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A Rebel's Reading List: The Books Victoria Aveyard Recommends for Her Own Heroine
Posted by Hayley Igarashi on February 07, 2017
Books contain a great deal of power. No one knows this better than Victoria Aveyard, author of the Red Queen series which brings superhero-like abilities into a YA fantasy world. As King's Cage, the third entry in the series, hits bookshelves, Goodreads asked Aveyard to share the books that would help her beleaguered heroine, Mare, rise up against her tormentors.
When Glass Sword ended, Mare was left in chains as a sacrifice to save her friends, a prisoner to protect a rapidly expanding rebellion. Her path to imprisonment was fraught with fatal missteps and horrific choices. She is, after all, a teenager barely keeping her head above water. She is bound to fail, to fall. And hopefully, eventually, move forward. Rise. Resist.
There is no greater weapon in the world than words, and now, with all Mare's other weapons taken away, they are the only ones left to her. If given the chance, she would leap for books to strengthen her mind, her heart, and her determination to survive. Against a broken boy king, in the face of a totalitarian government bent on dividing, conquering, and controlling her world, Mare might find solace in a few books familiar to us.
Within Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling, the boy wizard faces a world like Mare's, under the tyrant thumb of Professor Umbridge, and the willfully ignorant, ineffectual Ministry seeking to deny the growing terrors of Voldemort's return. Though it features the last rays of sunlight before night falls on the Wizarding World, there is hope in this book, and hope will keep Mare alive.
Between the pages of Wolf by Wolf and its sequel, Blood for Blood, both by Ryan Graudin, Yael, a rare survivor of the Holocaust has extraordinary powers. He is the key to overthrowing a victorious Nazi Reich and the Empire of Japan. Her courage, strength, and constant struggle with her own morality would comfort Mare, who also seeks balance between becoming a hero and becoming a monster.
William L. Shirer's The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, chronicles the seeds of Hitler's Nazi empire through the end of World War II. It holds necessary wisdom for Mare…and for anyone who believes in understanding history so that it might never be repeated. Recognizing the gathering clouds of tyranny is the best way to weather, and defeat, the coming storm.
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir would be more than welcome in Mare's imprisonment, another testament to rebellion, resistance, and the indomitable strength of women who fight back in every way they can. In Laia, a daughter of a people subjugated by another crushing empire, Mare would find not just comfort and determination, but understanding. They are both flawed in their pursuit of freedom, and in this, there is no shame. There is great importance in the flawed female. A phrase that, in truth, means, the real female. A real person. For there is nothing and no one without flaw or imperfection. To see that reflected in An Ember in the Ashes would be a gift to Mare, one that might help her heal scars inside and out.
Victoria Aveyard's King's Cage is on sale now. Add the entire series to your Want to Read shelf!
What books would you recommend to Mare? Share them with us in the comments.
Posted by Hayley Igarashi on February 07, 2017
Books contain a great deal of power. No one knows this better than Victoria Aveyard, author of the Red Queen series which brings superhero-like abilities into a YA fantasy world. As King's Cage, the third entry in the series, hits bookshelves, Goodreads asked Aveyard to share the books that would help her beleaguered heroine, Mare, rise up against her tormentors.
When Glass Sword ended, Mare was left in chains as a sacrifice to save her friends, a prisoner to protect a rapidly expanding rebellion. Her path to imprisonment was fraught with fatal missteps and horrific choices. She is, after all, a teenager barely keeping her head above water. She is bound to fail, to fall. And hopefully, eventually, move forward. Rise. Resist.
There is no greater weapon in the world than words, and now, with all Mare's other weapons taken away, they are the only ones left to her. If given the chance, she would leap for books to strengthen her mind, her heart, and her determination to survive. Against a broken boy king, in the face of a totalitarian government bent on dividing, conquering, and controlling her world, Mare might find solace in a few books familiar to us.
Victoria Aveyard's King's Cage is on sale now. Add the entire series to your Want to Read shelf!
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What books would you recommend to Mare? Share them with us in the comments.
Rereading Is Here! Let's Say It Again. Rereading Is Here!
Posted by Cybil on February 07, 2017
How much do we love rereading? Let us count the ways…for those days when you just want to spend time with your favorite characters; or when you want to revisit a beloved classic; or maybe you want to brush up on a series before the next installment comes out (we're still waiting, George R.R. Martin and Diana Gabaldon), the list goes on! Rereading is such a core part of many of our readers' lives that having a better way to keep track of the times you've read a book has been your number one feature request. Starting today, that wish has been granted—no more missing out on rereads being counted for your Reading Challenge!
How Do I Start Using the Rereading Feature?
