Laura Sackton
Laura Sackton is a queer book nerd and freelance writer, known on the internet for loving winter, despising summer, and going overboard with extravagant baking projects. In addition to her work at Book Riot, she reviews for BookPage and AudioFile, and writes a weekly newsletter, Books & Bakes, celebrating queer lit and tasty treats. You can catch her on Instagram shouting about the queer books she loves and sharing photos of the walks she takes in the hills of Western Mass (while listening to audiobooks, of course).
8 Emotional Memoirs about BIPOC Families
Laura Sackton
March 14, 2024
What's your favorite memoir about a BIPOC family?
Just 10 Minutes: How I Actually Started Reviewing All the Books I Read
Laura Sackton
March 1, 2024
The 10 minute habit and reframing what it means to write about books changed how one reader engaged with book reviewing.
Embracing Seasonal Reading with Picture Books
Laura Sackton
January 22, 2024
I've dabbled with seasonal reading in my regular reading life, but there's something about seasonal picture books that just hits differently.
8 Award-Winning Nonfiction Books You Might Not Have Heard Of
Laura Sackton
December 29, 2023
Paying attention to smaller literary awards will lead you to exciting books that get overlooked by the flashy, mainstream prizes.
Tips and Tricks for Doing a Reading Year-in-Review
Laura Sackton
December 14, 2023
Taking some time before the new year to reflect on your reading will change your reading life for the better.
20 Must-Read Indigenous Historical Fiction Books Set On Turtle Island
Laura Sackton
December 11, 2023
These compelling Indigenous historical fiction books cover hundreds of years and take place all across North America.
How To Build Seasonal Rereading Rituals
Laura Sackton
These rituals have grown from listening deeply to seasonal shifts — in my body and in the world — and matching those shifts with books.
9 Fantastic Books Set in the 1980s
Laura Sackton
November 27, 2023
I appreciate books set in the 1980s that focus on lesser known (and/or written about) places and events. Find the best here!
Queer YA from 2023 You Might Have Missed
Laura Sackton
November 22, 2023
These queer YA books from 2023 that you might have missed run the gamut from fun gay slasher novel to tales of family drama.
Please Help Me Start Reading Anything That’s Not a Book, I’m Begging You
Laura Sackton
November 7, 2023
I am very good at reading books and very bad at reading anything that isn't a book. Here is my strategy for starting to read articles.