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I’ve realized I love Lana because her music feels like fiction and she portrays (and draws) each character in ways that fit the stories perfectly. So, in two parts, here are my recommendations for books to read while you wait for Honeymoon. Also, just look at this cooooovvvvverrrrr. Part One: Themes Doomed Romance If you react to the theme of doomed romance ever-present in Lana’s music, and goddess knows I do, Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff is your book....

Generally speaking, it’s a way of thinking differently. Some markers of dyslexia include having to read something multiple times before it makes sense, regularly losing place while reading, finding traditional book pages too cluttered, and spelling issues due to omitting or transposing words. Additionally, dyslexic readers can struggle with breaking down words to pronounce. It isn’t something to cure, either, but many kids with dyslexia can learn coping strategies that help them read....

There are many other ways to store your books, and we’ve got a list of creative book storage ideas for you at different price points if space and funds are a big consideration (every item but one is under $100), with a few more traditional options in case you’re looking for something more classic with a design twist. Want to try your hand at building something yourself? There’s a few DIY options below, too....

Bujo book trackers are also great tools for self-knowledge. If you track your reading habits along with other facets of your life, like moods or sleep, you may be able to see patterns. For me, I can see the cycles of feeling good and reading more. I know isn’t exactly a revolutionary observation. Still, making an effort to read instead of doomscroll can push things into a positive feedback loop....

As someone who loves giving gifts and finding unique items for friends/family, I love this time of year. So today we’re focusing on the literary foodie: a person who loves to keep up with the latest releases and food trends in equal measure. Let’s face it: Your pal is used to receiving cookbooks. That’s not fun. That’s not original. This list is full of items specifically for serving, entertaining, or kitchen decor for the literary foodie in your life....

Roll up your sleeves, put on your floppy hat, find a sunny spot, and settle down with one of these summer queer books. YA Summer Queer Books Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender Felix is a Black, trans, queer teenager attending a summer arts program at his NYC high school. When someone hangs a transphobic exhibit displaying old photos of him in the school lobby, he hatches an elaborate plan for revenge....

And there you have it: 14 excellent superhero doggos! Which one is your favorite? Did I miss any? Let us know on social! Krypto’s origins have changed many times over the decades—basically, every time Superman gets revamped, his dog does too—but his most frequently used (and simplest) backstory is that he was the El family dog back on Krypton, sent to Earth in a rocket before baby Kal-El because apparently Jor-El was the kind of man who saw no issue with shooting the family pet into space....

Editor’s Note: While we no longer promote the works of J.K. Rowling in light of comments she made against the trans community, check out the works of these fantasy authors. Low Fantasy Books Like Harry Potter for Adults These books mingle muggles and wizards when magic intrudes on our own “real” world. Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey Look, Hogwarts isn’t the only magic school with a remarkable mortality rate....

Some celebrities have official book clubs you can participate in through Goodreads or Facebook, and some just post what they’re reading on Instagram. Either way, celebrity book clubs are a great source of inspiration for what to read next. I’ve rounded up some of the best actual celebrity book clubs plus bookish celebrities to follow on social. Actual Celebrity Book Clubs Oprah The original celebrity book club! Oprah’s Book Club was originally a segment on her talk show where she’d pick a book and discuss it with her audience....

Growing up, I loved Dame Edna, even though I didn’t understand what drag was then. I can look back to my childhood to find the basis for my love of drag, and it’s Dame Edna and her epic taste in glasses. I also really like Elton’s glasses when planning my drag, so I definitely have a giant-sparkly-glasses thing! But drag queens are more than just what they look like. Queens are famously multi-talented, with some of the world’s best actors, models, comedians, dressmakers, singers, and dancers finding their home in the drag industry....

February is the coldest month of the year where I live, which also, in my opinion, makes it the best reading month. I bought my spouse an electric blanket for Christmas, and I’ve been using it every evening with my daughter, curling under its warmth while we read together. It’s the best, and I’ve used it far more than my spouse, ha! These 15 February children’s book releases all make excellent cold-weather reading, so get those cozy blankets ready....

You’ve read the manga, the webtoon, the light novel… now you want to see it on your screen, right? You want to hear the voice actors saying your favorite lines, see your favorite scenes in action, and get excited about your favorite couples. I totally get that! I tend to watch animated adaptations more than live-action adaptations, so you’ll see more anime in this list than anything else. This year, though?...

Children’s Civil Rights Books We March by Shane W. Evans This picture book gets to the peak of the Movement, the August 28, 1963, March on Washington. Evans’s art and story gives the moment the hight and magnitude that it deserves for young readers. This is often the first story we hear of the civil rights movement, and this book gives a good foundation for little minds. The Youngest Marcher by Cynthia Livinson, illustrated by Vanessa Brantly-Newton This is the story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, the youngest known person arrested for attending a civil rights protest in Birmingham....

This anti-racist work goes beyond adults. It’s work that children not only understand and can participate in, but that is vital for their futures as anti-racists. There have been a number of anti-racist picture books and anti-racist YA books published in the last few years. These are meant to engage young readers in these conversations and do so in a way that doesn’t depend upon them—or their adults—to ask people of marginalized groups to do the work for them....

Here are 17 beautiful and evoking poems, all about the relationship between mother and child. From short mother’s day poems to grand romantic gestures (and some heart-tuggers in between), these poems will help you capture everything you are looking for on Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day Poems, For When You Want To Keep It Short and Sweet You’re my mother. Before a day was over, Home comes the rover, For mother’s kiss—sweeter this Than any other thing!...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that only in an overachieving Indian American family can a genius daughter be considered a black sheep. Dr. Trisha Raje is San Francisco’s most acclaimed neurosurgeon. Up-and-coming chef DJ Caine has known people like Trisha before, people who judge him by his rough beginnings and place pedigree above character. He needs the lucrative job the Rajes offer, but he values his pride too much to indulge Trisha’s arrogance....

The best adult post-apocalyptic books 1. The Book of M by Peng Shepherd 2. The City Where We Once Lived by Eric Barnes 3. Wonderblood by Julia Whicker 4. Frostlands by John Feffer Via Foreword Reviews: “A worthy sequel to the thought-provoking Splinterlands, Frostlands is triumphant and absorbing science fiction, full of ecological and societal warnings. It is a unique and imaginative look at a future Earth scarred by environmental neglect....

Almost every person I know who likes manga and/or anime knows about One Piece, even if they’re not a fan. It’s not surprising that it’s so popular. It has a fun storyline and lovable characters. Also, its colorful and lively style makes it a perfect candidate for tattoos. If you’re a One Piece fan looking for tattoo inspiration, here are a few One Piece tattoos I’ve found. Pirates! A post shared by @ vivien....

So on the off chance that some of you are either long-time horror fans looking to diversify your reading, or new horror readers who want to get your horror reading off on the right foot, I decided to pull some of the titles I’m most excited about together in a separate list just for you! These are all TBR books I haven’t had the chance to read yet, so I’ll give you a few sentences about the book itself as well as a bit about why I’m interested in that particular book....

So if you are or know any 4th graders who can confidently read well above their grade level, but emotionally fall on the “young” rather than “adult” side of young adult, this list is for you! Starred titles are for series books. YA Books for Middle Grade Readers *The Agency by Y.S. Lee Mary Quinn gets a reprieve from her criminal sentence in Victorian London when she is invited to join The Agency, an organization of women and girls who gather information for clients....