Ashley Holstrom

Ashley Holstrom helps make books at Sourcebooks. She lives near Chicago with her cat named after Hemingway and her bookshelves organized by color. Newsletter: Crooked Reads. Twitter: @alholstrom.

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Excellent New Book Covers Hitting Shelves in April 2018

Just a collection of some great book covers hitting shelves in April 2018. We're not asking you to judge a book by its cover, but there's no harm in admiring a good one.

Introduction to Booklr: Bookish Tumblrs to Follow

Because you need some booklr in your life. Follow these bookish Tumblrs for the best book photography and bookish aesthetic.

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13 Fabulous Feminist Audiobooks

Get some feminism in your ears with these fabulous feminist audiobooks. We also have bonus feminist reads, because we can't help ourselves.

Are We Done with Sweary Self-Help Books Yet?

Are we afraid of reading sincere-sounding self-help books? Do we need them to look funny and cool on the outside so people don't think we're taking ourselves seriously? What gives with the sweary self-help books trend?

Cover Face-Off: AYITI by Roxane Gay

Come vote for your favorite book cover for AYITI by Roxane Gay: the 2011 original or 2018 reprint with Grove Press!

5 Books for Aquarius Readers (That Aren’t by White Men)

Water-bearers are intelligent, unpredictable, and independent. They deserve a list of books for Aquarius readers that aren't all by white men. Here are some options.

4 Great Books About Relationships

Love ain't easy. Friendship takes work. Sometimes you need some books about relationships to help you navigate human interaction. Here are four picks.

12 More of Our Favorite Instagram Poets

These Instagram poets and word magicians are here to make your feed more special.