One of the most glorious moments of becoming a published author is finally seeing your book on a shelf. One of the most glorious moments of being a reader, though, is having someone else’s magic words in your bookcase. Whether the magic comes from the person who wrote it, the inscription inside it, or the […]
As a primarily contemporary reader, nothing excites me on the eve of a new year like the promise of new stories of brutal realism, light romance, psychological thrill rides, and everything in between. Being that contemporary is my absolute favorite genre, my “must-read” list is far longer than this, but apparently it’s frowned upon to […]
We’re exploding into 2016 with a to-be-read list so unwieldy it has grown different heads like a hydra (emails, Notes drafts, random pieces of paper, internet lists, elaborately decorated cakes…). January kicks off a crazy exciting year of new books with series starters everyone wants, ballsy concepts that will terrify and fascinate, subversive fantasies, and funny, updated noir. […]
If you have any question about the excellence of 2016’s crop of fresh YA, just look to today’s releases, the very first to hit in the new year. From deeply bonded witches on the run, to a high school student offering a very hands-on public service, to a “Chosen One” facing life after failure, these are the characters […]
Anthologies are having more of a moment than ever, giving readers so many more glimpses into both new and favorite authors and bringing a fresh infusion of much-needed representation, rare perspective, and empowerment. Plus, they’re perfect if you can only read in bits and pieces, or if you wanna get the most story for your […]