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20 Years of EAT, PRAY, LOVE: Reflecting on the Book That Launched a Thousand Stunt Memoirs
It’s arguably one of the most popular (and most parodied) memoirs of all time. It rocketed Elizabeth Gilbert to the rare, elite position of “celebrity author” and inspired countless readers to go on their own life-changing journeys.
6 of the Best New Book Releases Out February 24, 2026
This week’s releases include a tale of mothers and daughters in the South by Tayari Jones, short stories by Lauren Groff, Cleopatra, and more.
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Listen Up: 3 Amazing February Fantasy Audiobooks for Your TBR!
Hello, readers! I thought I would share some of my favorite recent fantasy audiobooks, because I want to make sure everyone gets a chance to enjoy them. The three books below are all a fantastic time, including one that I have been calling an “unhinged buddy comedy.” Let’s meet them!
Listen Up: 3 Amazing February Fantasy Audiobooks for Your TBR!
Hello, readers! I thought I would share some of my favorite recent fantasy audiobooks, because I want to make sure everyone gets a chance to enjoy them. The three books below are all a fantastic time, including one that I have been calling an “unhinged buddy comedy.”
16 Queer YA Books by Black Authors Out in 2026 to Preorder Now
First, I’m highlighting five of the books on the top of my personal TBR, including a queer thriller, an even-more-gay Great Gatsby retelling, an ace/aro speculative middle grade novel, and a sapphic fantasy mystery. Plus, I have to take any chance I can to show off possibly the most gorgeous cover out in 2026: the bisexual F/F fantasy Death Card by Jasmine Smith.
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