Few authors have influenced the mystery genre more than English novelist Agatha Christie. Born in 1890, Christie began writing while serving as a nurse in World War I. After her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, was published in 1920, Christie had an illustrious career. With 84 books that include series, standalone novels, collections, … Read more
Hockey romances are a sports romance sub-genre where the leading men are hockey players. It blends sports drama with all our favorite romantic tropes—can I get a cheer for slow-burn and enemies-to-lovers? Better yet, these romances often come with plenty of sneaking around and illicit relationships that will get your pulse racing. Check out our … Read more
The teenage years and high school days—the best time of your life, right? Sometimes. Being a teen comes with a whole host of struggles, especially in trying to flesh out your identity. Luckily, poetry can offer a guiding light in determining just who you are. With these twenty best poetry books for young adults, there’s … Read more
Romance readers, who wants to time travel? Maybe you’ve never looked at a historical romance, but you just binged Bridgerton and need more of the same ASAP. Maybe you have a bookcase full of the classics and want something to spice up your TBR. Either way, we have you covered. For new and old readers … Read more
With eighteen New York Times bestselling novels, thirty works, and another book slated for 2023, Christina Lauren has a story for every reader. From the Beautiful series to #BookTok viral novels, you might not know where to begin when you’re spoiled for choice. Whether you’re just getting started with Christina Lauren’s books or you’re planning … Read more
Leave your nine-to-five behind to channel your inner detective. Dark crimes, gray morality, and unreliable narrators wait for you in the world of psychological thrillers, where the answers you crave are only a few pages away (or so you tell yourself, as one more chapter becomes a book checked off your TBR). If you’re in … Read more
From Victorian corsets to eighties vibes, historical romance blends the best of two genres. Hello lush historical settings, and hello romances to die for. Even if time travel isn’t real, these stories let you live out your Regency dreams. If you’re looking for your fix of rakish heroes, bold heroines, and heart-pulsing romances throughout the … Read more
If you can’t decide between a romance or fantasy novel on your TBR, why not both? Fantasy romance combines the best of the two genres: romantic dynamics to swoon for and inventive settings and magic to explore. With fantasy romance, there’s no need to choose which aspect you prefer. Fall in love with these twenty … Read more
Everyone loves a good rom-com, but you can’t stick with the light side forever. Fortunately, we have your back with a series of novels with mystery, supernatural machinations, and of course, plenty of romance. Give in to desire and come to the dark side with these twenty best dark fantasy romance books—and be prepared for … Read more
From the first page, Cormac McCarthy’s bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Road, captivates. Set in a grim portrait of post-apocalyptic America, the story follows a father and son as they trek across a ravaged, ash-ridden America. Even though The Road is heart-wrenching and horrific at times, it carries a hopeful undercurrent in the father … Read more