The 10 Best Books About Folklore, Legends, and Myths
The folklore, legends, and myths of societies across thousands of years can often be more fascinating than any modern novel.
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The 15 Best Novels About Ghosts and Spirits, Ranked
Ghost stories aren't always scary and horrific, but they can be! Here are the best ghost novels that span all kinds of genres.
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15 Popular Nerdy Media Franchises That Shaped Geek Culture
These popular nerdy franchises (including books, television, movies, and games) forever changed geek culture.
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The 10 Best Neil Gaiman Books, Ranked
Neil Gaiman is one of the greatest fantasy novelists of our time. Here are our favorite books and why they stand out.
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The 15 Best Books About Creativity That Are Actually Helpful
Stuck in a creative rut? Feel like you lack creative confidence? These books about creativity will inspire you and help you find your muse.
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The 15 Best Fantasy Novels With Dragons and Mythical Creatures
The dragon is fantasy's mascot, but there's plenty more to love. These great novels feature dragons and all sorts of mythical creatures.
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The 10 Best Modern Fantasy Romance Novels That Are Just Lovely
Romance is a huge subgenre within fantasy. Buried among generic tales, you can find some truly beautiful stories—like these ones.
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The 20 Best Short Stories of All Time, Ranked
The short story is a tough written art form. These incredible short stories show how powerful a story can be in few words.
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The 15 Best Books About Psychology and the Human Brain
We know so little about psychology and the brain, but we're learning more every year. Glean for yourself with these insightful books!
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The 10 Best Books About Utopias and Utopian Societies
These classic books of utopian literature propose what a perfect world might look like, how it might function, or if it's even possible.
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The 20 Best Long Fantasy Book Series That Are Worth It
Want a book series that'll hook you for months or years? These amazing fantasy book series are more epic than mere trilogies!
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The 20 Best Space Opera Books of All Time, Ranked
Looking for good old-fashioned space battles and space adventures? Here are the best space opera novels and series to check out!
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The 13 Best Fantasy Books for Adults, Ranked
Take a break from reality and immerse yourself in these awesome fantasy books for adults. That's right—fantasy isn't just for kids.
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The 15 Best Epistolary Novels Written as Letters or Diary Entries
Epistolary books are stories framed as letters, diaries, emails, clippings, etc. Here are the best ones that do justice to the format!
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The 15 Best Classic Fantasy Books of All Time, Ranked
Classic fantasy novels of the past may seem old, but they're classics for good reason—and definitely still worth reading!
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The 15 Best Relaxing Novels to Read When You Need to Destress
Want to slow down and unwind with a calm and peaceful read? Here are the most relaxing novels to help wipe your stress away.
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The 10 Best Pirate Novels of All Time, Ranked
These fun-packed pirate novels will have you feeling daring, adventurous, and maybe even a little emotional.
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The 15 Best Agatha Christie Novels of All Time, Ranked
Agatha Christie is the undisputed queen of murder mystery novels. Here are her best books still worth reading today!
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The 10 Best Zombie Novels of All Time, Ranked
Zombies are here to stay. These incredible zombie novels show why this horror subgenre has so much staying power.
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The 18 Greatest Classic Books of American Literature, Ranked
American writers have produced some of the most influential literary novels ever written. Here are the all-time must-read essentials.
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The 10 Best Novels About Demons and Angels, Ranked
Here are some of the best fiction books about demons and angels, two of the coolest mythical creatures in the history of literature!
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The 10 Best Fantasy Novels About Mages, Ranked
Mages are one of our favorite fantasy character archetypes. Here are some of the best fantasy books about mages ever written!
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The 10 Best Books About Japan and Japanese Culture
Learn more about Japan and Japanese culture with these insightful, imaginative, and informative books!
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The 10 Best Books by Brandon Sanderson, Ranked
Brandon Sanderson is one of the most prolific and influential fantasy writers of our time. Here are our favorite books of his.
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The 10 Best Dark Academia Novels of All Time, Ranked
These fascinating dark academia novels show why this aesthetic and subculture is so popular right now.
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The 15 Best Absurdist Fiction Novels With Surreal Stories
These delightfully absurd novels will whisk you away to surreal worlds and bizarre alternate realities that crinkle your brain.
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The 15 Best Modern Fantasy Authors Who Are Writing Today
There are so many great modern fantasy authors out there. Here are today's best fantasy writers with books worth reading.
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The 10 Best Apocalypse Novels About Impending Disaster
Apocalyptic fiction is one of the most varied genres in literature. Here are the best apocalypse books about doom on the horizon.
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The 15 Best Detective Novel Series of All Time, Ranked
Sink your teeth into these exciting detective book series that feature enigmatic crime solvers amidst thrilling mysteries.
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The 10 Best Mystery Books With Romance, Ranked
What makes mystery even more interesting? How about a dash of romance? These great novels strike a good balance!
