Susie Dumond

Susie (she/her) is a queer writer originally from Little Rock, now living in Washington, DC. She is the author of QUEERLY BELOVED and the forthcoming LOOKING FOR A SIGN from Dial Press/Random House. You can find her on Instagram @susiedoom.

Writing for the Bad Faith Reader

Authors and readers are more connected than ever. Here's how one writer avoids obsessing over the bad faith reader.

QUIZ: Can You Guess These Famous Authors’ Most Read Books?

Take this quiz to find out how well you know famous authors' most read books, including authors like Agatha Christie, Neil Gaiman, and Toni Morrison.

Let’s Go Lesbians: Books That Actually Use the Word Lesbian to Describe Their Characters

Looking for books with lesbian characters—who actually use the word lesbian? Check out these books by Kristen Arnett, Mia McKenzie, and more.

March 2023 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations

Welcome the new month with March 2023 horoscopes and new book recommendations for each sign.

Cookbook Showdown: The Best King Cake Recipes, Tested

Want to make your own king cake this Mardi Gras? One home baker tested four king cake recipes to find out which cookbook takes the cake.

Welcome to the Grown-Up Scholastic Book Fair

Take a stroll through this grown-up Scholastic Book Fair with nostalgic school supplies, accessories, and decor.

February 2023 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations

See which signs have romance in store in our February 2023 horoscopes. And spoiler alert — all signs have new books to check out.

Cookbook Showdown: The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes, Tested

We pit four cookbooks against each other to find the best chocolate chip cookie recipe, and here are the results, with photo evidence.

For Cooks Who Love Books: Bookish Kitchen Supplies and Decorations

Find everything you need to create the bookish kitchen of your dreams, including cookbook holders, aprons, tea towels, and more.

January 2023 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations

New year, new you, new books! Check out your January 2023 horoscope for a look at the month ahead and a new book perfect for your sign.