Books


18 Great Books That Are Out In Paperback This Month
Michelle Obama’s memoir, Andrea Bartz’s boss-babe thriller, Cathy Park Hong’s essay collection, and more.

Which Teen Movie Heroine Are You?
Let's be real: there are so many great choices here.

We're Obsessed With These 20 New Books And Think You Will Be Too
*Adds to cart.*

Why Are Millennials So Worried About Moving Back In With Their Parents?
Sally never expected to be living with her parents when she turned 30 — but moving back home helped her build the life she truly wanted. (An excerpt from But You’re Still So Young.)

Here Are Some Great Virtual Book Events Happening This Week: March 1–7
Discussions with Kazuo Ishiguro, Isabel Allende, Anne Lamott, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and more.

The Pleasure And Pain Of Gay Bars
These social spaces are sites of both pleasure and isolation in Gay Bar: Why We Went Out, a new book by Jeremy Atherton Lin.

21 Audiobooks And Podcasts By Black Canadians You Have To Listen To
From memoirs and fiction to pop culture and politics, there's something on this list for everyone.

"Surviving The White Gaze" Is The BuzzFeed Book Club March Pick. Here's An Excerpt.
In this excerpt from Rebecca Carroll's memoir, 6-year-old Carroll starts ballet lessons taught by the captivating Mrs. Rowland — the first Black person she, a young Black girl, has ever met.

The Deceptively Charming Archduke Robbed You During Your Garden Party — Only Your Choice In Classic Novels Will Reveal The Stolen Goods
We've all had a family heirloom purloined by the deceptively charming Archduke during the Duchess's grand garden party.

12 Books That Helped Me Build A Healthier Relationship With Food
Books about food, bodies, hunger, and eating disorders have been so helpful as I've worked through my own unhealthy habits. Here are some of my favorites.

37 Must-Read YA Books By Black Authors That Come Out The First Half Of This Year
This is a sampling of books by Black authors to look out for if you love YA!

We Can't Get Enough Of These 10 New Books, And You Won't Be Able To Either
*Stays up all night reading...again.*

If You've Read 13/18 Of These Books, You're Officially A Book Worm
It's ok if you only read some of these for class.

19 Facts Everyone Should Know About Amanda Gorman
Introducing the youngest poet ever to speak at a US inauguration.

Emily St. John Mandel, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Sally Thorne: This Week's Best Virtual Book Events
Readings and discussions from Emily St. John Mandel, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Naomi Klein, Sally Thorne, and many more.

16 Middle Grade Historical Fiction Books By Black Authors
There’s more to Black history than slavery.

Only A Real Book Lover Can Name The Book Title From The Blurred Out Cover
Can you guess these popular book titles?

Whether You Prefer The Book Or Movie Versions Of These Stories Will Completely Give Away Your Age
Harry Potter movies over books? 15 years old.

Nicola Yoon's Newest YA Novel Has A Hint Of Supernatural, And We're Giving You A Sneak Peek
Instructions for Dancing, Nicola Yoon's newest YA novel, is one you won't want to miss. Read an excerpt now!

24 YA Books Releasing Before Spring That You Need To Pick Up
Spring might be just around the corner, but these new book releases will keep you company until then!

13 Differences Between The Book, "Always And Forever, Lara Jean" And The Movie, "To All The Boys: Always And Forever"
Whoa, whoa, whoa, Peter K. and Lara Jean are back!

Eat A Korean Feast And We'll Tell You Which "To All The Boys I've Loved Before" Character You Are
Oh, to eat bibimbap with Peter Kavinski!

18 Epic Fantasy Books Starring Magical Black Leads
The cover reveal for Redemptor, the sequel to Raybearer, is here — along with 18 more magical fantasy book recommendations you need to read!

10 New Books To Add To Your TBR ASAP
I need them all, tbh.

23 Book-To-Screen Castings That Were Oh-So-Perfect, No One Else Could've Played These Roles Better
The book nerd inside of me is screaming.

13 Books That Prove Romantic Relationships Aren't Everything
Contrary to what Valentine's Day marketing would have you believe, you actually *don't* need to be in a relationship to be happy.

We're Going To Give You A New Romance Book To Read Based On Your Zodiac Sign
We know you've already binged/read Bridgerton, now get ready to find out which romance you should read next.

"To All The Boys" Creator Jenny Han Talked About Filming "Always And Forever" And Where Peter And Lara Jean Are Now
I will always and forever be obsessed with these movies.

15 Romance Books To Read Based On The Trope You Love Most
Are you more "enemies to lovers" or "only one room at the inn?"

20 Super Sexy Novels Full Of Taboo, Kink, Toys, And More
Whatever your fantasy, we've got the perfect date for you.

Which New Book Should You Read Over The Long Weekend?
If you're lucky enough to have a three-day weekend, spend those extra hours with one (or two or three...) of these.

