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Erin Mayer

Erin Mayer is a writer and editor specializing in personal essays and musings about face creams that probably won't cure her anxiety (but hey, it's worth a shot). Her work has appeared on Bustle, Literary Hub, Man Repeller, Business Insider, and more. She spends her free time drafting tweets she never finishes and reading in front of the television. Find her at erinmayer.com.

Read Harder: A Book With a Cover You Don’t Like

In this Read Harder Challenge post, we're recommending books for task #13: a book with a cover you just don't like.

All the Books Recommended on MY FAVORITE MURDER in 2020

The My Favorite Murder book recommendations are always on point. Read on for all the books Karen and Georgia have recommended this year, including The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James.

How to Find the Editor of a Book

How -- and why -- you may want to find the editor of a book.

The Best Places to Find Book Recommendations on Reddit

Boost your TBR by checking out the best places to find Reddit book recommendations. The internet is a treasure trove of amazing reads.

15 Best True Crime Authors Who Are Must-Reads For Genre Fans

An unscientific ranking of the best true crime authors whose work shaped, or is currently shaping, the ever-evolving genre.

15 Books About Loneliness That Will Make You Feel Seen

The best books about loneliness can help a reader be truly seen, whether it's self-help or fiction featuring a main character that struggles with isolation.

25 Fascinating Authors On Instagram to Follow in 2019

These 25 authors have the most interesting Instagram accounts to follow. Read through our list of authors on Instagram and then hit that Follow button!

15 Of The Best Books Like SHARP OBJECTS

These books like SHARP OBJECTS will have you reading to the very last page in just one sitting — you just won't be able to put them down.

13 Books About Social Media Influencers That Reflect the Changing Landscape

Check out these 13 great books about social media influencers and their role in an ever-evolving, constantly more connected society.

9 Novels About Dance That Will Have You Tapping Your Feet

Featuring stories of jealousy, love, dark secrets, and more, these novels about dance will satisfy dance enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike.