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Post examples of your work, your portfolio, what jobs you’re currently seeking, or just revel in your awesome nonbinary self! pic.twitter.com/3VYPtUyuIx — Laura Bishop (@emeraldreverie) August 31, 2018 Too often, nonbinary folks are an afterthought, or shoehorned into female centered movements (like the #VisibleWomen campaign). As a cisgender woman myself, it’s easy to default into using gendered language, not only in daily life, but also when discussing issues regarding marginalized voices....

Whether you’re looking to treat someone to a classic and a cup of coffee, some LBBTQ+ romance, or a service that will handpick books based on their interests, one of these book club subscription gifts is sure to be a good fit. Get some subscriptions set up for your fellow club members, and maybe yourself, and you’ll all have well-stocked TBRs by the new year! For Anyone and Everyone…Book Riot’s TBR (Tailored Book Recommendations) For your book club member who loves to read and loves to have books recommended to them, gift the knowledge of Book Riot’s own group of bibliologists, who will take the time to get to know their reading habits and then recommend a diverse selection of options, based on their extensive knowledge of both new releases and backlist titles!...

For a year not only marked by the beginning of a new decade, but also a highly contentious U.S. presidential election, technological forces that continue to rapidly shape our culture, and oh yah, the whole planet on the brink of a climate catastrophe, Pantone chose Classic Blue (19-4052). Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, notes: “Imbued with deep resonance, Classic Blue provides an anchoring foundation. A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking; challenging us to think more deeply, increase our perspective and open the flow of communication....

Blindness by Jose Saramago In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king…theoretically. Being king isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be, and when a plague of blindness strikes the land, a woman who retains her sight must lead a band of the stricken to a questionable safety. Clay’s Ark by Octavia Butler An infection from beyond Earth is infecting people, sometimes killing them and sometimes giving them strange powers....

Funny Self-Help Books Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: And Other Rituals to Fix Your Life, from Someone Who’s Been There by Tara Schuster Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies is Tara Schuster’s path toward healthy adulthood after years of anxiety, depression, and self-medicating. She uses daily rituals to remember to love herself, and now she’s sharing them with us. Learn to shield yourself from self-criticism, create a life you love, and fake gratitude until you feel it....

Below we have curated a list of movies and TV shows currently in production, with a couple that just came out in the last couple weeks. While waiting for the others to be released, now is the perfect time to read these titles with your middle grader to get excited. With so many great titles on the docket for adaptation, there’s plenty to choose from. As streaming creates more opportunities for great middle grade programming based on books, we hope this list is only the beginning....

There have been manga adaptations of existing properties—such as Sherlock—but let’s look at original Japanese properties. After all, I think it’s interesting to delve into how other countries handle the genre, especially in a different medium from novels. Since this is manga we’re talking about, we can probably expect some genre-bending and unusual premises. So, let’s begin. Arisa by Natsumi Ando Who’s shocked there’s a mystery series involving twins? Raise your hands!...

Without further ado, some of the very best audiobooks series in a variety of genres: science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and realistic fiction. Get ready for many hours of fantastic listening—there are a total of 28 books on this list, with four more on the way! Middle Grade The Vanderbeekers by Book Riot Contributor Karina Yan Glaser, Read by Robin Miles Robin Miles captures all the messy exuberance of this charming middle grade series about a big mixed raced family (and their many pets) living in Harlem....

A dark past. An impossible journey. The will to survive. For fans of Flight Behavior and Station Eleven, a novel set on the brink of catastrophe, as a young woman chases the world’s last birds―and her own final chance for redemption. Migrations has been named a “most anticipated” book by Entertainment Weekly, Vulture, Elle, and more. Emily St. John Mandel calls this powerful novel “extraordinary.” Start reading Migrations now.

A dark past. An impossible journey. The will to survive. For fans of Flight Behavior and Station Eleven, a novel set on the brink of catastrophe, as a young woman chases the world’s last birds―and her own final chance for redemption. Migrations has been named a “most anticipated” book by Entertainment Weekly, Vulture, Elle, and more. Emily St. John Mandel calls this powerful novel “extraordinary.” Start reading Migrations now. We have loads more reading about the environment on Book Riot, so definitely go check those out, too!...

Remember that 2006 BBC nature documentary that everyone was raving about a few years ago? Well, this is the companion book, a remarkable collection of photographs captured during the filmmaking process. The book includes more than 400 photos of the stunning vistas and rarely observed creatures that make up this little blue planet we call home. This illustrated history of America’s national parks is the companion book to the PBS series, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea....

For many in the Latine/x culture, the holidays are big! For me, December 24 is the day to eat dinner with your family. If you look at the table that day, you would find romeritos with mole, cod fish, apple salad, and turkey, among other things. We play games, like charades or any other board game that happens to be close by. It’s a fun time to spend with your loved ones and we sure love to always make everything a party....

1. Bright and White Interiors One of the most classic home library ideas? Bright, white decor always looks great with loads of colorful books. A post shared by alexandra gater (@alexandragater) on Sep 23, 2019 at 3:20pm PDT A post shared by books, travel, movies, music (@wordchild) on Nov 10, 2019 at 1:10pm PST 2. Plant Covered Bookshelves This is my personal favorite bookshelf design technique—I just think books look better with plants!...

From children to adult books to coloring books, here’s our favorite books about sloths! The Best Books About Sloths Children’s Books About Sloths Slowly, Slowly, Slowly Said the Sloth by Eric Carle In typical Eric Carle style, this story is told through simple text and colorful pictures. The other rain forest animals want to know why the sloth is so slow and quiet. Finally, sloth tells them. This book will appeal to young children and teach them it’s okay to be themselves....

Austen Is Born 1) Austen was a textbook Sagittarius. Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775, in Steventon rectory in Hampshire, which makes her a Sagittarius. Some traits that Sagittarius people share are being deeply emotional, intellectual, optimistic, straightforward and creative. Austen was born a month later than expected. Because the winter of 1776 was unusually cold, Austen wasn’t baptized until April of that year. Austen has no middle name; she was baptized with just her first name, “Jane....

As much as I love Bluey (and I really do), I also know there are a bunch of equally amazing Australian children’s books to encourage and nurture your little tikes. And even if you’re not a fan of Bluey (or possibly have no idea what I’m talking about, to which I say, “WHAT?!?”), the following list is possibly the most ocker Aussie list of books you can ever read. Australian children’s books feel like a niche sub-genre, but our nation is a complex mix of people, wildlife, and landscapes....

A Beginner’s Guide to Succulent Gardening: A Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Beautiful & Long-Lasting Succulents by Taku Furuya There’s a reason succulents are “in” right now. They’re cute, they grow fast in the springtime, and they require a minimum of attention. This book will show you how to make your succulents the envy of your likewise overbooked friends. Bonsai: The Complete Step By Step Guide for Beginners by Hikaru Yamasaki Don’t be intimidated by the word bonsai....

También de este lado hay sueños. On this side too, there are dreams. Lydia Quixano Pérez runs a bookstore in the Mexican city of Acapulco. She has a son, Luca, and by and large, they live a fairly comfortable life. But when Lydia’s wonderful journalist husband publishes a tell-all profile of Javier, the jefe of the newest drug cartel, Lydia and eight-year-old Luca are forced to flee. None of their lives will ever be the same as they join the countless people trying to reach el norte....

If you’re looking for your next fantasy mystery read, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re interested in cozies or noir, YA or adult fiction, you’re sure to find a magical mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 9 Fantasy Mystery Books 6 YA Fantasy Mystery Books Looking for more speculative mysteries with plenty of twists? Check out these paranormal cozies that are sure to cast a spell on you....