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. ByGaia KriscakSep 15, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakSep 5, 2023
15 Popular Nerdy Media Franchises That Shaped Geek Culture These popular nerdy franchises (including books, television, movies, and games) forever changed geek culture. ByPaolo AlfarAug 26, 2023
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. ByKevin MartzAug 25, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakAug 24, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakAug 21, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakAug 21, 2023
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. ByConall McManusAug 16, 2023
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! ByGaia KriscakAug 15, 2023
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. ByKevin MartzAug 14, 2023
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! ByConall McManusAug 11, 2023
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! ByConall McManusAug 9, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakAug 9, 2023
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! ByGeorgia MayAug 9, 2023
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! ByGaia KriscakAug 8, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakAug 8, 2023
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. ByConall McManusAug 3, 2023
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! ByGaia KriscakAug 1, 2023
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. ByConall McManusJul 28, 2023
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. ByGeorgia MayJun 27, 2023
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! ByGaia KriscakJun 17, 2023
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! ByGaia KriscakJun 16, 2023
The 10 Best Books About Japan and Japanese Culture Learn more about Japan and Japanese culture with these insightful, imaginative, and informative books! ByGaia KriscakJun 15, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakJun 14, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakJun 13, 2023
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. ByConall McManusJun 12, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakJun 11, 2023
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. ByConall McManusJun 9, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakJun 8, 2023
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! ByGaia KriscakJun 6, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakJun 2, 2023
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! ByGaia KriscakMay 30, 2023
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! ByGaia KriscakMay 28, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakMay 23, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakMay 22, 2023
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! ByConall McManusMay 21, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakMay 6, 2023
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. ByConall McManusMay 5, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakMay 4, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakMay 1, 2023
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. ByPaul StrotherApr 30, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakApr 27, 2023
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. ByConall McManusApr 25, 2023
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. ByPaolo AlfarApr 18, 2023
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. ByPaolo AlfarApr 9, 2023
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. ByGaia KriscakApr 4, 2023
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. ByMatt O'NeillJan 23, 2023
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. ByMatt O'NeillJan 14, 2023
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. ByGeorgia MayJan 2, 2023
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. ByGeorgia MayDec 21, 2022
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! ByMatt O'NeillDec 7, 2022
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. ByGeorgia MayDec 7, 2022
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. ByGeorgia MayDec 5, 2022
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. ByConall McManusNov 29, 2022
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! ByPaolo AlfarNov 24, 2022
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. ByGeorgia MayNov 23, 2022
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! ByGaia KriscakNov 20, 2022
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. ByJoel LeeOct 26, 2022
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. ByJoel LeeOct 24, 2022
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. ByJoel LeeOct 22, 2022