You are cordially invited to the wedding of the decade, when Christian Grey will make Anastasia Steele his wife. But is he really husband material? His dad is unsure, his brother wants to organize one helluva bachelor party, and his fiancée won’t vow to obey… Their passion for each other burns hotter than ever, but Ana’s defiant spirit continues to stir Christian’s darkest fears and tests his need for control....
Amanda McCrina’s Traitor is a tightly woven thrill ride exploring political conflict, deep-seated prejudice, and the terror of living in a world where betrayal is a matter of life or death. “Alive with detail and vivid with insight, Traitor is an effortlessly immersive account of a shocking and little-known moment in the turbulent history of Poland and Ukraine—and ironically, a piercing and bittersweet story of unflinching loyalty. I think Tolya has left my heart a little damaged forever....
As Pietrobon points out, before the Civil Rights Act, road-tripping for people of color was perilous. I would argue that the hazards persist to this day. For instance, in Gretchen Soren’s Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights and Candacy Taylor’s Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America, the authors take a critical look at the dangers of the road for Black Americans....
Every adaptation makes these quotes their own—Virginia Madsen’s Irulan introducing 1984’s Dune by intoning “A beginning is a delicate time” or William Hurt’s extreme gravitas as Duke Leto in 2000, telling his son that the Atreides need “desert power.” Judging by the trailer, the new film will be no exception. In honor of the new film—now coming in 2021—here are 100 of my favorite quotes, in order, with page numbers, according to my battered 1990 paperback copy of Dune....
But I’ve had no such problem with the following books. Some are laugh-out-loud; others are wry or even bitter. Some are realistic; others are fantastically fantastical. A few funny novels are intended for kids; several are graphic sex romps. Several are comics or graphic novels. Just one book is listed per author, and not necessarily the most popular one. Standout books are preceded by an exclamation mark. Laughter is…well, not guaranteed, but likely with these funny novels....
For all of you armchair mushers, here’s a list of 11 books about dogsledding. Some are about the Iditarod, some are about the Yukon Quest, while others may look at dogsledding in general. This is no means a comprehensive list, but rather a jumping off point for people who want to learn more about this astonishing sport. Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod by Gary Paulsen After being forced to read Paulsen’s Hatchet in 5th grade, I was really surprised to find myself reading his book about dogsledding....
Since the show had so many themes, it would be challenging to find a single book that encapsulates all those genres in just a few hundred pages. So I thought it would be helpful to round-up books that honed in on spec fic themes and storylines of the show. Now, if you are ready to read some books that will keep you up at night and, in most cases, in touch with social issues, get ready to add these books to your TBR pile....
The beloved Japanese classic receives its very first English translation, along with an introduction by Neil Gaiman. First published in 1937, Genzaburō Yoshino’s How Do You Live? has long been acknowledged in Japan as a crossover classic for young readers. Academy Award–winning animator Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle) called it his favorite childhood book and announced plans to emerge from retirement to make it the basis of a final film....
Polar Bear’s Underwear by Tupera Tupera Polar Bear has lost his underwear in this funny story. In His search for the missing underpants, Polar Bear finds several other pairs—and their owners. Strong illustrations and die-cut undies really elevate the story. The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton Princess Pinecone is a pint-sized warrior who’s gifted a chubby, farting horse. Need I say more? Their journey to become a fearsome duo is laugh-out loud funny....
Some of us even end up writing for Book Riot. If you’re interested in exploring art history as a potential field or hobby, we’ve rounded some of the best art history books for you to get started. We’ve split this up into three sections: Survey, Art Criticism and Analysis, and Biographies. Survey Art History Books Art Criticism and Analysis Art History Biographies Dive into Art History Books Though we’ve sorted through some of the best art history books, we would encourage you to seek out more....
Hello mystery fans! I’ve got your hot new April releases to check out. As always I aimed to hit a wide range of crime reading tastes so surely (don’t call me Shirley) there’s something to look forward to reading on this list.
Early on, shōjo manga focused on simple, light-hearted stories and was aimed at an audience of younger, elementary-aged girls. It was also dominated by male mangaka, until a golden age of shōjo manga emerged in the 1970s. At this time, a new generation of female artists made their rise, incorporating more complex themes and reflecting attitudes from the women’s liberation movement. This generation of artists are known as the Year 24 Group, due to the fact that many were born in or around the 24th year of the Shōwa era....
One More for Christmas is an uplifting tale following businesswoman Gail as she summons her estranged family to spend a snowbound Christmas together in Scotland. Classic Snow Picture Books Contemporary Snow Picture Books for Kids Nonfiction Snow Picture Books This year, with the pandemic, winter can feel bleaker than ever. I hope you and the young readers in your life can find some celebration and understanding of the season through these cozy, informative snow picture books....
It is much easier to feel hope in this particular context. As someone worried about climate justice, civil rights, and international cooperation, the future suddenly looks much brighter to me. However, I know that I would have had to find hope even if the American electorate had swung in favor of the minority-vote-loser wannabe-dictator. Things in the U.S. are still very scary—we’re on track for more COVID-related deaths, the police are continuously aggressive, and it’s unlikely we’ll get out of this period without a major homelessness crisis....
Want more great YA books? check out our best YA book club selections and even more YA thrillers. Then hop on over to our best mystery book club selections for more great, thrilling reads. Want to stay updated on the newest and YA thriller books? Sign up for TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations! TBR is a personalized book recommendation service that send you books you’ll love to read. Here’s how it works: Simply fill out the reader survey and let us know what you want more of—such as thrillers for teens or adults—and what you’re not keen on....
The teenage years are a time unlike any other, with dizzying highs and very low lows, but although everyone will make mistakes or have bad times, self-help books like these will help the teens in your life get through it, developing coping strategies and resilience as they work out what they want from the world and who they’re going to be. While every teenager is different, there are some experiences and feelings that everyone will have to deal with, and these self-help books for teens will help them work through it and develop the resilience that will take them through the rest of their lives....
The books on this list offer both alternatives to Diary of a Wimpy Kid for when a fan is looking for something new. Some are graphic novels, some are straight-up chapter books; some are funny, some a bit more heartfelt. But we think that any of these books would be great choices to read after Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Books Like Diary of A Wimpy Kid – Graphic Novels Start with book #1: The Whole World’s Crazy....
“If you loved The Tattooist of Auschwitz, read The Huntress.” —The Washington Post Already Named one of Marie Claire’s Best Women’s Fiction Books and One of BookBub’s Biggest Books of the Year! From the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel, THE ALICE NETWORK, comes a fascinating new historical novel about a battle-haunted English journalist and a Russian female bomber pilot who join forces to track the Huntress, a Nazi war criminal gone to ground in America....
Before we dive into the top choices that got a lot of love from Reddit users, let’s take a minute to define what constitutes a “classic.” One list of criteria comes from Italian writer Italo Calvino in his 1991 book Why Read the Classics? There are 14 items in the list, but a few major points indicate that the book must: Exercise an influence over the reader, become unforgettable, be reread often, and “hide in the layers of memory disguised as the individual’s or the collective unconscious....
As you can surmise by the name, web novels are meant to be read online. Some North American publishers like Yen Press have been releasing them in collected volumes, but if you limit yourself to only that format, you’ll be missing out. Many titles can be read via online browser or apps. A quick caveat, though: some web novels are app exclusives. If you’re unfamiliar with digital apps, check out this quick primer....