Next time you decide to reread a book that you've already marked as Read on Goodreads, simply mark it as Currently Reading. When you are done, just mark it as Read. You can do this from the Goodreads iOS and Android apps and on Goodreads.com, as well as in the About the Book feature on Kindle (if you have connected your Goodreads and Amazon accounts - click here to connect your accounts). We take care of marking it as a reread for you. Bonus, it will also automatically be included in your Reading Challenge.
Rereading Rolling Out In Stages
While it sounds like a simple thing to add, rereading turned out to be a complex engineering challenge that involved our entire database. To give you a sense of that scope, our 60 million members have added more than 1.7 billion books to their shelves! That's why we're rolling out rereading in stages. So, if you're not seeing it yet, you will soon!
How Do I Know If I Have the New Rereading Feature?
Go to Goodreads.com on desktop, choose a book you have already read, and click Edit on the My Activity area of the Book Page. At the bottom of the review section, you'll see the following:
How Do I Add All The Times I've Reread My Favorite Books?
On Goodreads.com on desktop, use the brand-new "Add read date" button in My Activity on the Book Page to enter when you read the book; then hit save! (You don't have to have a start date, but you must have a finish year for the book to count toward your Reading Challenge.)
What Happens If I've Been Keeping Track of My Rereads With The "Number of Times Read" Option?
If you previously used the "Number of times read" field, don't worry, we've already done the work for you and all your rereads are still there. If you added a number, it automatically shows in the new feature. If you used text, we've included it in the private notes section of your review. Simply click on edit Review, to change any dates or add more information.
I've Been Using Different Editions to Track Rereads, What Happens Now?
Our new rereading feature takes that into account! Rereads are comprehensive of all editions. When you view your review, it will indicate that you have also read another edition and include that in the total count.
Wondering which are the books Goodreads members most love to reread? Here are some of the most revisited books:
Posted by Cybil on February 07, 2017
How much do we love rereading? Let us count the ways…for those days when you just want to spend time with your favorite characters; or when you want to revisit a beloved classic; or maybe you want to brush up on a series before the next installment comes out (we're still waiting, George R.R. Martin and Diana Gabaldon), the list goes on! Rereading is such a core part of many of our readers' lives that having a better way to keep track of the times you've read a book has been your number one feature request. Starting today, that wish has been granted—no more missing out on rereads being counted for your Reading Challenge!
How Do I Start Using the Rereading Feature?
Next time you decide to reread a book that you've already marked as Read on Goodreads, simply mark it as Currently Reading. When you are done, just mark it as Read. You can do this from the Goodreads iOS and Android apps and on Goodreads.com, as well as in the About the Book feature on Kindle (if you have connected your Goodreads and Amazon accounts - click here to connect your accounts). We take care of marking it as a reread for you. Bonus, it will also automatically be included in your Reading Challenge.
Rereading Rolling Out In Stages
While it sounds like a simple thing to add, rereading turned out to be a complex engineering challenge that involved our entire database. To give you a sense of that scope, our 60 million members have added more than 1.7 billion books to their shelves! That's why we're rolling out rereading in stages. So, if you're not seeing it yet, you will soon!
How Do I Know If I Have the New Rereading Feature?
Go to Goodreads.com on desktop, choose a book you have already read, and click Edit on the My Activity area of the Book Page. At the bottom of the review section, you'll see the following:
How Do I Add All The Times I've Reread My Favorite Books?
On Goodreads.com on desktop, use the brand-new "Add read date" button in My Activity on the Book Page to enter when you read the book; then hit save! (You don't have to have a start date, but you must have a finish year for the book to count toward your Reading Challenge.)
What Happens If I've Been Keeping Track of My Rereads With The "Number of Times Read" Option?
If you previously used the "Number of times read" field, don't worry, we've already done the work for you and all your rereads are still there. If you added a number, it automatically shows in the new feature. If you used text, we've included it in the private notes section of your review. Simply click on edit Review, to change any dates or add more information.
I've Been Using Different Editions to Track Rereads, What Happens Now?
Our new rereading feature takes that into account! Rereads are comprehensive of all editions. When you view your review, it will indicate that you have also read another edition and include that in the total count.
Wondering which are the books Goodreads members most love to reread? Here are some of the most revisited books:
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Top 10 Contemporary Romance Books on Goodreads
Posted by Hayley Igarashi on February 06, 2017
Romance Week is brought to you by the latest book in Helen Hardt's Steel Brothers Saga, Burn.
Give your love life a dose of reality with the top contemporary romances on Goodreads. From business moguls to college dropouts, from athletes to artists, the unforgettable characters in these books are people you could meet in your everyday life. (Don't give us that look—it is possible.) How many of these modern love stories have you read?
