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S. Zainab Williams

S. Zainab would like to think she bleeds ink but the very idea makes her feel faint. She writes fantasy and horror, and is currently clutching a manuscript while groping in the dark. Find her on Twitter: @szainabwilliams.

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Drowning in streaming ennui? Stop the endless scrolling and find TV and movies matched with your reading life!

What is Happening with Books and AI?

Get up to date on what's going on at the intersection of AI and the world of books with this brief primer.

Your Summer Reading List Compiled

Find a summer reading list created by subscribers and Book Riot staff, plus some fun summer reading from around the web!

Should You Become a Book Influencer?

Let's explore the state of book influencer culture and benefits together to find out!

The Power Reader’s Guide to Reading Logs & Trackers

What do power readers have to say about their preferred methods of tracking and logging? Book Riot's director of content asks for a friend...

Is Reading Your Love Language?

Gary Chapman's book outlining five love languages has reshaped conversations around relationships. Book Riot's director of content posits a sixth language: reading.

11 of the Best Reading Magnifiers for Serious Readers

Whether you're looking for a hands free, compact, light-up, or no frills option, we've got the well-reviewed reading magnifiers for you.

Creator of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Has Died

Eric Carle, author of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR, died at 91 years old.

Desperately Seeking the Perfect Book Encounter

How one reader chased the perfect book encounter on a quest for The Book, and how it reflected a deeper search for specialness.

10 Dark, Broody, and (Hey!) Fun Comics for Goths

Living that goth life and looking for some comics to go with it? Check out some of the goth comics that speak to this reader, including Destroyer by Victor LaValle and Dietrich Smith.