Vanessa Diaz

Book Riot Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz is a writer and former bookseller from San Diego, CA whose Spanish is even faster than her English. When not reading or writing, she enjoys dreaming up travel itineraries and drinking entirely too much tea. She is a regular co-host on the All the Books podcast who especially loves mysteries, gothic lit, mythology/folklore, and all things witchy. Vanessa can be found on Instagram at @BuenosDiazSD or taking pictures of pretty trees in Portland, OR, where she now resides.

Lessons on Life, As Learned by a Ghost

This book about death isn't the downer you might expect it to be. It reminded me that there's healing, even laughter, to be had even in loss.

It’s Been Five Years Since AMERICAN DIRT and I’m Still Salty

It's been over five years and this book still makes me cranky.

Spring Releases by Latine Authors to Have On Your Radar

Add these spring 2025 Latine books to your TBR, from Isabel Allende's latest to a debut work of gothic horror.

All the Backlist! April 4, 2025

This week, Vanessa recommends a hilarious and heartwarming road trip romance and a cookbook she’s been actively excited to cook ...

Latine Women Authors for Women’s History Month (and an Introduction to Latine Lit!)

An introduction to Book Riot's newest newsletter highlighting Latine literature, and a celebration of underrated Latine women authors.

Throw it in the Bag: Bookish Purses, Belt Bags, Backpacks, and More

Whether you need a way to cart your precious books around or just an all-purpose bag with bookish flair, these bookish bags get the job done.

All the Backlist! February 28, 2025

This week, Vanessa recommends two books by authors with new books out this week: a delightful caper involving a mysterious ...

Golden Girls Goods for Readers

Shady Pines, Ma! These Golden Girls gifts for readers include bookmarks, stickers, totes, and more for fan's of Miami's finest.

Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for February 14, 2024

Greek gods made mortal, lesbian pirates, a forbidden broom race, and more in this megalist of book deals

The Game is Afoot and It’s Gay: Queer Mysteries and Thrillers to Read Right Now

Get to sleuthing with these queer mysteries and thrillers, from a historical mystery set in Georgian London's molly houses to a contemporary at a Salt Lake city game shop.

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