The 15 Best Epistolary Books Told Via Letters and Diary Entries
Epistolary books have a special kind of pull due to the way they're framed—as letters, emails, clippings, etc. Here are some must-reads!
Topic: Fiction
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.
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.
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.
The 12 Greatest Classic Books of American Literature, Ranked
America has produced some of the most enduring and most influential literary novels of all time. Here are the must-reads.
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!
The 5 Best Books in The Dresden Files Series, Ranked
The Dresden Files is one of the longest running fantasy novel series, and these books are the best ones of the franchise so far.
The 5 Best Quotes From Discworld Worth Remembering
The Discworld novels are renowned for their wit and humor, resulting in many iconic quotes that speak truth to our world.
The 10 Best Harry Potter Characters, Ranked (Book Version)
The Harry Potter books are filled with beloved characters. But which Harry Potter characters are truly the best written on the pages?
The 12 Best Standalone Fantasy Books Worth Reading This Year
Fantasy is known for sprawling series, but standalone fantasy books—when done well—can pack more magic and adventure in one sitting.
What Makes “Catcher in the Rye” a Literary Masterpiece? 4 Reasons
Catcher in the Rye is taught in literary classes all over the nation. Here's why this profound story remains a classic to this day.
10 Must-Read High Fantasy Books That Are Still Relevant Today
High fantasy books open up many exciting worlds and stories. There are other exciting worlds to explore beyond Middle-Earth and Narnia.
Why Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Is Worth Reading Again This Year
You've probably experienced A Christmas Carol in one form or another—but the original book still stands as the best version.
5 Great Fiction Books That Should Be Adapted Into TV Series
There's nothing wrong with movie adaptations, but some novels are so densely packed that they would be better served as TV adaptations.
The 5 Most Important Novels Every Teenager Should Read (And Why)
Not many books are actually worthy of being called "must-reads for teenagers," but there are a handful that do deserve that distinction.
The 10 Best Spy Thriller Books About Spies (Who Aren’t James Bond)
Spy novels can go beyond the basic tropes and cliches. Here are some great spy thriller books that don't feature James Bond!
J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Books Ruined the Young Adult Genre
The legendary success of Harry Potter has had rippling effects throughout literature. Here are some of the negative impacts on YA.
Moby Dick, Explained: 4 Reasons Why It’s the Greatest Novel Ever Written
What's so great about Moby Dick? Is it really that good of a book? Well, I think it's the greatest literary novel of all time. Here's why.
8 Modern Fantasy Authors You Might Have Missed (And Why They’re Great)
Need to catch up on the fantasy book genre? Here are the best fantasy authors from the past few years you need to know about.
The 7 Best Authors for Fairy Tale Retelling Books
Fairy tale retelling books are great for experiencing classic fairy tales and children's stories in a brand new way.