Overrated Mystery Classics (and What to Read Instead)
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3 Overrated Mystery Classics and 3 Books to Read Instead
Even if the mystery genre isn’t typically your thing, it can be a hard genre to resist when the plot twists and cliffhangers are just that good. Historically speaking, what might have been shocking or groundbreaking in centuries past might no longer shake the earth of today—which is why recommending classics of mystery to readers can be a tricky game. Agatha Christie is great and all, but sometimes modern readers are looking for just a little more edge.
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Great Middle Grade Books for Pride Month—And More Kid Lit Links
In today’s round-up of recent links about children’s books, I have stuff to share with you about upcoming picture books, books for Pride Month, Juneteenth, and more! And if you need further recommendations, be sure to check out Playful Picture Books for Summer Reading and Must-Read Middle Grade Novels Out Soon!
4 Romance Novellas: Short, Sweet, and (Some) Spicy Reads
Standalone romance novellas are especially masterful, because you have to put a full romance arc, with all the beats in a newly-crafted world, within a much shorter word count. You get all the goods you’re looking for in a romance novel, often compressed to include only the parts that really count. These are romance writers wielding their skills with minute precision.
Book Club Stickers to Help Connect You With Your Fellow Readers
Whether you’re a summer book club lover, a member of a silent book club, or part of a genre reading club, there’s a book club sticker for you. Bonus: they tend to be pretty affordable, making them a sweet gift idea if you’re looking to treat your fellow bibliophiles.
Get Stoked: Here Are This Year’s Stoker Award Winners
If you love horror or are eager to dip your toes into it, one place you’ll want to turn to are the Bram Stoker Award winners. This year’s slate of best horror books were just announced at StokerCon and recognize superior publications from the prior year in books.
