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# Lacey In The Library

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## Posts

- [Introducing 14 Epic Series Starters Written By Women](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/introducing-14-epic-series-starters-written-by-women/) - Looking for an epic tale written by a woman that isn’t Fourth Wing or A Court of Thorns and Roses? Well, I have a list for you! Grand-scale and high stakes! ⚔️
- [12 Powerful Generation-Spanning Stories from Around the World](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/12-powerful-generation-spanning-stories-from-around-the-world/) - Be inspired by these thought-provoking, generation-spanning stories. Experience interconnectedness, multiple points of view, and how things change over time.
- [10 Remarkable Standalone Fantasy Novels When You Can’t Commit](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/10-remarkable-standalone-fantasy-novels-when-you-cant-commit/) - Talk about overwhelming! The Fantasy genre is massive. Here is a list of 10 standalone fantasy titles that are rated 4 stars+ 🌟🌟🌟🌟 to get you started!
- [11 Outstanding Family Sagas You Need To Read](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/11-outstanding-family-sagas-you-need-to-read/) - Family sagas follow families through generations, their changing fortunes, relationships, and experiences plus themes like family, legacy, and connection.
- [20 Romantic Comedy Books To Make You Fall in Love](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/20-romantic-comedy-books-to-make-you-fall-in-love/) - Highly-rated Rom-Com books, each written by a different author, and featuring a wide scope of characters and tropes. From sweet to laugh-out-loud, these slap!
- [Fiction with Footnotes: These 9 Books Deliver More Value](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/fiction-with-footnotes-these-9-books-deliver-more-value/) - Don’t think footnotes are just for academia. Give one of these reads a shot! Additional details, wit, humor, or storylines happen right there in the margins.
- [10 Stunning Stories That Spotlight Grief & Survivorship](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/10-stunning-stories-that-spotlight-grief-survivorship/) - Reading fiction accounts of grief can also allow us to process these emotions from the safe distance of the characters.
- [10 Unusual Books With Maps That Will Make You Look Twice](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/10-unusual-books-with-maps-that-will-make-you-look-twice/) - Maps have a unique ability to be both enchanting and informative. They help us find our way, but also make imaginary places all the more real in our minds. 🗺️
- [19 of the Best-Rated Time Travel Books Right Now](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/19-of-the-best-rated-time-travel-books-right-now/) - What are the best time travel books? That is highly subjective, but I have a few contenders on this list. Each has a different spin on the theme of time travel.
- [Extra Perspective: 12 Dual Timeline Books Reveal More](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/extra-perspective-12-dual-timeline-books-reveal-more/) - Dual timeline books use multitiered plots to reveal connections, solve mysteries, or explore themes in a complex and engaging way. Get the list for recs!
- [You'll Be Thrilled by These 10 Fascinating Adventure Classics](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/youll-be-thrilled-by-these-10-fascinating-adventure-classics/) - Elements of excitement & danger as the characters take on a quest categorize a book as adventure. These classic examples set the bar for thrilling adventures ⛰️
- [Book Review: Rumoured by The Mancaruso Sisters](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-rumoured-by-the-mancaruso-sisters/) - A twisty pop-culture thriller meets true crime vibes in Rumoured. Read this ARC review to see if the hype is real and why it’s perfect for binge readers.
- [Coffee Table Books: Love Them Or Leave Them](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/coffee-table-books-love-them-or-leave-them/) - Are coffee table books a sign of luxury or a place to collect dust? I'll give you my read on the topic (pun intended) and give you a peek at my coffee table.
- [Book Review: Never Let Me Go](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-never-let-me-go/) - Never Let Me Go is written like a memoir, but through vignettes of a person's life calls humanity into question. You’ll be haunted by the echoes for a long time
- [“As a Last Resort” Deserves to Be Your First Pick: A Review 🌴](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-as-a-last-resort/) - Discover why Kristin Wollett’s debut romance As a Last Resort should be on your TBR. Emotional depth, witty banter & swoony chemistry, knock it out of the park.
- [Villain POV, Forced Marriage, and Feelings: Why The Dark Lord’s Guide to Dating Works (Mostly)](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/villain-pov-forced-marriage-and-feelings-why-the-dark-lords-guide-to-dating-works-mostly/) - Spoiler-free review: The Dark Lord’s Guide to Dating, a dark romantasy with forced marriage, sharp humor, sizzling spice, and villain POV chaos. Out March 2026.
- [Book Review: The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-the-everlasting-by-alix-e-harrow/) - Discover The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow—an enchanting tale that blends myth, history, and love into a timeless, unforgettable story.
- [Literary Playing Cards: Play, Display, Gift](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/literary-playing-cards-play-display-gift/) - A bookish lifestyle is lived in the details. For your enjoyment, I present a selection of literary playing cards. May they bring joy to your game night!
- [The Playing Card Reading Challenge](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-playing-card-reading-challenge/) - Turn your TBR into a game! The Playing Card Reading Challenge turns your book stack into a fun, flexible game—so every read feels like a win. Free Download 😍
- [Tea & Alchemy Review: A Cozy Vampire Fantasy with Heart](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tea-alchemy-review-a-cozy-vampire-fantasy-with-heart/) - A cozy fantasy review of Tea & Alchemy by Sharon Lynn Fisher, featuring tea leaf magic, a fresh take on vampires, gentle romance, and a beautifully illustrated cover.
- [13 Witchy Spells to Enchant Your Spooky Season TBR](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/13-witchy-spells-to-enchant-your-spooky-season-tbr/) - Welcome, bookish coven, to a list designed to enchant your spooky season TBR! 13 curated reads devoted to witches. Haunt the list, download the free printable.
- [Oyster Review: A Satirical Family Drama That Left Me Cold](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/oyster-review-a-satirical-family-drama-that-left-me-cold/) - A spoiler-free Oyster review analyzing its striking cover design, satirical publishing themes, family drama, and slow pacing. Is this quiet literary novel worth the hype? Honest thoughts inside.
