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Quiz: Which Horror Novel Should You Read this Halloween?

Which new horror novel should you read this Halloween? Take this Halloween-themed quiz to find out!

10 New Children’s Books by Native American & Indigenous Authors To Read For Native American Heritage Month

Find new children's books by Native American authors for Native American Heritage Month, from Michaela Goade to Buffy Sainte-Marie.

Happy Halloween!: 8 Autumnal (But Not Scary) Halloween Reads

For seasonal reads that aren't horror, these cozy autumnal books skip the gore and instead put the "happy" in "Happy Halloween!"

The Best New Witchy Romances for Autumn

Stir a cup of Baba Yaga, a dash of Sabrina, and a pinch of folk tradition in a cauldron with some Cupid to get these witchy romances!

New and Recent Gothic Horror

The punch doesn't taste right, you can't find the friend you came with, and you aren't sure how you're getting home: it's gothic horror.

8 Hispanic and Latine YA Authors You Should Definitely Read

September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and what better way to celebrate than to read some of these Hispanic and Latine YA authors?

10 Books to Introduce Readers to Disability Literature

New to the world of disability literature? Read your way into some of the best books and broaden your knowledge of this work.

A Book Lover’s Guide to Disability Pride Month

Here are the best ways you can celebrate Disability Pride Month in your reading life, from book recommendations to readathons.

8 Beautiful Memoirs Written by Nonbinary Authors

Let's take a dive into LGBTQ+ non-fiction with these 8 raw and powerful memoirs written by nonbinary authors!

12 Amazing Queer Short Story Collections to Read Right Now

These queer short story collections span a wide range of genres form contemporary and historical fiction to sci-fi and fabulism.