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Isabelle Popp

Isabelle Popp has written all sorts of things, ranging from astrophysics research articles and math tests to crossword puzzles and poetry. These days she's writing romance. When she's not reading or writing, she's probably knitting or scouring used book stores for vintage gothic romance paperbacks. Originally from New York, she's as surprised as anyone that she lives in Bloomington, Indiana.

Warm Fuzzies: 10 Feel-Good Nonfiction Books about Animals

A lot of nonfiction about animals focuses on the climate crisis, but these feel-good books about animals, like World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, remind you what we're fighting for.

Oh Yes, It’s Ladies Fight: 10 Fiery F/F Enemies to Lovers Fantasy Books

Fantasy books are prime environments for F/F enemies-to-lovers romances. Here are a few with a little uncertainty and a lot of heat, like The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri.

Love Notes: 10 Terrific Nonfiction Books About Music

If you love music, pick up one of these nonfiction books that cover different genres, like Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres by Kelefa Sanneh.

Wholesomely Horny: 6 Romance Authors Like Talia Hibbert

Find authors like Talia Hibbert, whose books share a big beating heart, with characters who come from realistically complex, loving families.

Get Hooked: 10 Books for Beginning and Advanced Crocheting

Crochet is such a fun textile art that'll have you hooked. Here are 10 books will inspire beginners and advanced crocheters alike, including The Tunisian Crochet Handbook: A Beginner's Guide by Toni Lipsey

Full Contact: 10 Sports Romances to Bring Out Your Competitive Side

If you're looking for romances with the competition, drama, and rivalry of the world of sports, pick up one these sports romances.

Getting Back Into Reading? 6 Tips to Help You Find Your Groove

Finding your way back into reading and not sure where to begin? These six tips will help you find your reading groove again.

An Unconventional Decade: 10 Books to Read in Your 30s

This unconventional decade requires a list of unconventional books to read. Dig into these books to read in your 30s to get started, including The Book of Delights by Ross Gay.

Ladies First: 10 Awesome Picture Book Biographies of Women

Why Do We Keep Reading a Book We’re Hating?

Why do we keep reading books we hate? A reader examines what is is that keeps us turning the pages of books we want to hurl across the room.