- [Selected: 10+ Good Books with a Number in the Title](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/selected-10-good-books-with-a-number-in-the-title/) - Three, Two, One...Go! Let's read books with a number in the title... There are many to choose from, but here is a list using numbers one through ten to start!
- [Lady Tremaine: Rewriting the Wicked Stepmother, One Fierce Choice at a Time](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/lady-tremaine-rewriting-the-wicked-stepmother-one-fierce-choice-at-a-time/) - A feminist Cinderella retelling told from the stepmother’s perspective, Lady Tremaine explores motherhood, female agency, and patriarchal power. Out March 2026!
- [12 Eye-Opening Books Set In The Beautiful State of Idaho](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/12-eye-opening-books-set-in-the-beautiful-state-of-idaho/) - My home state is Idaho. While I haven’t been there in years, the landscape still calls out to my heart. So I was happy to explore the stories set in Idaho. 💚
- [12 Powerful Books About Friendship To Read Now](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/12-powerful-books-about-friendship-to-read-now/) - In the mood for a book about friendship? Want to buddy read with your bestie? Lonely, or missing someone? Whatever brings you here, there are books about friends to love!
- [Mad Mabel–A Sharp, Funny, Heartfelt Mystery You Won’t Forget](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-mad-mabel-by-sally-hepworth/) - Sally Hepworth’s Mad Mabel blends humor, heart, and mystery in a dual-timeline story about a woman with a dark past and a neighborhood full of secrets.
- [A Locked-Room Mystery on Rails: Why Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect Delivers](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/a-locked-room-mystery-on-rails-why-everyone-on-this-train-is-a-suspect-delivers/) - Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson: Clever locked-room mystery, self-aware narration, standout cover, and why this sequel is a fun read.
- [200 Monas by Jan Saenz: Sexuality, Grief & 48 Hours to Sell 200 Orgasm Pills](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/200-monas-by-jan-saenz-sexuality-grief-48-hours-to-sell-200-orgasm-pills/) - A spoiler-free 200 Monas review exploring its bold cover design, feminist themes, grief narrative, and chaotic 48-hour plot. Full analysis inside.
- [The Book Club for Troublesome Women: Feminism, Friendship, and Finding Yourself in 1960s Suburbia](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-book-club-for-troublesome-women-feminism-friendship-and-finding-yourself-in-1960s-suburbia/) - Review of The Book Club for Troublesome Women, exploring its 1960s setting and feminist themes. A must-read for historical fiction and book club readers.
- [What to Gift at a Housewarming?  Books!](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/what-to-gift-at-a-housewarming-books/) - A well-chosen book can be beautiful and useful, adding to the joy of home ownership for years to come. See selections from practical to stylish to heartwarming.
- [18 Women Who Won the Nobel Prize for Literature](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/18-women-who-won-the-nobel-prize-for-literature/) - Of the 121 Nobel Laureates in Literature, only 18 women have been awarded. Here are the female winners by year, why they won, and a book by the author.
- [13 Books With A Color In The Title](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/13-books-with-a-color-in-the-title/) - Get the reading prompt “Read a book with a color in the title” in the Playing Card Reading Challenge? You’ll find 13 colorful titles here in rainbow order! 🌈
- [11 Colorful Books About Found Family](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/11-colorful-books-about-found-family/) - Found families showcase how the people we choose to surround ourselves with impact our lives in meaningful ways. A short list of well-rated found family books!
- [15 Books of Narrative Poetry (Written In Verse) For Adults](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/15-books-of-narrative-poetry-written-in-verse-for-adults/) - Get the reading prompt “Read a book written in verse” in the Playing Card Reading Challenge? Want to try reading something different? Try Narrative poetry!
- [11 Interesting Books Set In The Desert](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/11-interesting-books-set-in-the-desert/) - 11 books, Mystery, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, True Crime, Memoir, Young Adult, and more, set in the desert. 🐪 Which will you read?
- [10 New Books with Tempting One-Word Titles](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/10-new-books-with-tempting-one-word-titles/) - There are innumerable books with one-word titles, so here we have 10 new books published in 2025 with one-word titles. designed to tempt you into reading them
- [Surrender to the Season: 14 Quality Summer Reads](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/surrender-to-the-season-14-quality-summer-reads/) - Set in summer, capturing the “beach read” vibe, or summer themes, these 14 books are highly rated – well worth your reading time. Dive into the list now! ☀️
- [20 Interesting Protagonists Over 40 Years Old](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/20-interesting-protagonists-over-40-years-old/) - From a variety of authors and genres, each of these highly rated books boasts a main character who is at least 40 years old!
- [10 Weird Old Children & Teen Books That Made Me A Reader](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/10-weird-old-children-teen-books-that-made-me-a-reader/) - Looking back on my childhood/teen years, there are a few books that stand out in my memory. Its a strange list, so I thought I would share for your amusement.
- [You'll Think These16 Sci-Fi Books Set in Space Are Astonishing](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/youll-think-these16-sci-fi-books-set-in-space-are-astonishing/) - Why read science fiction? ‘Cause it's fun! But seriously, sci-fi pushes the envelope of what might be possible. It is inspiring at times & terrifying at others.
- [14 Books with LGBTQ+ Representation to Rave About Now](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/14-books-with-lgbtq-representation-to-rave-about-now/) - Stories that feature individuals who are LGBTQ+ from a range of genres and authors from classic to romance, fantasy to science fiction. Representation matters!
- [Book Review: Five by Ilona Bannister](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-five-by-ilona-bannister/) - Five strangers wait for a train—and one won’t make it home. This thought-provoking thriller explores judgment, forgiveness, and the hidden stories we all carry.
- [Book Review: House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-house-of-leaves-by-mark-z-danielewski/) - Step into House of Leaves, the cult classic horror puzzle. Is it worth the hype—or just a headache? My honest review explores both.
- [Confessions of a Pagan Nun Review: The Unexpected Historical Fiction Book I’m Glad I Read](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/confessions-of-a-pagan-nun-review-the-unexpected-historical-fiction-book-im-glad-i-read/) - I almost DNF’d Confessions of a Pagan Nun, but this overlooked historical fiction novel surprised me with its wit, insight, and unforgettable point of view.
