#best of book riot 2015

After Shakespeare: 4 Playwrights to Explore

What to read when you've finished Shakespeare: Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, Thomas Middleton, and Aphra Behn

What Not to Say to Bookstore Employees

Maybe don't say these things to people who work in a bookstore.

Little Women Dream Cast

A dream cast of the new Little Women adaptation!

Our Complicated Relationship with Racism in Books

One Rioter on reading (or sometimes not reading) racist books.

My Fictional Childhood Best Friends

Who were your fictional best friends as a kid?

An Ode to Fictional Teachers

To those fictional teachers who inspire and...well...teach us.

Picking The Right Book For A Train Ride

Things you must consider when picking the right book for traveling.

The Ultimate Guide to Books for Reluctant Readers Ages 12 to 13

Wondering how to get reluctant readers ages 12 and 13 flipping those pages? Check out this list of book recommendations and suggestions!

Dangerous Consequences of the Book Life

Sometimes being a serious reader means serious consequences. Read all about Team Riot's most epic bookish blunders...and then tell us yours!

Let’s Stop Saying “Just Happens to be Gay”

"Just happens to be gay" is outdated, dismissive, and it's just not working. Let's find new ways to talk about diverse characters in books.