Riot Headline Book Riot’s 2024 Read Harder Challenge

Katie Moench

Katie Moench is a librarian, runner, and lover of baked goods. A school librarian in the Upper Midwest, Katie lives with her husband and dog and spends her free time drinking coffee, trying new recipes, and adding to her TBR.

12 Adorable Toddler Bookcases for Little Readers

How do you get kids to love reading? Surround them with books! Start with these adorable toddler bookcases.

O. What Fun: A History of the O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships

Welcome to the linguistic thunderdome! Here's the 45-year history of the O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin, TX.

Romance Bookstores to Fall in Love With

From a pastel bungalow in San Diego to a queer-owned shop in Wisconsin, these romance bookstores are serving up happily ever afters.

20 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books Set in China

From sweeping epics of ancient history to stories set in the 1990s, here are 20 beautiful Chinese historical fiction books to read now.

A Brief History of Project Gutenberg

The history of Project Gutenberg is connected to both the beginnings of the printing press as well as that of ebooks.

Gifts Romance Readers Will Love

From sweet, strawberry-scented candles to spicy book merch and romance trope tarot, here are gifts that romance readers will love.

Curl Up With These Valentine’s Day Cozy Mysteries

Curl up with a book that’s sweet, comforting, and contains just a bit of murder with these cozy Valentine's Day mysteries, including Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay.

Sips and Snacks for Book Lovers

Nothing elevates a reading experience like having the perfect snacks and beverages on hand. These bookish snacks and beverages can help.

10 Things (Findings, Facts) You Didn’t Know About the Thesaurus

How much do you know about the book where you can look up synonyms? Here are 10 things you didn't know about the thesaurus.

7 Picture Books for Little Horror Lovers

Reading scary books has both entertainment and emotional benefits. Here are 8 of the best scary picture books for your little horror lovers, including Kid Crazy and the Kilowatt King by Claudio Sanchez.