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).

Riot Roundup: The Best Books We Read in June 2018

Check out the list of the best books Rioters read in the month of June!

28 Fabulous Works of Queer Historical Fiction for Pride Month

A selection of excellent queer historical fiction novels, from Ancient Greece through the 1950s, for Pride month and beyond.

15 Audiobook Memoirs Written (and Read) by LGBTQ Authors

We've got 15 excellent LGBTQ audiobook memoirs written and read by queer authors. Listen to these titles during Pride Month and beyond.

50 Must-Read Nonfiction Audiobooks Under Ten Hours

Looking for a quick listen? Check out this list of fifity of the best short audiobooks around.

50 Must-Read Audiobooks Under Ten Hours: Fiction

Looking for a quick listen? Look no further than this list of the best short audiobooks under ten hours. Find a short audiobook on this list for everyone.

20 Things To Do While Listening to Audiobooks (That Aren’t Chores)

Sick of spending all your audiobook listening time doing errands and cleaning the bathroom? Here are twenty suggestions for fun things to do while listening to audiobooks that aren't chores.

In Praise of Childhood Favorites That Lose Their Magic

"Why should books that change us so profoundly as children and teens have to do so again when we are adults?"

12 Queer Webcomics You Can Read For Free Right Now

A selection of twelve queer webcomics you can read free, both completed and in progress, including slice-of-life, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and more.

The One Thing All My Five-Star Reads Have in Common

After pondering the question of what makes a five-star read, I've discovered that for me, it's one thing: books that elicit a physical reaction.

How Audiobooks Have Changed The Way I Read

A few things one reader learned about how she experiences stories, both aurally and visually, and some of the ways listening to audiobooks has helped her enjoy reading--in all formats.