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Analyzing Trends in Queer Romance Cover Designs

“Last year, my voracious appetite was awakened as I realized what kinds of characters and storylines I was craving, and it was not sated—not by a long shot—as there are not nearly the number of romances featuring transmasculine protagonists as my heart strains to read. The market has yet to catch up, and I am excited to see it do so, but in the meantime, here are some of my favorite queer reads of last year and four trends in book cover design I have noticed across them in my quest to read as many queer romances as I can find.”

It’s a Love Story, Baby: Five Book Recommendations Based on Taylor Swift Songs

Taylor Swift is one of the few artists that can be played at any time during the Valentine’s Day season. She writes about falling in love, loneliness, heartbreak, friendships, and […]

Books I Would Love to Reread for the First Time!

Whether someone is an avid reader or not, chances are they have one (or a few) books that still occupy space in their minds. Thoughts about these books can surface when reading another book that has something similar in it or just randomly when going about everyday life. We can remember specific scenes or how a book made us feel, but that does not matter. What matters is this book left a deep impression that could live with you for years to come.

Nonfiction Titles That Read Like Fiction

After years of insisting that nonfiction “simply doesn’t resonate with me”, I stumbled upon a certain memoir that changed the game.

Spotlight on South Asian Literature: Five Books by Indian Americans

As of 2019, according to Pew Research Center, 4.6 million Indian Americans live in the United States, more than two times the population of 1.9 million in 2000. Indian Americans are an important part of the Asian American community and it’s past time that their literary contributions are recognized.

Four Books By Latinx Authors You Need To Read

Support diversity in publishing by reading Latinx authors. Feel free to let us know what authors you loved from this list and share other Latinx authors you love reading!

5 Books about Strong Women, by Women

For some, especially for those who feel the impact of the overturn of Roe v. Wade in our personal lives, a good story with a strong woman protagonist to ignite the fire within and remind us of the strength that we possess is just what we need. Strength comes in many forms and this book list explores many of them.

Amplifying Black Authors and Voices

Readers have the power to maintain a high level of diversity within the books they consume. Being on social media platforms, such as TikTok and Instagram, offers unlimited access to Black authors and voices who promote books that have representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) characters and storylines.

Books to Get You Hyped for THE KEEPERS OF ARIS!

Maliea Ruby
February 22, 2023
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As we at Ooligan prepare to publish our own YA fantasy novel, THE KEEPERS OF ARIS, here’s a list of Black YA fantasy novels that I recommend in no particular order.

New Ways To Find New Books

There are many ways to find books for your reading pile. While recommendations from friends and booksellers will never go out of style, technology can help you out too.

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