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PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION Book Club Questions

Book cover for PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATIONEmily Henry’s Beach Read was her debut adult novel and a breakout hit! Since then, it’s no surprise that people are clamoring to read her next adult book, People We Meet on Vacation. If your book club wants to see what all the hype is about, have no fear! Here is a reading guide to the book, plus some People We Meet on Vacation book club questions to get your conversation rolling!Continue Reading

5 of The Best Subscription Boxes for Readers

A towering stack of brown boxes outside of a purple door.No matter what the occasion—holidays, birthdays, celebrations, or just self-care—everyone loves a good subscription box. It’s a fun surprise each month and a gift that keeps on giving! If you have an adult reader in your life, perhaps you want to give them a subscription that will enrich and enhance their reading life…but maybe you’re not exactly certain of their reading tastes, or you’re unsure of what they’ve already read! Never fear—we have some ideas, and we’ve rounded up five of the best subscription boxes for readers that are full of bookish adjacent goodies, or book subscriptions that are flexible enough that they’re sure to satisfy every reader!Continue Reading

Types of Horror Genres

black and white photo of a hand pressed against a window paneWhen it comes to the horror genre, readers tend to get a certain image in their heads about what kind of book constitutes a horror. Maybe they think of haunted houses, or a maniacal killer on the loose. Maybe they think of gore or zombies. The point is, horror isn’t just one thing. The essence of the genre is books that scare you, and that can happen in a lot of different ways. We’ve rounded up a list of some of the most popular types of horror genres and subgenres along with some recommendations. Just keep in mind that when it comes to types of horror genres, it’s best to remember that a book can (and often does) overlap genres, and not every book will perfectly fit in each genre category—and some books may fit in more than one. The point of these horror subgenres is to help you discover more books you love, not limit books and their stories!Continue Reading

Books Like WE WERE LIARS

book cover of WE WERE LIARS by E. LockhartEver since its publication in 2014, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart has generated a massive amount of buzz among readers for its unreliable protagonist, swanky private island setting, and complex backstory involving a wealthy privileged family and their secrets. Not to mention that big twist! If you loved We Were Liars, we recommend that you check out Lockhart’s other mind-bending and unconventional mystery, Genuine Fraud. If you still want more, here are ten books like We Were Liars that we recommend that are great readalikes!Continue Reading

The 5 Best Goodreads Alternatives

a row of books with the pages facing the viewerGoodreads is one of the most popular bookish sites around, and millions of readers use it for a lot of different reasons: to track reading, to connect with friends, discover new books, and find information on their favorite authors or series. But Goodreads also has its limitations, and occasionally its drama. If you’re looking for a good alternative (or a few alternatives) to what Goodreads has to offer, we have a few recommendations for the best Goodreads alternatives!Continue Reading

How to Read Faster: 10 Tips + Hacks

a man wearing a gray sweatshirt sitting outside reading a bookThe old adage “so many books, so little time” never seems more real than when you’re staring at a teetering TBR stack. While it’s true that you won’t be able to get through everything you want to read—it’s just the reader’s curse in life—you may want to pick up a few skills to help you read faster so you can get through more books you love! We’ve rounded up a list of ten tips and suggestions to get you reading quickly!Continue Reading

The Best New Fantasy Romance Books

closeup photo of castle with mistMagic. Romance. Kissing. What could be better? If you’ve often thought that the fantasy book you’re reading could be improved upon with some smoldering looks and make out sessions, or that the romance novel you’re enjoying could be even more perfect with some magical powers or supernatural creatures, then you’re in luck! Here are fifteen of the best new fantasy romance books that will sweep you off your feet and spark your imagination!Continue Reading

The Top Thriller Books of 2021

High stakes, racing plots, and clever twists, all with a healthy dose of pulse-pounding action sequences…who doesn’t love a great thriller book? The top thriller books are especially great if you need a nice distraction from the more mundane aspects of life, and they’ll keep you guessing and turning the pages. 2021 has been an excellent time for the top thriller books (perhaps we all are feeling the need to escape) and we’ve compiled a list of the top thriller books of 2021 that you’ll want to TBR right now!Continue Reading

The Best New YA Enemies to Lovers Books

There’s nothing more satisfying than watching two people who are meant to be go from bickering and resenting one another to realizing that whoops, that feeling they have for that person they think they hate might actually be…attraction? It’s confusing, it’s angsty, and we can’t get enough of it! If you’re a big fan of this trope, whether the love interests are archenemies or merely rivals, then good news! We’ve rounded up some of the best new YA enemies to lovers books that you’ll want to devour!Continue Reading

The Best Nonfiction Book Club Questions

Do you love the idea of a book club, but find yourself reaching for nonfiction rather than fiction? Perhaps you like discussing books with others, but you want those discussions to be more than just a social event. Nonfiction book clubs are totally a thing, and while the core principle might be the same as book clubs that focus primarily on fiction and discussion, you can make a nonfiction book club into an organization dedicated to growth and action! Here are some ideas and nonfiction book club questions to get you started!Continue Reading