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Fit Men Cook: 100+ Meal Prep Recipes for Men and Women by Kevin Curry With more than 100 meal prep recipes, this book could keep you eating delicious and healthy food all year. Fitness influencer Curry tells his personal story and provides his ten commandments of meal prep. Skinnytaste One and Done by Gina Homolka and Heather K. Jones Skinnytaste is my go-to site for recipes; probably 80% of what I make on the regular comes from this site....

So here are 10 books about queer women that I think are truly mind-blowing. Not just “good,” but thought-provoking, unforgettable, and even (in my case) life-changing. Whether you are a queer woman or not, I don’t think you can go wrong with these bi and lesbian books. (These aren’t ranked in any order, because that would be way too hard.) The Color Purple by Alice Walker This is a classic for a reason....

1. Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the Worldby Vicki Myron One freezing cold night, a tiny kitten, just a few weeks old, was deposited in the return slot at the Spencer Public Library. He was discovered the next morning by the library director and was adopted by the library staff, who named him Dewey Readmore Books–quite possibly the greatest cat name ever. This book chronicles Dewey’s nineteen years as resident library cat and beloved cornerstone of his community....

This list of ten books is perfect for the budding scientists in your life. The Little Recycler by Jan Gerardi This interactive board book allows babies to learn about recycling. By lifting the flaps on the colorful illustrations, children learn what recycled items can become. Gerardi is the author of another science book for babies, Eco People on the Go. Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering by Ruth Spiro and Irene Chan Your baby’s little imagination will take flight as you read about how things fly....

To understand the importance of the prize, its history, and how it has evolved over 100 years, I spoke with Kirby McCurtis, the President of the Association for Library Service to Children. McCurtis explained that literary prizes, in general, increase the attention put on a certain type of literature, which in turn improves the quantity and quality of that literature. Prizes like The Newbery Medal are not about awarding the books that are most popular....

While escaping this view during a visit of some friends in Boston, they recommended that we make a trip to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The name was familiar as I had just recently started listening to a podcast about the infamous theft that occurred there in March 1990. Shortly after midnight, two people posing as police officers approached the museum, letting the security guards on duty know that they were there to address a call about a disturbance....

This trend is strong and consistent in Southeast Asia wherein everything can be dirt cheap—you can enjoy authentic local food for just $2! I am a testament of this upward trend as I always see foreign white travelers walking under the sweltering heat of Manila, Philippines, wearing their large backpacks. Backpacking around or traveling conventionally in Southeast Asia is a good experience that nearly everyone needs to experience in their lifetime....

Thus, I have compiled this list of books for gay teens who have just come out. There’s some here that helped me during my own coming out period as well as some diverse recommendations for people of varying ethnicities and backgrounds. Take these books for gay teens as mere suggestions and not required reading for out and proud homosexuals, because like I said, it’s up to you to define who you are and how you want to be them — no matter how much society tries to convince you otherwise....

I don’t think the popularity is surprising; the album is packed with bass lines and vocals that get under your skin, and lyrics that speak to dissatisfaction with oneself, with our attempts at trying and failing to get things right or pretty, a general disconnection from expected norms and how that can be both freeing and nightmarish. Following a year dominated by dislocation – from friends and the outside world, and maybe even ourselves – I think it is no wonder that O My Heart has become so resonant yet again....

Well, let’s clarify: they are the best for children and the absolute worst for parents’ stress. It’s almost inevitable for the little hands to destroy the pages with sticky hands and torn flaps, but there is something magical about opening a picture book with depth. Pages come alive before your eyes. Details shared in a way to make reading crystal clear while young minds grow. sigh Face it, we’re all suckers for a great pop-up book for kids....

