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Is BookTok a Reinvention of Bookish Social Media, Or Just a Repeat?

BookTok is the biggest driver behind book sales right now. But is it really so different from its BookTube and Bookstagram predecessors?

What Happens When Publishing Houses Merge?

In November 2020, Penguin Random House expressed interest to buy competitor Simon & Schuster. What are the impacts of mergers such as this?

Why are Magic Users Often Oppressed in Fantasy Settings?

Magic is power, so why is it that so many fantasy novels feature magic users who are oppressed by their society?

A Thanksgiving Dinner Reading Menu

Before the big Thanksgiving meal, you’ll need a proper reading list. This is not your ordinary lis: think of it as a menu for reading.

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Covers, Expert Edition

How good at identifying book covers are you? Put your skills to the test.

No, Books Should Not Have Content Ratings Like Movies

Recently, certain groups have demanded a more robust rating system for kids' books, but there are many reasons this would be a bad idea.

42 of the Best Fantasy Novels From the Last 10 Years

Here are 42 of the best fantasy novels of the last 10 years, which include everything from witches to dragons, goblins to (d)jinn.

New Releases Tuesday: The Best Books Out This Week 

Here are some of the new books out this week, what they are about, and why you should add them to your TBR!

Don’t Stop and Smell the Roses in These 8 Plant-Based Horror Novels

These plant-based horror novels will change the way you see the world around you on your next walk outside.

12 Books to Make You Ugly Cry

If you love books that stomp on your heart and unapologetically destroy you, check out this list of books to make you ugly cry.