#must-read

20 must read 2022 picture books for young readers to love, learn from, and cherish from silly stories to inspiring nonfiction books, including Sunday Pancakes.

From literary fiction and spec fic to mystery and horror, there's something for everyone in these must-read short story collections.

Whether you're new to poetry or a lifelong poetry lover, this list of 20 must-read queer poetry collections has something for you, including Don’t Call Us Dead by Danez Smith.

We surveyed Book Riot contributors to find out what writers they consider "must-read" authors. Find out which six authors made the top of the list.

The best and most influential historical fiction helps us contextualize the past and illuminates how gender, class, and ethnicity have defined our present.

Whether you're a practicing Buddhist or are starting your journey, these are the best books on Buddhism you'll want to have on your shelves, including Sarasvati's Gift by Mayumi Oda.

Take a literary trip to España through the pages of these must-read books set in Spain, like The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón.

Are you in need of some queer joy in your reading life? These 20 happy queer books will be sure to bring you hours of reading pleasure.

Ready to travel through time and space? This list of the best historical fiction books gives you the broadest view of our world's shared past.