16 Fantasy Romances To Steam Up Your Valentine's Day
Whether you prefer hot and heavy romances, restrained Regency politeness, or love-hate relationships, these fantasy romances will sweep you off your feet and into a steamy magical world.


Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Dropped In On A Zoom Poetry Class And The Students' Reactions Were Everything
"10/10 would recommend The Duke and Duchess of Sussex for your next Zoom poetry practice."


Only A Real Book Nerd Did 20/25 Of These Things As A Kid
*Slowly hides behind book*

Great Virtual Book Events Happening This Week: Feb. 8–13
Ethan Hawke on his new novel, Priyanka Chopra Jonas on her new memoir, a panel on kink, and much more.

I Doubt You'll Pass This "Harry Potter" Two Truths And A Lie Quiz Without Cheating
"You're a quizzer, Harry."

Decades-Old Photos Of The LAPD Shed Light On What Policing Truly Is
"It was strange to be sitting in the backseat of a police car, but this time with a camera. I knew what I was looking at and just had to keep my eyes open."

These Seven Questions Will Determine Your True Academia Aesthetic
*Queues Dead Poet Society on Netflix*

31 Black-Authored Cookbooks Everyone Should Have In Their Kitchen
Go ahead, get a few.

21 Excellent Books Out In Paperback This Month
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel, Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall, My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell, and more.

25 Books By Black Authors To Add To Your Reading List This Month
From fiction to young adult to middle grade, there's something for everyone!

Photographs That Look At The Black American Experience On The Road, Then And Now
"From the beginning of our country’s founding, movement for Black Americans has been systematically controlled and limited."

26 New Books To Add To Your Reading List
Books galore!

"I'm Too Emotional For My Own Good": A Q&A With Catherine Cohen
Texting with the comedian, cabaret star, and writer about earnestness, comedy, and the reasons we stay alive.

Jia Tolentino, David Duchovny, And Chang-Rae Lee: This Week's Best Virtual Book Events
Samantha Power and Laura Dern discuss the current political moment, Jia Tolentino and Hilton Als discuss Joan Didion, a panel on Texas cozy mysteries, and much more.

15 New YA Romances That'll Warm Up Your Winter
Pour yourself some hot cocoa, break out the V-day chocolate, and wrap yourself up in one of these blissful happily ever afters.


What Film Adaptation Successfully Re-Created A Specific Scene From The Book Perfectly?
Forget the film overall — which book scene did an adaptation really nail?!

19 Tips For Reading More This Year
Still in a pandemic reading slump? We've got you covered.

26 Book-To-Movie Castings That Knocked It Out Of The Park
Honestly, there's no one else who could play these roles!

Do You Have The Same Fanfiction Preferences As Everyone Else?
When there's only one bed >>

17 Book Nooks That Prove Book Lovers Are Incredibly Creative
Would you DIY one of these?


21 Children's Books About Gender Identity And Gender Expression That Should Be On Every Kid's Bookshelf
Kids deserve to be authentically themselves at all times.

11 Historical Romances To Read If You Loved "Bridgerton," Recommended By The Author Who Wrote It
There are so many wonderful historical romances, it's hard to know where to start. Julia Quinn shares some of her favorites.

19 YA Books On Fat Acceptance That Are 100% Worth Reading
Add these to your reading list ASAP.

19 Books Australians Who Grew Up In The '90s And '00s Probably Forgot About Until Now
There was nothing quite like the golden age of library beanbag chairs and designated reading time.

Sandy Rogen's Statement About Seth Rogen's Upcoming Memoir Is, Maybe, The Most Mom Thing Of All Time
"If I’m being honest, I really wish there wasn’t so much drug talk..."

Netflix Just Dropped A First Look At "Shadow And Bone," And I Can't Wait To Yell About This Adaptation
I'm going to need this now, please and thank you.

8 Books Out This Week That We Can't Stop Talking About
Teens with superpowers, friends caught up in a bank robbery, a duke in love, and more!

"The Liar's Dictionary" Is The BuzzFeed Book Club February Pick. Here's The First Chapter.
A lexicographer and publishing intern are linked across centuries in this sharp-witted, big-hearted story of meaning and purpose that lovers of language will relish.

Claudia Oshry Has Little To Say About Her Mom But A Lot To Say About "Cancel Culture" In Her New Book
In the book, titled Girl With No Job: The Crazy Beautiful Life of an Instagram Thirst Monster, Oshry paints herself as a person perpetually striving for popularity. But, she says, it has come with a price.

Here Are Some Great Virtual Book Events Happening This Week: Jan. 25–31
Natasha Trethewey and Joy Harjo on the power of poetry, Koa Beck on White Feminism, Greer Macallister and Marie Benedict on their latest novels, and much more.

How LiveJournal Fatshionistas Taught Me To Love My Fat Body
"For the first time in my life, I was looking at other bodies that resembled mine. That alone felt revolutionary."

