CJ Connor

CJ Connor is a cozy mystery and romance writer whose main goal in life is to make their dog proud. They are a Pitch Wars alumnus and an Author Mentor Match R9 mentor. Their debut mystery novel BOARD TO DEATH is forthcoming from Kensington Books. Twitter: @cjconnorwrites | cjconnorwrites.com

The Best New Biographies of 2023

The best new biographies of 2023, including King: A Life by Jonathan Eig, explore full lives and historical events in ways that speak meaningfully to the present.

20 of the Most Thought-Provoking, Philosophical Science Fiction Books of All Time

Looking for a work of science fiction that will make you really think? Welcome to these philosophical sci-fi books!

10 of the Best Puzzle Mysteries

These 10 mysteries are centered around particularly clever and puzzling plots — and they're a little easier to crack than CAIN'S JAWBONE.

QUIZ: What Messy Queer Book Are You?

If you’re interested in books about queer characters who make mistakes and are given the space to be three-dimensional people, take this quiz.

Books About Queer Elders Give Me Hope for the Future

I've found that I look for books about queer characters who are older than me as of late, books like Matt Cain’s The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle that assure me that it's going to be okay.

9 of the Best Gentle Self-Help Books

Self-hatred doesn't have to be a catalyst for change. As these gentle self-help books show, self-respect can lead to healthier growth.

How GOOD OMENS Gave Me Hope As A Trans College Student

Good Omens didn't resolve all of the conflicts I felt. But it helped me feel less alone.

8 of the Best Romance Books With Action

Following The Lost City, action romance books are having a moment! Find the best romance books with action subplots for your summer reads, including the upcoming Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura.

15 of the Best New Cozy Mysteries Coming Out in the Second Half of 2023

Grab your TBR. You'll be adding a whole host of great upcoming cozy mysteries to it for a delightfully murder-y summer + fall.

The Best New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Out June 2023

This list of sci-fi and fantasy books out this June feature everything from robot-filled dystopian futures to magical murder mysteries. Start with The Moon Represents my Heart by Pim Wangtechawat.