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CJ Connor

CJ Connor is a cozy mystery and romance writer whose main goal in life is to make their dog proud. They are a Pitch Wars alumnus and an Author Mentor Match R9 mentor. Their debut mystery novel BOARD TO DEATH is forthcoming from Kensington Books. Twitter: @cjconnorwrites | cjconnorwrites.com

Read Harder: A Book You’ve Been Intimidated to Read

In this Read Harder Challenge post, we're recommending books for the task asking you to read a book you've been intimidated to read.

15 of the Best Philosophy Books for Beginners

From classic texts to modern philosophy books for beginners, these are the best philosophy books to fill your shelves with, including A Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft.

7 Books for Fans of Hades the Game

If you love HADES the game, don't miss these mythological stories and retellings, including Oh My Gods by Alexandra Sheppard.

8 Transgender YA Books Written by Trans and Nonbinary Authors

These YA books with trans protagonists by trans and non-binary authors range from contemporary to speculative fiction, including titles like When the Moon Was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore.

7 LGBTQ Sports Romance Books

From the soccer field to the hockey rink, these queer sports romances have all the high stakes and swoons, including Goalie Interference by Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn.

7 YA Books About Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia affects over 20 million people around the world; these YA books about schizophrenia can help those diagnosed feel seen.

7 Great Books Like Stardew Valley

These books like Stardew Valley deal with adjusting to rural life, building a farm, and finding love and friendship in unexpected places.

Which Queer YA Fantasy Couple Do You Ship?

Check out the quiz below to discover which LGBTQ YA ship best matches your personality. Maybe you'll get your OTP or a new queer YA fantasy couple ship!

Danielle Steel Books: A Guide for New and Established Fans

Discover the answers to the most pressing questions about Danielle Steel books, as well as a reading guide for her best known books.

10 Dark Fantasy Books Like THE WITCHER

Looking for more books like Andrzej Sapkowski's THE WITCHER? Whether you're a fan of the Netflix show, the games, or the books, these ten recs are for you.