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P.N. Hinton

Born into a family of readers, P.N. gained a love reading as a sort of herd mentality. This love of reading has remained a life long passion, resulting in an English Degree from The University of Houston in Houston, Texas. She normally reads three to four books at any given time, in the futile Sisyphean hope of whittling down her ever growing to be read pile of no specific genre.

We Need Healthy Interracial Romance Books

In light of recent developments in what's being pushed as interracial romance, here's a list of better IRs to spend your time and money on, including Grumpy Fake Boyfriend by Jackie Lau.

4 of the Best Warm Hug Books

What makes a book feel like a warm hug? One reader explores her comfort reads and recommends a few comforting warm hug books.

4 Great Romance Books About Persephone and Hades

There's something for every reader in search of love stories from the underworld in this list of romance books about Persephone and Hades, including Hot as Hades by Alisha Rai.

Let’s Hear It For the Brainy Girls: Romance Novels Featuring Aspiring Women

Let's hear It for the brainy girls! These romance novels feature aspiring women breaking barriers in their fields, including A Lady’s Formula for Love by Elizabeth Everett.

2020 Book Goal Updates

A plan was made, then 2020 happened! One reader checks in on this year's reading goal progress.

8 Mysteries and Thrillers by Black Authors

Check out these taut and gripping mysteries and thrillers by Black authors, covering everything from gentrification to commentaries on family.

9 Creepy Books About Sinister Institutions

Think twice before you enter these buildings. We've rounded up some of the creepiest books about sinister institutions and schools.

15 Detective Books for Young Sleuths

Adults aren't the only ones who love s good "whodunit." Get those young sleuths on the case with these detective books for kids, like Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson.

They Came, They Saw, They Kicked Butt: 10 Books About Girls Who Play Sports

They came, they saw, they kicked some butt: books about girls in sports for early, middle grade, and young adult readers.

10 Funny Parenting Books, From Pregnancy To Raising Preteens

If you're looking for funny parenting books like Bad Mother by Ayelet Waldman that are a bit more humorous and a little less clinical, we've got you covered.