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The Dearly Beloved is a luminous debut novel. It's the story of 2 ministers and their wives, but it's about people, not religion. A beautiful must-read.

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a surprisingly poignant and romantic tale that follows the story of Greek hero Achilles and his best friend Patroclus.

102 Likes, 33 Comments - Catherine (@gilmoreguide) on Instagram: “I never would have thought a novel about young men on a canoe trip in Canada would knock me over…”

The Uncommon Reader is about what happens when Queen Elizabeth decides to read for pleasure and not work is the antidote for whatever ails you. Fabulous!

The Pasha of Cuisine is a delight of a novel. Set in Constantinople during the Ottoman Empire it is the story of one gifted young cook. A wondrous tale.

Whether you know something or nothing about Greek mythology the novel Circe is gripping and brilliant storytelling on an epic scale. No one does drama like the Greek gods.

Iranian poet Forugh Farrokhzhad fought for the right to be heard and to have her poems published in Iran. Song of a Captive Bird is a lyrical novel of her life.

Cygnet is a touching novel about a teenager left by her parents on an island of senior citizens. Through her eyes we see what it's like to be forgotten.

You might not think a prison riot would make for great satire, but Riots I Have Known will prove you wrong. It's incisive, wildly creative, and hilarious.

A Place for Us Book Review: Fatima Mirza's debut does not offer answers, but shows if we all broadened our thinking we might find ourselves closer to them.

The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish is a stunning novel about family dysfunction. Stylistically innovative, it hooks the reader from the first page.

The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish is a stunning novel about family dysfunction. Stylistically innovative, it hooks the reader from the first page.

A novel set in a bookstore in Denver?! Count me in. Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore is mysteries and puzzles whose answers are found in books.

The Lucky Ones is a fractured novel of political and social upheaval in Colombia. A powerfully creative view of life where the only constant is violence.

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Soft, fuzzy, furry fabrics go a long way toward making you feel like a regular living room or den is a place you actually want to lounge for hours. Check out these 16 cozy spaces and products to create your own reading nook.

The living room is the core of your house in theory. After all, it should be the life of the house. If you want to redo your complete living space, you might need to purchase one of our complete living… Continue Reading →

If you are planning to decorate your home, you may have noticed that decorating trends seem to change almost every decade. It is estimated that homeowners

Book nook - 17 of the internet's coziest, cushiest and most inviting spots to sit and read.

A little creativity goes a long way.

From monasteries to royal reading rooms, get lost within these majestic libraries.

My 2020 Summer Reading List is full of books that you will get easily engrossed in and don't take a ton of concentration (something light, fast-paced, substantive, or different).

February was a really disappointing month for my reading, but I've got high hopes for these 6 books coming out this month.

Book Lovers Pizza | 12 Most Anticipated New Release Books of 2020

It's a new year and time for another round-up of books I'm ready to read. Here are the 10 books I'm looking forward to coming out this winter.

It's that time of year when best of lists crop everywhere. Here's my list of my eight favorite debut novels of 2019. Lots of great reading ahead.

It's almost Christmas and I'm wrapping up a gift of my ten favorite books from 2019. It was a great year of reading including 2 nonfiction books!

DEBUTS - My Favorites of 2019 - A full third of my reading this year was from debut authors, and they've been good. Very good. My top nine debuts of 2019.

Love book to movie adaptions? This list is your guide for news and information on all the books becoming movies & tv shows in 2020.

From page-turning fiction to conversation-starting nonfiction and poetry, here are 100 books from 2019 that are worth reading.

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Best Books For Foodies & Lovers of Food Writing, a film music books post from the blog The Ardent Biblio, written by Rikki & Michaela on Bloglovin’

I've been on a short books kick recently and get really excited when I find tiny books that still pack

Hey dolls! I think I’m due for an award for Best At Procrastinating Tags! *cue applause* This is honestly such a cute tag, and it radiates lovely summer vibes! I don’t know why I’ve waited so long to finally do it! Thank you Kay for tagging me in this one, and Tiffany for creating it! …

Want summer fun reading that won't tax your brain too much, but will pass the time quickly while on vacation or by the pool? Here are 3 quick options.

