This May, celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with this diverse list of reads! From biographies to summer-y beach reads to art, history, cookbooks, children’s books, and timeless classics, there are so many books for you to read all month long and throughout the year! Find some of our favorite picks below, and explore our Jewish

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This May, celebrate the many cultures and stories within the AANHPI community with books by authors of Asian, East Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage and cultures. Discover more books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors and share these incredible

True crime has a grip on us like few other genres do, combining the thrill of a mystery with the suspense of a manhunt and the drama of a trial. A summer beach read staple, true crime taps into our most basic survival instincts. We think that maybe if we learn about others’ misfortunes, we’ll

International Earth Day is celebrated on April 22! This year, cities are marking the day with car-free days and free public transport passes, businesses are making an effort towards sustainability, and neighborhoods are hosting community cleanups and tree plantings. Earth Day is a time to re-focus on the ways we can make our daily lives

Pride is coming up in June! In a year when there’s been an explosion of anti-LGBTQ+ bills and legislation, book bans targeting LGBTQ+ books, and online misinformation campaigns against the queer community, celebrating Pride in 2023 is critical. This year, celebrate and educate with books. Explore queer history with The Stonewall Reader and Transgender Warriors. Give

Celebrate Arab American history and culture this April and every day of the year with books! From children’s books to graphic novels, cookbooks, essays, poetry and more, Arab American authors tell their own stories in their own words on our Arab American Heritage Month title list. See some of our favorites below, including charmingly-illustrated children’s

Doomscrolling, avalanches of app notifications, the almighty algorithm: sometimes it feels impossible to just put your phone down, even when you want to. Every part of the digital landscape is a battle for our attention, but we only have so much to give. The result? Utter exhaustion. And yet, it’s not like we can quit

March Madness kicks off soon! Get your bracket in order, and strap in for the tournament games. This year’s Final Four will be hosted in Houston in early April. Whether you’re making the trek yourself or enjoying the games at home with friends, celebrate legendary players and the spirit of basketball with the titles below!

The International Trans Day of Visibility, coming up on March 31, is a time to honor the accomplishments of trans and gender non-conforming people as well as to raise awareness about continuing struggles for equality. To be visible is to be seen, to be heard, and to be able to represent your own experience authentically

From peanut farmer to president, and then to human rights advocate and Sunday school teacher, President Jimmy Carter has worn many hats (including a Habitat for Humanity construction helmet). One thing has remained constant: President Carter’s strong sense of duty and his enduring faith. A Nobel Peace Prize recipient, President Carter has fostered a legacy

Celebrate the legacy of pioneering women throughout history and the continuing achievements of women today! Artists, activists, scientists, athletes, warriors–hear their voices this month and beyond. Feel inspired by these stories about amazing women who stood up, spoke out, struggled through, and soared. Check out our Women’s History Month title selections below! Women’s History Month –

Crystals have been used for millennia to heal, improve wellbeing, and as tools for meditation. And of course, they are simply beautiful objects to collect. The past few years have brought renewed interest all things to do with healing, self-reflection, and manifestation—and a whole new generation obsessed with crystals.  So, it’s no surprise that Judy