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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

Bookish Goods for Mystery Lovers

Whether you're looking for clothes, decor, or games to test your mystery-solving skills, you're sure to find something that delights you.

Pick a Weirdly Intense Meme Quote and Get a Book Recommendation

Inspiration can come from the strangest places, so here are some book recommendations based on memorable meme quotes.

Queer Book Characters Who Had Me Beyond Obsessed

How many times have you kept thinking about a certain character from a book? Here are queer characters who will stay on your mind.

Trans Teens In Love: YA Romance With a Trans Main Character and Love Interest

These YA romance books all feature trans and non-binary main characters and love interests, written by trans and non-binary authors.

15 of the Most Anticipated and Best Cookbooks Of 2022

Looking for the best cookbooks 2022 has to offer? We've rounded up the most anticipated titles coming out this year, including Snacks for Dinner by Lukas Volger.

9 of the Funniest Fiction Books You’ll Ever Read

These nine funny fiction books— which range from wedding settings to space— are perfect for when you need a laugh or an escape from reality, like My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite.

Reckoning With The Book That Helped Me Feel Less Alone As A Queer Teen

The book that made me feel less alone as a trans teen isn't one I would recommend it to trans or non-binary teens today.

15 of the Best Mystery Books of All Time

Genre-defining (and defying), the best mystery books of all time will keep you on the edge of your seat through every page, including Devil in a Blue Dress (Easy Rawlins #1) by Walter Mosley.

8 of the Best Queer Space Opera Books

Go out of this world with these fantastic queer space opera books, including The Kindred.

8 of the Best Queer Horror Books

These horror novels, both YA and adult, are all written by LGBTQ authors and are perfect for when you're craving a frightening read.