Book Club

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Fierce Fictional Scary Mommies
By Emily Weaver

10 Empowering Novels That Center On Badass Single Moms

These main characters are strong, fun, thoughtful, hard-working, and determined — just like you.

A Spicy Stack

8 Queer Thrillers That’ll Get Your Heart Racing In More Ways Than One

Electrifying yet spooky at the same time!

Well, This Is Fun

What Book You Should Read Next Based On Your Favorite Romance Trope

Pick your rom-com kryptonite!

Um, Yum

8 Fiction Food Novels That Will Feed Your Imagination (& Make You Hungry)

Warning: These books may cause food cravings and rumbling tummies.

Rory Would Approve

8 Books Like Gilmore Girls Worthy Of A La-La-La String Melody

Storylines that remind us of our favorite mother-daughter-granddaughter trio.

A Truly "Bejeweled" TBR Pile

What You Should Read Next Based On Your Favorite Taylor Swift Era

Drop everything now. Meet me in the... library.

it's preorder time
By Katie McPherson

11 Of The Most Anticipated Books Of 2025, From Memoirs To Romantasy

We’re even getting a new novel from Zora Neale Hurston (yes, really).

must reads
By Scary Mommy Editors

Scary Mommy’s Best Books Of 2024

Scary Mommy’s editors love nothing more than sneaking away with a book — and these are the very best ones we’ve read in 2024.

Warm and fuzzies
By Katie McPherson

12 Feel-Good Books To Start Off Your 2025 TBR On A Positive Note

Happy endings and good vibes only, thanks.

Gifting Goals
By Emily Weaver

10 Holiday Romance Novels That Will Get You In Your Feels

Time to cozy up.

TBR
By Katie McPherson

13 Cozy Fall Books If You Love Practical Magic & Pumpkin Spice Everything

From knitting vampires to witches with hot flashes, there’s something for everyone.

What Was That Noise?!
By Katie McPherson

Are These The Scariest Books Of All Time? Don’t Read ‘Em Unless You Own A Nightlight

Prepare to be unsettled by these classics, contemporary works, and short story collections.

Grab Your Cloak
By Katie McPherson

10 Must-Read Dark Academia Books If You Always Wanted To Go To Hogwarts

Do you dream of dark hallways and musty old tomes? Same.

let's read!
By Kelly Faircloth

8 Romance Novels Where The Protagonists Aren't 25

Let's face it, by the time you're middle-aged, you've got lots of plot-driving baggage.

add to tbr
By Kelly Faircloth

8 Books To Read If You Like ‘Bridgerton’... And Magic

Gentle reader, it’s time to incorporate sorcerers into your reading diet.

yes yes yes
By Kelly Faircloth

Your Queer Historical Romance Of The Summer Is You Should Be So Lucky

“I think romance is often the fantasy of being seen for exactly who you are and being loved for it, right?” says author Cat Sebastian.