Bared to You
by Sylvia Day
Give in to obsession with Gideon and Eva. The bestselling Crossfire series ended last year, and this is the book that started it all.
Hopeless
Colleen Hoover
From the back-to-back Goodreads Choice Award winner for Best Romance comes a bewitching tale of new love, old secrets, and hard truths.
The Notebook
by Nicholas Sparks
Grab the tissues! Sparks has a gift for bittersweet tearjerkers (e.g., A Walk to Remember), but the love story of Allie and Noah is arguably his best.
Fifty Shades of Grey
by E.L. James
Don't pretend—you know all about this one. Christian Grey will see you now, whether you're into reading about him or watching him on the big screen.
Easy
Tammara Webber
After a hellish frat party, Jacqueline struggles with trust. But with her friends' encouragement, she gives the nice guy in her econ class a chance.
The Rosie Project
by Graeme Simsion
Don has a problem: He doesn't know if he's capable of love. Enter Rosie, who dismantles all of his preconceived notions about himself and his future.
Beautiful Disaster
Jamie McGuire
They don't call him a Walking One-Night Stand for nothing. Good thing Abby's not falling for that sort of guy anymore. Well, maybe.
Him
by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
Ryan's had a crush on Jamie for years, but one night ruined everything. As they prepare to face off on the hockey rink, Ryan hopes for a second chance.
Thoughtless
S.C. Stephens
What's the best remedy for a broken heart? For Keira, it's a seemingly meaningless fling with local rockstar Kellan.
Addicted
by Zane
Exploring the line between passion and addiction, Zoe fights to save her business, her marriage, and her life.
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What's your favorite contemporary romance book? Share it with us in the comments! And be sure to check out more of our Romance Week coverage here.
Posted by Hayley Igarashi on February 06, 2017
Give your love life a dose of reality with the top contemporary romances on Goodreads. From business moguls to college dropouts, from athletes to artists, the unforgettable characters in these books are people you could meet in your everyday life. (Don't give us that look—it is possible.) How many of these modern love stories have you read?
by Sylvia Day
Give in to obsession with Gideon and Eva. The bestselling Crossfire series ended last year, and this is the book that started it all.
Colleen Hoover
From the back-to-back Goodreads Choice Award winner for Best Romance comes a bewitching tale of new love, old secrets, and hard truths.
by Nicholas Sparks
Grab the tissues! Sparks has a gift for bittersweet tearjerkers (e.g., A Walk to Remember), but the love story of Allie and Noah is arguably his best.
by E.L. James
Don't pretend—you know all about this one. Christian Grey will see you now, whether you're into reading about him or watching him on the big screen.
Tammara Webber
After a hellish frat party, Jacqueline struggles with trust. But with her friends' encouragement, she gives the nice guy in her econ class a chance.
by Graeme Simsion
Don has a problem: He doesn't know if he's capable of love. Enter Rosie, who dismantles all of his preconceived notions about himself and his future.
Jamie McGuire
They don't call him a Walking One-Night Stand for nothing. Good thing Abby's not falling for that sort of guy anymore. Well, maybe.
by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
Ryan's had a crush on Jamie for years, but one night ruined everything. As they prepare to face off on the hockey rink, Ryan hopes for a second chance.
S.C. Stephens
What's the best remedy for a broken heart? For Keira, it's a seemingly meaningless fling with local rockstar Kellan.
by Zane
Exploring the line between passion and addiction, Zoe fights to save her business, her marriage, and her life.
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What's your favorite contemporary romance book? Share it with us in the comments! And be sure to check out more of our Romance Week coverage here.
Top 10 Paranormal Romance Books on Goodreads
Posted by Hayley Igarashi on February 06, 2017
Romance Week is brought to you by the latest book in Helen Hardt's Steel Brothers Saga, Burn.
Want love stories with…bite? We rounded up the top paranormal romances on Goodreads just for you! Whether it's falling for the werewolf next door or hunting sexy vampires by moonlight, these books will transport you to worlds of danger, intrigue, and passion. How many have you read?
Dark Lover
by J.R. Ward
The last purebred vampire on earth falls for an innocent half-breed woman in this irresistible introduction to the Black Dagger Brotherhood series.
Moon Called
by Patricia Briggs
Welcome to Mercy Thompson's world. The full-time mechanic and part-time werewolf has her hands full with work, romance, and literal monsters.
Darkfever
by Karen Marie Moning
Attempting to solve her sister's murder, Mac travels to Ireland for answers—and finds unexpected allies and diabolical foes.
Halfway to the Grave
by Jeaniene Frost
Can vampires be good? Catherine doesn't think so until a vampire bounty hunter named Bones captures her. (It's a long story.)
