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Witches, Orcs, and Chinese Moms: A Selection of “Cozy” Books for Turbulent Times

I have this irrational feeling that February 1st (Monday, spring) will arrive – and life will suddenly change. Suddenly, there will be motivation to do morning...

Intense Fantasy, Queer Literature, and a Retro Detective: A Selection of Notable Books of 2025

At the end of the year, it is common to summarize personal or professional achievements. Some share their accomplishments on blogs, others highlight their...

Life is confusing: Selection of dystopian books in which the world ‘takes a wrong turn’

If October feels like the only time suited for dark, unsettling reading, November can prove otherwise – especially one as disquieting as this year’s....

Doesn’t Bark, But Bites: A Selection of Creepy, Fascinating (and Lustful) Vampire Books

Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho... Apologies in advance if that tune gets stuck in your head until the end of this piece. But autumn is the perfect time...

TV Show Enthusiast, a Mechanic Cinderella, and a Gosling Mother: A Selection of Notable Books Featuring Robots

Headlines like “Chinese Robot Demonstrates How It Works, Dances, and Exercises,” “AI-Powered Surgical Robot Learns to Remove Organs Independently,” and “Chinese Robot Dog Sets...

No book is the same without a cat: 9 fictional cats that stay in your heart… and 1 real one

Cats and books. Books and cats. It's as perfect a combination as a hamburger and fries, as Joe Biden and the authorisation to give...