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).
How Audiobooks are Getting Me Through COVID-19
Laura Sackton
April 7, 2020
Audiobooks have allowed this Rioter to continue reading throughout this crisis, and to continue reading in the way that makes her happiest.
Comforting Books for Hard Times: Soothing Reads in Every Genre
Laura Sackton
Because everyone has their own idea about what constitutes a comfort read, here are two very different comforting books for each genre.
A Period Day Reading List
Laura Sackton
April 4, 2020
Comfort reading for when your period just knocks you out.
6 Books to Read After IN THE DREAM HOUSE
Laura Sackton
April 3, 2020
Looking for more books like IN THE DREAM HOUSE? You'll want to pick these up.
Listening Pathways: Ramon de Ocampo
Laura Sackton
March 27, 2020
Don't know where to start with Ramon de Ocampo audiobooks? This handy guide is a great introduction to his work as a narrator.
20 Feel-Good Ebooks Unlikely to Have Long Library Waitlists to Read While Social Distancing
Laura Sackton
These feel-good ebooks don't have long waits -- if any wait at all -- from your library.
Stuck at Home? Here are 20 of the Best Books on Hoopla Right Now
Laura Sackton
March 24, 2020
If you're stuck at home and bemoaning the absence of libraries from your life, don't fear! Here are some great books available on Hoopla right now.
Queer Representation in Books: Give Me All of It, Every Kind
Laura Sackton
March 23, 2020
"Give me queer suffering and give me queer celebration." One reader plumbs the depths of queer literature and considers queer representation in books.
10 of the Best Audiobook Series
Laura Sackton
Get ready for hours of listening because we've rounded up some of the very best audiobook series in a variety of genres for readers of all ages.
Where to Find the Best Audiobook Reviews Online
Laura Sackton
One audiobook listener scoured the internet and came up with this list of the best websites offering good audiobook reviews.