The Darkest Night
by Gena Showalter
Ashlyn comes to Budapest for peace. What she gets instead is Maddox, a dangerous warrior and the first of the irresistible Lords of the Underworld.
Fantasy Lover
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Julian is cursed to be a love slave for all eternity. Two thousand years in, he meets Grace, the only woman who wants to set him free.
Angels' Blood
by Nalini Singh
Hired by an archangel, vampire hunter Elena mixes business with pleasure on a precarious quest to stop an ancient evil.
Pleasure Unbound
by Larissa Ione
He's a demon, and she's a demon slayer. Sworn enemies, they give in to temptation, risking both their lives.
Kiss of Midnight
by Lara Adrian
When a night out turns deadly, vampire Lucan reluctantly saves a mortal woman by binding himself to her. Now their fates are tied…forever.
The Warlord Wants Forever
by Kresley Cole
With war breaking out around them, a vampire general and a Valkyrie engage in a cat-and-mouse game fueled by revenge and lust.
Still looking for love? Sign up for the best deals on romance ebooks and more!
What's your favorite paranormal romance book? Share it with us in the comments! And be sure to check out more of our Romance Week coverage here.
Posted by Hayley Igarashi on February 06, 2017
Want love stories with…bite? We rounded up the top paranormal romances on Goodreads just for you! Whether it's falling for the werewolf next door or hunting sexy vampires by moonlight, these books will transport you to worlds of danger, intrigue, and passion. How many have you read?
by J.R. Ward
The last purebred vampire on earth falls for an innocent half-breed woman in this irresistible introduction to the Black Dagger Brotherhood series.
by Patricia Briggs
Welcome to Mercy Thompson's world. The full-time mechanic and part-time werewolf has her hands full with work, romance, and literal monsters.
by Karen Marie Moning
Attempting to solve her sister's murder, Mac travels to Ireland for answers—and finds unexpected allies and diabolical foes.
by Jeaniene Frost
Can vampires be good? Catherine doesn't think so until a vampire bounty hunter named Bones captures her. (It's a long story.)
by Gena Showalter
Ashlyn comes to Budapest for peace. What she gets instead is Maddox, a dangerous warrior and the first of the irresistible Lords of the Underworld.
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Julian is cursed to be a love slave for all eternity. Two thousand years in, he meets Grace, the only woman who wants to set him free.
by Nalini Singh
Hired by an archangel, vampire hunter Elena mixes business with pleasure on a precarious quest to stop an ancient evil.
by Larissa Ione
He's a demon, and she's a demon slayer. Sworn enemies, they give in to temptation, risking both their lives.
by Lara Adrian
When a night out turns deadly, vampire Lucan reluctantly saves a mortal woman by binding himself to her. Now their fates are tied…forever.
by Kresley Cole
With war breaking out around them, a vampire general and a Valkyrie engage in a cat-and-mouse game fueled by revenge and lust.
Still looking for love? Sign up for the best deals on romance ebooks and more!
What's your favorite paranormal romance book? Share it with us in the comments! And be sure to check out more of our Romance Week coverage here.
Top 10 Historical Romance Books on Goodreads
Posted by Hayley Igarashi on February 06, 2017
Romance Week is brought to you by the latest book in Helen Hardt's Steel Brothers Saga, Burn.
Love isn't what it used to be. Head back to the good ol' days of steamy courtships and extravagant wardrobes—corsets and kilts and bonnets, oh my!—with our roundup of the top historical romances on Goodreads. How many have you read?
The Duke and I
by Julia Quinn
Their courtship is a sham…or is it? As Daphne and the Duke fake a romance, real feelings begin to emerge, much to their mutual chagrin.
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
It's the classic tale of bad first impressions! Fall in love with Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth all over again as the two meander their way to happily ever after.
Mine Till Midnight
by Lisa Kleypas
Cam Rohan wants to leave London and return to his uncivilized roots. Then he meets Amelia. Suddenly, "being civilized" doesn't seem so bad.
Outlander
by Diana Gabaldon
The beloved story of Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser begins here. The year is 1945—until a brush with fate sends Claire hurtling back in time to 1743.
The Bride
by Julie Garwood
At his king's decree, Alec takes an English bride. To his immense surprise, he ends up liking her. Too bad she suspects he killed his first wife.
Jane Eyre
by Charlotte Bronte
Full of heart and heartbreak, the love story between plain, spirited Jane and arrogant, brooding Mr. Rochester is one for the ages.
Through the Storm
by Beverly Jenkins
With her life in peril, escaped slave Sable chooses to put her trust in Union Officer Raimond, a man she once betrayed…and still loves.
