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).

Quiz: Design Your Perfect Concert and Get a Rec for a Graphic Novel on Audio

Comics on audio are like recordings of live music. They're a translation. Design your perfect concert and get a graphic novel on audio rec, like Nimona by Noelle Stevenson.

Why I Love Book Recommendation Newsletters

One reader on why they love book recommendation newsletters as much as they do.

10 Informative & Delightful Queer Nonfiction Comics

These nonfiction LGBTQ comics include queer history, philosophy, memoirs, anthologies, poetry, and more to entertain and inform -- including Our Work is Everywhere by Syan Rose.

12 Beautiful & Sturdy Cookbook Bookends

Find the best cookbook bookends with these super sturdy, guaranteed-to-function-properly, heavyweight bookends that are up for the challenge.

20 Must-Read Queer Webcomics

The world of queer webcomics is truly wonderful and varied. This is just a sample of the vast queer imagination that exists, including Check, Please! by Ngozi Ukazu.

Can We Please Retire the Word “Problematic”?: A Plea for Using Precise Language

Calling out intolerance in literature is important, but here's why we can do better than just saying a work is "problematic."

20 Must-Read Adult Books by Trans & Genderqueer Authors From 2021

It's been a great year in adult trans lit! These 20 must-reads by trans and genderqueer authors cover horror and sci-fi to poetry and memoir, including Dear Senthuran by Akwaeke Emezi.

12 Rad Indigenous Illustrators You Should Know

Whether you’re a comics fan, looking for new kidlit, or just enjoy gorgeous art, you'll want to follow these rad Indigenous creators.

Quiz: What Family Drama Should You Read Next?

Family dramas are so adept at exploring every facet of the human experience. This quiz will show which family drama you should pick up next.

On Being a Comics Reader vs. Being a Comics Fan

I've given up trying to force myself to be a different kind of comics reader. It's okay to love comics while not partaking in fandoms.