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What Counts as Cozy Fantasy?

How much conflict is too much for a cozy fantasy? One reader proposes introducing labels for small conflict vs. large conflict cozy fantasy.

40 of the Most Anticipated Beach Reads of 2023

Find 40 of the best beach reads 2023 has to offer, organized by release date so you know when you'll be able to find them.

Love & Other Epic Adventures: Science Fiction Romance Books

Get your fill of space adventures, AI hunks, and shipworthy pairings with these science fiction romance books like The Red Scholar's Wake.

When Children’s Book Authors Don’t Like Children’s Books

Authors like Louisa May Alcott and A.A. Milne learned their success in children's literature didn't translate to respect for their art.

Quiz: Can You Match the Sci-Fi Opening Line To Its Novel?

How well do you know your science fiction? Test your expertise with this sci-fi opening line quiz full of both hard and soft sci-fi novels.

Like That Bestselling Novel? Read This Nonfiction Book

Check out these nonfiction books for fans of bestselling novels by authors like Barbara Kingsolver and Emily St. John Mandel.

20 Must-Read Historical Horror Novels about Scares Dwelling in the Past

It's fun to look back and see historical events from a fresh perspective, especially when you throw in zombies or haunted houses!

A History of Frog and Toad

Frog and Toad are having a moment — but who was their creator? I write about the genesis of the series and the life of Arnold Lobel.

An Alphabet of Queer Books: LGBTQ Book Recs from A-Z

Get ready for a reading challenge or invent your own with this alphabet of queer books from Another Appalachia to Zara Hossain is Here.

Lighthearted Post Apocalyptic Books to Brighten Up the End of the World

These lighthearted dystopian books show wastelands and aftermaths that could be terrible filled with friendship, animals, loyalty, and hope.