Into the Wilderness
by Sara Donati
In a remote New York mountain village, a young teacher befriends a mysterious man, known to the Mohawk people as Between-Two-Lives.
A Kingdom of Dreams
by Judith McNaught
It begins with an abduction. Headstrong Jennifer vows to make life miserable for her captor until one night changes everything.
North and South
by Elizabeth Gaskell
Whisked away to the north of England, Margaret Hale begins a tempestuous relationship with a mill owner in this classic of Victorian literature.
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What's your favorite historical romance book? Share it with us in the comments! And be sure to check out more of our Romance Week coverage here.
Posted by Hayley Igarashi on February 06, 2017
Love isn't what it used to be. Head back to the good ol' days of steamy courtships and extravagant wardrobes—corsets and kilts and bonnets, oh my!—with our roundup of the top historical romances on Goodreads. How many have you read?
by Julia Quinn
Their courtship is a sham…or is it? As Daphne and the Duke fake a romance, real feelings begin to emerge, much to their mutual chagrin.
by Jane Austen
It's the classic tale of bad first impressions! Fall in love with Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth all over again as the two meander their way to happily ever after.
by Lisa Kleypas
Cam Rohan wants to leave London and return to his uncivilized roots. Then he meets Amelia. Suddenly, "being civilized" doesn't seem so bad.
by Diana Gabaldon
The beloved story of Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser begins here. The year is 1945—until a brush with fate sends Claire hurtling back in time to 1743.
by Julie Garwood
At his king's decree, Alec takes an English bride. To his immense surprise, he ends up liking her. Too bad she suspects he killed his first wife.
by Charlotte Bronte
Full of heart and heartbreak, the love story between plain, spirited Jane and arrogant, brooding Mr. Rochester is one for the ages.
by Beverly Jenkins
With her life in peril, escaped slave Sable chooses to put her trust in Union Officer Raimond, a man she once betrayed…and still loves.
by Sara Donati
In a remote New York mountain village, a young teacher befriends a mysterious man, known to the Mohawk people as Between-Two-Lives.
by Judith McNaught
It begins with an abduction. Headstrong Jennifer vows to make life miserable for her captor until one night changes everything.
by Elizabeth Gaskell
Whisked away to the north of England, Margaret Hale begins a tempestuous relationship with a mill owner in this classic of Victorian literature.
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What's your favorite historical romance book? Share it with us in the comments! And be sure to check out more of our Romance Week coverage here.
It's Romance Week on Goodreads
Posted by Cybil on February 06, 2017
Romance Week brought to you by the latest book in Helen Hardt's Steel Brothers Saga, Burn.
It's time for love stories, sweet 'meet cute' tales, steamy guilty-pleasure reads, and favorite heartfelt novels. Yes, it's time for the Goodreads Romance Week.
All week we will be bringing you the best in romance leading up to Valentine's Day, including top romance authors (we're talking J.R. Ward, Nalini Singh, Kristen Ashley, and many more) writing 14-word love stories! Check out their very short (and very clever) stories below.
Check back for more Romance Week!
Visit your favorite author's Goodreads page for their Romance Week updates and follow along on social media using #RomanceWeek.
14-Word Love Stories From Goodreads Top Romance Authors
"'How can I not love you?' I said to Channing Tatum as he blushed."
—J.R. Ward
"Mistaken text. Not mistake, but fate. It was you. When we met I knew."
—Katy Evans
"Courtesan spy and celibate warrior priest save realm, fall in love. Oops, goodbye celibacy!"
—Jacqueline Carey
"She was a woman he couldn't claim. He was a man she couldn't tame."
—Brenda Jackson
"An altar-dumped groom tricks his best man and worst enemy into honeymooning together."
—Damon Suede
"Blind date to forever: Glances, smiles, holy-forearms, killer-legs, laughter, lips, hands, beds, walls…love."
—Emma Chase
"She rescued a wounded wolf…and woke to a man. He smiled. She fell."
—Nalini Singh
"See him. Laughter. Conversation. Butterflies. Kisses. Floating. Merging. Terror. Falling. Held. Courage. Forever lifemate."
—Christine Feehan
"They met at 17, fell in love. Married at 21, lived happily ever after."
—Karen Rose
"The heart drawn on the paper coffee cup that I held until it cooled."
—C.S. Pacat
"Black eye. He moved to her, cautious. She looked to him. He was lost."
—Kristen Ashley
"Violet shed her rights, Viggo shed his—for what use was freedom without love?"
—Bella Forrest
"Every day
Same train
Empty seat
He sits
We talk
We miss our stop."
—Kylie Scott
Tell us what you're reading in observance of Romance Week!
