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Cover-to-Cover Songs: 10 Nonfiction Books about a Single Song

From globally-known tunes to more obscure songs, these nonfiction books about a single song tell fascinating stories.

Are Lyrics Literature?

Everyone has a song lyric that they love or that has spoken to them in some powerful way. But the question remains: are lyrics literature?

These Books Rock: 10 YA Books About Musicians

Loving both music and books is doubly good for you, right? These YA books about musicians span different genres of young adult literature.

Their Favourite Songs: Books With Music Playlists

From songs that inspired the author's writing process to ones woven into the plot, these books with music playlists are a layered treat.

Welcome to Music and Literature Day!

It's Music and Literature Day at Book Riot! Press play and dive in.

Dark Academia vs. Chaotic Academia: What’s the Difference?

Newer dark academia books point out elitism in academia; chaotic academia not only rejects it entirely, but seeks to undermine it at every turn.

Why Demonic Prep Boys Keep Appearing in the Dark Academia Canon

You know the type: old-money east coast aesthetic and a demonic or dark magical presence. Let's talk about dark academia's demonic prep boys.

The Best Dark Academia in Science Fiction and Fantasy

Dark academia isn't just for mysteries and thrillers — you can find all the dark academia vibes you crave in science fiction and fantasy too!

Dark Academia and Horror: A Bloody, Perfect Marriage

If you enjoy dark academia books, you might find yourself more at home than you realize. You may not want to leave.

Class Action: 8 of the Best Dark Academia YA Fantasy Books

Cauldrons and pencils down! Homework has never been so scary in these eight dark academia YA fantasy books!