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Dana Staves

Going through life with an apron tied on and a pen in her hand, Dana Staves writes about books and food. She also writes a little fiction. She lives in Maryland with her wife, their son, and their cat.

More of Book Riot’s Favorite First Lines in Literature

We wanted to throw a few more favorite sentences into the mix and give you more of Book Riot's favorite first lines in literature.

5 Books to Get You Ready for Season 2 of THE GOOD PLACE

The Good Place left us with one heck of a cliffhanger - what are we supposed to do until season two comes out in September? Read books. That's what.

Best Bookish Moments from Will & Grace

With Will & Grace's revival coming in September, it seemed right to highlight the show's best bookish moments.

New Parents, The Public Library Has Got Your Back

If you've just had a kid, you're going to rediscover a love for the library. Here's why.

Pairing Cookbooks with Fiction

Novels to pair with your favorite cookbooks, complete with tasting notes!

Adult Pairings For Baby’s Board Book Library

After you put the little ones to bed with a beloved board book, pick up these perfectly paired fiction titles for adults.

Genre Kryptonite: Writers on Reading

I love reading books about people’s reading lives. It’s why I love sneaking peeks at the covers of the books ...

The Any Book Book Club

At a Christmas party this year, I sat down next to a friend and shoved a bruschetta crostini in my ...

Book Recommendations for Hansel and Gretel

We all know the story: Hansel and Gretel have a new step-mom who is really not into being a step-mom. ...

Book Recommendations for a Modern-Day Belle

Emma Watson, our very own Hermione, has been cast to play Belle in a new live-action adaptation of Disney’s stage ...