For The Book Obsessed
[ad_1] In the forward to Black Futures—this eclectic anthology of Black imagination and achievement—co-editors Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham share its central question: “What does it mean to be Black and alive right now?” Of course, that “right now” is necessarily a misnomer, because the world has changed, is changing, from the time this project … Read more
[ad_1] Every year around the holidays, people love to share how they’re celebrating, what they are cooking, how they are decorating, what gifts they’re giving, what’s on their wishlist. We all know there’s something magical about this time of year, but it’s even more special to spend it with people you love and care about, … Read more
[ad_1] Sam J. Miller’s new book The Blade Between is not a laid-back read for a languid afternoon. No, this is a sit-up-straight book. Full of jarring juxtapositions, this book is as engrossing as it is challenging. While it requires your attention, The Blade Between rewards you with a heady, addictive mix of realism and … Read more
[ad_1] New York Times contributor KJ Dell’Antonia shares the eclectic mix of books she’s been unable to put down, including the book she bought at her local indie bookstore for her son, but just had to read before handing it to him. Her new novel is also a page-turner. The Chicken Sisters feels like a … Read more
[ad_1] In her debut novel, The Opium Prince, Jasmine Aimaq centers a frequently overlooked aspect of tumult in Afghanistan: if opium were not in demand, possessing it wouldn’t translate into power. A hierarchy – a royalty of sorts – exists around the creation and distribution of opiates in the East, in no small part because … Read more
[ad_1] From the New York Times bestselling author of Frankly in Love comes a young adult romantic comedy about identity and acceptance: Super Fake Love Song! We are so in love with this book, and we think you will be too. Scroll down to read the moment when Sunny (accidentally) became a rockstar. Gray’s door was always open, because … Read more
[ad_1] While shopping is DEFINITELY a bit *different* this year, Black Friday is still notoriously a wild time. One of those days that requires a cup of hot cocoa and a stack of good books to recover from. But luckily, we’ve got you covered. Here are our top 5 Black Friday recovery reads! 1. Let … Read more
[ad_1] Sabaa Tahir is the master of creating characters we love…and characters we hate. So, here are the cruelest villains of An Ember in the Ashes, ranked from least to most evil! SPOILERS AHEAD for An Ember in the Ashes, A Torch Against the Night, and A Reaper at the Gates! 5. Mazen via GIPHY … Read more
[ad_1] For someone who had asked me to be his girlfriend a couple days ago, Wesley sure wasn’t acting like my boyfriend. “Listen, Parvin,” Wesley started, finally making eye contact. “I’ve thought about it a lot and I think it’s better if we just stay friends. You’re just . . . a little . . .” My heart stopped. I held … Read more
[ad_1] An Ember in the Ashes is NOTORIOUS for keeping us on the edge of our seats (and VERY concerned for our favorite characters.) So, in continued celebration of our #EmberCountdown to A Sky Beyond the Storm, here are our top 10 MOST heartstopping moments from the series! SPOILERS AHEAD for An Ember in the Ashes, A … Read more