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9 of the Best New and Recent Middle Grade Mysteries

There's something for every reader in these great new and recent middle grade releases, from murder mysteries to sports-based graphic novels.

8 Kick-Butt Books That Take Place in Libraries

We <3 the library, so of course we want to read books set there.

12 of the Funniest Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

Whether you want escapist or witty and profound, you'll find plenty to enjoy in these funny science fiction and fantasy novels.

11 Book Club Picks For August 2024, From Sapph-Lit to #ReadWithJenna

This month's picks include a Pulitzer Prize winning biography, a James Baldwin classic, a romance anthology from our own Jess Pryde, and more.

4 Overrated Sci-Fi Classics (and 4 to Read Instead)

The same sci-fi classics get recommended over and over again — but these newer sci-fi books are better and more relevant reads.

10 Sizzling New Mystery, Thrillers, & True Crime For August 2024

The end of summer 2024 has some mystery, thriller, and true crime gems, including a resort wedding murder mystery and a true crime memoir.

10 Stories with Ghosts to Haunt Your Summer

A ghost is seldom ever just a ghost. These stories with ghosts look at the different hauntings we experience for a frightful summer.

How Much Time Do Americans Spend Reading Per Day?

Americans over the age of 75 read the most per day, but they read less on weekends and holidays. That, plus more fascinating reading data.

The Most Popular Book Riot Posts of 2024 So Far

From censorship news to 1980s sci-fi to Italian historical fiction, these are the top ten most-viewed posts on Book Riot so far this year.

12 Fantasy Books Inspired by Mythologies From Around the World

Greek mythology has been having a moment in fiction, but what about the stories inspired by other fantasies from around the world?