Books

Redistricting. Gerrymandering. Poll tax. Voter ID laws. You might have heard of them, but do you really know what they are, and how they impact U.S. elections? These five books about voter suppression in the United States will inspire you to get…

If you want to get your life in order, but just can't build that bullet-journaling habit, there's good news on the horizon. Award-winning YouTuber Emma Chamberlain's The Ideal Planner is perfect for people who suck at planning the traditional way.…

Kevin Kwan keeps a single sticky note on his laptop that reads “joy.” “I've experienced so much trauma and grief in my life that my focus became, ‘How can I turn that into comedy?’” Kwan tells Bustle. “I managed to find the humor [through writing].…

Candice Carty-Williams’ debut novel Queenie was included in many of the book awards lists throughout 2019 – and for good reason. Her funny, heartbreaking, and enlightening story about a young woman just trying to catch a break seemed to resonated…

We've officially entered beach read season. And while summer 2020 isn't shaping up to be your typical poolside summer, you can still indulge in the most anticipated books of July 2020. These new offerings include collections from Asako Serizawa,…

Few books have the same weight in the coming-of-age genre as American classic Little Women. Keeping eyelashes damp since 1868, the moving story's place is firmly set in history. Louisa May Alcott has of course long been deceased but fans will be…

If you’re into skincare and have an Instagram account, the likelihood is you’ve come across Caroline Hirons at some point. Her fluff-free, no BS approach to all things skin has earned her a legion of loyal followers who hang onto her every word and…

Normal People has taken over lockdown. Between in-depth analysis of Connell’s chain and non-stop chatter about *those* sex scenes, this series, an adaptation of Sally Rooney's second novel, has been huge. And now fans of Rooney's writing have reason…

For super fans who're still reeling from that finale, Game Of Thrones has become a slightly thorny topic. Diehard stans of the books the hit TV show was based on, however, have been dealing with the added stress and anxiety of waiting for the latest…

Most major sporting events — from college games to professional leagues — have been put on hold due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. And the 2020 Summer Olympics are no exception, having now been postponed to 2021. But none of these delays…

With Pride Month upon us, it's a great time to dive into the wonderful world of LGBTQ genre fiction. I've picked out 30 LGBTQIA+ SFF books you should read this month and beyond — and you're going to love them all. Whether you like YA fantasy,…

On Aug. 5, 2019, award-winning author Toni Morrison passed away, due to complications from pneumonia, at the Bronx's Montefiore Medical Center. She was 88 years old. Her death left a void that many readers are still trying to fill. Because…

For more than 50 years, Pride events across the country have celebrated LGBTQ+ life and culture. Pride began as a protest against police raids on gay bars, which often resulted in the arrests of LGBTQ+ people for violations of sodomy laws. With…

She became an international success during lockdown for her portrayal of Marianne in the BBC adaptation of Normal People. Now Daisy Edgar-Jones has a new role and it involves a new book we are sure to become fascinated by. Bonnier Books UK announced…

Jasmine Guillory rocketed onto the romance radar with 2018's The Wedding Date, and she hasn't slowed down since. June brings Party of Two, the fifth title in Guillory's rom-com series, which you can start reading right now, exclusively on Bustle.…

A collective of Black British writers in the UK, the Black Writers Guild, has written an open letter to the publishing industry, addressing the racial inequalities Black writers and publishers are facing and what can be done moving forward to…

Over the past few weeks, many campaigners, activists, and social media users have been sharing how people can show up for the Black Lives Matter movement, including here in the UK. One way is engaging with literature – both fiction and non-fiction –…

Major spoilers for Artemis Fowl ahead. Nearly 20 years after Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl landed on store shelves, fans are finally getting to see the juvenile crime lord on the screen. With the Artemis Fowl movie — directed by Kenneth Branagh (Murder…

In light of J.K. Rowling's recent transphobic tweets and essay, another facet of her career is taking on a brand new meaning for fans. It turns out that J.K. Rowling's pseudonym has a disturbing anti-LGBTQ connection, and fans are asking for…