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 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 ...

Camp holds a special place in both Jackie’s and my life. Going to camp shaped both our lives in different ways. With our kids in summer camp, we couldn’t resist sharing our favorite books about camp ...

Finding stories for teenagers to enjoy can be difficult, so I decided to round up my favorite YA books. Each of these fun books for teens deals with more mature themes while being age-appropriate. But ...

Greek myths are filled with magical creatures, imposing Gods and Goddesses, legendary heroes, and epic adventures. Past down for centuries, these stories have resonated with every generation since ...

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 ...

Kirsten and I wanted to make a list of the best dystopian novels from our point of view. Many dystopian fiction novels have a strong interplay with science fiction since these books often take place ...