Gorgeous frescos, marble sculptures, and beautiful buildings capture the imagination of anyone reading these books set in the ...

In this list of WWI novels, I wanted to highlight my favorite books that take place during the Great War. These stories are ...

Fashion and art have always captured the imagination of tastemakers around the world because they tell the behind-the-scenes ...

I am so excited about the March 2026 book releases, and I cannot wait to get my hands on these books. It is always so much ...

The lives of the rich and famous have long sold magazines and newspapers. It’s no surprise that celebrity memoirs are popular reads as well. I loved learning about how actors, comedians, politicans, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...