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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.

Bookish Holiday Crafts and Activities for Kids

Create new traditions with these picture books about the holidays, paired with fun activities and recipes related to them.

Dark Retellings of Children’s Classics

What if Cinderella never made it to the ball? What if the Prince was a Princess? The authors of these retellings took those what-ifs and decided to run with them,

Quiz: Describe the Perfect Cozy Afternoon and We’ll Tell You Which Holiday 2021 Romance to Read

Create your perfect cozy afternoon and get a holiday romance to get cozy with beside the fire.

Who the Heck is Elsie Dinsmore? and Why You Should Care About Who Reads Her Books

Let's talk about the abuse, racism, and other disturbing content in Martha Finley's Elsie Dinsmore children's book series.

16+ Sustainable Gifts for Readers

From upcycled stationery to bookish wearable goods, these are the best sustainable gifts for readers on your list!

10 Tudor Fiction Titles to Step Up Your Historical Fiction

The Tudor Dynasty lives on in these outstanding historical fiction novels, including The King's Witch.

How To Keep The Peace At Book Club

What makes a book club challenging? Is it possible to make it better? Try these tips and tricks for how to keep the peace at book club.

Bookish Hotels & BnB’s Around the World For Your Next Getaway

When you're ready to pack your bags for a literary adventure, consider one of these hotels and BnB's for a bookish escape.

20 Must-Read Southern Gothic Novels

For eccentric, flawed characters, sinister events, and explorations of race, class, decay, and isolation, get into Southern Gothic novels, including Sing, Unburied Sing by Jesmyn Ward.

9 Books That Feel Like PUSHING DAISIES

Love the show PUSHING DAISIES? These nine books, including Nothing To See Here, will make you feel like the show lives on.