These classic Gothic novels will send a delicious chill up your spine! Get ready for secret passages, dark plots, rapacious villains, and Gothic fiction at its best, from Ann Radcliffe to Wilkie Collins to Louisa May Alcott. Best Classic Gothic Novels My sixteenth year was the one I discovered Gothic novels. I was living in Chile with my family, and… Keep Reading

Here’s a book list for the lover of all things Scottish! These books set in Scotland will make you feel like you’re there, even if a trip to Scotland isn’t on your calendar this year. Add this Scottish reading list to your TBR, which includes classic Scottish novels as well as contemporary Scottish writers. Best Books Set in Scotland Guest… Keep Reading

Want to read a classic book but not sure you have time for something long? Pick up one of these eight short classics, perfect for busy people everywhere. All of these short classic books are under 300 pages, so you can read one in a weekend! Short Classics You Have Time to Read (and Should!) Note from Elsie: I’m excited… Keep Reading

Need a riveting good book to bring on your summer vacation? Pack one of these smart summer thrillers and enjoy every page-turning twist while you soak up the summer heat. Thrillers and Page-Turners to Read This Summer Summer brims with activity just like any other season, but it’s important to have a few lazy days where you do practically nothing–except… Keep Reading

If you want classic young adult fantasy series, you’ll love these 7 picks, with unforgettable characters, plots, and worlds that stick in your mind for years to come. Read them on your own or to your kids, but they deserve a spot on your fantasy bookshelf! Best Classic Middle Grade and YA Fantasy Series Go to the library and you’ll… Keep Reading

Give your house guests the gift of a good read during their stay! Here are 13 books that are perfect for your guest room. Many of these double as coffee table books, too! Best Books for a Guest Room Nightstand If you’re wondering what to put in a guest room, books should be near the top of your list. Books… Keep Reading

Books deserve Oscars, too. I’m awarding “Book Oscars” to the best books and characters I encountered last year! Here’s my picks for Best Heroine, Best Villain, Best Hero, and more! Welcome to the 2018 Oscars! Book Oscars, that is… As I did last year, I’m recapping the outstanding and most memorable reads from the past year. I have a number… Keep Reading

Books for Slytherins aren’t as hard to come by as you might think! Here’s a wide range of books that will appeal to Slytherins, from YA novels to classic literature. Perfect for anyone who enjoys reading based on their Hogwarts House! Books for Slytherins: What to Read Based on Your Hogwarts House Harry Potter is the consummate Gryffindor, and since… Keep Reading

These books that make you think may very well change the way you live, too. Some are controversial, others are subversive; all are thought-provoking reads. You’ll find fiction books that make you think, and nonfiction books that will make you smarter. Read to expand your mind and think about the meaning of life! Nonfiction and Fiction Books to Expand Your… Keep Reading

If you’re a Hufflepuff, you’ll love this Hufflepuff House reading list, created with you in mind! These 10 novels are full of literary Hufflepuffs known for their loyalty, hard work, and quiet heroism. This reading list includes YA books for Hufflepuffs and classic novels Hufflepuffs will love. Best Books for Hufflepuffs: What to Read Based on Your Hogwarts House Hufflepuffs… Keep Reading