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9 ‘Braw’ Contemporary Scottish Books You Need to Read

Looking for Scottish literature from contemporary writers? We got you with these books, including The Memory of Love by Aminatta Forna.

10 Fascinating American Cultural Histories

Whether you're an anthropology professor or an everyday reader, these American cultural history books should pique your interest.

Reading Hard Books is Good, Actually

There's nothing wrong with reading for escapism, but there's also a benefit to challenging yourself to read more difficult books.

The Past, Present, and Future of BookTube, According to BookTubers

Here's what veteran BookTubers have to say about the state of BookTube today, how we got there, and what might be coming up next.

19 True Crime Books Out in 2021

Don't miss out on some of the year's best true crime releases, including The Babysitter: My Summers with a Serial Killer by Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan.

NFTs for Books: How This Emerging Tech Can Reward Authors & Readers

What do NFTs have to do with books? The implications for the publishing industry with NFTs for books could be game-changing. Here's how.

12 Queer Memoirs for When You Feel Alone

You are your own person, but sometimes it's nice to see that others are the same, which is why we've collected the best queer memoirs for you, like I Hope We Choose Love by Kai Cheng Thom.

Middle Grade Books About Music, Bands and Musicals

These middle grade kids play instruments, star in musicals, start bands, and more in these middle grade books about music.

9 Middle Grade Novels With Disabled Main Characters

These nine middle grade novels with disabled main characters show the depth and breadth of disabled pre-teen experiences.

The Current State of Disability Representation in Children’s Books

This analysis looks at disability representation in children's books and what needs to change in the industry to make it more inclusive.