#Saturday Reads

22 Must-Read Indigenous Authors

These Indigenous writers are poets, novelists, and memoirists, and write everything from history to sci-fi to fantasy.

The 25 Best Climate Change Books to Add to Your TBR

Whether it’s an essay manifesto calling for action or a fictional dystopia, the best climate change books are not to be missed.

I Can See My House from Here: 30 Great Astronaut Books

In space, no one can hear you read: We're recommending 30 great astronaut books that are—yep—out of this world.

Why Are So Many M/M Romances Written by Cis Women?

A lot of M/M romances are written by women - but why? A romance reader tries to unpack this interesting (and complicated) phenomenon.

The Neglected Tale of the Tougaloo Nine and their 1961 Read-In

In 1960s Mississippi, nine Black students put their lives on the line to fight for equal access to public libraries.

25 Must-Read Horror Collections and Anthologies

Short story horror collections pack their frights into just a few pages, giving readers more bang for their terrified buck.

Quiet Censorship, Pride Book Display Bans, and Challenged Books: What’s Happening at Arlington Public Library in Texas?

Far right Christian conservatives have waged war against the Arlington Public Library in Texas. Here's what's happening.

Exploring the Best American Series

The Best American Short Stories anthology has been around since 1915 and had some interesting iterations. Here's a brief history.

20 Must-Read Queer Millennial Novels

These queer millennial novels address the issues concerning our generation, from internet dating to climate change and economic uncertainty.

The Portrait in the Attic: How Horror Mirrors Society

People have always used stories to explore societal fears. Here's how horror and society have shaped each other in the western world.