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Rachel Brittain

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

Grumpy / Sunshine Duo Books for Fans of Wednesday and Enid

If you couldn't get enough of Wednesday and Enid in Netflix's WEDNESDAY, you're going to love these grumpy / sunshine duo books.

10 Little Red Riding Hood Retellings For All Ages

Read your way into these 10 retellings and stories inspired by LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, including picture books like Lon Po Po, adult fiction, and more.

Cozy Graphic Novels To Snuggle Up With

These 10 cozy graphic novels are full of dreamy illustrations, sweet friendships, found families, and silly shenanigans, like Goldie Vance by Hope Larson, Brittney Williams, and Sarah Stern.

Happy Holigays! New LGBTQ Holiday Romances for 2022

Make the Yuletide gay with these twelve new LGBTQ romances full of festive settings, holiday cheer, and all the happily ever afters.

The Best Gifts for Readers 2022

Get your holiday shopping done early with these incredible gifts for readers in 2022 from handmade bookmarks to literary apparel.

The Best Graphic Novels You’ve Never Heard Of

These 20 underrated graphic novels deserve your attention as much as any bestseller, so what are you waiting for? It's time to read them, starting with M.F.K. by Nilah Magruder.

20 Must-Read Asexual Books for Ace Week

These 20 asexual books are absolute must-reads whether you want to learn more about asexuality or have more ace characters in your life, including The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann.

13 Gloriously Queer Witch YA Fantasy Books

Let yourself fall under the spell of these thirteen queer witch YA books full of magic, mischief, and LGBTQ romance, including How to Succeed in Witchcraft by Aislinn Brophy.

The 25 Best Space Opera Books of All Time

Set out on a journey to explore the stars with 25 of the best space opera books of all time, from Babel-17 to A Memory Called Empire.

Great New Queer Horror To Read This Fall

If you're ready for some scares then these new queer horror novels are for you. Haunted houses, dark secrets, and monstrous creatures abound!