Laura Sackton is a queer book nerd and freelance writer, known on the internet for loving winter, despising summer, and going overboard with extravagant baking projects. In addition to her work at Book Riot, she reviews for BookPage and AudioFile, and writes a weekly newsletter, Books & Bakes, celebrating queer lit and tasty treats. You can catch her on Instagram shouting about the queer books she loves and sharing photos of the walks she takes in the hills of Western Mass (while listening to audiobooks, of course).
Immerse yourself in these epic poetry audiobooks, from ancient classics to contemporary twists and modern takes.
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No matter which anti-racist book you get, the important part is the follow-through: read it, take it to heart, and act on it.
Do you have any bookish rituals? One Rioter reflects on their daily, weekly, and monthly reading rituals that keep them grounded.
We're talking bittersweet, happy, and overflowing-with-emotion tears. Get your blankets before diving into LGBT books that will make you cry, including The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus.
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For innovative novels, eye-opening histories, works in translation, and diverse perspectives, look to books from university presses and titles like The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw.
Whether you're looking for new books, these romance novel awards can be a great place to find your next best read.
These farmhouse bookshelves add something rustic to your space and help your books look great while not being read.
How do readers use Goodreads' To Read shelf? One reader surveyed 30 Book Riot contributors about their Goodreads habits to find out.