The Mysteries, Thrillers, and True Crime to Read in March
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7 Must-Read Books About Immigration and Refugees
As I write this, birthright citizenship is being challenged, schools and religious institutions are trying to keep ICE from raiding their classrooms and congregations, and the Trump administration is sending Venezuelan migrants to Guantánamo. Now is as good a time as any to connect and reconnect with stories by immigrants and refugees about immigrants and refugees, and so I recommend these eight excellent books for Read Harder Task #5: Read a book about immigration or refugees.
A Funny, Steamy Late-Bloomer Sapphic Romance
Today’s book recommendation is in a set of romances that take place in the same universe, but it totally works as a standalone (the Out in Hollywood series). This is an adult late-bloomer sapphic romance that takes place in L.A. by the same author who gave us The Summer of Jordi Perez (And the Best Burger in Los Angeles), a young adult book that I also loved. Today’s book recommendation, though, is definitely for adults.
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12 New Mystery, Thrillers, and True Crime Reads for March 2025
Welcome to spring reading, mystery fans! Regardless of the season, publishing always has a new selection of mysteries, thrillers, and true crime for readers. Since the quantity can be overwhelming, I’ve rounded up some excellent choices for a wide range of reading tastes.
TOTE-ally Sweet Bookish Tote Bags for Hauling Your Literary Treats
If you’re a book lover—and you’re here, so of course you are—then you’re no stranger to a good tote bag. They’re practical, they’re stylish, and they’re one easy way to share what it is you’re passionate about when it comes to the world of books and reading. Even if you’re not using said tote to carry your library or bookstore loot, you’re able to share everything you love about the literary life when you’re using it to carry your groceries or the bits and bobs you need to get through your day at the office.
15 New March Romances to Get You Ready for Spring
Well folks, it’s March. If your weather is changing, I hope it’s a hoped-for change. If you’re dealing with the constant change that is happening in other parts of American life right now, I’m hoping these new romances are going to bring you some element of joy.
