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Between the cacophony of being told what not to do and what to do more, it’s hard for women to hear their inner voices. Growing up in a conservative Indian household, I was constantly scolded into doing the “right thing” for fear of “what others will think.” My parents and community meant well, since they truly believed that reinforcing gender norms would result in my future happiness. After all, conforming meant being accepted, and what teenaged girl wants to be outcasted?...

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller The Iliad. A classic story, almost as prevalent within Western culture as its sister story The Odyssey is. The Song of Achilles takes this story and focuses it on Achilles and his friend/lover Patroclus, fully embracing the homosexuality of their relationship that so many other retellings ignore. I mean, there’s no straight explanation for going into such a rage after your “best friend” is killed that you try to fight a river god....

Ketterdam in Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Home to brilliant young crime master Kaz Brekker, Ketterdam is rife with thievery and magic. People visit the capital city of Kerch to trade and stay to make their way in the dark of its underbelly—if they dare. Bardugo told the Los Angeles Times in an interview that Ketterdam is “a mix of the Dutch Republic, Amsterdam, Antwerp, old New York, Victorian London, Vegas....

The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander In 2010, Alexander blew open the conversation on racial prejudice in our prison system. This seminal (yes, it’s so good it deserves that word) work talks about how mass incarceration is the newest way of legalizing racism in a country whose roots are steeped in it. An African American and Latinx History of the United States by Paul Ortiz Nothing like recentering your notions of history....

If you are into baking, try taking your reading to the next level by making your version of the treats described in each book! By The Book: A Novel of Prose and Cons by Amanda Sellet Baked goods moments: a bookish-themed bookstore/bakery with treats named after classic books Mary knows a lot about 19th century novels but almost nothing about high school. When a new romance enters the picture, Mary will have to decide whether to keep seeing the world through prose colored glasses or embrace what’s happening IRL....

Award-winning fantasy author Fran Wilde returns to her roots in Clock Star Rose Spine, which brings together poems previously published in Uncanny Magazine, Fireside Magazine, and more with a selection of work never before published. In this collection illuminated with whimsical fountain pen illustrations, Wilde explores family histories, feminism, visual art, disability, mythology, and of course the sea with tangible yearning and keen insight. And if you know poetry fans, you know we love to share our favorites....

Wayside School is back in session! Your favorite students and teachers are all here in this newest installment in Newbery Medal-winning author Louis Sachar’s bestselling series.That includes Sharie, who loves her striped-and-spotted umbrella more than anything; Kathy, who has a bad case of oppositosis; Jason, who has to read the longest book in the world; and the rest of Mrs. Jewls’s class on the thirtieth floor, who are busily collecting toenail clippings....

As you’re looking for books to get you in the Christmas spirit, keep these nine recent Christmas novels in mind. Interested in romance? You’ll find love stories set amid a struggling Christmas tree farm, local café, and Hallmark-esque small town. What about mysteries? Amateur sleuths investigating crimes connected to framed family and friends and a work Christmas party turned deadly await you. Plus, if you’re interested in romantic suspense or books with just a touch of magic, this list has got you covered....

Welcome to Hollow’s Edge, the neighborhood is to die for… From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last House Guest—a Reese Witherspoon Book Club selection—comes a riveting new suspense novel about mysterious murders in an idyllic and close-knit neighborhood. When the suspected killer unexpectedly returns to town, everyone–already on edge–begins to wonder just how many secrets are buried on their street, and how far their neighbors will go to maintain peace and quiet… Basically, if you love curling up with a chilling thriller in the heat of summer, you’re not alone....

The King County Library System is among the top libraries in the country for ebook circulation. The Seattle Public Library System is celebrating the centennial of their summer reading program this year–yes, 1919 was their first summer reading program. Did you know that Twilight, 50 Shades of Grey, and A Discovery of Witches all have Seattle-connections? If those bestsellers don’t catch your eye, how about Terry Brooks, Seanan Maguire, Nisi Shawl, Julia Quinn, Patricia Briggs, and Kristin Hannah?...

I’ve been an audiobook listener for many years, but I haven’t listened much since I stopped having a commute. I find podcasts easier, because I don’t have to keep track of plot points, and they’re generally lighter than the books I gravitate towards. I had begun to accept that I just wasn’t going to be getting through a lot of books—physical, ebook, or audiobook—until I started watching Ashley (Bookish Realm)’s YouTube channel....

Harper’s Monthly began publishing George Du Maurier’s Trilby in January 1894, serializing it through August of that same year. Published as a book in September 1985, the novel went on to sell over 200,000 copies in the United States itself. Trilby is the story of a half-Irish girl working in Paris who happens to have the eyes of every man who lays them on her. Cheerful as the bohemian girl was, she could not carry a tune to save her life, and it’s the desire to help her sing that drives musician Svengali to train her....

Common Questions and Answers: The power of choice comes into play in the novel assignment. They get to choose. Granted, it’s from a list, but it’s still their choice. They can choose by topic, author, length, title, or cover. Their choice. They get to read it on their own. Towards the end of the semester, they write a few paragraphs concerning different aspects (setting, narration style) of the novel each chose....

What is DC Rebirth? To answer this, we need a brief history lesson on DC’s past reboots. DC history roughly divides into four major eras: Pre-Crisis: Starting with the debut of Superman in 1938, this includes all comics through the mid-’80s, before rebooting was a glimmer in any TV executive’s eye. As you might imagine from nearly 50 years of comics, the Pre-Crisis era was one of sprawling, contradictory continuity. Some of its distinguishing characters included a vast multiverse of parallel universes, and a Superman who arrived on Earth with his powers fully matured and who identified primarily as Kryptonian....

Almanacs, as it turns out, have been around the Americas since the 1600s. Their popularity, though, grew most in the 1700s when the publishing capabilities spread to a larger group of people than before. Almanacs were much cheaper to produce than novels or other literature, so many took to trying their hand at these short, informational publications. One of the most popular and influential almanacs was Poor Richard’s Almanac....

My earliest book memory is my Mom reading these Dandelion Library classics to us when we were little. We had Babar and His Children, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, and my very favorite, Flip by Wesley Dennis about a colt that dreamed he grew wings and could fly. It was that book that propelled me into a multi-year horse phase that led to Golden Prize, Misty of Chincoteague, and any other pony book I could get my hands on....

These books are theoretically related to House Bill 3979, a so-called anti-CRT bill that bans teaching any materials that could mean “an individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of the individual’s race or sex.” Of course, the bill — which is an overreach that has confused school districts about how to follow it — doesn’t actually mention books in school libraries....

I had a friend, let’s call her Morgan, who wanted everyone to know that she was the biggest Mary-Kate and Ashley fan. Her birthday cake featured the twins, grinning up in icing paper. Morgan begged to keep their faces in the freezer to look at later, which sounds sketch, but Morgan was only 7 at the time. Morgan’s mother said no. Like me, Morgan was a bookworm. Morgan, however, only read Mary-Kate and Ashley books....

From award-winning author Nghi Vo comes a dazzling new novel where immortality is just a casting call away. Luli Wei is beautiful, talented, and desperate to be a star. Coming of age in pre-Code Hollywood, she knows how dangerous the movie business is and how limited the roles are for a Chinese American girl from Hungarian Hill—but she doesn’t care. She’d rather play a monster than a maid. Siren Queen offers up an enthralling exploration of an outsider achieving stardom on her own terms, in a fantastical Hollywood where the monsters are real and the magic of the silver screen illuminates every page....