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The Best New Vacation Reads to Pack for Your Next Trip

Whether you prefer romantic adventures, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, or even horror, these new vacation reads are perfect for your next trip.

15 Excellent 2023 Short Story Collections by Asian Authors

These new short story collections from Asian and Asian diaspora voices are insightful, deeply strange, intense, and profound.

Go Under the Sea with the Best Mermaids in Literature

If you love mermaids of all kinds — the beautiful and the tragic and the grotesque — here are some of the best mermaids from books.

8 Books About Characters with Chronic Pain

Check out these novels about characters with chronic pain like Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.

40 of the Most Anticipated Beach Reads of 2023

Find 40 of the best beach reads 2023 has to offer, organized by release date so you know when you'll be able to find them.

For the Emilys: 8 Best French Novels That Accurately Represent Francophone Culture

These eight best French novels more accurately represent the Francophone world than the cliché-filled Emily in Paris.

Sounds Like Revenge: A Very Vengeful Reading + Playlist

Revenge is a dish best served cold, and with a little music on the side. Enjoy these very vengeful book + music pairings.

Setting as a Character: Travel the World with These Atmospheric Books

If you're looking for beautiful and atmospheric writing about place, make some room on your TBR for these books with setting as a character.

10 Recent Siren and Mermaid Books to Dive Into

These new mermaid books span genres, age groups, and cultures and range in tone from lighthearted to serious. Read 'em now!

Let’s Go Lesbians: Books That Actually Use the Word Lesbian to Describe Their Characters

Looking for books with lesbian characters who actually use the word lesbian? Check out these books by Kristen Arnett, Mia McKenzie, and more.