Water for Elephants is a romantic slice of 1930’s Americana. But woven between the fabric of Gruen’s big top are the gritty realities of circus life. For more stories filled with intrigue, attraction, and mystery, check out these nine novels. …
Water for Elephants is a romantic slice of 1930’s Americana. But woven between the fabric of Gruen’s big top are the gritty realities of circus life. For more stories filled with intrigue, attraction, and mystery, check out these nine novels. …
Vampires were already part of mythology, folklore, and literature before the publication of Bram Stoker’s Dracula in 1897. But it was the impact of this classic that immortalized the sharp-toothed, blood-drinking creatures in popular culture. Since then, they have appeared…
If you like a good scare, Halloween is the best time of the year to get goosebumps reading horror books. There are plenty of authors and titles, and this list tries to balance some immortal classics with new talents. Because…
The Stand is Stephen King’s post-apocalyptic story about the scattered survivors of a deadly, engineered plague. King’s a master at worldbuilding and character work, and those skills are on full display in this novel of good versus evil. It fundamentally…
Time travel is one of the most versatile plot devices in literary history. Do you want pure science fiction? Check. Perhaps some romance? Absolutely! Tragedy or comedy? Both work brilliantly. Time travel can fit practically any genre, from the most…
Technology has turned us all into involuntary voyeurs. There are surveillance cameras everywhere, reality shows, overexposure on social media… It’s hard not to take a peek at other people’s lives from time to time. This may explain the success of…
V. E. Schwab’s The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue builds a magical, philosophical world to enchant readers. Centuries ago, Addie made a deal with a dark being: she gets her freedom and immortality, but no one she meets will ever…
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski is a book that defies easy categorization. It’s a horror novel, yes, but also a love story, a work of ergodic literature (fiction that requires navigating text in ways that go beyond simply…
Tomi Adeyemi’s writing career took off with a bang with the release of her debut best-selling, award-winning novel Children of Blood and Bone. Zélie embarks on a quest to restore magic to her fellow Diviners and free them from the…
In Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet, Brian survives alone in the Canadian bush with only a hatchet. No matter the obstacle–crash landing, tornado, dangerous encounters with bear, moose, and porcupine–Brian perseveres. If Hatchet inspired you, check out these 11 harrowing stories. 1.…