Banned Books Week is almost here! It’s an annual celebration of the freedom to read! Hundreds of books are removed or challenged in libraries and schools in the U.S. each year. Classics and contemporary books have been challenged over the years for having “difficult” themes or expressing unpopular views. Find out more about Banned Books Week […]
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. In honor of Banned Book Week later this month, we’ll be celebrating books that were banned all September long! Plus we have extended excerpts of new […]
In the 12 years since The Mortal Instruments series and the Shadowhunter world first began, there have been so many wonderful characters that have enriched my life. I will forever have a special spot for Alec Lightwood and Magnus Bane. From their first meeting to their first kiss, and everything that comes after, I will […]
#RivetedRevealsWeek is here! What, you ask, is Riveted Reveals Week? It’s that special time of year when we show you all the shiny new covers for books coming out in just a few seasons. From June 29- July 3 we will be showing you all the new covers for our Spring 2021 young adult books, […]
Taylor Swift’s surprise drop of folklore, her folksy, emotional eighth studio album, has us reminiscing about first loves, diving deep into nostalgic self-reflection, and ready to run off into the woods to dwell on the feels of y e a r n i n g. Taylor’s cottagecore era is just the company we need to […]
As one of the most satisfying coming-of-age adventures out there—with a lovable cast of characters, captivating animation, and a kick-butt redemptive arc—there’s a lot to talk about when we talk about Avatar: the Last Airbender. But our personal favorite discussion topic? The romantic ships of ATLA. Are you Team Kataang or Zutara? Or are you […]
Black lives matter. Black stories matter. Black voices matter. We are committed to using our platforms to lift up Black creators, now and always. Below, we have compiled a list of books by Black authors that everyone should read. Some of these books are memoirs, reflecting the direct experience of authors. Some are novels that […]
Is June almost here already?! It feels like time is both slowing and flying by. Well, we have a new batch of Free Reads that are sure to help the time pass. Since June is Pride Month, we will be featuring some must-read books that have LGBTQIA+ characters! Every Book That You Can Read FOR […]
We’ve made it to May! And since May is Mental Health Awareness Month as well as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month we wanted to offer a variety of Free Reads that either beautifully address the topic of mental health or feature amazing asian protagonists. Since many of us are stuck at home right now and […]
Right now most of us are stuck at home. While we know this is the right and responsible thing to do, it’s definitely hard knowing that we can’t go browse the shelves for a new great book (or seven) to read. But don’t worry! We’ve made a list of all the ways that you can […]
