Courtney Rodgers

Courtney has been reading and collecting books almost as long as she's been alive. She holds a B.A. in Theatre and Creative Writing. Courtney has been writing with Book Riot since 2019, and is a Bibliologist with TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations. She's currently brainstorming for her next creative project. You can follow her on Instagram.

Bookish Hotels & BnB’s Around the World For Your Next Getaway

When you're ready to pack your bags for a literary adventure, consider one of these hotels and BnB's for a bookish escape.

20 Must-Read Southern Gothic Novels

For eccentric, flawed characters, sinister events, and explorations of race, class, decay, and isolation, get into Southern Gothic novels, including Sing, Unburied Sing by Jesmyn Ward.

9 Books That Feel Like PUSHING DAISIES

Love the show PUSHING DAISIES? These nine books, including Nothing To See Here, will make you feel like the show lives on.

Top Reviewers or Bot Reviewers: the Goodreads Bot Problem

Goodreads has a bot problem, allowing fake reviews and accounts to float to the top of book rankings.

Summer Reading Programs for Kids Made Me Feel Invincible

For a non-athletic kid, summer reading programs were a way of getting competitive and testing the limits of one's abilities.

6 Ways Libraries Support Communities During the Summer

How libraries and librarians support their local communities during the summer, from food distribution to serving as cooling centers.

Summer Activities For The Very Hungry Caterpillar

After reading the book together, try out one of these at-home The Very Hungry Caterpillar activities for toddlers and older kids alike!

8 Celebrity Novels to Add to Your TBR

The screen meets the page in this roundup of great celebrity novels on the shelves, from Molly Ringwald, the Mowry sisters, and more.

Must-Read Books for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with books by Asian and Pacific writers, from children's books and YA to memoir and fiction.

10 Foods and Drinks Readers Tried Because of a Book

Have you ever tried a food or beverage because you read about it in a book? One Rioter turned to Reddit to compile some reader favorites.