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Courtney Rodgers

Courtney has been reading and collecting books almost as long as she's been alive. She holds a B.A. in Theatre and Creative Writing. Courtney has been writing with Book Riot since 2019, and is a Bibliologist with TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations. She's currently brainstorming for her next creative project. You can follow her on Instagram.

The Best Historical Fiction of the 21st Century (So Far)

Which historical reads would you add to to this list?

Canonical Black American Literature You Shouldn’t Miss

Which books by Black authors do you think everyone should read at least once? 

Bookish Autumnal Sweatshirts, Hats, Accessories, and More

There’s no better time to embrace your true bookish nature than the autumn.

Compelling Historical Fantasy YA

Something about historical fiction fantasy just hits different. What are your faves?

8 Short Historical Fiction Reads You Can Finish In One Sitting

Do you prefer long or short historical fiction reads?

YA Twists on Sherlock Holmes

What's your favorite Sherlock Holmes retelling?

Adaptation Roundup: May 2024

Which adaptations are you looking forward to?

8 Fantasy Horror Books to Delight and Frighten You

Which fantasy horror elements do yo love? Haunted houses? Vampires? Killer Mermaids?

Softer Scares: Light Horror Books

Curious about horror but a bit of a weenie or a bit squeamish? Give these lighter horror novels a try.

9 of the Most Thought-Provoking Mysteries Ever Written

What are some of your favorite thought-provoking mysteries?