Everyone loves a great love story, but not everyone enjoys reading about intimate sexual scenes. However, for those who don’t mind getting a bit risque, erotic romance novels are a steamy escape. What is erotic romance? According to the Romance Writers of America, erotic romance involves “novels in which strong, often explicit, sexual interaction is […]
5 Book Series for Harry Potter Fans
January 24, 2020 By
Even though the final Harry Potter book was released 13 years ago, its influence on the young adult genre and readers around the globe has been unmatched. Whether you or your child just finished reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, or you’re looking for a book series that can live up to the magic of Hogwarts, […]
40 Free Cowboy Romance Novels
January 17, 2020 By
Cowboy romance novels aren’t all set in the Wild West but most do feature a strong, handsome cowboy-like protagonist. Cowboy romance novels come in a wide variety of flavors that are suitable for any reader. From modern love stories to exciting adventures to stories focused on building faith and deep relationships in a historical small […]
Honor Bound Thrillers
July 30, 2019 By
For a page-turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat and always wanting more, thrillers are a good bet. The thriller genre is noted for eliciting intense moods and heightening the reader’s suspense, excitement, and anticipation. With many different sub-genres and overlapping themes, thrillers are a rich literary genre with something to offer […]
Elements of Suspense Novels
January 1, 2019 By
The number one sign of a great suspense novel is that it makes you lose track of time. You’ll resolve to read one more chapter before going to bed, only to read until the early hours of the morning because you just have to see what happens next. Authors of suspense fiction aim to lure […]
Dystopian Fiction: An Introduction
November 2, 2018 By
The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, and Divergent are a few of the most popular series in recent years, and they each share a common theme: each book is set in a dystopia. A dystopia is defined as a society that has widespread, horrifying conditions, such as a cruel police state or mass oppression. A […]
Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
October 30, 2018 By
Stories of the apocalypse have been around for centuries. People are naturally intrigued by tales of impending doom and the fight for survival. While apocalyptic fiction has been a popular genre for a millennia, post-apocalyptic fiction is a relatively new, yet equally enthralling genre. Apocalyptic vs. Post-Apocalyptic Fiction Both apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction are subgenres […]
Ten Books Like “50 Shades of Grey”
October 23, 2018 By
The erotic romance novel 50 Shades of Grey trilogy, featuring shy college student Ana Steele and mysterious CEO Christian Grey, has been devoured by millions of readers around the world. When the first book was published, there were conflicting thoughts about its content. Some believed that the book portrays BDSM inaccurately, and others thought the relationship […]
What is LitRPG?
October 10, 2018 By
LitRPG (Literary Role Playing Game) is a genre that mixes science fiction, fantasy, and online role playing video games. A LitRPG novel follows a protagonist or hero as he or she embarks on a quest or challenge within an online game. While at first glance, this genre may seem very similar to a science fiction […]