- [Project Hail Mary Review: Is Andy Weir’s Biggest Hit Worth the Hype?](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/project-hail-mary-review-is-andy-weirs-biggest-hit-worth-the-hype/) - Project Hail Mary review: I finally read Andy Weir's wildly popular sci-fi novel. Here's what worked, what didn't, and whether the hype lived up to it.
- [The Berry Pickers Review: Quiet, Haunting Story That Lingers](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-berry-pickers-review-quiet-haunting-story-that-lingers/) - A thoughtful review of The Berry Pickers —a quiet, multi-generational story of grief, identity, and family that’s slightly overhyped but worth discussing.
- [The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston: Love, Grief, and a Clever Twist on Timing](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-seven-year-slip-by-ashley-poston-love-grief-and-a-clever-twist-on-timing/) - A thoughtful review of The Seven Year Slip—a time-bending romance exploring love, grief, and timing, slightly overhyped but still a heartfelt read.
- [12 Days of Christmas Romance: A Naughty & Nice List](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/12-days-of-christmas-romance-a-naughty-nice-list/) - Find your perfect Christmas romance! From cozy Hallmark-style reads to spicy holiday love stories, this Naughty & Nice list is your festive TBR.
- [Enrich Your Reading List With 11 Award Winning Books](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/enrich-your-reading-list-with-11-award-winning-books/) - Level up your TBR. Read a book that won an award! Each of the 11 books in this list has won an award. Learn more about the awards and the books that won them.🏅
- [Dive Into These 12 Exciting Books Set At Sea](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/dive-into-these-12-exciting-books-set-at-sea/) - Why? Stories set at sea face unique environmental challenges, an excellent setting for many genres from romance to thriller, adventure to historical fiction.
- [10 Popular Books with Unreliable Narrators You Need to Know](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/10-popular-books-with-unreliable-narrators-you-need-to-know/) - Unreliable narrators help you get actively engaged in the story, experience the tension, the little “Aha!” moments. Or, maybe you just like a good plot twist?!
- [Welcome to Lacey in the Library Blog for Bookish People!](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/welcome/) - Lacey in the Library is a blog about books in a different way; combining my background in design and the arts with my love of reading and living a bookish lifestyle.
- [I Revisited The Midnight Club as an Adult. Here’s What Changed.](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/i-revisited-the-midnight-club-as-an-adult-heres-what-changed/) - I reread Christopher Pike's The Midnight Club as an adult. Did this teenage favorite hold up? Here's what nostalgia, audiobooks, and time changed.
- [I Wanted a Dark Psychological Thriller. Famous Left Me Underwhelmed.](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/i-wanted-a-dark-psychological-thriller-famous-left-me-underwhelmed/) - My honest review of Famous by Blake Crouch. A psychological thriller with a compelling premise, striking cover, and a story that never quite delivered.
- [Remarkably Bright Creatures Book Review: Is This Overhyped Bestseller Worth Reading?](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/remarkably-bright-creatures-book-review-is-this-overhyped-bestseller-worth-reading/) - Remarkably Bright Creatures is a heartwarming story about friendship, grief, and family. But is this beloved bestseller actually worth the hype?
- [12+ Eye-Opening Memoir or Autobiography Books To Make You Think](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/12-eye-opening-memoir-or-autobiography-books-to-make-you-think/) - These memoir/autobiography selections focus on resilience, discovery, unique experiences, and personal transformations. Get inspired - read the book! 📖
- [Journey Into The Stacks: 19 Books About Books & Libraries](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/journey-into-the-stacks-19-books-about-books-libraries/) - Inspired by the prompt: read a book about books or libraries, I set out to sample 19 well-rated books about books and libraries. Indulge your inner bookworm. 📚
- [The Dark Lord’s Guide to Honeymooning Review: A Seriously Unserious Romantasy Escape](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-dark-lords-guide-to-honeymooning-review-a-seriously-unserious-romantasy-escape/) - Need a fun romantasy escape? My review of The Dark Lord’s Guide to Honeymooning explores its humor, found family, romance, and seriously unserious vibes.
- [Problematic Summer Romance Review: When Does an Age Gap Romance Become Problematic?](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/problematic-summer-romance-review-when-does-an-age-gap-romance-become-problematic/) - Ali Hazelwood's Problematic Summer Romance is a funny, steamy summer read that asks when an age gap romance becomes truly problematic.
- [Steal This Fun Experience Gift for the Reader You Love](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/steal-this-fun-experience-gift-for-the-reader-you-love/) - Steal this thoughtful birthday book crawl idea for the reader you love, with bookstores, food, and fun stops for a memorable bookish experience gift.
- [The Last Murder at the End of the World: An Underrated Sci-Fi Mystery Worth Reading](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-last-murder-at-the-end-of-the-world-an-underrated-sci-fi-mystery-worth-reading/) - The Last Murder at the End of the World is an underhyped sci-fi mystery packed with twists, world-building, and questions about what it means to be human.
- [The Science Fiction Love Story That Rewards Slow Readers | This Is How You Lose the Time War Review](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-science-fiction-love-story-that-rewards-slow-readers-this-is-how-you-lose-the-time-war-review/) - This Is How You Lose the Time War is a lyrical science fiction romance filled with time travel, forbidden love, and beautiful prose worth rereading.
- [Daggermouth Review: A Brutal, Slow-Burn Fantasy Romance That Refuses to Let Go](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/daggermouth-review-a-brutal-slow-burn-fantasy-romance-that-refuses-to-let-go/) - My spoiler-free Daggermouth review: a brutal dystopian fantasy with unforgettable romance, political intrigue, and a cover that keeps every promise.
- [Book Review: Building A Story Brand 2.0 By Donald Miller](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-building-a-story-brand-2-0-by-donald-miller/) - Come for brand clarity. Stay for the usable, step-by-step roadmap. Run a business or brand? Building a Story Brand is required reading. No fluff, just function.
