#best of book riot 2016

If We See These Books On Your Shelves, We Should Probably Be Friends

Rioters share the books that, when they see them on someone's shelves, signal the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

4 Mysteries to Read While You Wait for Tana French’s New Novel

Mystery novels for fans of Tana French!

Getting Married in a Library

One reader's experience getting married in a beautiful library!

A Reading List for Beyoncé’s Formation

Books to read when you're done watching Beyoncé's Formation

3 Series for Romance Beginners

New to romance and want to dive into a great series? Try these three!

Books To Read When Your Brain is Fried

Reading serious or difficult books for work or school? Here's what to read to give your brain a break.

How To Find Queer Books

Hunting down LGBTQ books can take some detective work. Here are some strategies that will soon have you spotting queer books in the wild.

Anatomy of a Scene: Darcy’s (first) Proposal

A look at how three adaptations of Pride and Prejudice handle the first proposal scene.

I Went to a Bibliotherapist and This Is What Happened

One reader on her visit to a bibliotherapist: a therapist who uses books as part of treatment.

6 Messed-Up Psychological Suspense Novels Written By Authors Who Aren’t Gillian Flynn

Creepy books about creepy people, none of which are written by Gillian Flynn (though we do love her).