Up for an epic American Reading Challenge? The 50 States Reading list has the best books set in every state to satisfy the best of bookworms.

These five book recommendations for engrossing suspense thrillers will get your adrenaline pumping and your heart racing!

My Best Books of 2019 So Far includes seven 5 star reads, two heartfelt memoirs, and some engrossing character-driven novels!

360 Likes, 42 Comments - Sushma Manava | Bookstagram (@spunkyreads) on Instagram: “Back with a post on #femmemarch / #femmemarchfest this Monday. Today I want to share some books…”

It’s summer reading season! We’ve been spending a lot of time by the pool over the last couple of weeks and I’ve learned that all I really need to be happy is a pool, a summer cocktail, and a good...

Looking for powerful books that make you think differently about the world? Check out some of the best books that will make you think outside the box.

My 2019 Summer Reading List is full of books that you will get easily engrossed in and don't take a ton of concentration. I've got you covered for light, fast-paced, substantive, and different books.

The Books Across is a book blog that brings you all the new releases of 2019. Check out the best new release books coming out in May 2019.

Part 2 of my summer reading preview. I have 6 releases you probably haven't heard about AND 4 biggies from authors we all know. So much to look forward to!

This past week we had a question from a friend asking for some book recommendations. She had gone “off the reading path” so to speak and needed a recommendation for a book to get her excited about reading again. I remember different periods of my life when it felt like Read More

There are so many great books coming out this summer I've had to split this post into two parts! Up today, the four books you need for June and July.

Get ready for some chilling, twisted books you won't be able to put down! These are the best psychological thrillers 2018 had to offer — each guaranteed to shock you. Including books from A. J. Finn, Ruth Ware, Aimee Molloy, and more.

A list of 30 highly anticipated books releasing in May 2019 sorted in genres - YA/Fantasy, Romance/Fiction and Thriller/Mystery.

Here are the books we can’t wait to read in 2017! (Ranked in no particular order.)

Our expert contributors share the books that inspired and jump-started their careers.

I’m linking up at with the lovely ladies at The Broke and The Bookish for Top Ten Tuesday! Yep, I'm throwing in

One of my favorite annual lists to put together: 2016 books that deserved the hype and those that didn't.

The best nonfiction audiobooks I've listened to lately: Columbine, Helter Skelter, Operating Instructions, Save Me the Plums, This Will Only Hurt a Little.

I'm happy to wave goodbye to 2016- a year that ended far more dreadfully than it began. These is my December library reading.

It's been a difficult year for my reading, with reality interfering with my ability to enjoy books. Still, here are my top ten favorite books for 2016.

I find myself recommending the same books over and over again...here are my best all-around, go-to book recommendations that will appeal to lots of readers.

Find a cozy reading spot, and go back in time! Find your next historical fiction read on this book list, from beloved tales now in paperback to the latest...

A genre defying novel, City of Girls is wildly entertaining reading. Vivian is 19 and loving life in 1940s NYC right up until her actions have consequences.

Enjoy our "Little Library" of the Best Historical Fiction Books About 1940's Europe. A very popular segment for fiction writers, here are our favorites.

"I suppose these questions stormcloud over every marriage: What are you thinking? How are you feeling? Who are you? What have we done to each other? What will we do?" This seemingly innocuous quote from Gone Girl takes on a much more chilling undertone once you've read the book or, now, seen the movie. In fact, throngs of movie theater goers took to Twitter this week to voice their fear of marriage after seeing the film, and Jezebel even went so far as to say that "Gone Girl's biggest…

The Castle on Sunset is a juicy, dishy history of one of America's most iconic hotels, Chateau Marmont in Hollywood. This book is packed with details.

Stoned is a look at our obsession with gems and their role in world history. The best part? It's not boring, it's wicked, funny and informative.

My January roller-coaster reading slammed to a stop in February. I read the same amount, but most were uninspiring and a few left me really cranky.

My January reading was as unpredictable as the weather here in Ann Arbor. I had my first 5-star book of the year, but had other novels that didn't pan out.

July 2019 book reviews of The Snakes, After the End, The Bookish Life of Nina Hill, The Islanders, The Blue Bistro, Silver Girl, and Normal People.