Jessica Pryde

Jessica Pryde is a member of that (some might call) rare breed that grew up in Washington, DC, but is happily enjoying the warmer weather of the desert Southwest. While she is still working on what she wants to be when she grows up, she’s enjoying dabbling in librarianship and writing all the things. She can be found drowning in her ever-growing TBR and exclaiming about romance in the Book Riot podcast (When in Romance), as well as on social media. Find her exclamations about books and pho on twitter (JessIsReading) and instagram (jess_is_reading).

The Fine Black Men of Historical Romance

Historical romances about black men, recommended by Jess Pryde, author of the Kissing Books newsletter.

Avon Starts a New Diversity Sponsorship Named After Beverly Jenkins

The sponsorship will help foster diverse voices at the Romance Writers of America National Conference.

Romance Tropetonite: Fake Relationships

Jess talks about a romance trope that she always falls for. Are you a fan of romance novels that involve fake relationships?

Time Travel Romance Novels Beyond Outlander

Looking for something to read now that you've caught up on Outlander? Here are a few time travel romance novels (and a few time travel novels with romance) to check out.

Trade Waiter’s Lament: I Want to Read All the Things

What My Mom Read on Her First Vacation in a Decade

When a reader's mom takes her first vacation in a decade, here's what she picks up.

9 Romances to Read if You Enjoyed THE WEDDING DATE

So you read and loved the latest romance darling THE WEDDING DATE? Get these books next!

Read Harder: Romance Novels By or About a Person of Color

Looking for books to fulfill the 2018 Read Harder Challenge task #11: a romance novel by or about a person of color? Peruse these titles.

Read Harder, Romance Style

Want to read more romance while taking on the 2018 Read Harder Challenge? Here are romance picks for almost every challenge task.

Peek Over Our Shoulders: What Rioters are Reading on January 4, 2018

Check out what Book Riot contributors and editors are reading right now, at this very minute! Okay, maybe not this exact moment, but we would be if we could!