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Sarah Ullery

Sarah suffers from chronic sarcasm, and an unhealthy aversion to noise. She loves to read, and would like to do nothing else, but stupid real life makes her go to work. She lives in the middle of a cornfield and shares a house with two spoiled dogs and a ton of books.

More Comics and Graphic Novels for Reluctant Readers

Comics and graphic novels for reluctant readers of all ages!

A Read-Aloud Action Plan

Need to occupy your kids this summer? Pair these read-alouds with these activities!

A Fortress of Solitude; or, The Perfect Reading Room

White noise? A lazy dog? A giant overstuffed chair? What makes up the perfect reading space for you?

50 Of The Best Thriller Audiobooks

Audiobooks, in my humble opinion, are the best way to consume thrillers. Here are 50 of the best thriller audiobooks to get into your ears immediately.

Chidi’s Reading List

We imagine what Chidi's reading list would look like--mostly philosophy texts about ethics, death, and choice.

20+ Dorothy Parker Quotes for Your Daily Routine

Dorothy Parker quotes to get you through the day, from the ring of your alarm to when you crawl into bed.

9 Haunted Stories for Morbid Kids

These spooky children's books feature ghosts, witches, demons, monsters, and more creepy characters to please morbid kids.

How to Prepare for a New Year of Reading

Set a goal, abandon your goal, make some lists, get some pens.

A Quest for Meaningful Reading: A Year in Quotes

A reader shares 10 meaningful quotes from books read this year, including MADONNA IN A FUR COAT, AIN'T I A WOMAN, and SOURDOUGH.

Your Top Audiobooks FAQs, Answered

Just for Book Riot readers: sign up for an Audible account, and get two from our list of the best audiobooks ...