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10 Summer Season Cookbooks with Kiddo-Friendly Recipes

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By Chloe Langerman
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For kids, summertime is freedom. Days spent munching on fresh watermelon at the beach and evenings spent roasting marshmallows around the fire. Summertime is about activities, but it’s also about the food. And for many kids, joining in on preparing that food is an opportunity to learn a new skill or hone a new hobby when responsibilities are a bit more abstract. The following 10 books are geared towards kids, but feature books that adults will enjoy, too.
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Discussing the Value of BookTube with Five Authors

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By Tosin Ebunola
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In the 21st century, far outpacing the traditional talk show or newspaper review, social media has proven to be the medium through which authors reach new and existing audiences. BookTok, in particular, has emerged as an algorithm-driven rush that can push a debut to the top of the New York Times Best Sellers list if it catches the right attention at the right time.
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Book Recommendations That Feel Like Your Favorite Summer Reality TV Shows

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By Claudia Stepien
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Summer often means beach trips, summer vacation, and ice cream runs. It also means the start of a special edition of reality TV: summer-based shows. From dating challenges to physical competitions, below are some books that pair well with these popular summer reality shows—perfect to keep you busy while waiting for new episodes of your favorite reality show to drop.
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10 Fantastic Queer Fantasy Books To Spark Your Next Obsession

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By Alli English
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Back in high school, I became completely obsessed with danmei novels, a genre of Chinese fantasy that centers on two queer characters. At one point, I literally came home from my high school graduation ceremony and quickly traded my newly earned diploma for one of these novels. I proceeded to read an entire danmei book in one sitting instead of celebrating like a normal person. Ever since then, queer fantasy books have been one of my favorite genres to fall into.
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Three Spine-Tingling Summerween Books We Know You’ll Love

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By Charlie Kendellen
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The Bookstr team has compiled three new horror books that you need on your bookish radar. From the horrors of internet culture and contemporary witchcraft to a gothic coming-of-age story, this week’s Three to Read is guaranteed to have something for you. Ready for a thrill? Let’s get into our picks! SYNOPSIS: A feral shut-in discovers a disturbing internet porn video of what seems to be herself. A seance of coked-up artists summons unearthly forces in a studio apartment.
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One Day, Infinite Chaos: Thrillers Where Everything Changes in 24 Hours

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By Kristi Eskew
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24 hours. 1,440 minutes. 86,400 seconds. Clock’s ticking. A finite sliver of time, exploding with endless potential for pure, unadulterated chaos. When you cram a high-stakes, heart-pounding thriller into a single, relentless day, “fast-paced” takes on a terrifying new meaning. Every second is a trapdoor; every minute, a countdown. We’ve curated the ultimate, adrenaline-fueled TBR list guaranteed to keep you up all night. The real question is: Can you survive the twist before the clock runs out?
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They’re Here: 15 Unparalleled Alien Invasion Stories You Need to Read

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By Erin Dzielski
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Imagine you’re an emergency dispatcher. You’ve just clocked in on what appears to be a night just like any other, when suddenly you’re flooded with calls. Dozens of people have been reported missing just in the last few hours. Even more people are calling in to report bright lights hovering in the night sky and strange men who stay in the shadows. Stories like these make up a specific sci-fi horror genre that’s captured the public’s attention for decades: alien invasion.
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Why @wearecurrentlyreading is the Ultimate Communal Haven for Romantasy and Hot Takes

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By Kristi Eskew
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From the rainy landscapes of the Pacific Northwest to the sun-drenched Southwest, Hails—the creative force behind @wearecurrentlyreading—has spent the last six years building one of the most vibrant, inclusive spaces in the literary community. What started during the pandemic as a solo quest for connection has blossomed into a multi-platform haven. For Hails, the “we” in her handle isn’t just a stylistic choice; it’s a mission statement.
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15 Mind-Blowing Eco-Horror Books to Make You Question Nature

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By Charlie Kendellen
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Nothing captures the darkness of our imagination better than what mysterious creatures lie shrouded in the shadows of our forests. For many centuries, tales of ancient spirits, encounters with unexplained creatures, and mysterious disappearances at sea and in the mountains have captivated various media. From ghostly reality shows to podcasts interviewing real people who have seen legendary cryptids, the ever-present power and mystery of nature have captured our minds and hearts.
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Remarkable Guides and Journeys of Healing From Childhood Trauma

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By Joann Haddock
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According to data from Worldmetrics.org, 61% of U.S. adults have experienced at least one traumatic event by age 16. If you are one of those or know someone who is, we have some great recommendations to help you realize you are not alone and that there are positive tools available to help you manage life more easily. The first five books we have are self-help books written by experts in this field.
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Dzielski, Erin
Eskew, Kristi
Nee, Lauren