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The 15 Best Novels About Vampires We Love, Ranked
The vampire genre doesn't revolve entirely around Twilight! Here are several vampire novels worth sinking your teeth into.
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The 10 Best Novels With Greek Mythology Elements
These incredible novels take elements of Greek mythology and spin them in fun and fascinating ways worth reading!
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The 10 Best Audiobooks for Road Trips (That Are Easy Listening)
Looking for a breezy audiobook to help pass the time on road trips? Here are some of our fiction and nonfiction favorites!
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The 10 Best Books on Greek Mythology (And Everything About It)
Greek mythology is the most popular mythology in the world. Dive into every facet with these fascinating books about it.
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The 10 Best Books on Norse Mythology (And Everything About It)
Norse mythology is a popular source of inspiration for fiction because it's so deeply rich. Learn all about it with these books.
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The 16 Best Haruki Murakami Books, Ranked
These strange books by legendary author Haruki Murakami will forever alter your perception of reality—in a good way!
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The 10 Best Small-Town Romance Books, Ranked
Romance stories don't need to be grand and epic to feel warm and important. These small-town romance stories are proof of that.
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The 10 Best Japanese Novels (That You Can Read in English)
Some of the best books worth reading have come from the land of Japan. Check out these incredible Japanese novels.
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The 10 Best Books About Cults and Fringe Groups
Cults, brainwashings, leaders, zealots—it can all be creepy, disturbing, and sad. Here are the best books about cults and their victims.
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The 15 Best Thriller Books With Romance Done Right
Most thriller books have romance shoved in for no good reason. These ones strike the right balance between love and danger.
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The 10 Best Movie Adaptations Based on Books, Ranked
Movie adaptations of books tend to fail more often than not. But not always! Check out these awesome movies based on books.
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The 15 Best Books About Social Anxiety (And How to Overcome It)
Social anxiety is a huge struggle for many—and it's only getting worse. These books can help you understand and overcome it.
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The 10 Best Dystopian Novels of All Time, Ranked
Dystopian novels are equally fascinating and frightening. Here are the best ones and what they say about the world.
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The 10 Best Books About Computers and Computer History
Want to learn about the history of computers and how we got to where we are today? Check out these great books on computers.
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The 15 Best Modern Sci-Fi Authors Who Are Writing Today
There are so many great modern sci-fi authors out there. Here are today's best sci-fi writers with books worth diving into.
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The 15 Best Books About Habits and Routines That Help
Having trouble settling into new habits or routines? You're not the only one! These books will help you get started on the right foot.
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The 7 Best Wizards in Harry Potter, Ranked (And Why They're Great)
The world of Harry Potter is overflowing with incredible wizards of all kinds. Even so, here are the ones who stand out for good reason.
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The 7 Best Witches in Harry Potter, Ranked (And Why They're Great)
The world of Harry Potter is packed full of quirky characters, but these witches bring all kinds of life to the story in important ways.
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The 10 Most Influential Female Authors of the 20th Century (1900s)
Women have always been powerful writers, but they really began to shine during the 1900s. Here are the ones you need to know.
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The 10 Most Famous Writers Who Suffered With Mental Illnesses
It's a tragic truth that some of the greatest writers throughout history suffered from mental illnesses—even life-ending ones.
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The 7 Best Christmassy Books to Read This Holiday Season
Ready to get into the holiday spirit with a cozy book that'll melt that callused heart of yours? Here are the ones to read!
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The 10 Most Influential Female Authors of the 19th Century (1800s)
To this day, some of the most famous and influential writers were females from the 1800s. Here are the ones you need to know.
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The 12 Worst Book-to-Movie Adaptations (And Why They Failed)
Books are usually better than their movies. But every so often, the movie adaptation is downright terrible in all the worst ways.
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The 10 Best Sci-Fi Books for Young Adults and Teenagers
Dig around a bit and you'll find lots of great sci-fi books—classic and modern—for adolescents transitioning into adulthood.
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The 10 Best Standalone Sci-Fi Books Worth Reading This Year
Some of the greatest science fiction novels aren't part of sprawling series over many, many books. Check out these great reads!
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The 10 Best War Movies Based on Books, Ranked
Adapting books to cinema is never easy, especially when the source material is sensitive. These war movies did it right.
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The 15 Best Gifts for Bookworms, Book Lovers, and Avid Readers
Stuck on what to get for the bookworms in your life? Here are some incredible gifts that they'll love to receive!
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The 13 Best Geeky Bookends for Your Fantasy, Sci-Fi, or Anime Bookshelf
Does your shelf full of books feel boring and lifeless? Geeky bookends are a great way to inject personality and bring your shelves to life.
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The 15 Best Geeky Cookbooks for Anime, Gaming, and Movie Fans
These fun geeky cookbooks allow you to taste the magical foods and drinks of your favorite animes, video games, and movies.
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The 15 Best Geeky Coffee Table Books for Your Home
Your friends might be so enamored by these geeky coffee table books that they'll forget to actually socialize with you.
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