If I’m reading a book whose central character is a multiple murderer, that wouldn’t be something I’d typically relax to. But the low-key and charming An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene...
We see tragedy around us every day in the news, and the world has been plunged into chaos at too many different times of humanity. Each time, children are forced to make heartbreaking sacrifices....
It’s Pride month! It is a time for queer people of all stripes, everyone who comes under the LGBTQ+ umbrella – gay, bi, pan, asexual, trans, trans man, trans woman, non binary, and all the other...
Summer vacations will soon be starting in some parts of the world and many parents struggle with planning their kids' free time. If you are one of them and want to have a list of good reading books...
Why does representation in books matter? This is something I have been wondering about for a long time, as I write Young Adult literature, primarily about disabled and queer teenagers, and am trying...
After the death of Gabriel García Márquez in April 2014, it seemed impossible that we would ever read more magical realism from his pen, but this year brought an important gift for literature...
With devastating realities, unique perspectives, challenging narrative structures and rich language, these three authors featured this month have grabbed the attention of millions of readers and...
Many women writers have faced significant challenges in the publishing world, some even had to use male pseudonyms or initials to earn serious consideration. Despite these barriers, many defied these...
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, maybe you want to get an early start on feeling the love in the air — and there's no better way than a good book to do it. The stories we've collected...
Sorrow and Bliss, the third publication by New Zealander Meg Mason, tells the story of Martha Friel, a 40-year-old British columnist facing the breakup of her marriage. Mason has written a stunning,...
