A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles has become a book club favorite since it first published, topping bestseller lists and even getting picked up for TV. It’s the compelling story of a Russian count who is brought up before a Bolshevik tribunal for his youthful writing, and sentenced to lifelong house arrest in the Metropol, a famous hotel. There, he lives out his days in both tedium and excitement as he gets to know his fellow residents and watches the world around him change. Part of the reason why this book is so appealing to audiences is because there’s nothing quite like it! A Gentleman in Moscow has a strong sense of place, a compelling protagonist, and it covers a huge span of time. However, we’ve rounded up ten books like A Gentleman in Moscow that you’ll enjoy for the similarities in story, structure, plot, and settings! Check them out!
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen fans can’t get enough Pride and Prejudice adaptations! If you’re like us, any book based on Pride and Prejudice is an auto-read–and we’ve got a list of ten must-not-miss book adaptations for your TBR!Continue Reading
This year is bringing us some incredible new memoirs and personal stories, whether you’re a fan of books about identity, tales of adventure, or true stories that explore family secrets! When it comes to the best memoirs, 2021 promises some amazing reads. These are the best new memoirs that are on our radar, and we think you’ll love them!
We get it, 2020 was a rough year. And while things are looking up in 2021, we’ve still got a ways to go before anyone will feel like life has achieved some normality. We’ve always taken comfort in books, and so we decided to round up a big list of the best books to read in 2021! This is a mix of recent 2021 releases, books to look forward to in 2021, and more most anticipated reads, as flagged by our expert Bibliologists! Bibliotherapy, here we come!
Father’s Day is coming up, and we know that many of you struggle with what to get your dads! Books are always a great idea, but sometimes finding dad books are hard…but you definitely know one when you see it! We’ve rounded up some of the best new and upcoming books for dads so no matter what the father figure in your life likes to read, you’ll find something that’s sure to make him smile!
Here at TBR, we absolutely believe that audiobooks are real books! We also know that sourcing audiobooks can be a little bit tricky because there are so many different options out there! Audible has offered a subscription-based model for audiobooks for a long time now, but recently they’ve launched Audible Plus and Premium Plus, two different plans that offer different content for different kinds of readers. If you’re wondering which service is right for your reading habits and budget, never fear! We’re going to break it down Audible Plus vs. Premium Plus for you. 
Too often throughout literary history, queer characters have been denied happy endings. For years, that was because publishers wouldn’t release a book without queer characters receiving some kind of tragic punishment for what was seen as social deviation. Later, as times changed, queer characters were denied happy endings because society literally couldn’t imagine them. These days, we’re so lucky to live in a world where queer stories and queer joy is given space to thrive, and queer romance is a growing genre full of guaranteed happily every afters! But if you want to explore more happy queer books beyond romance, then we’ve rounded up fifteen recent queer books with happy endings that you’ll enjoy!
March is Women’s History Month, and a great opportunity to pick up a book that illuminates the important contributions that women have made throughout history, from marching for the right to vote to their invaluable work in the sciences, and everything in between! Here are some of the best books about women’s history, written by female historians and authors!
A new year means even more new books with LGBTQ+ characters in the starring role! Although publishing can always do better to publish and promote more books with queer characters, 2021 is already turning out to be a wonderful year for LGBTQ+ readers! From fantasy to YA to graphic novels, there are so many great queer books hitting shelves this year. Let’s dive in!
If there’s anything that living through a pandemic has taught us, it’s that being a bit more self-sufficient and sustainable can come in handy during a global disaster! All jokes aside, whether you have full-on homesteading dreams or you just want to learn how to grow more of your own food and live more sustainably, here are ten of the best homesteading books to get you started! You can start small or go all in, and these homesteading books will guide you on your way.