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A reading list of BIPOC-focused historical fiction

Vanessa Miller recommends Sadequa Johnson, Rashonda Tate, Vanessa Riley and more Through historical fiction, many BIOPOC writers help reclaim the voices of our past and ensure these sheroes Finally recognized and celebrated. These works collectively highlight multiple dimensions of equality: cultural, economic, artistic, personal, and legal. He even inspired my own novel, Ladies HallWhich is

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Teenage boys in Britain ‘stuck’ reading primary level books while girls’ interest grows. books

According to a new study, teen boys are “stuck” reading elementary school books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, while girls their age are gravitating toward a wider range of novels. Among boys aged 11 to 14 who were surveyed, eight of the 10 most read books were from Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy

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Tell us: What are you reading this month? | books

As part of The Guardian’s “What we’re reading” series, we’d like to hear about the books you’ve particularly enjoyed this month. Have you read any books in recent weeks – fiction or non-fiction – that you would recommend? Tell us about it below. Share your recommendations You can contact us by filling the form given

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Summer thrillers to avoid reading

we’re in six months YearSo I’m here to offer some fun reading escapes through thrillers. Now I know the term “summer reading” means something completely different to everyone – I’m currently loading up on nonfiction and horror for the summer – so I have three different options that still remain firmly in the “thriller” category.

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9 Books on My Summer Reading List for a Healthy Mind and Body

Published on June 23, 2026 10:05 am When I was a child, we spent part of the summer at my grandparents’ cabin in northern Saskatchewan. It was truly rustic: forget TV, it didn’t even have plumbing. My mother would pack a suitcase full of books on long-term loan from the public library for my brother

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Summer Reading Challenges for Adults Who Still Miss Out on the Personal Pan Pizza Award

Join the adventure by completing any (or all) of the following reading challenges: listen to an audiobook, read outside, re-read an all-time favorite, watch a book-to-screen adaptation, enjoy an author event (in person or online), borrow a book from a Little Free Library or from a friend, take a trip with your next read, find

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Reading makes you more attractive—and Americans are doing less of it

Bookmaxing, updates on a highly anticipated book-to-screen adaptation, MisterBeast and James Patterson’s new book, and the day’s top literary headlines. Reading is sexy: welcome to booksmaxing Well, I don’t think so “Booksmaxing“It’s a real thing as well as a catchy title, but there’s a take for granted that reading is sexy. Mentions of books in

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