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You’re about to start a new book. You settle into your reading spot, your phone is on DND, snacks are within reach, and you’re ready to disappear into a new world for a few hours. Then you flip to the first page and see it — a neatly formatted list of songs titled “Official Playlist.”


Maybe it’s a short soundtrack placed before chapter one, or it’s a list of songs for each chapter, and if the author is really leaning in, there’s a QR code for a full audio experience on Spotify.


You pause f...

From friends-to-lovers energy to heartfelt stories of connection and belonging, these three YA romances by Black authors highlight the many ways love shows up on and off the page.YA romance by Black authors is often rooted in real emotion, from the awkward crushes and second chances to love shaped by community and self-realization. These stories make space for romance without ignoring the realities of growing up and figuring out who you are. This Three to Read Teen lineup features three YA roman...

Over two centuries after Mary Shelley redefined horror, Frankenstein is returning for a new generation — this time through the lens of Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro, who is bringing the iconic novel to Netflix in one of the most anticipated book-to-screen adaptations in years.


Ahead of the film’s release, Penguin Random House is releasing a special Frankenstein Netflix tie-in edition that lets fans revisit (or finally experience) the story through the same creative vision...

Over 300,000 Black women have lost their jobs this year—a number that resonates with many in media, tech, and creative fields. Among them are writers, journalists, producers, and content strategists whose work shapes the stories we engage with on a daily basis. Between the DEI rollbacks, corporate restructurings, and the rise of AI, it’s been a year of uncertainty.


Even in the middle of all that change, storytelling hasn’t stopped. It’s just moving somewhere new. Substack has become an altern...

Self-care for Black girls and women isn’t always spa days and “treat yourself” energy. Sometimes it’s simply choosing rest when you’re tired, relearning how to take up space, or giving yourself permission not to be the strong one for a minute. These books—all written by Black women—hold space for the soft seasons, the rebuilding seasons, and the “I’m figuring it out” seasons.


Whether you’re trying to protect your peace, unlearn survival mode, or just feel more like yourself again, this roundu...

Back then, fanfic was something you whispered about, half-embarrassed. Now? It’s a straight-up career path—and honestly, I love that for us.


Seeing bestselling authors like Ali Hazelwood (The Love Hypothesis), Ana Huang (Twisted Series), and Anna Todd (After) go from writing on fanfic platforms to full-blown publishing deals feels like a win for every reader who used to scroll late at night, leaving unhinged comments after each chapter. It’s not just about tropes or romantic scenes (TBH that...

Summer romance doesn’t have to mean rewatching your favorite rom-coms for the 12th time (though I fully support that too). This season, curl up with stories that center Black love—whether it’s soft, steamy, slow-burning, or rooted in self-discovery.


This roundup of romance novels by Black authors delivers it all: rekindled childhood crushes, fake dating that feels a little too real, and even haunted houses catching feelings. These stories go beyond traditional tropes, diving into ambition, gr...