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Katisha Smith

Katisha is a former military brat who studied engineering because she couldn’t hack it as a writer. You can find her on the internets talking books, movies, pop culture, beauty or whatever is floating her boat at the moment.

15 Weed Books That Illuminate, Demystify, and Celebrate Cannabis

Prepare for the inevitable future when marijuana is king with the best weed books that illuminate, demystify, and celebrate cannabis culture.

11 of the Best Books on Artificial Intelligence for Beginners, Business, and Beyond

A short list of some of the best books on artificial intelligence, the study of how computers can be made to act intelligently, including Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI by Paul R. Daugherty and H. James Wilson.

12 Christmas YA Books That Give Hallmark Movie Vibes

The holiday season is upon us! If you’re looking for more Christmas YA books that read like a Hallmark movie, then look no further!

21 Must-Read Books for 12th Graders by Authors of Color

From contemporary and historical fiction to science fiction and fantasy, including Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao, these 21 books are must-reads for 12th graders.

25 Must-Read Contemporary Books for 9th Graders

From nonfiction to science fiction and fantasy, we have a list of 25 contemporary books for 9th graders that are top of the class, like Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds.

Hello Glow: 5 Must-Buy Books on Skincare to Achieve Glass Skin

Want #GlassSkin? We have the best books on skincare that will have your skin glowing and the folks asking for your routine deets.

Does Your State Have Its Own Book Awards?

Get to know your state's bookish side a little better by checking out this list of state book awards, highlighting statewide and regional awards.

How Publishers Determine When to Release Hardcover Books in Paperback

How do publishers decide when to publish a book in paperback after it has been released in hardcover? A deep dive into the decisions.

25 of the Top True Crime Books on Goodreads

Thanks to podcasts and Netflix, the true crime genre is more popular than ever, so we have a list of the Goodread’s most popular top crime books.

13 Pioneering Black American Librarians You Oughta Know

Here are 12 pioneering Black American librarians, but this is only a fraction of the black librarians who have left a lasting legacy in librarianship.