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1980s Sci-Fi Books That Aged Badly (And 4 Still Worth Reading)

What's your favorite (and least favorite) 1980s sci-fi book?

I’ve Got 60 Seconds to Hook You: Bookstagram vs BookTok

There is a lot of overlap between the bookish communities on TikTok and Instagram. What are the advantages of each platform for readers?

How and Where to Find Discount Children’s Books

A guide to where you can find discount children's books, from your local library book sales to bulk discount sites.

The Book Club Picks of June 2023, From Roxane Gay’s to Reese’s

Here are the books 11 of the biggest and most interesting book clubs have chosen as their picks for June 2023, including Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.

How Queer-Owned Bookstores are Celebrating Pride Month

From drag queen story hours to bookish dance parties, find out how queer-owned bookstores across the U.S. are celebrating Pride.

Independent Bookstore Day 2023 Celebrations Across the Country

Find out what cities across the U.S. are doing to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day 2023 on April 29th and get in on the fun!

Reflecting on Winter’s Poetry

A look at some of the outstanding poetry collections that hit shelves this winter.

How Accurate Is Goodreads’s “Readers Also Enjoyed” Feature?

I read 10 books the Goodreads algorithm recommended to readers of one of my favorite books. Here's how it went.

How I Survived the Closure of My Library

When one reader's library closed for renovations, they wondered how they would survive. Turns out, it was a blessing in disguise.

Should Goodreads Users Be Able to Review Books before They’re Published?

Before a book comes out, it can be flooded with 5-star GIF-filled reviews or 1-star rants. Should Goodreads allow pre-publication reviews?