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Sex Work in Romance Novels
41+ min ago (530+ words) Jessica Pryde is a member of that rare breed that grew up in Washington, DC, but is happily enjoying the warmer weather of the desert Southwest. While she is still working on what she wants to be when she grows…...
Overrated Fantasy Classics (and What to Read instead)
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (400+ words) View All posts by Chris M. Arnone Well, this one is going to get me in trouble. I just know it. Fantasy has existed in the form we know it since Tolkien put The Lord of the Rings into the world....
Poetry Picture Books for Kids
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (195+ words) View All posts by Connie Pan Every April since 1996, National Poetry Month arrives to praise the importance of poets and poetry. For 30 years, poetry enthusiasts have spent the spring month celebrating in a multitude of ways. Some people write a…...
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (350+ words) USA Today, Publishers Weekly, NYT, Amazon, and Indie Booksellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results. The three titles on all five bestseller lists this week are familiar ones: Project Hail Mary continues to enjoy the…...
A 2026 YA Microtrend: International Road Trips
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (612+ words) These three YA books take a road trip through places outside of America. Buckle in! YA road trip books have also been very American based. There's something to that, of course, as America is a car-based country and there's plenty…...
The Remarkably Bright Creatures'Trailer and Its Narrating Giant Octopus
15+ hour, 37+ min ago (452+ words) Book Riot Editorial is made up of passionate readers, writers, and book lovers dedicated to delivering insightful book recommendations, literary analysis, and the latest in book culture. With expertise spanning multiple genres and a deep understanding of the publishing industry,…...
Book Riot's Deals of the Day for April 8, 2026
23+ hour, 51+ min ago (124+ words) Book Riot Editorial is made up of passionate readers, writers, and book lovers dedicated to delivering insightful book recommendations, literary analysis, and the latest in book culture. With expertise spanning multiple genres and a deep understanding of the publishing industry,…...
The Women's Prize Shortlist and Other Award-Nominated and Winning Nonfiction
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (227+ words) Plus, the National Book Critics Circle Award winners and the Weatherford Award for the best books about Appalachia. View All posts by Kendra Winchester It's one of my favorite times of year'literary award season! Literary prizes that focus on the…...
One of 2026s Best Crime Novels
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (293+ words) Plus, a stand out character in Young Sherlock, a fun thriller series getting adapted, award finalists, and more. View All posts by Jamie Canaves What has been happening in the news for mystery fans? Of course, there aer lots of…...
Romance Readers Are Great at Spotting Red Flags
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (759+ words) Turns out romance readers love tropes, but they hit different irl. View All posts by Nikki De Marco And to be fair, sometimes they are'on the page. Things I love on the page are often traits I wouldn't tolerate in…...