Why do you read? No matter your motivation — relaxation, distraction, entertainment — the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge is a great way for you to expand your horizons and, who knows, maybe even discover a new favorite subgenre: looking at you, "A book with mythical creatures." For this ninth iteration …
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For book-lovers everywhere, we've pulled the best books of the year and those coming soon!
In 2022, the ever-expansive YA genre is continuing to serve up a fresh selection of reads across every subgenre imaginable. Whether you're looking for a Persian-folklore-inspired fantasy series, a charming LGBTQ+ rom-com, or a weighty exploration of what it means to be a young immigrant in the US, …
Enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, fake dating turned into something more, and even a dash of good old-fashioned forced proximity — the best romance books of 2022 are filled with the genre's most beloved tropes. If you love nothing more than curling up with a rom-com or a weepy romance read, …
From crumbling gothic mansions to deserted islands to suburban neighborhoods with a dark side, the best thriller mystery books of 2022 will take you to some spooky locales this year. However, 2022 is also shaping up to be the year of the cozy mystery. While the genre — which is known for mixing …
For as long as she can remember, Aliza Kelly has had a vision. Not about the future, but a very specific place: "I have this relentless dream that one day I'm going to walk into an old mansion and find the hidden laboratory and stumble upon all of these books with alchemical recipes in them and …
Nonmonogamy has existed for as long as the concept of love. Yet the term "polyamory" has only recently entered the zeitgeist — from polyamorous educators going viral on TikTok to HGTV broadcasting a throuple on their journey to purchase a home together. However, few books discuss — let alone guide …
Remember when "Fifty Shades of Grey" was the hottest book around? The 2011 novel — which then became a series, and then a movie series — took the world by storm, awakening the desires and enlivening the minds of thousands of readers. And in some senses, it gave the world of romance writing a …
It just wouldn't be the holidays without a slew of new holiday romance books to embrace everything joyful and bright about the "most wonderful time of the year"! This year, as always, plenty of adorable new titles are guaranteed to make your heart beat a little faster on those chilly winter nights. …