- [Beloved Book Review: Why Toni Morrison's Classic Demands More Than Just Your Time](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/beloved-book-review-why-toni-morrisons-classic-demands-more-than-just-your-time/) - A thoughtful review of Beloved by Toni Morrison exploring grief, motherhood, slavery, and why this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic demands careful timing.
- [Chain-Gang All-Stars Book Review: The Most Devastating Novel I've Read This Year](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/chain-gang-all-stars-book-review-the-most-devastating-novel-ive-read-this-year/) - A thoughtful review of Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, a devastating dystopian novel about justice, humanity, and survival.
- [The Love of My Afterlife Review: What If Meeting Your Soulmate Was Your Second Chance at Life?](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-love-of-my-afterlife-review-what-if-meeting-your-soulmate-was-your-second-chance-at-life/) - My review of The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood, a quirky rom-com about second chances, soulmates, and embracing life.
- [Never Too Late Review: A Reality TV Romance That Had Me Rooting for the Idea More Than the Characters](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/never-too-late-review-a-reality-tv-romance-that-had-me-rooting-for-the-idea-more-than-the-characters/) - My honest review of Never Too Late by Selina Violet, a second-chance romance featuring over-40 protagonists, reality TV, and missed potential.
- [irl Review: Like Finding an Old AIM Conversation You Forgot You Saved](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/irl-review-like-finding-an-old-aim-conversation-you-forgot-you-saved/) - A nostalgic review of irl by Danielle McMahon, a poetry chapbook about first love, AOL Instant Messenger, and coming of age in the 1990s.
- [Good Dirt Review: The Heirloom Jar at the Center of a Beautifully Layered Family Story](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/good-dirt-review-the-heirloom-jar-at-the-center-of-a-beautifully-layered-family-story/) - A thoughtful review of Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson, exploring grief, family legacy, race, and whether this acclaimed family saga lives up to the hype.
- [Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil Review: A Gothic Tale of Hunger, Freedom, and Female Rage](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/bury-our-bones-in-the-midnight-soil-review-a-gothic-tale-of-hunger-freedom-and-female-rage/) - My review of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab, a haunting dark fantasy exploring immortality, freedom, love, and identity.
- [Crude Intentions by Amanda Allen Review: A Fast-Paced Romantasy Full of Rebellion and Red Flags](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/crude-intentions-by-amanda-allen-review-a-fast-paced-romantasy-full-of-rebellion-and-red-flags/) - A spoiler-light review of Crude Intentions by Amanda Allen, an indie romantasy filled with rebellion, forbidden magic, romance, and political tension.
- [Crude Games Review: Revenge, Romance, and Royal Drama in This Addictive Indie Romantasy](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/crude-games-review-revenge-romance-and-royal-drama-in-this-addictive-indie-romantasy/) - A spoiler-light review of Crude Games by Amanda Allen, an indie romantasy filled with revenge, court intrigue, forbidden magic, and slow-burning tension.
- [Book Review: The Wife Situation By Lyra Parish](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-the-wife-situation-by-lyra-parish/) - I like my romance books like I like my snacks: satisfying, and salty-sweet. The Wife Situation delivered. The plot? Fake marriage. The vibes? Spicy. A feel-good escape.
- [How to Read a Book Review | A Thoughtful Story About Found Family, Forgiveness, and Second Chances](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/how-to-read-a-book-review-a-thoughtful-story-about-found-family-forgiveness-and-second-chances/) - How to Read a Book review: a moving story about found family, forgiveness, books, and the unexpected relationships that change us.
- [Katabasis by R.F. Kuang Review | Dark Academia Takes the Stairs to Hell](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/katabasis-by-r-f-kuang-review-dark-academia-takes-the-stairs-to-hell/) - Katabasis by R.F. Kuang review: dark academia, rival grad students, a journey through Hell, and themes of obsession, memory, and identity.
- [Pines by Blake Crouch Review: Small-Town Americana With Teeth](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/pines-by-blake-crouch-review-small-town-americana-with-teeth/) - Pines by Blake Crouch is a fast-paced sci-fi horror thriller packed with paranoia, mystery, survival themes, and eerie small-town tension.
- [Destination Funeral Review: Time Loops, Grief, and the Messy Magic of Chosen Family](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/destination-funeral-review-time-loops-grief-and-the-messy-magic-of-chosen-family/) - Destination Funeral blends grief, friendship, romance, and a time loop into one emotional, funny, beachy summer read worth getting hyped for.
- [The Library of Flowers Review: Perfume, Power & the Weight of Legacy](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-library-of-flowers-review-perfume-power-the-weight-of-legacy/) - Review of The Library of Flowers, a multi-generational story blending perfume, magical realism, and family legacy. Explore themes of family legacy, duty, and craftsmanship.
- [The City of Brass Review: Lush World-building, Layered Politics, and a Dizzying Series Start](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-city-of-brass-review-lush-world-building-layered-politics-and-a-dizzying-series-start/) - A thoughtful review of The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty, exploring its rich worldbuilding, complex characters, and why this popular fantasy is slightly overhyped—but still worth reading.
- [Book Review: Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-three-dark-crowns-by-kendare-blake/) - This YA fantasy promises a brutal coming-of-age story filled with queens, elemental magic, and familial murder. Does it deliver…or make you wait for the sequel?
- [Book Review: One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-one-dark-throne-by-kendare-blake/) - One Dark Throne, the follow-up to Three Dark Crowns, steps up the pace, sharpens its blades, and finally gives us the deathly drama we were promised.
- [Book Review: Two Dark Reigns By Kendare Blake](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-two-dark-reigns-by-kendare-blake/) - Two Dark Reigns continues the blood-soaked saga with a new twist: dual timelines and a sense that we’re getting closer to the heart of Fennbirn’s twisted legacy
- [Book Review: Five Dark Fates By Kendare Blake](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-five-dark-fates-by-kendare-blake/) - Four books, countless betrayals, and a whole lot of low magic later, Five Dark Fates brings the Three Dark Crowns series to a surprisingly satisfying close.
