Book List

Olivia Rodrigo’s seminal teenage angst masterpiece SOUR is half an hour of pure feels. To accompany SOUR on repeat, we have a book pairing for each song on the album! Books to Read While Listening to Olivia Rodrigo’s SOUR Album on Repeat 1. “brutal” — Permanent Record by Mary H.K. Choi God, it’s brutal out […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

There’s a reason relationship experts will tell you to marry your best friend. When a pair of close friends move toward becoming a couple, you know that their attraction is rooted in a deep sense of care. No insta-love to be found here! Read on for some of our favorite examples of friends who realize […]