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Courtney Rodgers

Courtney has been reading and collecting books almost as long as she's been alive. She holds a B.A. in Theatre and Creative Writing. Courtney has been writing with Book Riot since 2019, and is a Bibliologist with TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations. She's currently brainstorming for her next creative project. You can follow her on Instagram.

8 Fantasy Horror Books to Delight and Frighten You

Which fantasy horror elements do yo love? Haunted houses? Vampires? Killer Mermaids?

Softer Scares: Light Horror Books

Curious about horror but a bit of a weenie or a bit squeamish? Give these lighter horror novels a try.

9 of the Most Thought-Provoking Mysteries Ever Written

What are some of your favorite thought-provoking mysteries?

The Best Book Club Books for 2024

Inspire conversations, get discussions going, and create fascinating experiences with the best book club books 2024 has to offer!

The Best Selling Romance Books of All Time

Romance remains a popular genre, and these bestselling romance books range from "bonkbusters" to titillating tales of time travel.

Cute Romance Books That We Loved in 2023

Like a good pair of fluffy socks, cute romance books are delightful, warm, and oh-so-soft. These were the best of the year.

9 Whimsigoth Books to Charm Your Bookshelf

Want to capture that dreamy fantasy of velvet and stars? Escape into one of these whimsigoth books and let the world disappear for a while.

8 Cozy Fall Books for Autumn Reading

Cozy fall books are more feeling than theme. The vibes are blustery. The colors are warm. The spice is pumpkin. Read on to find the best!

10 Romance Authors Like Abby Jimenez To Make You Swoon

Need more swoons? We got you. Here are 10 romance authors like Abby Jimenez that fans need to read!

10 of the Most Polarizing Books to Ponder

While popular and trendy books attract a large readership, they also attract naysayers. Here are 10 of the most polarizing books out there, starting with When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole.