I love a good contemporary book but sometimes I want something a little more. I want a little action. I want a little adventure. Give me some of that Jonathan Van Ness realness with a splash of fantasy. Why not pair the steam, the emotion, and the drama we love in contemporary novels with a […]
I don’t know about you but I love a good meet-cute. Whether it’s Romeo and Juliet catching eyes from across the room, or Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) walking into William Thacker’s (Hugh Grant) little bookstore on Notting Hill, these first moments always make me smile. So here’s a list of a few of my favorite […]
We all feel love in different ways. It’s true—love is a language and we all speak it differently. Maybe you feel love by receiving meaningful, thoughtful gifts? Or feeling your partner’s tender, physical touch? How about hearing them verbalize their love and affection? Spending quality, uninterrupted time with your partner? Maybe witnessing positive, affirming acts […]
I love my friends, but sometimes I wish I had a sidekick to help me get through even the trickiest of situations. Sure, I’m not running around New York battle demons (still holding out hope that it’s a possible career option, though) and I haven’t accidentally confessed my love for multiple boys in a series […]
I was watching Good Omens recently, and I must admit that I am total trash for any good vs. evil tropes that, ya know, cross boundaries and show that good and evil aren’t as black and white as we are initially led to believe. I think the best example of this beloved trope is angels […]
It’s officially summer! Looking for some amazing books to read as you head to the beach? We had so many books that came out in June that are total must-reads. 9 Must-Read Books That Went On Sale in June 2019 1. Ghosts of the Shadow Market by Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson, Sarah Rees Brennan, Robin […]
Picture this: you’re five pages from the end of an amazing book. You’ve been reading all night, and you’re almost at the end. Then you realize – this story isn’t wrapping up any time soon. There’s going to be a sequel. So now you’re going to be lying awake at night contemplating the dubious fates […]
We have all been there – you’re reading a new book, and the characters either come across a magical tome, or one of them writes the great American novel, or some other tie-in to an absolutely irresistible fictional book. Of course, being the book people we are, we tend to get a little ravenous about […]
New month = new free reads for YOU! It’s the first of the month, which means we’ve got a whole new set of books to read FOR FREE on RivetedLit.com. Plus we have extended excerpts of new YA novels hitting shelves in June 2019. Since its Pride Month, we’re also featuring some of our fave […]
Imagine if the librarian at your local library carried a sword. In Margaret Rogerson’s Sorcery of Thorns, they do just that! Elisabeth has been training her entire life to be a librarian in one of Austermeer’s Great Libraries. In her world, books of magic are dangerous and can transform into terrible monsters. Her entire life […]