11 Movies And TV Shows That Were Perfect Adaptations Of Their Books And 11 That Just Totally Missed The Mark
Some of these I couldn't watch more than once; some of these I've seen a hundred times.

Literally All You Have To Do To Pass This Quiz Is Name All The "Harry Potter" Books In One Minute
Unless you live under a rock, you should be able to pass this quiz.

Julie Murphy Is About To Take On 2021 One Book At A Time
In this Q&A, Julie Murphy talks concluding her Dumplin' series this year, a plus-sized Cinderella retelling, and what adaptation we can hope to see next.

Here's What You Should Know About Amanda Gorman
The 22-year-old poet and activist has two books releasing this year.

The Hand Touch Between Simon And Daphne Is *Actually* The Steamiest Scene In "Bridgerton"
Broke: library scene. Woke: hand touch by the portrait scene.

40 YA Fantasy Books We're Highly Anticipating In 2021
Add a bit of magic to your bookshelves.

10 New Books You Need To Add To Your Reading List
With a fresh list on Tuesdays.

21 Writing Frustrations That The Pandemic Brought Out In Creative Types
"Oh look, there goes my deadline...along with all the fucks I give."

17 Books Featuring Black Teens That Everyone Needs To Read At Least Once
Because young adult novels are forever.

Here Are Great Virtual Book Events Happening This Week: Jan. 19–23
George Saunders with Mary Karr, Marie Benedict on her latest historical fiction, a poetry reading about queer grief, and more.

25 Underrated Recommendations If You Enjoyed These Popular TV Shows, Books, And Movies
Here's what you should consume next if you like Get Out, Jane the Virgin, Crazy Rich Asians, and more!

These Seven Questions Will Determine Which Literary Heroine Best Matches Your Personality
Last night I dreamt I took a BuzzFeed quiz...

Sorry, But If You're Not A Total Bookworm There's No Way You're Passing This Quiz
It's time to judge these babies by their covers!

26 Secrets About "Bridgerton" From The Team Who Created It
"There's nothing that's arbitrary about the work we do."

Angie Thomas Opened Up About Her "The Hate U Give" Prequel, "Concrete Rose"
"I hope that Black boys especially read this book and see that they are loved, as they are."

18 Books That Will Help You Better Understand Disability And Chronic Illness
Memoirs and essays that celebrate disabled bodies, combat ableism, call for disability justice, and describe the myriad ways disabled folk live in and contribute to this world.

There Are Eight "Bridgerton" Books, So Here's Everything You Need To Know About Them
Anthony's book is an enemies-to-lovers story!

"To All The Boys" Is Ending, So Here Are 10 Books And 10 Movies To Fill That Void
The final movie adaptation of Jenny Han's series premieres next month! We're bringing you more content to consume to fill that Peter + Lara Jean void.

I Bet You Can't Get 100% On This "Harry Potter" Book Quotes Quiz
This will be harder than fighting a boggart!

75 Books To Add To Your 2021 TBR List
A Chicago crime cover-up; a metaphysical mystery; new releases from Colson Whitehead, Kazuo Ishiguro, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Melissa Broder; and so much more.

14 Books Out Today That We Can't Stop Talking About
With a fresh list on Tuesdays.

20 Thrillers At Target That Will Keep You Guessing Until The Very Last Chapter
Get ready to stay up all night long reading these unputdownable novels.

I, A Self-Confessed Bookworm, Read More Books Than Ever In 2020 And Here's What I Thought Of Them
I haven't read this much since I was a kid.

These Are The 8 Biggest Differences Between The "Bridgerton" Book And TV Show
Just call me Lady Whisteldown, 'cause I'm revealing all the secrets.

40 Contemporary Books We're Looking Forward To Reading In 2021
Is your TBR stack going to grow exponentially after this? Yes. Am I sorry? No.

17 Money Management Books That Might Take Your Personal Finance Knowledge To New Heights In 2021
"Just consider it your ultimate beginner's cheat sheet to the world of personal finance."

"The Great Gatsby" Is Now In The Public Domain So Here Are 11 Adaptations We Need Immediately
We just spent an hour photoshopping a Gatsby Muppets poster, and it was entirely worth it.

Which "Dickinson" Character Are You?
"Forever is composed of nows."

These Seven Questions Will Determine Which Character From "Bridgerton" Best Matches Your Personality
Well, dear Reader, this author wants to know who you really are.

Here Are All The Books We Read (And Loved) That Come Out Today
It's the first Tuesday book drop of 2021, and boy do we have a list for you!

17 Differences Between The "Tiny Pretty Things" Show And Novels
"I can find the tiny pretty things you love and tear their wings off."

25 LGBTQ+ YA Books You'll Want To Curl Up With This Winter
Romance, historical, fantasy, oh my! So many fun ways to add rainbows to a dreary winter.

Here's How To Become A Blanket Cocoon To Get Through This Crazy Winter
"GET YOUR BLANKETS KIDS IT'S GONNA BE A LONG WINTER!"