Alison Doherty

Alison Doherty is a writing teacher and part time assistant professor living in Brooklyn, New York. She has an MFA from The New School in writing for children and teenagers. She loves writing about books on the Internet, listening to audiobooks on the subway, and reading anything with a twisty plot or a happily ever after.

Reading Pathways: Jayne Ann Krentz

Three Jayne Ann Krentz novels for new readers to start with including romances she wrote under the names Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle.

How Gothic Romance Led to Contemporary Romantic Suspense Novels

Contemporary romance as we know it today developed out of the gothic romance tradition with many lingering similarities.

The Best Romance Books You’ve Never Heard Of

These underrated romance novels are ones most readers probably haven't heard of but will totally fall in love with.

Quiz: What American History Book Should You Read Next?

Answer ten questions in this American history book quiz and get a reading recommendation for a book about the history of the United States.

What to Read if You Loved THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY

These books like The Summer I Turned Pretty are full of beach vibes, first love, sunset smooches, and, of course, summer romance

Quiz: Are You Frog or Toad?

Take this Frog and Toad quiz to discover which character from the beloved Arnold Lobel children's books you are most like.

Reading Pathways: Marie Lu

A list of three novels by Marie Lu to begin with for new readers including Warcross, The Kingdom of Back, and Legend.

24 Best Romance Novels of All Time

Here are the 24 best romance novels of all time featuring stolen kisses, happily ever afters, and everything that happens in between, including Indigo by Beverly Jenkins.

Why Aren’t There More Fat Men in Romance Novels?

Fat men in romance novels are few and far between. Why are they even more rare than fat women in romance novels?

10 Fantastically Sweet Middle School Romance Books

Find the best middle school romance books ranging from fairy tale retellings to first love stories to tween crushes.