7 Books That Will Change the Way You Think About the Road Trip Story
In January 2017, I went on a road trip with my father. We drove from our hometown, Fox Lake, Illinois, to Los Angeles, California, where I...
19 Must-Read Queer Books Out in May
This is far, far from a complete list of queer books out this month: in fact, it was very difficult to narrow this down. And I...
The Most Popular YA Books on TikTok
TikTok — specifically BookTok — has changed the way we read and the way people talk about books. At this point, that’s pretty clear. BookTok is...
8 Science-Fiction and Fantasy Books to Expect in May
My heart jumps with joy every time I realize that there is a new fantasy or science fiction book coming out. For me, as an avid...
On Being Ill: Reading Chronically Ill Authors
When I talk to nondiabled people about my chronic illness, they always ask things like, “When were you diagnosed?” But chronic illness isn’t linear. For many...
How To Start Book Clubs for Seniors (Or Awesome Folks Over a Certain Age)
My recent read of The Thursday Murder Club got me wondering what I will be doing in my 70s and 80s if I live that long....
Poetry In Translation: What Are We Losing?
Some of the most important parts of Drive Your Plow Over The Bones Of The Dead, by Nobel prize winner Olga Tokarczuk, are the scenes where...
May 2022 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations
Welcome to Book Riot’s May 2022 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations! Beach reading season is upon us, and some of the most unputdownable books of the year...
Why Moon Knight and Mental Health Representation Matters to Me
There’s no secret that mental health matters. As a huge advocate of mental health and as a woman living with Bipolar 2 every day, I am...
The Best Beach Reading Supplies for Your Summer Vacation
Summer is here, and there’s absolutely nothing better than salty ocean waves, sand between your toes, and the perfect book in your hands. But what supplies...
