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Dark Academia vs. Chaotic Academia: What’s the Difference?

Newer dark academia books point out elitism in academia; chaotic academia not only rejects it entirely, but seeks to undermine it at every turn.

35 of the Best Bookstores in the USA

Find the very best independent, local bookstores across the United States who are doing good, necessary work.

Introducing the 2023 Reading Log!

The 2023 reading log is here! It can help you track your reading stats and generate infographics to help you achieve your reading goals.

The Best Books of the Year, According to All the Lists

I tallied the books on ten notable "Best Books of the Year" lists to see where they overlapped. Here are the best of the best books of 2022.

The Bookish Internet Killed My Reading Life

This story starts with a kid who loves reading and ends with an adult who has turned this hobby into a minefield of expectations and guilt.

25 of the Best Nonfiction Books of All Time

The best nonfiction books of all time have had an deep impact on our understanding of the world or deal with important, profound themes.

Book Riot’s 2023 Read Harder Challenge

Join us for Read Harder 2023, Book Riot's annual reading challenge encouraging readers to discover new voices, formats, genres, and perspectives.

Full Meta Jacket: 10 Nonfiction Books about the Stories Behind Books

What's the truth behind LOLITA? What about behind GO ASK ALICE? These books, including Prairie Fires, take off the dust jackets behind the stories.

Do Main Characters Need to be Likable?

Do characters need to be likable in order for us to like them? One reader examines the subjective nature of likability and wha it even means.

How Many Books Does the Average Person Read?

Which country is reading less than 2 books a year, and which are reading almost 20? Find how many books the average person reads worldwide.