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Before getting into the list, I want to give a shout-out to Beacon Press and their ReVisioning History series. This collection of accessible history books “reconstruct and reinterpret U.S. history from diverse perspectives.” They’re excellent and a perfect first place to start if you want a more inclusive and overarching look at American history. The series includes: A Queer History of the United States by Michael Bronski A Disability History of the United States by Kim E....

Troubling a Star by Madeline L’Engle After months of letters from her “friend,” Vicky Austin is gifted a trip to visit him in Antarctica. Prior to her trip, threatening letters and ominous news follow Vicky everywhere. Vicky must fend for herself when she encounters scientists with less than pure intentions. Two Old Women: An Alaskan Legend of Betrayal by Velma Wallis A survival story based on Alaskan legend, two elderly women of the Athabascan tribe are abandoned to the elements....

Now, more than ever, it is so important to center Black boys in conversation, and to remind the living, breathing Black boys in our country and world that they matter. That their lives are considered, and that their own stories are interesting. That as they grow mentally and physically from Black boys to Black men, they aren’t alone in their lived experience. That while they might grow up to be celebrities and star athletes, they might also have incredibly fulfilling lives outside of the spotlight....

It was a drag queen who started the Stonewall riots, a crucial turning point in the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality. Her name was Marsha P. Johnson. In June 1969, a gay club known as the Stonewall Inn was raided by New York City police. In response, the club-goers rioted, sparking gay rights–related riots all over the world. This is how the famous LGBTQIA+ charity Stonewall got its name. Stonewall is now a leading gay rights organization in the UK, supporting queer people, young and old, and the organizations that work with them....

On the other end is the not-so-great leaders who are sure to make your life awful. The micro-managers. The absent ones. The ones that demand respect without giving any in return. A bad leader can make you dread going to work or school. They can send otherwise great workers running for the hills. They’re the ones who make it clear that leadership is a skill to be worked on rather than an inherent talent....

American Herb History Books These nonfiction weed books provide a historical perspective of cannabis culture in America. How-To Ganja Guides Learn all the ins and outs of marijuana with these weed books that will show you the way. During the 1970s, pro-pot campaigners successfully secured marijuana decriminalization in several states. However, concerned parents quickly mobilized. With the aid of Nancy Reagan, they turned the tables on the nation’s perception of marijuana and paved the way for an aggressive war on drugs....

20 Halloween Books for Preschoolers For more spooky Halloween books for preschoolers, check out these posts! 26 Of The Best Halloween Books For Kids (That Are Only Slightly Scary) 17 Boo-tastic Halloween Books For Toddlers To Enjoy Kid-friendly Halloween Comics 13 Edgar Allan Poe Read-alikes For The Smallest Ravens

The books listed here are broken down into four major categories: fiction video game books, graphic novels, nonfiction about video games, and video game art books. Even if you think you’ve read all the best video game books out there, your new favorite could be on this list. Just a casual video game fan? Even if you’ve never played a video game in your life, these books deliver fascinating stories and stunning images that might just convert you into a gamer....

Pumpkin Fall Book Crafts The Pin This paperback-to-pumpkin transformation is cute and easy to do with kids. The Pin Are you a master book folder? Try out this pattern for a jack-o-lantern! The Pin If you’ve got a surplus of mason jar lids, this is a crafty and festive way to use them. The Pin The easiest way to decorate a pumpkin—decoupage. The Pin If you’re squeamish about cutting up your books, you can also keep them intact and make a jack-o-lantern from an orange book stack....

As an adult, I continue to usually find writing book reviews painful. And yet, I maintain a book blog with reviews of all the (bi and lesbian) books I read. Why? For one thing, I want to raise the visibility of these books — or, in the case of a book I loathed, warn other readers of what to expect. It helps me to build community with other book lovers....

