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7 Books by Autistic Authors to Pick Up This Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and these books by autistic authors include everything from a spicy rom-com to a historical fantasy.

Travel the World With These International Books In Translation

What's your favorite book in translation?

7 Books About Pulling Pranks to Read On April Fools’ Day

These books cover the highs and lows of pulling pranks, from prank war romance novels to thrillers about deadly pranks.

The Best Poetry Collections are Queer, BIPOC, and Indie Published

Task #7 of the Read Harder Challenge is "Read an indie published collection of poetry by a BIPOC or queer author." Here's where to start!

More Sci-Fi Novellas to Transport You to New Worlds

Here are your recommendations for books to read for task #5 of the 2024 Read Harder Challenge: Read a sci-fi novella.

Join the Trans Rights Readathon March 22-29

The 2nd annual Trans Rights Readathon is March 22-29th! Here's how to participate, plus some recs that also complete 2024 Read Harder tasks.

8 Fabulous New LGBTQ Middle Grade Books for Readers of All Ages

Complete task #6 of the 2024 Read Harder Challenge by reading one of these fabulous new LGBTQ middle grade books from 2023 and 2024!

7 Conversation-Starting Books to Read for Women’s History Month

For Women's History Month, pick up these books about data bias, the history of racism in America, a microhistory of menstruation, and more.

YA Books by Trans Authors You’re Reading for the Read Harder Challenge

Here are some of the YA books by trans authors that readers are picking up for task #2 of the 2024 Read Harder Challenge!

8 of the Best Sci-Fi Novellas To Read In One Sitting

These sci-fi novellas, from cozy sci-fi to sci-fi horror, transport you to new worlds in a single sitting.