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Traditional heroes inspire us to be our best selves, but anti-heroes let us ask the question: what if we weren’t? What decisions might a protagonist make if they were led by darker motivations like greed or revenge or power? It’s no wonder we’re enthralled by anti-heroes, and lucky for us, YA is filled with excellent […]

Wedding season is upon us and you’re invited! If nothing gets you more hyped than a wedding, you have got to read these books! If You Love Weddings, Read These Books! 1. Misfit in Love by S.K. Ali In S.K. Ali’s fun and fresh sequel to Saints and Misfits, Misfit in Love, Janna Yusuf is […]

Spotify playlists as courtship rituals. Driving with the windows rolled down and blasting the best song ever. Fantasies of falling in love with a glamorous, confident pop star—or becoming one yourself. From the clothes we wear to the friends we bond with, music defines so much of our young adulthoods. While we’re doing the hard […]

It doesn’t need to be Valentine’s Day to sink into a cute, contemporary love story! Whether it’s cold outside and you need a good book to cuddle under your blanket or it’s deep in summer and you’re suntanning at the beach, these books are guaranteed to make you swoon all year round! 20 Contemporary Romances […]

There are few things better than curling up on the couch and putting on a classic movie rom-com. Except for maybe curling up on the couch with a rom-com book! I am absolutely in love with movie rom-coms (full disclosure, I’ve seen every movie on this list) so if you love them as much as […]

Summer is a time for travelers. It’s the time when the weather is beautiful and days are long and adventures seem to be right at the tips of your fingers. Whether you’re stuck and longing to travel or already on your flight, these books will take you wherever you want to go. 18 Books That […]

Sometimes you need a good cry. Sometimes you need to read about someone else’s grief to help you deal with your own. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve read a book and walked away understanding my own grief in a new way. There’s a catharsis to be found in books and hopefully these […]

Trader Joe’s is one of our favorite places to go (second only to the bookstore of course!). This popular grocery store sells many unique, quality products at a decent price, and there’s always something new to try. These Trader Joe’s faves will determine which book you should read next! Your Next Book Rec Based on […]

Like many of you, I miss Summer Movie Season BEYOND BELIEF. The days of large popcorns, thrilling blockbusters, and double features are approaching, and I for one cannot wait for the movies to come. That being said, I am as much a bookworm as I am a complete movie nerd. SO with summer reading about […]

As a native and current New Yorker, I often feel jaded by the city from being caught in crowds of tourists, to unwelcoming critters skittering across the train platform, and the rancid mysterious puddles on the ground. At the same time, I am comforted knowing that there will always be endless charm and discoveries waiting […]