Whether someone is an avid reader or not, chances are they have one (or a few) books that still occupy space in their minds. Thoughts about these books can surface when reading another book that has something similar in it or just randomly when going about everyday life. We can remember specific scenes or how a book made us feel, but that does not matter. What matters is this book left a deep impression that could live with you for years to come.
After years of insisting that nonfiction “simply doesn’t resonate with me”, I stumbled upon a certain memoir that changed the game.
As of 2019, according to Pew Research Center, 4.6 million Indian Americans live in the United States, more than two times the population of 1.9 million in 2000. Indian Americans are an important part of the Asian American community and it’s past time that their literary contributions are recognized.
Support diversity in publishing by reading Latinx authors. Feel free to let us know what authors you loved from this list and share other Latinx authors you love reading!
For some, especially for those who feel the impact of the overturn of Roe v. Wade in our personal lives, a good story with a strong woman protagonist to ignite the fire within and remind us of the strength that we possess is just what we need. Strength comes in many forms and this book list explores many of them.
Readers have the power to maintain a high level of diversity within the books they consume. Being on social media platforms, such as TikTok and Instagram, offers unlimited access to Black authors and voices who promote books that have representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) characters and storylines.
As we at Ooligan prepare to publish our own YA fantasy novel, THE KEEPERS OF ARIS, here’s a list of Black YA fantasy novels that I recommend in no particular order.
There are many ways to find books for your reading pile. While recommendations from friends and booksellers will never go out of style, technology can help you out too.
Whether you’re just starting out in this genre or you’re a die-hard fan who’s been devouring Stephen King under the full moon since childhood, I’ve got three recommendations that will scare your socks off.
From demonic possession—the inspiration for the slasher genre—supernatural curses, and unseen monsters, there is something for every taste in horror with these frightening books. So when the silver screen just doesn’t cut it anymore, here are four books that are even more terrifying than the horror movies they inspired.