While they used to be relatively hard to come by, single parent romance novels are now all the rage in the romance book world ...

Books about women in STEM are becoming more popular, and it's about time! In the past, women in STEM have been overlooked.

Looking for the December 2025 Celebrity Book Club Spoilers? You’ve come to the right place! For years, I’ve worked with sources in the book industry to bring you these spoilers before they are ...

Looking for the best books for a 13-year-old? We’ve got the perfect list for you! Having raised 4 kids through this particular age, we are well-equipped to give suggestions for children with all kinds ...

Magical realism is one of my favorite book genres because it seamlessly weaves magic into everyday life. Some people call this genre fantasy-light. It is one of my favorite genres and I wanted to make ...

Dark Academia Books is the newest genre of book that we cannot stop reading. The prestigious and exclusive schools, secret societies, and questionable morals make these books as fun to read as they ...

It’s time for our annual list of the best new Christmas books of 2023! This list is always filled to the brim with stories to get you in the holiday mood. Below you will find Christmas books to make ...

The 2026 Reading Challenge is here! This will be the 9th reading challenge since Jackie and I started Beyond the Bookends. We love seeing how much the challenge has grown and how much all of you have ...

Are you looking for adult books similar to Harry Potter? You’ve come to the right place! Although I was late in starting Harry Potter (I was 21 when the first one was published) that did not stop me ...

If you are looking for books set at the beach, you’ve come to the right place! I made you a list of Jackie and my favorite books and it has something for everyone – romance, historical fiction, ...

In this list of books like People We Meet on Vacation, I have put all the best books about going on vacation just in time for summer. I included romances, thrillers, contemporary fiction, and ...