tensions around this time period are more relevant than ever, especially with Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Understanding history allows us to put into context events today, but with so many nations and regions involved over such a long period of time, it can be difficult to understand the full scope of the Cold War. Hopefully, this list of fiction and nonfiction Cold War books will help!Continue Reading

17 New TV Shows Based on Books to Stream in 2022

a hand holding a remote control pointing at a TVWhile it’s true that the book is almost always better, there’s something really exciting about seeing your favorite stories reimagined for the small screen. With the rise of streaming services, TV shows are more popular than ever, and for some book to screen adaptations, the longer episodic format just makes sense. While many, many books get optioned each year, few make it all the way to TV shows on your favorite streaming service. Here are some of the best new TV shows based on books both new and old that you can stream now!Continue Reading

10 of The Best Spiritual Books to Read in 2022

Collage of spiritual book coversThe world is a rough place right now, from war and unrest to climate change, to dealing with an ongoing global pandemic. If you’re searching for some deeper meaning in life or just need some reassurance, guidance, or hope, then we recommend picking up any of the best spiritual books in recent releases that touch everything from religion and practice, to self-reflection and community-building, and everything in between.Continue Reading

8 Of The Best Reading Apps You Should Download ASAP

hands holding a phone over an open bookWhether you’re a devoted digital reader or you just love books and are looking for a way to pack more reading material on the go, it’s best to have a whole arsenal of digital reading apps at your fingertips for when the need to read overcomes you. From the well-known to the under the radar, here are some of the best reading apps with riveting material that you should download!Continue Reading

15 Of The Best Friends-to-Lovers Romance Books

A collage of book covers featuring titles from 15 of the best friends-to-lovers romance booksIs there anything better than falling in love with your best friend? Sometimes there’s drama involved—no one wants to mess up a perfectly good friendship—but there’s something so satisfying about those friends to lovers who are meant to be! If you can’t get enough of this delectable romance trope and all the feels that it inspires, then pick up any of these great friends-to-lovers romance books!Continue Reading

15 Historical Books Set in the 1950’s

A selection of the best historical books set in the 1950's, including Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Melinda Lo; Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi, Mazie by Melanie Crowder, and The Secrets We Keep by Lara PrescottWorld War II fiction has dominated the market for a number of years now, and while we enjoy the many explorations of life during the tumultuous 1940’s, readers of historical fiction shouldn’t neglect reading books set in the 1950’s! They were a time of recovery after WWII alongside political upheaval and growing tensions, but they were also a decade of excitement, innovation, and glamour as society reinvented itself after war. These 15 books set in the swinging 1950’s depict many different perspectives around the world, and we promise they’re just as intriguing as your favorite WWII novels!Continue Reading

15 Books to Read Before You Die

Collage of 14 book covers to read before you die, including: I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, 1984 by George Orwell, Collected Works of William Shakespeare, Between the World and Me by Ta-Nahisi Coates, The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan, Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, Night by Elie Wiesel, The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Circe by Madeleine Miller, and Beloved by Toni Morrison.What are the top books to read in your life? Well, the answer to that will depend on who you ask. There are millions of books in the world, and narrowing down the list to just a handful of books is an impossible task. Do you stick to classics of the canon? Most influential books throughout history? Most relevant texts? The possibilities are endless, and the reality is that throughout your life you should read the books you love, and try to read diversely and across genres, eras, and cultures. But if you’re a reader of English and are wondering where to start, here are 15 great books our expert Bibliologists recommend to read before you die!Continue Reading

10 Books Like FROM BLOOD AND ASH

If you like your fantasy with a side of steamy romance (or vice versa!) then chances are you’ve read and loved Jennifer Armentrout’s From Blood and Ash and its sequels. The books follow Poppy, a Maiden who has been chosen from birth to save her nation. As a Maiden, she’s expected to deny herself and all her yearnings in order to prepare for her Ascension, so she can be found worthy of the gods. But when she begins to fall for one of her guards, she discovers there is much more to her destiny than she initially thought. This fantasy series is steamy, sexy, and full of breathtaking adventure that involves magic, the gods, and fantastical worlds. Read on for 10 recommendations of books like From Blood and Ash!Continue Reading

20 New Fantasy Books to Read in 2022

Collage of four new fantasy books to read in 2022, including Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan, A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin, When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill, and Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon JamesIf fantasy is your jam, then there’s no shortage of wonderful, otherworldly novels hitting shelves in 2022 for both YA and adult audiences! Titles range from innovative fantasy worlds to real-world settings infused with magic, drawing upon mythologies and inspiration from all over the world. Whether you’re eagerly awaiting a sequel or a new release from your favorite author, or just looking for your next new fantasy obsession, then check out this list of 20 new fantasy books to read in 2022!Continue Reading

22 New Book Releases We’re Excited for in 2022

Collage of three book covers: Moon Witch Spider King by Marlon James, Cherish Farrah by Bethany Morrow, and Violeta by Isabel AllendeIt’s a new year, and the best part of that is NEW BOOKS! We are so excited for the plethora of new books releasing in 2022, and while we certainly couldn’t even begin to cover them all, here are 22 of our most anticipated new book releases 2022 has to offer. Just a note that there are going to be more listed for the beginning of the year, as some releases for the end of 2022 haven’t been finalized yet or might not have a ton of info available at this time, but this should get your 2022 wishlist a nice head start!Continue Reading