Posted by Cybil on February 06, 2017
It's time for love stories, sweet 'meet cute' tales, steamy guilty-pleasure reads, and favorite heartfelt novels. Yes, it's time for the Goodreads Romance Week.
All week we will be bringing you the best in romance leading up to Valentine's Day, including top romance authors (we're talking J.R. Ward, Nalini Singh, Kristen Ashley, and many more) writing 14-word love stories! Check out their very short (and very clever) stories below.
Visit your favorite author's Goodreads page for their Romance Week updates and follow along on social media using #RomanceWeek.
"'How can I not love you?' I said to Channing Tatum as he blushed."
—J.R. Ward
"Mistaken text. Not mistake, but fate. It was you. When we met I knew."
—Katy Evans
"Courtesan spy and celibate warrior priest save realm, fall in love. Oops, goodbye celibacy!"
—Jacqueline Carey
"She was a woman he couldn't claim. He was a man she couldn't tame."
—Brenda Jackson
"An altar-dumped groom tricks his best man and worst enemy into honeymooning together."
—Damon Suede
"Blind date to forever: Glances, smiles, holy-forearms, killer-legs, laughter, lips, hands, beds, walls…love."
—Emma Chase
"She rescued a wounded wolf…and woke to a man. He smiled. She fell."
—Nalini Singh
"See him. Laughter. Conversation. Butterflies. Kisses. Floating. Merging. Terror. Falling. Held. Courage. Forever lifemate."
—Christine Feehan
"They met at 17, fell in love. Married at 21, lived happily ever after."
—Karen Rose
"The heart drawn on the paper coffee cup that I held until it cooled."
—C.S. Pacat
"Black eye. He moved to her, cautious. She looked to him. He was lost."
—Kristen Ashley
"Violet shed her rights, Viggo shed his—for what use was freedom without love?"
—Bella Forrest
"Every day
Same train
Empty seat
He sits
We talk
We miss our stop."
—Kylie Scott
Tell us what you're reading in observance of Romance Week!
36 Romantic Book-to-Movie Adaptations
Posted by Cybil on February 06, 2017
Romance Week is brought to you by the latest book in Helen Hardt's Steel Brothers Saga, Burn.
Where would romantic movies be without Jane Austen? Or John Green? And what about Nicholas Sparks? Some of the most beloved big screen love stories began as books.
From the sweeping epics to the quirky couples to the ugly-cry tearjerkers, these 36 romantic novels went from page to screen. Which adaptations are your favorites?
Still looking for love? Sign up for the best deals on romance ebooks and more!
What's your favorite romantic movie adaptation? Tell us in the comments! And be sure to check out more of our Romance Week coverage here.
Posted by Cybil on February 06, 2017
Where would romantic movies be without Jane Austen? Or John Green? And what about Nicholas Sparks? Some of the most beloved big screen love stories began as books.
From the sweeping epics to the quirky couples to the ugly-cry tearjerkers, these 36 romantic novels went from page to screen. Which adaptations are your favorites?
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Still looking for love? Sign up for the best deals on romance ebooks and more!
What's your favorite romantic movie adaptation? Tell us in the comments! And be sure to check out more of our Romance Week coverage here.
Your Super Bowl Reading List
Posted by Cybil on February 03, 2017
Are you ready for some football…reading? Before Sunday's Super Bowl kicks off, Lady Gaga performs the halftime show, and the Puppy Bowl distracts us briefly from the score, why not catch up on on some great books about this American tradition?
What's your favorite book about the great game of football? Tell us in the comments.
Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger:
The book that launched the movie that launched the television show, this look at the 1988 Permian High School Panthers out of Odessa, Texas, is an unflinching look at the game and the culture around it.
The Blind Side by Michael Lewis:
Another football classic that was made into a movie, this is a story of a young man who—with the love of a found family—defied the odds stacked against him to become a professional football player.
When Pride Still Mattered : A Life Of Vince Lombardi by David Maraniss:
You simply can't write about football without mentioning the sport's guru. Lombardi took the sport and made it into an American experience. This biography takes a look at the man behind the myth.
Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices & Priorities of a Winning Life by Tony Dungy:
Dungy, a former NFL player and coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts, was the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl. Here the even-keeled coach tells us the keys to his success.
Paper Lion: Confessions of a Last-String Quarterback by George Plimpton:
This journalist is better known as a literary editor who helped found The Paris Review. But here Plimpton recounts how he talked his way into training camp…not as a reporter but as a player with the Detroit Lions.
Instant Replay: The Green Bay Diary of Jerry Kramer by Jerry Kramer:
When Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Jerry Kramer decided to keep a journal of his tenth year with the team, he had no idea that his diary would end up capturing an insider's view of an epic 1967 football season that would end with the 'Ice Bowl' against Dallas.