- [Book Review: Queens of Fennbirn by Kendare Blake](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-queens-of-fennbirn-by-kendare-blake/) - These aren’t just bonus content—Queens of Fennbirn are critical perspectives that add depth, heartbreak, and a little righteous fury to the Three Dark Crowns saga.
- [Series Review: Three Dark Crowns Series By Kendare Blake](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/series-review-three-dark-crowns-series-by-kendare-blake/) - Blood magic. Political manipulation. Sisterhood with a kill-or-be-killed twist. The Three Dark Crowns series promised darkness & delivered– is it worth the hype?
- [Cat’s Cradle Review: Brilliant Satire or Slightly Over-Hyped Classic?](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/cats-cradle-review-brilliant-satire-or-slightly-over-hyped-classic/) - Review of Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, analyzing its satirical themes, unique writing style, cover design & whether this classic novel lives up to the hype.
- [Book Review: Sandwich by Catharine Newman](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-sandwich-by-catharine-newman/) - A heartfelt review of Sandwich by Catharine Newman—exploring motherhood, menopause, memory, and the quiet power of this summer novel.
- [Book Review: The Last Crown](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-the-last-crown/) - If you’ve read The Widow Queen, you know Swietoslawa’s story is far from over— The Last Crown proves just how deep the fog of fate, faith & family loyalty can run.
- [Books By The Foot: Book Lover Down a Rabbit Hole](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/books-by-the-foot-book-lover-down-a-rabbit-hole/) - Discover the fascinating world of Books By The Foot —bulk book collections curated by aesthetic or theme. Learn the history, who buys them, where to shop & more!
- [Book Cover Vibes & How They Change Your Mind](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-cover-vibes-how-they-change-your-mind/) - You can’t help that you judge a book by its cover; your dad-gum subconscious is doing it whether you like it or not. Find out what it's reacting to and why!
- [Ignore All Previous Instructions: When Storytelling, Identity, and AI Collide](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/ignore-all-previous-instructions-when-storytelling-identity-and-ai-collide/) - A thoughtful review of Ignore All Previous Instructions—a queer, AI-driven sci-fi exploring identity, storytelling, and the cost of control.
- [The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark: Beautiful Design, Subtle Suspense, and Secrets That Simmer](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-ghostwriter-by-julie-clark-beautiful-design-subtle-suspense-and-secrets-that-simmer/) - A thoughtful review of The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark—exploring its design, slow-burn suspense, and why it’s slightly overhyped but still worth reading.
- [The Princess Diarist: The Woman Behind Princess Leia](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-princess-diarist-the-woman-behind-princess-leia/) - A thoughtful review of The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher, exploring its cover design, memoir style, themes of fame and identity, and its bittersweet look behind Star Wars.
- [Sun, Scams & Shaky Stakes: A Review of The Long Con by Jenna Voris](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/sun-scams-shaky-stakes-a-review-of-the-long-con-by-jenna-voris/) - A thoughtful review of The Long Con by Jenna Voris, exploring its heist premise, queer representation, character development, and why the stakes didn’t quite land despite a compelling setup.
- [Review: Phantasma by Kaylie Smith, A Dark Fantasy Romance](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/review-phantasma-by-kaylie-smith-a-dark-fantasy-romance/) - Read my honest review of Phantasma by Kaylie Smith — a dark fantasy romance where magic, death, and desire intertwine. I break down the cover design, plot, writing style, and why this hyped read might be more vibe than substance.
- [The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-bookshop-a-history-of-the-american-bookstore/) - Is this a "Bookshop" worth visiting? This review examines "The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore" from cover to cover and everything in between.
- [Book Review: Funny Story by Emily Henry](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-funny-story-by-emily-henry/) - Imagine getting dumped, then faking a relationship with your ex’s new fiancée's ex. Not exactly a LOL. Funny Story doesn’t shout its charm—it nudges you with it
- [Book Review: I.O.U. By Kristy Marie](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-i-o-u-by-kristy-marie/) - What happens when a fire, a favor, and a few too many rumors collide? Ainsley finds herself out of options and under one roof with bad-boy, card-sharp Maverick.
- [Book Review: The Nemesis Pact by Ashley Lynn East](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-the-nemesis-pact-by-ashley-lynn-east/) - A hilarious indie rom-com full of chaos, pettiness, and fake dating hijinks. Read my ARC review of The Nemesis Pact by Ashley Lynn East.
- [Book Review:The Reveal by Megan Crane](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-reviewthe-reveal-by-megan-crane/) - The Reveal by Megan Crane, a spicy paranormal romance featuring vampires, magic, and a reluctant heroine caught between trauma, desire, and world-ending stakes.
- [Book Review: Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-salt-broom-by-sharon-lynn-fisher/) - Discover Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher—a witchy, romantic Jane Eyre reimagining full of cozy mystery, gothic charm, and autumn magic.
- [Book Review: The Antique Hunter's Guide To Murder](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-the-antique-hunters-guide-to-murder/) - If you're drawn to books by their covers (same), this honest review unpacks whether The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder delivers beyond the design.
- [Book Review: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It By Elle Cosimano](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-finlay-donovan-is-killing-it-by-elle-cosimano/) - Finlay Donovan is Killing It review: murder, mom-life, and mayhem collide in this witty mystery romp with heart, sass, and hit-mom humor.
- [Book Review: The Road by Cormac McCarthy](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-the-road-by-cormac-mccarthy/) - A stark review of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road—a Pulitzer Prize–winning novel of survival, love, and bleak beauty. Is it worth the hype? Find out.
- [Book Review: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaughy](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-wild-dark-shore-by-charlotte-mcconaughy/) - Discover why Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy is a must-read. In this review, I explore its moody aesthetics, layered characters, and powerful themes of climate change, trust, and love.
- [Book Review: Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon & Harlan Coben](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-gone-before-goodbye-by-reese-witherspoon-harlan-coben/) - Spoiler-free review of Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon & Harlan Coben. I break down the cover design, pacing, characters, themes, and whether this buzzy new thriller lives up to the hype.
- [Rose in Chains by Julie Soto Review: Over-Hyped Romantasy or New Obsession?](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/rose-in-chains-by-julie-soto-review-over-hyped-romantasy-or-new-obsession/) - Is Rose in Chains by Julie Soto worth the hype? This romantasy debut dazzles with design and dark themes, but falls short in character growth and plot. Read my honest review before you buy.
- [Book Review: The Widow Queen](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-the-widow-queen/) - What if the most powerful player in medieval Europe was a woman history almost forgot? That’s the question behind The Widow Queen...
- [Book Review: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-the-violin-conspiracy-by-brendan-slocumb/) - The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb hits more emotional notes than thrilling ones. Read my full review exploring its design, themes, and what makes this classical-music mystery slightly over-hyped—but still worth reading.
- [Magic, Terror & Love.A Review of Blackwicket by Bea Northwick: A Dark Gothic Romantasy](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/magic-terror-love-a-review-of-blackwicket-by-bea-northwick-a-dark-gothic-romantasy/) - Blackwicket by Bea Northwick—a dark gothic romantasy steeped in curses, family legacies, moral grey areas, and haunting magic. Under-hyped and unforgettable.
- [Magic, Memory, and Found Love: A Review of The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/magic-memory-and-found-love-a-review-of-the-lost-story-by-meg-shaffer/) - A thoughtful review of The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer, exploring its fairytale structure, LGBTQ+ themes, whimsical storytelling, and why this cozy, magical novel is under-hyped.
- [Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk – Book Review & Analysis](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/fight-club-by-chuck-palahniuk-book-review-analysis/) - A sharp review of Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk—cover design, themes, writing style, and why this cult classic still hits hard today.
- [Goblin Fruit & Bitter Aftertaste: A Thoughtful Look at The Goblin Market](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/goblin-fruit-bitter-aftertaste-a-thoughtful-look-at-the-goblin-market/) - A candid review of The Goblin Market and Other Poems by Christina Rossetti, and why this classic Victorian narrative poem didn’t quite work for me.
- [Rom-Com, But Make It Reflective: Review of The Boyfriend Sessions](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/rom-com-but-make-it-reflective-review-of-the-boyfriend-sessions/) - Review of The Boyfriend Sessions by Belinda Williams: rom-com charm, character-growth, cover design & why this friends-to-lovers story worked better than expected.
- [The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo: A Lush, Underrated Historical Fantasy Worth the Hype](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-familiar-by-leigh-bardugo-a-lush-underrated-historical-fantasy-worth-the-hype/) - The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo explores complex characters, restrained romance, and themes of magic, morality, and survival during the Spanish Inquisition
- [Book Review: Not In Love](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/book-review-not-in-love/) - Spoiler-free review of Not In Love by Ali Hazelwood, explores the book’s design, characters, tropes & emotional themes. Is the hype real—or just good marketing?
- [The Tainted Cup: Brilliant Fantasy Murder Mystery with Holmesian Flair](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-tainted-cup-brilliant-fantasy-murder-mystery-with-holmesian-flair/) - Review: The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett, a fantasy murder mystery, a Holmes-style detective duo, immersive world-building & political intrigue.
- [More Than a Beach Read: Love, Lists & Fancy Ships and the Depth Beneath the Sunshine](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/more-than-a-beach-read-love-lists-fancy-ships-and-the-depth-beneath-the-sunshine/) - A spoiler-free review of Love, Lists & Fancy Ships, a character-driven, no-spice romance about grief, friendship, bucket lists, and slow-burn love.
- [The Portrait Book Review: Victorian Secrets, Art, and the Stories Hidden in Plain Sight](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-portrait-book-review-victorian-secrets-art-and-the-stories-hidden-in-plain-sight/) - A thoughtful review of The Portrait, a Victorian historical mystery exploring art, love, and secrets. Includes cover analysis and design critique.
- [I Thought You Said This Would Work Review: A Road Trip, Rekindled Friendship, and a Surprisingly Cozy Adventure](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/i-thought-you-said-this-would-work-review-a-road-trip-rekindled-friendship-and-a-surprisingly-cozy-adventure/) - Review of I Thought You Said This Would Work by Ann Garvin, exploring the cover design, character development, and themes of friendship, healing, and second chances.
- [Dungeon Crawler Carl: Aliens, Game Mechanics, and One Extremely Opinionated Cat](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/dungeon-crawler-carl-aliens-game-mechanics-and-one-extremely-opinionated-cat/) - A fun and honest review of Dungeon Crawler Carl, the wildly popular LitRPG about aliens, dungeon survival, and a sarcastic cat. Includes cover design critique.
- [The Secret History Review: Dark Academia, Unlikable Characters & Moral Obsession](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/the-secret-history-review-dark-academia-unlikable-characters-moral-obsession/) - In-depth review of The Secret History, exploring dark academia themes, unlikable characters, and moral ambiguity. Is it a good book—even if you don’t enjoy it?
- [Not Quite Dead Yet Review: A Thriller That Gets the Cover (and the Mystery) Exactly Right](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/not-quite-dead-yet-review-a-thriller-that-gets-the-cover-and-the-mystery-exactly-right/) - Review of Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson, exploring its striking cover, emotional thriller plot, character depth, & whether the story lives up to the hype.
- [How To Judge A Book By Its Cover](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/how-to-judge-a-book-by-its-cover/) - Things to look for to help you articulate why you judge a book’s cover the way you do. Perhaps it will even change the way that you look at books.
- [Buying the Perfect Birthday Gift: One Experience](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/buying-the-perfect-birthday-gift-one-experience/) - Celebrating a big birthday calls for a special gift, but sometimes ideas are not forthcoming! Here's how I found the perfect thing for my bookish mother-in-law.
- [Which of These 7 Book Apps is Best for You?](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/which-of-these-7-book-apps-is-best-for-you/) - Discover the best book tracking apps in 2026 to organize your reading, track progress, and build your digital library—perfect for every kind of reader.

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## Tags

- [Books As Decor](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/books-as-decor/) - These articles are about using books in your home decor.
- [Humor](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/humor/) - Genre: Humorous fiction is a genre specifically designed to amuse readers and elicit laughter through comedy, wit, satire, or absurdity. It often employs irony, parody, and exaggerated situations, and while it exists as a standalone genre, humor can also be blended into other genres like fantasy or romance.
