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Looking for the best books for a 13-year-old? We’ve got the perfect list for you! Having raised 4 kids through this particular age, we are well-equipped to give suggestions for children with all kinds ...
Fantasy books for teens have quickly become some of my favorite books to read. Diving into a new world is magical and the angst of young adulthood adds a whole new dimension to the storyline. We tried ...
In 1996, Oprah started choosing her first book club book. Since then, she has chosen over 100 books and opened the door for other celebrities to start their own book clubs. We have Oprah’s Book Club ...
Magical realism is one of my favorite book genres because it seamlessly weaves magic into everyday life. Some people call this genre fantasy-light. It is one of my favorite genres and I wanted to make ...
Are you looking for adult books similar to Harry Potter? You’ve come to the right place! Although I was late in starting Harry Potter (I was 21 when the first one was published) that did not stop me ...
Urban fantasy books are some of our favorite types of fantasy novels. It’s always so fun to imagine our own world filled with magic and mythical creatures. Some of the urban fantasy stories below are ...
If you are looking for books set at the beach, you’ve come to the right place! I made you a list of Jackie and my favorite books and it has something for everyone – romance, historical fiction, ...
While having amnesia sounds like something I would never want to experience, writing a post with my favorite amnesia books was a blast. There are so many ways amnesia can help move the plot forward ...
Between flare jeans and clogs, and the rise of movies like Daisy Jones & the Six, it’s fair to say that the 1970s are back in style. So obviously we had to make a list of books set in the 70s too!
We love romance books here at Beyond the Bookends because you know what you are going to get. There are usually no surprises when you are reading a romance novel, but with so many romance tropes, how ...
It’s time for our annual list of the best new Christmas books of 2023! This list is always filled to the brim with stories to get you in the holiday mood. Below you will find Christmas books to make ...
Lately, there has been an incredible trend in publishing to put out books about libraries and librarians. From romances to fantasy, thrillers to historical fiction, I can’t think of a genre that doesn ...