The Education of a Coach by David Halberstam:
Love them or hate them, the New England Patriots tend to dominate the competition. Here Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Halberstam focused on Coach Bill Belichick for this profile in leadership.
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Posted by Cybil on February 03, 2017
Are you ready for some football…reading? Before Sunday's Super Bowl kicks off, Lady Gaga performs the halftime show, and the Puppy Bowl distracts us briefly from the score, why not catch up on on some great books about this American tradition?
What's your favorite book about the great game of football? Tell us in the comments.
The book that launched the movie that launched the television show, this look at the 1988 Permian High School Panthers out of Odessa, Texas, is an unflinching look at the game and the culture around it.
Another football classic that was made into a movie, this is a story of a young man who—with the love of a found family—defied the odds stacked against him to become a professional football player.
You simply can't write about football without mentioning the sport's guru. Lombardi took the sport and made it into an American experience. This biography takes a look at the man behind the myth.
Dungy, a former NFL player and coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts, was the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl. Here the even-keeled coach tells us the keys to his success.
This journalist is better known as a literary editor who helped found The Paris Review. But here Plimpton recounts how he talked his way into training camp…not as a reporter but as a player with the Detroit Lions.
When Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Jerry Kramer decided to keep a journal of his tenth year with the team, he had no idea that his diary would end up capturing an insider's view of an epic 1967 football season that would end with the 'Ice Bowl' against Dallas.
Love them or hate them, the New England Patriots tend to dominate the competition. Here Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Halberstam focused on Coach Bill Belichick for this profile in leadership.
And check out more recent blogs:
'I Am Not Your Negro' Filmmaker Wants Readers to Discover James Baldwin
Great Books to Read Aloud During National Storytelling Week
Audiobooks With Great Casts
'I Am Not Your Negro' Filmmaker Wants Readers to Discover James Baldwin
Posted by Cybil on February 02, 2017
Posted by Cybil on February 02, 2017
A new documentary based on James Baldwin's unfinished book "Remember This House" is introducing one of America's great writers to a new generation of readers. The movie I Am Not Your Negro explores the United States' history of race relations through Baldwin's personal memories of three very different civil rights leaders: Medgar Evers, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X.
The film is garnering numerous accolades including an Academy Award nomination for best documentary feature. The Guardian called the film "a cinematic seance, and one of the best movies about the civil rights era ever made." And Variety said it's "the rare movie that might be called a spiritual documentary."
But for Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck, this movie is a love letter to his favorite author and a hope that more people will now discover Baldwin's writings.
"I read Baldwin when I was very young. The Fire Next Time opened up the whole world for me," Peck said. "Not only that, I’ve given more than a thousand of Baldwin's books to other people—to friends, to family, to students. And, over all these years, Baldwin has been not only a companion but an incredible instrument for understanding the world."
The 64-year-old director says that because all of this films are personal, he knew that one day he would make a movie about Baldwin. He said he felt the time was right to make the film because he thought Baldwin's writing was being erased from people's minds.
"I think that moment came when I felt something was missing, a voice was missing. And I saw how over the years some people were either trying to push Baldwin aside or trying to reduce him to a minor writer, which is unacceptable," Peck said.
"Knowing what I know about Baldwin and how he played such an extraordinary role in who I am today, I knew it was an obligation to make sure his words will [resonate] forever. And through the medium of film, younger people will have access to it and ultimately go back to reading."
For those unfamiliar with Baldwin's writing, Peck recommends beginning with The Fire Next Time.
"It’s an incredible book and once you read it, you’ll want to read more. Then after that you can read all of his essays, you can read one or two a day. It’s like medicine, you should take it bit by bit. But you can’t stop, these are texts you can keeping coming back to," said Peck.
The movie I Am Not Your Negro was widely released in theaters on February 3. Add James Baldwin's books to your reading list.
And check out more recent blogs:
Audiobooks with Amazing Casts
Great Books to Read Aloud During National Storytelling Week
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The film is garnering numerous accolades including an Academy Award nomination for best documentary feature. The Guardian called the film "a cinematic seance, and one of the best movies about the civil rights era ever made." And Variety said it's "the rare movie that might be called a spiritual documentary."
But for Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck, this movie is a love letter to his favorite author and a hope that more people will now discover Baldwin's writings.
"I read Baldwin when I was very young. The Fire Next Time opened up the whole world for me," Peck said. "Not only that, I’ve given more than a thousand of Baldwin's books to other people—to friends, to family, to students. And, over all these years, Baldwin has been not only a companion but an incredible instrument for understanding the world."
"I think that moment came when I felt something was missing, a voice was missing. And I saw how over the years some people were either trying to push Baldwin aside or trying to reduce him to a minor writer, which is unacceptable," Peck said.
