Riot Headline Book Riot’s 2025 Read Harder Challenge

Amanda Diehl

Amanda Diehl escaped to Boston to get her MA in Publishing & Writing. Though she loves her new home in the Northeast, she will forever mourn the loss of Publix and sweet tea. As for Amanda’s voracious love of reading, she got it from her mama, though her favorite genres are romance, horror, and the occasional memoir. She reviews romance novels for Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, and when she’s able to scrounge together some free time, you can find her napping in front of the TV with the latest trashy reality show or scarfing down brunch-related foods. Twitter: _ImAnAdult

Please Don’t Make Me Read in Order

A Rioter beseeches her friends to stop recommending romance series that require a dedicated reading order. Stand alones or bust!

Love in the Airwaves: 10 Romances with Podcasters and Radio Hosts

Enjoy these 10 romances that feature radio hosts and podcasters! From radio rivalries to friends to lovers, there's something for everyone!

20 Must-Read Fantasy Romance Books

If you're like me and are constantly on the hunt for more of the best fantasy romance books to read, this list of books like Song of Blood and Stone by L. Penelope is for you.

Welcome To Indigenous Horror: 4 Indigenous Books To Try

Looking to discover a new subgenre of horror or add to your horror collection? Check out these books by Indigenous horror writers, including Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice.

Armchair Travel: Romance Edition

Satisfy your traveling bug right now with these romance books for travelers, taking you around the world, from India to Ireland and around the U.S.

Book Recommendations for My Animal Crossing Villagers

One Animal Crossing obsessed Rioter envisions the books she'd gift to her fellow island residents and staff, including Tom Nook & Isabelle!

20 Long Romance Novels to Cozy Up With This Winter

Want a single, long romance read rather than a series? We have 20 long romance novels that are perfect for readers who like big books and they cannot lie.

6 Excellent Historical Romance Series to Marathon

Looking for even more historical romance series to cozy up with? We have six underrated series to add to your towering TBR piles.

Why Working in an Independent Bookstore is the Bee’s Knees

Working in an independent bookstore may sound like an ideal job for book lovers, but well, it's actually pretty awesome and here's why.

6 Rich Girl, Poor Boy Romances to Read Right Now

Love a class difference romance? Give the trope a twist with these these historical and contemporary rich girl, poor boy romances.