Book Buzz

[ad_1] It was week 2 of of sinking our teeth into Renée Ahdieh’s The Beautiful. We have been loving reading this book alongside you all this month and this book is KILLING IT! As week 2 of our Read-Along comes to a close, here are some of our favorite posts from readers who are reading (or re-reading) the book … Read more

[ad_1] Matt Haig is an internationally bestselling author and tireless mental health advocate who has written extensively about his own struggles with anxiety and depression, notably in Reasons to Stay Alive and Notes on a Nervous Planet. With his signature warmth, humor, and honesty, Matt’s writing has become a go-to for people around the world in … Read more

[ad_1] When we launched Book Bento in 2015, we were blown away by the strange beauty of #bookstagram. Readers from around the world celebrate their love for the printed word with boundless creativity. Here, we’ve collected 10 of our favorite Instagram accounts about reading—including some smaller ones we believe deserve a huge following. From poetry … Read more

[ad_1] From dramatic families to psychological intrigue to the mob, The Sopranos had it all. Now we’ve got the books to follow your latest binge-watch. Featured image: James Gandolfini, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli, Vincent Pastore, and Tony Sirico in The Sopranos (1999) The Godfather Mario Puzo You can barely watch an episode of The … Read more

[ad_1] As another difficult month unfolds before us, we turn to books to bring us solace, community, and joy. Our monthly favorites include family stories, like Tiny Imperfections by Alli Frank and Asha Youmans, and Emma Straub’s All Adults Here. We’ve highlighted love stories, such as Beach Read by Emily Henry and Something to Talk … Read more

[ad_1] In the year 2073, humanity is making progress toward restoring the environment and fixing the mistakes of the past. Ellie has spent the last ten years going even further by working to resurrect the thylacine, extinct since 1936. But with no results and increasingly impatient bureaucrats threatening to pull her funding, the thylacine’s future—and … Read more

[ad_1] So often, TV stories of teenage-hood get things oh so wrong. They overemphasize stereotyped cliques, rely on old tropes, and, frankly, keep things pretty… vanilla. People of color and queer folks go to highshool, too! Also, a note to casting directors everywhere: the parents and the kids should look like they’re from different generations. … Read more

[ad_1] Dear books, I love you. I really do. You’ve brought me comfort, humor, knowledge, inspiration, and a lot of joy. I first found you when I was little. Pictures were included! Reading seemed miraculous, eyes moving over little squiggles that transformed into dragons and spaceships and clever kids solving neighborhood mysteries. I read everything … Read more

[ad_1] Who doesn’t love a good romance? Add tabloid rumors, royalty, and a dash of politics and it’s no wonder Red, White, and Royal Blue has become such a hit. Finding a book to follow might seem impossible, but we’ve got you covered. Featured image by Nyesha Viechweg One to Watch Kate Stayman-London Fans of … Read more

[ad_1] This summer will be different from any other we’ve experienced, that’s for certain. But the one thing that hasn’t changed—and has remained constant throughout these difficult times—is the ability to escape into a story. Even though we’ll likely all still be staying at home, we can travel through the books we read and form … Read more