"Knowing what I know about Baldwin and how he played such an extraordinary role in who I am today, I knew it was an obligation to make sure his words will [resonate] forever. And through the medium of film, younger people will have access to it and ultimately go back to reading."
For those unfamiliar with Baldwin's writing, Peck recommends beginning with The Fire Next Time.
"It’s an incredible book and once you read it, you’ll want to read more. Then after that you can read all of his essays, you can read one or two a day. It’s like medicine, you should take it bit by bit. But you can’t stop, these are texts you can keeping coming back to," said Peck.
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The movie I Am Not Your Negro was widely released in theaters on February 3. Add James Baldwin's books to your reading list.
And check out more recent blogs:
Audiobooks with Amazing Casts
Great Books to Read Aloud During National Storytelling Week
Year of the Rooster Reader: Top Books from 'Rooster' Authors
What's New This Week: 7 Great Books Hitting Shelves Today
Posted by Hayley Igarashi on January 31, 2017
Posted by Hayley Igarashi on January 31, 2017
Need another excuse to go to the bookstore this week? We've got seven! Bulk up your Want to Read shelf with these brand-new standalone titles.
Caraval
by Stephanie Garber
You should read this book if you like: Young adult fantasy, buzzy debuts, sisters, magic and mystery, sinister circuses, elaborate games
4 3 2 1
by Paul Auster
You should read this book if you like: Literary fiction, family sagas, parallel lives, non-linear storytelling, American history, "the road not taken"
Behind Her Eyes
by Sarah Pinborough
You should read this book if you like: Psychological thrillers, marriages with dangerous secrets, compulsive page-turners, jaw-dropping endings
Six Wakes
by Mur Lafferty
You should read this book if you like: Science fiction, clones and DNA manipulation, murder investigations in space, multiple POV characters
The Blood of Emmett Till
by Timothy B. Tyson
You should read this book if you like: Nonfiction, political history, true crime, the civil rights movement, social justice, detective stories
Good Boy
by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
You should read this book if you like: Contemporary romance, big family weddings, hot hockey players, puppies, hilarious high jinks
Katharina and Martin Luther: The Radical Marriage of a Runaway Nun and a Renegade Monk
by Michelle DeRusha
You should read this book if you like: Biographies, 16th century European history, revolutionary marriages, rebel nuns and monks, real-life love stories
BONUS: The wait is over—check out three of the buzziest sequels coming out today!
Long Way Home
by Katie McGarry
The third book in the Thunder Road YA contemporary series
(Start off the series with Nowhere But Here)
Home
by Nnedi Okorafor
The second book in the Binti science fiction series
(Start off the series with Binti)
Infini
by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie
The second book in Aerial Ethereal romance series
(Start off the series with Amour Amour)
What are you reading this week? Let's talk books in the comments!
And check out more recent blogs:
Great Books to Read Aloud During National Storytelling Week
Year of the Rooster Reader: Top Books from 'Rooster' Authors
15 of the Greatest Lessons You Learned from a Book
by Stephanie Garber
You should read this book if you like: Young adult fantasy, buzzy debuts, sisters, magic and mystery, sinister circuses, elaborate games
by Paul Auster
You should read this book if you like: Literary fiction, family sagas, parallel lives, non-linear storytelling, American history, "the road not taken"
by Sarah Pinborough
You should read this book if you like: Psychological thrillers, marriages with dangerous secrets, compulsive page-turners, jaw-dropping endings
by Mur Lafferty
You should read this book if you like: Science fiction, clones and DNA manipulation, murder investigations in space, multiple POV characters
by Timothy B. Tyson
You should read this book if you like: Nonfiction, political history, true crime, the civil rights movement, social justice, detective stories
by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
You should read this book if you like: Contemporary romance, big family weddings, hot hockey players, puppies, hilarious high jinks
by Michelle DeRusha
You should read this book if you like: Biographies, 16th century European history, revolutionary marriages, rebel nuns and monks, real-life love stories
BONUS: The wait is over—check out three of the buzziest sequels coming out today!
by Katie McGarry
The third book in the Thunder Road YA contemporary series
(Start off the series with Nowhere But Here)
by Nnedi Okorafor
The second book in the Binti science fiction series
(Start off the series with Binti)
by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie
The second book in Aerial Ethereal romance series
(Start off the series with Amour Amour)
What are you reading this week? Let's talk books in the comments!
And check out more recent blogs:
Great Books to Read Aloud During National Storytelling Week
Year of the Rooster Reader: Top Books from 'Rooster' Authors
15 of the Greatest Lessons You Learned from a Book
