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Isabelle Popp

Isabelle Popp has written all sorts of things, ranging from astrophysics research articles and math tests to crossword puzzles and poetry. These days she's writing romance. When she's not reading or writing, she's probably knitting or scouring used book stores for vintage gothic romance paperbacks. Originally from New York, she's as surprised as anyone that she lives in Bloomington, Indiana.

11 Trope-tastic Books like The Spanish Love Deception

Love an enemies-to-lovers slow burn and fake dating story? You'll love these books like The Spanish Love Deception, like The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa.

What Do Your Favorite Books Say About You?

Examining the common threads between your favorite books can be uncomfortably revealing.

What Makes A Book Historical Fiction?

What would you say defines historical fiction? Is it 50 or more years ago? Do the '90s count? This Rioter breaks it down

Warm Fuzzies: 10 Feel-Good Nonfiction Books about Animals

A lot of nonfiction about animals focuses on the climate crisis, but these feel-good books about animals, like World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, remind you what we're fighting for.

Oh Yes, It’s Ladies Fight: 10 Fiery F/F Enemies to Lovers Fantasy Books

Fantasy books are prime environments for F/F enemies-to-lovers romances. Here are a few with a little uncertainty and a lot of heat, like The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri.

Love Notes: 10 Terrific Nonfiction Books About Music

If you love music, pick up one of these nonfiction books that cover different genres, like Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres by Kelefa Sanneh.

Wholesomely Horny: 6 Romance Authors Like Talia Hibbert

Find authors like Talia Hibbert, whose books share a big beating heart, with characters who come from realistically complex, loving families.

Get Hooked: 10 Books for Beginning and Advanced Crocheting

Crochet is such a fun textile art that'll have you hooked. Here are 10 books will inspire beginners and advanced crocheters alike, including The Tunisian Crochet Handbook: A Beginner's Guide by Toni Lipsey

Full Contact: 10 Sports Romances to Bring Out Your Competitive Side

If you're looking for romances with the competition, drama, and rivalry of the world of sports, pick up one these sports romances.

Getting Back Into Reading? 6 Tips to Help You Find Your Groove

Finding your way back into reading and not sure where to begin? These six tips will help you find your reading groove again.