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Rachel is a writer from Arkansas, most at home surrounded by forests and animals much like a Disney Princess. She spends most of her time writing stories and playing around in imaginary worlds. You can follow her writing at rachelbrittain.com. Twitter and Instagram: @rachelsbrittain

13 Apocalyptic Infection Books Like THE LAST OF US

These 13 outstanding apocalyptic books like The Last of Us which feature fungus, infection, and zombie-like outbreaks.

2023 Queer Romcoms Sure to Make You Swoon

Start 2023 off right with these 8 swoon worthy queer romcoms including Can't Let Her Go and Fake Dates and Mooncakes .

20 Genre-Defying Sci-Fi Books That Broke the Mold

Defy expectations — and genre conventions — with these 20 genre-defying sci-fi books, like Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon Ha Lee and Several People Are Typing by Calvin Kasulke.

Dig Into These Excellent Bisexual Comics

Bi representation abounds in these 8 bisexual comics full of bi characters, bi love, and--you guessed it--bi happy endings!

Must-Read Sapphic Historical Fiction

Immerse yourself in sapphic historical fiction with these 20 must-read books like Mademoiselle Revolution and Notes of a Crocodile.

The Best Dark Academia in Science Fiction and Fantasy

Dark academia isn't just for mysteries and thrillers-- you can find all the dark academia vibes you crave in science fiction and fantasy too!

2023 LGBTQ Books To Add To Your TBR

These 2023 LGBTQ books feature a little bit of everything from YA rom-coms to queer SFF and you're not going to want to miss a single one.

13 Cozy Fantasy Books to Cuddle Up With This Winter

Cuddle up with any one of these 13 cozy fantasy books this winter for feel-good stories full of found family and happy endings, including Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree.

8 of the Best Science Fiction Books About Robots

Meet mechanical dragons, security units, and wild robots in these incredible science fiction books all about robots.

QUIZ: Which Fictional Library is Your Perfect Match?

Test your reader aesthetic in this fun quiz that will tell you if your fictional library match is more Bag End or a Babel.