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New Queer Books to Get You in the Fall Spirit

These queer books have sapphic vampires, queer Appalachian teens, 1920s murder mysteries, and more—all to get you in the fall spirit.

9 Books that Explain the ‘90s: Novels that Use the 1990s as a Historical Setting

Travel to the not-so-distant past with these books set in the 1990s, from '90s New York City, Manchester, Mexico City, and more.

9 Twisted Science Fiction Novels About Time Travel

The theme of time travel in science fiction is one that never fails to capture our imaginations. Here are 9 great variations on that theme.

8 Slasher Books to Bring Some Scare to Your September

These new and recent slasher books bring the scares at summer camps gone wrong, bloody after-hours carnivals, and more.

10 Historical Fiction Retellings From Austen to Shakespeare

These 10 historical fiction retellings reimagine your favorite stories without sacrificing the historical setting.

The Best New Books of September

The best new book releases of September include romantasy, dark academia, an Amazon rainforest-set memoir, and lots more.

8 Weird Horror Novels for Super Strange Scares

Let's hear it for the oddball books.

The Ethics of True Crime

True crime is a massive book, television, and movie genre, but the ethics of true crime are a subject of debate.

8 Books from Fantasy Series That Can Work as Standalones

Say goodbye to commitment and skip the first book in a fantasy series with these books that can work as a standalone.

The Best New Book Releases Out August 21, 2024

Here are some of the best new books out this week, what they are about, and why you should add them to your TBR!