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

When The Hunger Games was first published, it was a trilogy of books that became so popular that Collins has since written ...

Jackie and I have been releasing our yearly reading challenge since 2018! Released mid-October to allow readers to plan for the year ahead, our annual reading challenges feature one fun prompt a month ...

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 ...

The ultimate beach reads 2023 book list features all the books we’ve read since last June that we think are perfect for the beach. We included all of your favorite beach read authors like Christina ...

*Post contains affiliate links. Purchases made through links result in a small commission to us at no cost to you. Some books have been gifted. All opinions are our own. Eleven-year-old Daisy ...

My love for young adult fantasy books was sparked as a teenager, now 30 years later, I have read more YA fantasies than could ever fit on one list. From my reading experience, the ones below are the ...

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 ...

This list of feel-good books contains some of my absolute favorites. These are uplifting books that make you happy when you finish the last page. After all, reading a book that makes you happy is ...

The 2025 Reading Challenge is here! This will be the 8th 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 am so excited about the February 2026 book releases, and I cannot wait to get my hands on these books. It is always so much fun finding the upcoming new books. I included a list of the books I am ...