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New Year, New Titles: Hot YA reads for 2013

Swapna Krishna — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:47:00 -0800

With the new year comes a fresh crop of YA titles. Debut novels, sequels, and standalones, we have quite the list for you this month.

Fiction meets non-fiction: A mash-up

Swapna Krishna — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

We've paired some favorite fiction reads with some non-fiction suggestions that explore similar themes in our monthly mash-up!

Adventures in e-reading: Worth the download

Swapna Krishna — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Did you get a new e-reader for Christmas? Or, are you feeling guilty that your e-reader has been untouched for months? Here are three picks that will surely get you excited about that e-reader.

Tired of politics? Books to help you appreciate the USA

Swapna Krishna — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:23:00 -0800

If you're tired of politics, tired of the gridlock and Congress and all that jazz, then the inauguration of President Barack Obama is probably something you'll choose to skip. If that's the case, here are three books that will help remind you why the Presidency is actually great.

MLK Day: A civil rights round-up

Swapna Krishna — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:36:00 -0800

With Martin Luther King Day right around the corner, it's important to remember this civil rights leader and what he fought for. Here are three books that will help you do just that.

Women's fiction for the new year

Swapna Krishna — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Women's fiction can sometimes be considered a derogatory term , but it also can be useful at times. If you're looking for a great novel by women about women to curl up with, check out these books.

Fiction meets TV: A Rizzoli & Isles mashup

Swapna Krishna — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Rizzoli and Isles is a hit TV series focusing on the relationship between its two main characters -- Detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles. If you're a fan of this witty show, check out our book recommendations featuring strong female investigators that go right along with it.

Books for New Year's Eve

Swapna Krishna — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800

If you're exhausted from hosting or traveling for the holidays, going out on New Year's Eve might seem just too daunting. Here are a few books that will keep you entertained if you're staying in for the evening.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Everything Was Good-bye by Gurjinder Basran

Swapna Krishna — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Gurjinder Basran's debut novel has been compared to Jhumpa Lahiri's writing, and for good reason. This tender, thoughtfully written novel is a no-brainer for our Red Hot Book of the Week.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Vanity Fare by Megan Caldwell

Swapna Krishna — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Vanity Fare looks to be the perfect novel to curl up with on a cold night. After all, with a tagline as appealing as "A novel of lattes, literature, and love," how could it not be our Red Hot Book of the Week?

Best books you missed in 2012

Swapna Krishna — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:29:00 -0800

You always hear about the best-selling books that come out every week, but what about those hidden gems that every newspaper and magazine wasn't discussing? Here are four books that will make you want to explore all the reads you didn't hear about in 2012.

Gift guide: Book picks for the guy in your life

Swapna Krishna — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:10:00 -0800

If you're desperately searching for the perfect Christmas gift for your spouse/boyfriend/significant other, look no further. Here are four books that are sure to delight your guy and keep him reading late into the night.

Fiction meets TV: A Walking Dead mash-up

Swapna Krishna — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:45:00 -0800

The Walking Dead is setting records with its high ratings for cable channel AMC. Whether you're a huge Walking Dead fan or want to see what all the zombie fuss is about, here are four books that are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Hot YA reads

Swapna Krishna — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:40:00 -0800

The end of the year is quickly approaching, but new books are still being released every week. Check out some of November and December's hottest picks in the YA world.

New reads that won't break the bank

Swapna Krishna — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:30:00 -0800

Most new books are released as hardcovers, which are expensive. But SheKnows can help! "Paperback originals" are released straight to paperback, and here we have three wonderful picks for November and December that are easy on the wallet.

Books to remember our veterans by: World War II

Swapna Krishna — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Veterans Day, which was this past Sunday , is a chance for all of us to thank those around us who have served in the military. If you'd like to celebrate the veterans around you by reading more about their service, here are four books focusing on the World War II era that can help you do just that.

Fiction meets TV: A Homeland mashup

Swapna Krishna — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:26:00 -0800

Homeland is one of the best shows on TV right now, as evidenced by its sweep of the Emmy Awards. If one hour per week of this amazing drama just isn't enough for you, here are five related books that will keep you reading late into the night.

Beyond Twilight: New YA series to get hooked on

Swapna Krishna — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 06:15:00 -0800

Now that the last Twilight movie is out in theaters, it's time to look for some new Young Adult series to thrill and delight you. Here are three series that you should give a try — they may not be brand new, but at least one is likely to be new to you — in order to fill that Twilight-shaped hole in your heart.

Election 2012: Politics in books

Swapna Krishna — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:26:00 -0800

Election Day is finally upon us, and at this point, most of us have had just about enough of politics. If you love the drama of the Washington, D.C., political scene, but hate real life politics, here are four novels that should provide an escape.

Halloween reads that will spook and scare you

Swapna Krishna — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:21:00 -0700

For some, Halloween is all about the trick-or-treating and dressing up the kids in cute costumes. However, the scary aspects of Halloween are also part of what make it fun. Long after the last kids have come to the door, curl up with one of these books on Halloween Night for a thrilling, spooky experience.