Want to Read More? These Accessories Can Help.
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This True Crime Book Was So Unnerving, and I Absolutely Devoured It
Today’s book recommendation is a newer true crime release that got really dark in ways I did not expect and I was absolutely enthralled by it. The author, Leah Sottile, is an investigative journalist and podcast host. Before reading this book, I was just surface-level aware of the new-age-to-white-supremacy pipeline (which is adjacent to the wellness-trad-wife-white-supremacy pipeline). After reading this book, I now know enough for it to be almost nightmare-inducing.
Most Americans Want to Read More Books—These Accessories Can Help
If you’ve been a part of the bookish interest for the last few years, you’ve probably seen a few iterations of the “reading more” discussion. There was a time when reading as much as possible was in vogue—but it left some people feeling badly when they couldn’t read as much as their favorite book influencers. Then, the sentiment of not stressing yourself out or comparing yourself to others seemed to permeate. The latter is mostly where we’re at now, though there is recent data that shows that Americans would still like to read more than they currently do.
8 Unforgettable Literary Fiction Reads by Marginalized Authors
Literary fiction works tend to be the most celebrated and revered, for better or worse. They are what’s recognized for awards—including the few literary awards that come with significant cash prizes. But often, the literary fiction recommended is by the same handful of names, who also happen to be male, white, cisgender, straight, and abled. It’s worth seeking out marginalized voices not only to combat the system discrimination in the book world, but also because—in my opinion—much of the most interesting and groundbreaking literary fiction works are by marginalized authors.
Winning at Love: 6 Great Diverse YA Sports Romances
YA sports romance stories aren’t just about the cheerleader falling for the football player anymore. They are about a multitude of different sports, and sometimes the cheerleader falls for another cheerleader, or the football player falls for a rival quarterback. In the great YA romances below, you’ll find first love between rival basketball teams, a Muay Thai fighter battling for approval, a friends-to-lovers baseball tale, and more. Let the games begin!
Must-Read Spacefaring Mysteries
Space is the final frontier, the place no one can hear you scream, which makes it the perfect setting for a good murder mystery. I’ve got nine must-read spacefaring mysteries for you on the list below, and that’s only scratching the surface of what’s out there.
