#Saturday Reads

The Most Anticipated Cookbooks of 2023

Find the best cookbooks 2023 has to offer, from improving your everyday meal repertoire or making something for a special event.

The Future of Libraries

Libraries have existed for 5,000 years, but what does their future look like in an ever-changing world. One writer explores.

23 Great Books To Read in 2023

Hear ye, hear ye, it's time for the new books of 2023. Here are 23 great books to read in 2023 (plus more titles because you deserve it.) Check out Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah for starters.

35 of the Best Bookstores in the USA

Find the very best independent, local bookstores across the United States who are doing good, necessary work.

A Guide to Bookish MacArthur Fellows

There have been many bookish winners of the MacArthur Genius Grant. Here's a list of some of the most recents ones.

Black Romance Has Always Been Here

While there are more Black authors helping bring Black romance into the mainstream, Black romance has a long history.

What It’s Like Being an Ebook Developer?

Few know about this esoteric gig in the bookish world, and here, one writer shares their process for creating ebooks.

The Best Memoirs You’ve Never Heard of

There are so many incredible memoirs out there beyond the bestseller list. Here are some underrated gems you need to read, including Carry: A Memoir of Survival on Stolen Land by Toni Jensen.

Cookbook Showdown: The Best Fried Chicken Recipes, Tested

In today's Cookbook Showdown, Susie tests multiple fried chicken recipes from various popular cookbooks to see which one reigns supreme.

How Your Book Club Can Fight Against Books Bans and Censorship

Censorship attempts and book bans are at an all time high, but even a handful of people in a book club can make a difference. Here's how.