- [Non-Fiction](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/non-fiction/) - Nonfiction is a category of literature focused on facts, real events, and actual people, aimed at informing or educating the reader.
- [History](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/history/) - These non-fiction books are about historical topics.
- [Books About Books](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/books-about-books/) - These books are about books, bookstores, libraries, or book sellers.
- [Fiction](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/fiction/) - Fiction is any creative, narrative work—primarily in prose, such as novels and short stories—that portrays imaginary characters, events, or places rather than factual, real-life accounts. It is characterized by imagined narratives designed for entertainment or thematic exploration, including genres like fantasy, mystery, and romance. Synonyms include story, novel, fabrication, fable, and tale.
- [Romance](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/romance/) - Genre: While it can have elements of other genres (think, mystery, suspense or historical), the storyline is front-and-center a romance: Character A and Character B fall in love, something intervenes, they find their way back together and live happily ever after (aka, HEA) or at least Happily For Now (HFN).
- [Rom-Com](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/rom-com/) - Genre: Subgenre Romantic comedy (rom-com) is a subgenre of romance fiction that focuses on light-hearted, humorous storylines centered on a developing romantic relationship. These stories, which are often uplifting, feature witty banter and amusing obstacles, typically culminating in a happy ending, or “happily ever after” (HEA).
- [Spicy](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/spicy/) - “Spicy” is book community slang meaning these books contain explicit sexual content.
- [Comedy](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/comedy/) - Genre: While any genre can have humorous elements, comedy fiction refers to literary fiction that’s designed to make people laugh. Comedy fiction is almost always written in the first-person point of view, because this gives the novel an intimate quality that makes it feel like a scandalous conversation between friends.
- [Mystery](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/mystery/) - Genre: Mystery is a plot structure as well as a genre; it means that a crime is committed at the very beginning—normally a murder or a theft. Then, the remainder of the novel is spent trying to figure out who done it.
- [Young Adult](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/young-adult/) - Genre: The storyline and reading level are geared to those 12 to 18 (although adults may enjoy the stories as well) and have a worldview and adolescent challenges typical of that age bracket.
- [Fantasy](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/fantasy/) - Genre: The story has elements of magic or the supernatural, may involve world-building, and is often inspired by mythology or folklore.
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- [Contemporary Romance](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/contemporary-romance/) - Genre: Contemporary romance is a broad term for any realistic fiction with a strong romantic thread that’s set in the modern day. It features relatable protagonists with mundane jobs and problems to which we can all relate. Many romances in these contemporary settings being written today touch on things like dating apps and the political climate.
- [Novella](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/novella/) - A novella is a work of narrative fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel, typically ranging from 15,000 to 40,000–50,000 words. It features a focused, intense plot with fewer subplots than a novel, deep character development, and a single main conflict.
- [Gift](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/gift/) - These articles feature gift ideas!
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- [Science Fiction](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/science-fiction/) - Genre: Science Fiction (Sci-fi) can give writers a way to explore ideas about the future, technology, and the relationship between technology and people. These novels involve taking a concept which already exists—such as space travel, AI, or modern medicine—and exploring its possibilities even further. Science fiction can take place in the world we know, in an alternate world, in the present day, in the future, or even in the past
- [International Author](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/international-author/) - These books are by authors from countries outside of the United States.
- [Debut Novel](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/debut-novel/) - A debut novel is the first book-length work of fiction published by an author, marking their entry into the literary market.
- [Historical Fiction](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/historical-fiction/) - Genre: While the story itself is fiction, it is set in a specific time period with historically accurate details and may include real people or involve actual events.
- [Erotic Romance](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/erotic-romance/) - Genre: Subgenre Erotic Romance is a subgenre of romance fiction where explicit, high-heat sexual encounters are integral to the plot, character development, and relationship growth, requiring a Happily Ever After (HEA) ending. Unlike pure erotica, which focuses on sexual exploration, erotic romance uses intense intimacy to drive the romantic story arc.
- [ARC](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/arc/) - These books were received as Advanced Reader Copies to be read and reviewed prior to publication.
- [Thriller](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/thriller/) - Thrillers are fast-paced, plot-driven fiction designed to induce suspense, anxiety, and excitement, focusing on danger and high-stakes conflict. Characterized by page-turning action, plot twists, and menacing antagonists, they frequently feature ordinary people or experts fighting to prevent future crimes. Subgenres include psychological, spy, crime, and techno-thrillers.
- [Seasonal](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/seasonal/) - These books are related to a seasonal theme such as Spring, Summer, Autumn/Fall, or Winter. This may be a part of the setting or a plot device.
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- [Paranormal](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/paranormal/) - Genre: Subgenre Paranormal fiction is a subgenre of speculative fiction set in the real world, featuring elements that defy scientific explanation—such as ghosts, vampires, psychics, and shapeshifters. It focuses on the supernatural, eerie, or unexplained within daily life, often blending with romance, horror, or fantasy to explore themes beyond human understanding.
- [Fantasy Romance](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/fantasy-romance/) - Fantasy romance is a subgenre of romance that combines the magical, imagined worlds of fantasy with a central romantic relationship. Unlike romantic fantasy (fantasy-first), fantasy romance is romance-first, prioritizing the emotional connection and a “Happily Ever After” (HEA) over extensive, world-shaking plotlines, typically using fantastical settings as a backdrop.
- [Folklore](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/folklore/) - Genre: Folklore is an umbrella genre of traditional, oral-based culture shared by a group, encompassing myths, legends, folktales, fables, and fairy tales. These narratives, often passed down through generations, express cultural beliefs, traditions, and values, functioning as both entertainment and didactic tools.
- [Womens Fiction](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/womens-fiction/) - Genre: The main component of women’s fiction has a strong female protagonist as the protagonist, with or without a love interest (which is secondary), and generally other female characters. The focus is on the personal development of the main character—emotional and/or psychological—who can be any age. The readership for this genre is primarily women.
