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Read ‘Em and Weep: Books to Make You Cry

If you’re looking for your new favorite ALL THE FEELS™ read, check out these sob-inducing suggestions.

listicleJela LewterSeptember 13, 2021dear evan hansen, val emmich, benj pasek, steven levenson, justin paul, the astonishing color of after, emily x.r. pan, love & other carnivorous plants, florence gonsalves, we are not broken, george, tyler johnson was here, jay coles, we contain multitudes, sarah henstraComment

Reading the Stars: June 2021 Horoscopes

Okayyyy peeps so the weather is hot, and the sunglasses are out. Best of all, we are getting vaccinated, and it might actually be ok to hug people again, gasp! So, without further ado here’s what the stars are telling you to read based on your summer lovin’ love journey…

Pick a Dance Movie, Get a Book Rec

Which dance is movie is your favorite? Pick a movie and we’ll give you a book.

Reading the Stars: August 2020 Horoscopes

In honor of Leo season upon us and the fact that we have all this extra free time because there are no last splash bashes to plan this summer, let’s get reading, shall we? Here’s what the stars are telling you to read…

Make a luxurious latte, get a book recommendation

Awaken your inner barista and get creative! Make yourself a luxurious latte, and we’ll give you a book to enjoy while you drink it!

quizSavannah KennellyAugust 5, 2020horrid, katrina leno, the revolution of birdie randolph, brandy colbert, dear universe, florence gonsalves, camp, l. c. rosen, midnight sun, stephenie meyer, the inheritance games, jennifer lynn barnesComment

Make a summer mocktail, get a book to read while you sip on it!

As a kid, I was always the one mixing different soda at the fountain. Sprite with orange soda! Iced tea and lemonade! Root beer and vanilla Coke! Cream soda and ginger ale? [Hey. I never said that the combinations were all successes.]

quizStefanie HoffmanJune 25, 2020more than just a pretty face, syed masood, camp, l. c. rosen, dear universe, florence gonsalves, incendiary, zoraida cordovaComment

Contemporary Rebels Who’ve Stolen Our Hearts

I often find that the most inspiring and heart-stealing rebels are the ones from contemporary fiction. So here is a list of contemporary rebels who’ve stolen our hearts!

listicleSavannah KennellyJune 16, 2020war and speech, don zolidis, jack of hearts, l. c. rosen, the revolution of birdie randolph, brandy colbert, amelia westlake, erin gough, dear universe, florence gonsalves, fence, sarah rees brennan, a match made in mehendi, nandini bajpai, trinkets, kirsten smithComment

One Night Standalones III: Return of the Contemporaries

There are times when I need a break from long fantasy series and I turn to my handy dandy contemporary standalones. They are so great: a story you can finish in one sitting and know the complete tale. I dare you to read some of the titles I’ve listed below and not fall in love.

listicleShanese MullinsJune 15, 2020more than just a pretty face, syed masood, war and speech, don zolidis, this is my brain in love, i. w. gregorio, dear universe, florence gonsalves, camp, l. c. rosen, little and lion, brandy colbertComment

Senior Year Anxiety Reads

Senior year tends to be overwhelmingly stressful in normal times. Whether you are off to college in the fall or have other plans in store, these seven books recs are here to connect, entertain, and inspire during this uniquely challenging time in your life.

listicleLBYRMay 29, 2020most likely, sarah watson, dear universe, florence gonsalves, hello goodbye and everything in between, jennifer e smith, the revolution handbook, alice skinner, the summer of us, cecilia vinesse, fierce, aly raismanComment