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THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER Turns 25

THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, a classic of both YA literature and book censor ire, turned 25 years old this month.

When Book Critics Stop Being Polite

A harsh literary burn, candles for romance readers, the Met Gala's bookish inspiration, and more in today's news.

Forever . . . A Judy Blume Cover Retrospective

A new cover for Judy Blume's classic FOREVER . . . hit shelves this year. Let's look back at several iterations of the cover over its publication history.

6 Books by Black Authors for the Read Harder Challenge

Which Read Harder tasks are you working on this month?

After “Romantasy,” What Are the Next Buzzy Bookish Portmanteaus?

The term “romantasy” really blew up in 2023. Let's take a look at what other bookish portmanteaus could emerge next.

8 Gothic Science Fiction Novels That Will Chill and Thrill You

Check out these 8 gothic science fiction novels! They're sure to both terrorize and entertain you in equal measure!

Are Billionaire Superheroes Still Relevant?

Rich superheroes have been a part of comics for awhile, but are we still clinging to the trope just because we're used to it?

What is Going On With the 2023 Hugo Awards?

One of the biggest sci-fi/fantasy awards is going through yet another controversy. Here's what we know so far.

8 Mystery and Thriller Novels with Great Movie Adaptations

It's not just Sherlock Holmes: these mystery and thriller novels have fantastic adaptations to look forward to after you read them.

Has TikTok Ruined Reading?

Has TikTok ruined reading by making it shallow and commercial, or is it inspiring a new generation of passionate readers? Let's explore.