Want even more reading for your ears? 1. Big Planet Comics Employees of the mid-Atlantic comic book store chain of the same name produce Big Planet Comics. Die-hard comic book fans will enjoy the industry insider perspective. 2. Bookclub BBC Radio 4’s Bookclub is a forum for readers to interact directly with authors. Led by James Naughtie, the studio audience conducts a Q&A with each featured author. 3. Bookrageous If you like Book Riot, then you’ll love the Bookrageous podcast....

Librarian/Library Staff I am absolutely not suggesting that you go into an interview and respond to the question, “So, why do you want this job?” with “Because I love books!” Don’t do that. It’s a terrible idea. As a librarian, I rail against the idea that libraries are just books regularly. But. Libraries still work with and handle books frequently, whether it’s determining what to add or remove from the collection, recommending titles to patrons, hosting book clubs, doing crafts with old books, serving as a social media manager to promote the library (and therefore its programs and books), or any other number of tasks we do....

A Ticket To Ride by Paula McLain The novel A Ticket To Ride is a coming-of-age all-American 1970s musical montage. Each section pins down a phase of friendship between two girls or a backstory of one of the girl’s family history that involves an unknown mom and sick elderly grandparents and an uncle who has to raise a girl. Each section depends on a song title: “Drift Away,” “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” “Stuck In The Middle With You,” “I’ll Take You There,” “Morning Has Broken....

From the award-winning author of If I Was Your Girl, Meredith Russo, comes a heart-wrenching and universal story of identity, first love, and fate. Six years of birthdays reveal Eric and Morgan’s destiny as they come together, drift apart, fall in love, and discover who they’re meant to be—and if they’re meant to be together. The issue of reproductive freedom has recently come under fire in the U.S., with certain states attempting to limit access to safe and legal abortions, and one banning them outright....

That is, my nieces slept over the night before…And my birthday happened to fall during the first week of quarantine for the COVID-19 pandemic. Plans for attending the symphony, a 1920s themed gala for work, and an alternative rock concert had to be scrapped. But there was no reason to mourn: a bookish birthday celebration awaited me. Are you, too, celebrating another blessed year on this earth during this time?...

For fans of My (Not So) Perfect Life and Jasmine Guillory’s While We Were Dating, a disarmingly fun debut novel follows Carlisa Henton as her life comes undone after a chance meeting with a rising pop star. With fresh and honest prose, Good Morning, Love examines the uncertainty of being a new professional looking to chase a dream while also trying to survive in a world that’s not always kind to ambitious women Want more 3 on a YA Theme?...

With distance learning, teens are having to manage their time and attention now more than ever. Procrastination is especially tough for young adults. We are all wired to put things off, but we can learn tools and techniques to kick this habit. This book is a user-friendly guide to help teens get their tasks done. Simple, straightforward, and with a touch of humor, it’s packed with practical solutions and easily digestible tips to stay on top of homework, develop a sense of time, manage digital distractions, create easy-to-follow routines, and get unstuck....

It is entirely possible there will be “4 More of my Favorite Kids in Manga” in all of our futures. I make no apologies, and call your attention, once more, to the giant eyes. Ahem Moving on. So wholesome. So family friendly. I may need to go with favorite demons or something next week, lest my head explode… We don’t know a lot about where Anya came from originally, though I assume we’ll learn her backstory at some point....

On Ash Wednesday, I pinpoint my sacrifice. I remember two holiday pictures from photo albums. In one, I hold roller skates and display a courtesy crooked smile. In the other, I hold a book about cats. The moons of my eyes say everything: part laugh, part soul-smile, part squeal. I don’t even love cats like that, or remember receiving or reading that particular paperback, but my love of literature has deepened, become an even larger part of me....

Find below a roundup of some of the most exciting YA paperbacks hitting shelves this spring. Because publication dates can shift — and many have because of COVID-19 — these are as current as can be expected. Some of these books are paperback originals, meaning they’ll only ever release in paperback, while others are first releases in paperback of books that have already been published in hardcover. I’ve stuck to first books in a series only, so know there are additional paperback releases of series books that are not the start of those series....