Rachael ArsenaultBookish Dupes: Reading Recs for Lovers of Problematic Books [Harry Potter edition]Genre defining. Genre creating. Infinitely referenceable, imbedded in our language, and a fundamental part of millions of people’s…Apr 20Apr 20
Rachael Arsenault5 Romance Reads to Check Out for Valentine’s DayIn my romance recs last year, I was offering suggestions from the perspective of someone who wanted to be a romance reader but often…Feb 10Feb 10
Rachael Arsenault7 Best Books That I Happened to Read in 2023In 2023, I read 39 books. It’s not the most books I’ve ever read in a year, and it’s not a lot compared to the more prolific readers on…Jan 9Jan 9
Rachael Arsenault5 Nonfiction Books I Think About DailyFor a long time, I associated nonfiction with dense, technical writing in textbooks, journals, and other academic texts. I tended not to…Jan 1Jan 1
Rachael ArsenaultBookish Dupes: Reading Recs for Lovers of Problematic Books [House of Night edition]I don’t think any of us are immune to the plight of problematic faves. Whether it’s a singer who turns out to be a dickhead, a movie whose…Nov 13, 2023Nov 13, 2023
Rachael ArsenaultBook Recs for Disability RepDisability rep is hard to come by, good rep even more so. Too often, disability stories fall under the scope of misery porn, inspiration…Nov 27, 2023Nov 27, 2023
Rachael ArsenaultQueer Books to Read This Pride (And Year-Round!)There are never enough queer books, as far as I’m concerned. I’m always looking for new ones to read — and I know lots of other book lovers…Jun 5, 2023Jun 5, 2023
Rachael ArsenaultValentine’s Romance Reads from a (Wannabe) Lover of RomanceTry as I might to get into romance, I frequently find myself DNF’ing books in this genre. Something always feels off, or I don’t vibe with…Feb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023
Rachael ArsenaultMy Top 5 Must-Read Contemporary Fantasies (So Far)There are a lot of incredible books out there, and more getting published all the time. It can be a bit overwhelming to try deciding what…May 2, 2022May 2, 2022
Rachael ArsenaultQueer Books Everyone Should ReadJune is Pride Month, a time of celebrating and commemorating the lives and loves of queer people. There are plenty of ways you can do this…Jun 1, 2022Jun 1, 2022
Rachael ArsenaultFemale-Led Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books That Are Living Rent-Free in My BrainWe all love a girl power moment, especially when reading genres that have long been dominated by male characters and the male gaze. While…Aug 2, 2022Aug 2, 2022
Rachael ArsenaultFall Books Recs for Readers Who Don’t Love HorrorSpooky season is upon us, bringing with it ample cozy vibes — pumpkin spice and apple cider, sweater weather and fuzzy socks, and, of…Sep 20, 2022Sep 20, 2022