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Nikki DeMarco

The inimitable Nikki DeMarco is as well-traveled as she is well-read. Being an enneagram 3, Aries, high school librarian, makes her love for efficiency is unmatched. She lives in Richmond, Virginia, and is passionate about helping teens connect to books. Nikki has an MFA in creative writing, is a TBR bibliologist, and writes for Harlequin, Audible, Kobo, and MacMillan. Since that leaves her so much time, she’s currently working on writing a romance novel, too. Find her on all socials @iamnikkidemarco (Instagram, Twitter, Threads)

What I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Reading Self

One reader on learning how to love books, even after a childhood and adolescence of avoiding them.

Banned Books BINGO for Book Clubs

Your book club can help fight book bans! See how many squares on this anti-censorship BINGO board you can fill out together.

Hit The Road With These 8 Road Trip Romances

A road trip has all of the perfect ingredients for romance. Here are some excellent road trip romances that turn up the volume.

8 YA Books with Summer Vibes

These YA books with summer vibes have a little something for everyone — from Agatha Christie retellings to cannibalistic teen ghouls. Start with Northranger by Rey Terciero, illustrated by Bre Indigo.

How to Focus on Reading with ADHD

From physical approaches to tech hacks, one reader with ADHD explores tips on how to focus on reading with ADHD.

Ways High School Librarians Can Foster Critical Thinking

Critical thinking skills need to be taught, just like reading, writing, and math. Here's how high school librarians can foster these skills.

8 Fabulous Romance Books with Doctors and Other Healthcare Professionals

Find romance books with doctors to increase your blood pressure. Reading these might raise your temperature, literally. Start with On Rotation by Shirlene Obuboi.

8 Gorgeous Greek Mythology Romance Books

Looking for love? These are the best Greek mythology romance books to read for maximum swooning. Find your next read here.

10 Contemporary Romance Book Recommendations for Straight Men

These books have big, soft, sweet cinnamon roll heroes, grumpy heroes, and heroes with over-the-top personalities. Start with Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert.

How School Librarians Can Survive the Fourth Quarter

Fellow educators, we are almost there. Here are my tips for getting through this last quarter of the school year.