Kathleen Keenan

Kathleen Keenan is a writer and children's book editor in Toronto. In addition to Book Riot, she has written for Reel Honey, The Billfold, and The Canadian Press. She also edits a monthly newsletter for the indie bookstore A Novel Spot. Kathleen has an MA in English with a focus on nineteenth-century fiction, and there is nothing she loves more than a very long Victorian novel. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @KathleenMKeenan or find her writing even more about books at kathleenmkeenan.com.

Who Was Shakespeare? An Investigation Into the Authorship of His Plays

Who was Shakespeare? Some people don't believe William Shakespeare wrote his plays. One reader investigates the leading theories.

12 Great New Paperbacks in Honor of Paperback Book Day

These 12 new paperback reads, including While We Were Dating and Incense and Sensibility, will help you celebrate Paperback Book Day.

A #CancelCanadaDay Reading List to Learn about Colonialism and Racism in Canada

In light of #CancelCanadaDay, we present this reading list to learn more about racism in the country, including Seven Fallen Feathers by Tanya Talaga and more books.

How to Start Reading Again After Grad School

Learn how to start reading again after grad school with these six tips for getting back to pleasure reading.

You’ve Got Books: Reading Recommendations for YOU’VE GOT MAIL Characters

This list of recommended books for YOU'VE GOT MAIL characters explores what Kathleen Kelly and Joe Fox are reading in 2021.

A Guide to the Bridgerton Books

Looking for something to read after marathoning the Netflix show Bridgerton? Here's your guide to the Bridgerton books by Julia Quinn.

15 Books Like Taylor Swift’s EVERMORE for Your Winter Reading List

15 books like Evermore, Taylor Swift's surprise new follow-up album to Folklore, to add to your winter reading list, including The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave.

Award-Winning Canadian Books From 2020 To Add To Your TBR

Learn about award-winning Canadian books from 2020 with this list of Canadian novels, short stories, and non-fiction that won awards, including Stéphane Larue's novel The Dishwasher.

Nancy Drew Wasn’t the Only Girl Detective: Learn About 8 Other Classic Teen Sleuths

You've read Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, but have you read these other books like Nancy Drew? Meet 8 classic teen sleuths.

Watch the Trailer for the New Adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s REBECCA

Watch the trailer for the upcoming Netflix adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's REBECCA, starring Armie Hammer, Lily James, and Kristin Scott Thomas.