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Jamie Canaves

Jamie Canavés is the Tailored Book Recommendations coordinator and Unusual Suspects mystery newsletter writer–in case you’re wondering what you do with a Liberal Arts degree. She’s never met a beach she didn’t like, always says yes to dessert, loves ‘80s nostalgia, all forms of entertainment, and can hold a conversation using only gifs. You can definitely talk books with her on Litsy and Goodreads. Depending on social media’s stability maybe also Twitter and Bluesky.

Sleuthing Summer: 12 Great New Mystery & Thrillers For July 2023

July's mystery reads include a historical series, a royal YA mystery, a translated Japanese detective novel, and more, including Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead.

Washi Tape For Book Lovers With Different Aesthetics

Washi tape's possibilities are endless, and this list of washi tape for book lovers will please every aesthetic.

Watch This, Read That: 9 Great Shows & Films Paired With Equally Great Books

If you love these recent TV shows and movies like I did, add these fantastic books to your reading pile next.

The Book Club Picks of June 2023, From Roxane Gay’s to Reese’s

Here are the books 11 of the biggest and most interesting book clubs have chosen as their picks for June 2023, including Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.

Criminal Summer: 18 New Mystery & Thrillers For June 2023

This summer is all about (fictional) crime. Get in on the heists, schemes, twists, and turns with June's mystery and thriller new releases.

Festering Fungi! Mushroom Goodies For Fungal Horror Fans

Here are bookish mushroom goodies for readers who enjoy some fungi in their books, including art, tarot cards, journals, and more.

9 Recent Audiobooks Narrated By the Author That Your Ears Will Want To Hear

If you're a fan of author-narrated audiobooks, here are some of the best recent releases to dive into that span genres and categories.

12 Book Clubs’ Excellent Picks For May 2023

Check out what all the online book clubs are reading in May, from dystopian fiction to historical fiction set in old Hollywood.

16 New Mystery and Thrillers To Get Sleuthing With in May 2023

May 2023 is packed full of great new mystery and thriller releases, including books by Stacey Abrams, Angeline Boulley, and Megan Abbott!

In Search of Book Hangovers

I’m just a girl standing in front of my bookshelves asking a book to ruin me for other books.