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Look Back to Look Forward with These 8 Queer Historical Comics

These queer historical comics show queer people have always and will always have a place in the real world — and the world of comics.

Travel Memoirs That Aren’t by the Usual White Dudes

For awhile, it seemed like travel was only written about by a select few, but here are new voices that are exploring the world.

Riot Roundup: The Best Books We Read April-June 2023

Rioters share the best books they read last quarter, from historical fiction featuring badass lady pirates to essays by disabled parents.

In a Wave of Greek Mythology Retellings, Where Are the Greek Writers?

Mythology retellings are a hot commodity in publishing lately. But where are the Greek writers of Greek mythology retellings?

9 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books With Disabled Main Characters

SFF provides a way of re-envisioning disability, challenging ableism head-on and creating new stories. Here are some to get you started.

Clued In: 10 of the Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2023 So Far

Calling all armchair sleuths and amateur detectives: Get your guess on with 10 of the best mysteries and thrillers of 2023 so far!

Who Is Nora Roberts?

A look into Nora Roberts one of the most popular romance novelists of all time who helped redefine the genre in the 1980s and beyond.

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.

How Books are Used to Perpetuate the Prison Industrial Complex

The prison industrial complex has been the subject of much criticism in nonfiction works, but books are also used to support this system.

QUIZ: Which Sub-Genre Should You Tackle Next?

From Godpunk to cozy mysteries, there are so many sub-genres to explore. This quiz will tell you your new favorite sub-genre!