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20 Must Read Vampire Books in 5 Genres

The enduring appeal of vampires stretches well across the horror, romance, historical fiction, and fantasy genres.

The Most Influential Sci-Fi Books of the Past 10 Years

Ready to read some stellar science fiction? Here are the most influential sci-fi books of the past 10 years, including The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers.

20 Must-Read Horror Stories

Grab a night light and find a blanket to hide under when the shadows start to play tricks on you: these must-read horror books are worth the fright.

30 Must-Read SFF Books By Black Authors

These fantastic SFF books by Black authors reach back into the past, look ahead to the future, and conceptualize new worlds.

Must-Read Sapphic Historical Fiction

Immerse yourself in sapphic historical fiction with these 20 must-read books like Mademoiselle Revolution and Notes of a Crocodile.

25 Must-Read Horror Collections and Anthologies

Short story horror collections like Dark Matter: Reading the Bones edited by Sheree R. Thomas fit more frights into just a few pages, giving readers more bang for their terrified buck.

20 Must-Read Asexual Books for Ace Week

These 20 asexual books are absolute must-reads whether you want to learn more about asexuality or have more ace characters in your life, including The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann.

20 Must-Read Halloween Nonfiction Books

These must-read nonfiction books explore Halloween, its surrounding celebrations, and the generally taboo subject of death and death rituals.

20 Must-Read Witchy Mysteries & Thrillers

Tis the season for witchy reading! Whether you're in the mood for a cozy or a dark thriller, these witchy mysteries and thrillers fit the bill.

20 Must Read Sci-Fi Books for Readers Who Don’t Like Sci-Fi

Think sci-fi isn't your thing? Think again! Find something to love in these sci-fi books for readers who don't like sci-fi... yet.