Laura Sackton
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).
10 of the Best Books on Writing and Publishing
Laura Sackton
August 8, 2024
What's your favorite book about writing?
8 Great New Pride Reads for 2024
Laura Sackton
June 19, 2024
What would you add to this list?
8 of the Best Sophomore Novels
Laura Sackton
May 31, 2024
These books prove there's no such thing as a sophomore slump.
8 Genre-Blending Nonfiction Books You Need To Read
Laura Sackton
April 9, 2024
Ever read science nonfiction that was also about family? Genre-blending nonfiction gifts that and more:
What Even Is This?: 8 Books That Blend & Transcend Genre
Laura Sackton
"Here's my hot bookish take: genre is fake."
8 Emotional Memoirs about BIPOC Families
Laura Sackton
March 14, 2024
What's your favorite memoir about a BIPOC family?
Just 10 Minutes: How I Actually Started Reviewing All the Books I Read
Laura Sackton
March 1, 2024
The 10 minute habit and reframing what it means to write about books changed how one reader engaged with book reviewing.
Embracing Seasonal Reading with Picture Books
Laura Sackton
January 22, 2024
I've dabbled with seasonal reading in my regular reading life, but there's something about seasonal picture books that just hits differently.
8 Award-Winning Nonfiction Books You Might Not Have Heard Of
Laura Sackton
December 29, 2023
Paying attention to smaller literary awards will lead you to exciting books that get overlooked by the flashy, mainstream prizes.
Tips and Tricks for Doing a Reading Year-in-Review
Laura Sackton
December 14, 2023
Taking some time before the new year to reflect on your reading will change your reading life for the better.