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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.

Picture It: What Would the Golden Girls Read?

What would Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sophia read? We have recs for each of the Golden Girls to read out on the lanai.

Sink Your Claws into this Monster Romance Swag

If you love horns, claws, and tentacles—like REALLY love— here's some monster romance swag to sink your teeth into.

Sugar and Spice: 10 Spicy TikTok books

If variety is the spice of life, then a variety of spicy TikTok books will surely liven things up. Here are 10 of the best ones.

Keeping Hope Alive: 11 Thrilling YA Survival Stories

These gripping YA survival stories will keep you hooked from page one.

Spice Up Your Life: Swag for Unabashed Smut Readers

With stickers, t-shirts, and more, smut lovers have plenty of options for letting their freak flags fly. Let’s have a look at some.

Love Isn’t a Battlefield: 13 Gentle, Low-Drama Romances

Sometimes a happy ending isn't enough, and we need the whole thing to be happy. Here are some gentle romances that feel like a warm hug, including Digging Up Love by Chandra Blumberg.

Finding a Childhood Book from a Hazy Memory: a Ghost Story

One reader describes her years-long quest to find the book of scary stories that sunk its hooks into her brain as a child.

Here Comes the Sun: 10 Sultry Summer Vacation Romances

What is it about summer vacation romances? A meet cute is extra cute on the beach. A summer fling turned relationship is a dream come true.

Casting Spells: Spelling Bees Around the World

While spelling bees are held around the world, the majority of international spelling competitions also use the English language.

Stacks on the Beach: How to Achieve the Ideal Beach Reading Day

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to the ideal beach reading day, but luckily this writer knows exactly how to carry one out.