#Reading Pathways

Reading Pathways is a regular Book Riot feature in which we suggest a three-book reading sequence for becoming acquainted with certain authors. Check out previous entries on Toni Morrison, Edith Wharton, John Steinbeck, and others.

Reading Pathways: Alisha Rai

Three Alisha Rai romance novels to begin with for new readers ranging from a dating app romcom to an enemies to lovers erotic romance.

Salman Rushdie and the Power of Stories

Who is Salman Rushdie? A look at the writer's oeuvre, the history of THE SATANIC VERSES, and his championing of free speech.

Reading Pathways: Jayne Ann Krentz

Three Jayne Ann Krentz novels for new readers to start with including romances she wrote under the names Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle.

Reading Pathways: Marie Lu

A list of three novels by Marie Lu to begin with for new readers including Warcross, The Kingdom of Back, and Legend.

Reading Pathways: Taylor Jenkins Reid

A list of three Taylor Jenkins Reid novels to begin with for new readers who want a sense of who she is as an author.

Listening Pathways: Richard Armitage’s Audiobooks

Wondering where to start with Richard Armitage's audiobooks? Here are three fool-proof options to choose from.

Reading Pathways: Kate Zambreno

Kate Zambreno explores feminism, modernity, and the writing lifestyle and got her start publishing through smaller presses.

Reading Pathways: Jackie Lau

Three suggestions for Jackie Lau books to start with for new readers of her hilarious, sexy romance novels.

Sleeping With the Lights On: A Stephen Graham Jones Reading Pathway

Start with these three books by prolific Indigenous author Stephen Graham Jones to get into his terrifying and gory world.

Reading Pathways: Rachel Cusk

With 11 novels and 4 works of nonfiction, it’s hard to know where to begin with Rachel Cusk. Here's my suggestion for a reading pathway.