Books about women in STEM are becoming more popular, and it's about time! In the past, women in STEM have been overlooked.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

The 2026 Reading Challenge is here! This will be the 9th reading challenge since Jackie and I started Beyond the Bookends. We love seeing how much the challenge has grown and how much all of you have ...

I wanted to make a list of my favorite holiday books that take place over the holiday season but are not necessarily about Christmas. Of course, I could not resist adding in our favorite Christmas ...

Dark Academia Books is the newest genre of book that we cannot stop reading. The prestigious and exclusive schools, secret societies, and questionable morals make these books as fun to read as they ...

There has been a historic rise in antisemitism in the United States. The hate speech and behavior are scary not only in the level of viciousness but also in people’s willingness to believe things they ...

Kirsten and I wanted to make a list of the best dystopian novels from our point of view. Many dystopian fiction novels have a strong interplay with science fiction since these books often take place ...

My house has always had music and it has always had an important role in my life. So, novels about music always bring me extra joy because they combine two things that I love so much. I was so excited ...

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 ...