reading pathways

Reading Pathways: Sulari Gentill

Sulari Gentill is an innovative author writing postmodern and Golden Age mysteries. Here are the best books of hers to begin with.

Reading Pathways: Jesse Q. Sutanto

Dial A for Aunties put Jesse Q. Sutanto on the literary map, but she's written in a range of genres. Here are the best books to start with!

Reading Pathways: Alex Segura

Here's a brief look at the novels and comics of Alex Segura to whet your appetite for this fantastic writer's work.

The Messiness of My Policeman, E. M. Forster, and Harry Styles

What does Harry Styles, policemen, and a 20-time Nobel Prize nominees have in common? One writer breaks it down.

Reading Pathways: Alisha Rai

Three Alisha Rai romance novels to begin with for new readers ranging from a dating app romcom to an enemies to lovers erotic romance.

Who Was Ursula K. Le Guin?

Ursula K. Le Guin was a highly influential and prolific writer of science fiction and fantasy with an interesting upbringing.

Book Fetish: Sherlock Holmes

These Etsy items are inspired by one of the world's favorite detectives and the most portrayed fictional character ever. They're elementary!

Reading Pathways: Jayne Ann Krentz

Three Jayne Ann Krentz novels for new readers to start with including romances she wrote under the names Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle.

10 Books Set in Paris

From Hugo to Baldwin, some of the greatest stories have originated in Paris cafés and restaurants. Find the best books set in Paris, including The Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee.

How Gothic Romance Led to Contemporary Romantic Suspense Novels

Contemporary romance as we know it today developed out of the gothic romance tradition with many lingering similarities.