Female rage has gained popularity across all media in recent years. While women’s anger has been used in storytelling for centuries, it often mirrored gender stereotypes and maladaptive types of rage.

These female rage characters showcase adaptive or constructive types of rage. They’re victims of a larger societal issue and enact vengeance on their oppressor. They are willing to get their hands dirty and be their own savior, even if it means they become the villain or are perceived as one. It can also be a means for the character to stand up for themselves or others and provide a sense of empowerment.

Check out one of these novels to experience these complex female characters and the rage they portray.

If you’re waiting for this or the sequel, Iron Flame, to pop up on your hold shelf, worry not! This list contains read-alikes for this series. Whether you’re looking for epic fantasy world-building, dragons, strong female characters, enemies to lovers romance, or a combination of it all, there’s a book for you here.

Summer is the perfect time for outdoor adventures, beach trips, and soaking up the sun. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, enjoying a picnic in the park, or going on a road trip, these books capture the essence of summer escape. From heartwarming romances to thrilling adventures, this booklist has something for everyone looking to make the most of the sunny season.

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the fantasy genre is awash with tropes: wise old mentor figures, magic schools, over coming oppression, and of course, the regular person turned Chosen One (who is later revealed to be from a secret royal lineage anyway).

But one of the most common tropes is the vaguely European medieval fantasy, where armored knights bow to lords, wars are conducted on horseback, and slothful monarchs mismanage their kingdoms until the protagonist comes to save the day.

In fact, it’s practically synonymous with the fantasy genre. If you asked a random stranger what “fantasy” is, they’re more likely to describe something like George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones) rather than M. L. Wang’s Japan-inspired The Sword of Kaigen, despite both being incredible takes on the fantasy genre.

At first blush, this list might seem wide-ranging and a little quirky. But hopefully it gets you thinking about those experiences and moments, both big and small, that inspire awe for you personally.

Read any book about hiking! Explore various hiking trails, safety tips, or gear suggestions. Maybe you want to explore Colorado or someplace more exotic? Or perhaps you prefer hiking memoirs or lovely outdoor photos from the comfort of your cozy couch? Below are some suggestions to broaden your horizons — or select any book that celebrates hiking. Happy trails!

Not all stories need to be long to pack a punch. Check out these great titles available on audio lasting less than 10 hours. Bird theft, pirates, romance, biography, and so much more are explored in these awesome audio book options.

Let’s go to the beach, beach, let’s go get away. But in our brains because inside has air conditioning and gas is expensive.

Did you know April is Autism Acceptance Month? First held in 1972 by the Autism Society, Autism Acceptance Month emphasizes the need for public awareness to promote acceptance, celebrate differences, and be more inclusive towards the autistic individuals around us. Autism advocate Temple Grandin has stated to solve real-world issues, “the world is gonna need all the different kinds of minds to work together”. To learn more about your Neurodiverse counterparts or perhaps yourself, check out this list of science-based non-fiction and own voices memoirs. Maybe together we can begin to foster a world of understanding, problem-solving, and support for all who inhabit it.

This curated booklist is filled with compelling fiction set against the backdrop of World War II, transporting readers to a tumultuous era of history. These books promise a journey through evocative storytelling that captures the essence of the time, offering readers a window into the human experience during this pivotal period in history.

Read an Amish fiction or nonfiction book of your choice. Amish fiction is a calm escape from this busy world. Inspirational in content these stories feature Amish characters and communities. Below are some of the titles by popular Amish fiction authors, including some fun nonfiction options. Or select any Amish title of your choosing.

Ready to turn the page and move forward with some great reads? Here are 10 books about moving that we hope you’ll find inspiring and engaging—each one a perfect way to ‘unpack’ the adventures and challenges of relocation.

Time is short, and so are these stories…interesting and varied subjects are included in this list of short stories from diverse authors about far off places, people, animals, nature and social issues.

Read any book set in Colorado (fiction or nonfiction). 

The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff Greeta is presumed to have killed her husband, this is helpful to her in some ways and not in others.

All dogs deserve a happy ending, no matter their story. They can be fearless, brilliant, and loving. And unlike those pesky human characters, they won’t betray your trust in a surprise plot twist.

But authors know that we want to bond with our fictional canine companions, and all too often, those dogs end up in mortal peril. Like Wallace Wallace thinks in Gordon Korman’s “No More Dead Dogs”: Why do dogs always die at the end?

So here’s our promise (and spoiler warning!) for this booklist: There might be danger, adventure, and heavy emotional moments in these books, but these dogs always make it to the end.