Silence: A Social History of One of the Least Understood Elements of Our Lives by Jane Brox Brox’s latest book takes on a compelling but overlooked topic: silence. She starts with a premise: what do prisons and monasteries have in common? Silence. From medieval monks to the U.S.’s Eastern State Penitentiary, Brox shows that the concept has historically been more complex than most imagine. Indigenous Peoples within Canada by Olive Patricia Dickason Brief but comprehensive, this book by a prolific Métis historian overviews the long, vibrant, and ongoing histories of Indigenous peoples in what’s now called Canada....

Amity by Micol Ostow When Connor’s family moves to Amity, his nights are plagued with gore-filled dreams of demons, destruction, and revenge. Ten years later, Gwen’s family moves to Amity for a fresh start. She also becomes haunted by lurid visions, disturbing voices, and questions about her own sanity. Because Amity isn’t just a house. She is a living force, bent on manipulating her inhabitants to her twisted will. She will use Connor and Gwen to bring about a violent end as she’s done before....

When it comes to manga selection, I’ve found some helpful librarian resources, including Ashley Hawkins’s blog, Manga Librarian and Sara Smith’s blog, The Graphic Library. Sara Smith’s reviews include notes about intended audience and age appropriateness, which can be especially helpful when selecting titles for middle grade and younger readers. Amanda Pagan, a Children’s Librarian at the New York Public Library, gives a nuanced explanation of the thought and consideration that goes into selecting great manga titles for middle school readers....

The truth is that what this memo threatens to do, which includes determining a person’s gender by genitals and locked in by the sex listed on their originally issued birth certificate, requiring genetic testing if there is any ‘dispute’ to someone’s gender, means that trans and gender nonconforming people will be denied healthcare and protections in school and the workplace. In a country that is already dangerous for trans people, this new policy would make it even harder for trans people to exist and move about in this world, and would open them up to even more harassment, with no legal protections against it....

It’s Alex, with some news and books for you…but since there aren’t many new releases today (December is a barren place when it comes to new books), I’m doing something a bit different this week: focusing on standalone novels that were released this year. (Standalones make really great gifts for people you might be trying to tempt into reading more science fiction. Just saying.) 16 Standalone SFF Novels from 2019 Disclaimer: These are standalones to the best of my knowledge and ability to google....

As the rover approached landing, my son and I settled in to watch NASA’s livestream. We listened with bated breath to ground control’s updates about the little rover’s progress. For once, my toddler didn’t protest over watching something other than Trash Truck or Tangled. When Perseverance made a successful landing and NASA’s mission control cried out, “Tango Delta (i.e. Touchdown)!” we joined the world in ecstatic applause. I didn’t realize how much I’d needed uplifting news until I felt myself begin to tear up....

Like Elizabeth Bennet, I too dearly love a laugh. My novel reading can be rather bleak and heavy. I’m attracted to doom and gloom, but sometimes the slog of melancholy can feel a bit harrowing, and can lead to reading slumps. When I’m feeling this way, I tend to need a jolt of humor to counteract the doldrums. Comics and graphic novels are the perfect antidote. They’re short, have pictures, and can be really funny....

“Even if your family’s spring break plans were canceled due to the coronavirus crisis, your kids can still travel the world—through books. Great novels and amazingly illustrated adventures can immerse them instantly in the culture and history of a place. (Sorry, Instagram.) So get children exploring while still practicing social distancing through these 18 destinations featured in classic and lesser known books. And don’t be surprised if these stories end up inspiring future real-life travels when it’s time to venture out into the world again....

What could be more of a badge of your book loving status than toting how you read in ereader cases that look like books? Find some rad options below, with models of availability noted to the best of my ability. Not all ereader brands have great case options, so this won’t be inclusive of every brand, but it sure does include some of the most popular and common ereaders. If you’re a reader who uses an app on their phone, you’re in luck, too....

*The rule of the code is as follows: for each letter, you skip two letters (A becomes C, B becomes D, etc. Book Riot would become Dqqm Tkqv). Fun! Want to help your kids improve their writing? Here are a few children’s books about writing that will definitely help! Amelia’s Notebooks by Marissa Moss Many adults who have read these books as children vouch for them as a legit learning tool for writing....