I’m a seasonal holiday romance reader. Every year after Halloween, from November to mid-January, it’s time for love stories with heartwarming holiday storylines. Whether you’re a fan of fun rom-coms, steamy romances, mystery/romance genre hybrids, Christmas love stories, Hanukkah romance novels, or all of the above, there are so many new holiday romance books out…
Every year, more and more books are being published, and it’s partly because of how easy it has become to publish a book yourself. You don’t have to have a printing press; you just need access to a computer! According to Publishers Weekly, self-published titles accounted for 3.5 million of the 4.2 million titles published…
Readers love fantasy because it allows them to escape into imaginary worlds, explore new lands, and experience magic. But not every fantasy story has to be an epic adventure–some can be downright cozy. Magical worlds can be just like ours. People in fantasy settings are just living their lives, running cafés, fostering friendships, and following…
It’s almost Halloween, and my TBR and I have been celebrating all month. If you’re not quite as intense of a seasonal reader, though, you may want to pick just one book to read on Halloween that matches the vibes. Horror is an obvious choice, but it’s not the only option: Halloween encompasses silly witchy…
After losing his job at a swanky private school in Vermont, Jack Torrance moves with his wife Wendy and their five-year-old son Danny to a remote mountain in the Colorado Rockies, where he will serve as the winter caretaker of the storied Overlook Hotel. You probably know what happens next: awakened by young Danny’s extrasensory…
If you’ve been following our book banning coverage and seeing how anti-intellectual this current administration is, then you know that libraries desperately need our help, and right now, we have a promotion to do just that. Just by signing up to get emails from the Chicago Public Library Foundation, you will be entered to win…
Despite turning 100 years old, David Attenborough is back to narrate Blue Planet III, the latest installment of the BBC’s long-running nature series. [Read More]
A photographer, who was covering the Paris protests, reportedly almost bled to death after he was struck by a police grenade. [Read More]
Democrats still poised to make gains, but poll shows warning signs for just how many NPR The midterms look good for Democrats — but it’s too early to call a blue wave CNN The Worst-Case Midterm Scenario for Democrats New York Magazine Democrats See a Rare but Fleeting Chance to Shake Up the Senate Map The New York Times…
Israel election results 2026: When will we know who won and what’s next? Al Jazeera Israel Election Live Updates: Polls Open as Netanyahu Faces Challenge Led by Eisenkot The New York Times Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war AP News A quick guide to Israel’s high-stakes elections NPR CEC says no…