- [Contemporary Fiction](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/contemporary-fiction/) - Genre: Contemporary Fiction characters aren’t off on some major journey to distant lands or battling monsters to survive. They are just trying to get through the day (present-day—not the past) and the challenges that go along with it: work issues, relationship problems, financial struggles and so on.
- [Book App](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/book-app/) - These articles are about apps for readers.
- [Product Recommendation](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/product-recommendation/) - These articles contain product recommendations.
- [Christmas](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/christmas/) - These books are set at or about Christmas.
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- [How To](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/how-to/) - Guides and How To articles and books.
- [Horror](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/horror/) - Genre: Horror is a wide genre that includes a few different approaches. Each of them is designed to accomplish one primary goal: to scare the reader. Includes psychological, domestic, paranormal, folk, or occult subgenres.
- [Poetry](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/poetry/) - Poetry is a form of literary art that uses aesthetic, rhythmic, and often emotional language to evoke deeper meanings, feelings, or imaginative awareness. Derived from the Greek poiein (“to make”), it is a crafted art form that utilizes meter, rhyme, and structure to create musicality and intensity.
- [Literary Fiction](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/literary-fiction/) - Genre: This category requires stories that are character-driven, not plot driven, and are more serious and introspective in tone. It refers to novels that take place in the world we know, usually in the modern day, with character-driven “slice of life” storytelling.
- [Dystopian](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/dystopian/) - Genre: Subgenre Dystopian fiction is a subgenre which explores a corroded potential reality. These stories take an issue that the world is facing such as prejudice, women’s rights, or capitalism and examine what the world will look like if this issue escalates out of control. They can be ultimately pessimistic or optimistic, but they always function as cautionary tales.
- [Memoir](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/memoir/) - A memoir is a non-fiction, personal narrative focusing on a specific period, theme, or series of events in the author’s life, rather than their entire life story. Written from the first-person perspective, it blends memory with reflection to explore specific emotions or experiences. Key characteristics include being highly personal, intimate, and often structured like a novel.
- [Autobiography](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/autobiography/) - An autobiography is a self-written, first-person account of a person’s own life, focusing on personal experiences, memories, and key life events. It provides a detailed, subjective narrative of the author’s upbringing, achievements, and inner thoughts, typically arranged chronologically. It is considered a primary source.
- [Epic](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/epic/) - Genre: Epic fiction is a genre characterized by sweeping, long-form narratives that detail heroic deeds, high-stakes adventures, and foundational cultural events across vast geographical, temporal, or imaginative landscapes. Modern epics, often appearing as lengthy series, feature massive casts and significant backstory, commonly blending with fantasy or science fiction.
- [Award Winning](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/award-winning/) - These books have won awards!
- [Historical Romance](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/historical-romance/) - Genre: Historical romance is a fiction genre that places a central love story in a setting prior to the mid-20th century (often defined as pre-1950 or 50+ years ago), requiring accurate historical context. It combines romantic, emotional plotlines with detailed, period-accurate research, social norms, and often includes real historical figures or events to drive the narrative.
- [Retelling](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/retelling/) - Genre: A retelling is a fiction genre that reimagines, remixes, or reinvents a pre-existing story—such as myths, fairy tales, folklore, or literary classics—by changing the setting, perspective, or tone to offer a fresh, modern, or unique viewpoint. They maintain original core elements while updating them for new audiences.
- [Romantasy](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/romantasy/) - Genre: Romantasy is a portmanteau of romance and fantasy, and refers to any romance-forward narrative with strong magical elements. They can be set in an alternate world or in the world we know, although romantic magical realism or surrealism generally wouldn’t be considered “romantasy,” because the fantastical elements aren’t strong enough. Often romantasies feature romance between a human and an other, human-adjacent character such as a fairy or a mermaid.
- [High Fantasy](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/high-fantasy/) - Genre: High fantasy, also called “sword and sorcery fantasy” or “epic” fantasy, is what people generally think of first when they think of fantasy fiction. This type of fantasy takes place in an alternate, secondary world with your usual accoutrements: knights, dragons, wizards, curses, enchanted objects, and the like.
- [Suspense](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/suspense/) - Genre: Suspense fiction is a genre characterized by intense apprehension, anxiety, and excitement, focusing on a high-stakes “why-done-it” or “what-will-happen-next” scenario rather than a “who-done-it” puzzle. It keeps readers on the edge of their seats by creating anticipation, often letting the reader know of danger that the protagonist does not.
- [Psychological Thriller](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/psychological-thriller/) - Genre: Subgenre A psychological thriller is a subgenre of fiction focusing on the unstable mental states, perceptions, and emotions of its characters, using suspense and fear to drive the narrative rather than just action. These stories feature unreliable narrators, mental manipulation, and intense internal tension, often within domestic or ordinary settings.
- [Classic](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/classic/) - Classic literature encompasses enduring, influential works often published decades or centuries ago, frequently studied for their artistic value and societal impact. Key genres defined as classics include Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery/Detective, Dystopian, and Adventure, characterized by lasting relevance.
- [Music](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/music/) - These books feature the topic or thematic elements of music.
- [Art](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/art/) - These books are related to the topic of art.
- [Dark Fantasy Romance](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/dark-fantasy-romance/) - Genre: Subgenre Dark fantasy, or “grimdark fantasy” is a noir-ish fantasy subgenre that incorporates elements of horror, dystopia, and moral ambiguity. These novels are often more violent and gritty than traditional fantasy. In this case, with romance as the main plot.
- [Gothic](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/gothic/) - Genre: Gothic fiction is a genre characterized by intense, atmospheric dread, focusing on themes of fear, horror, and death combined with romance. It often features ruined settings (castles, mansions), supernatural elements, family curses, and psychological torment, blending past mysteries with present terror to explore the darkness beneath civilization.
- [Indie](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/indie/) - An indie (independent) author is a writer who publishes their work independently of traditional publishing houses, retaining all rights and control over the creative process, production, and marketing. See also – self-published.
- [Heist](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/heist/) - These books feature a heist. A heist is a slang term for a robbery or theft, specifically a well-planned, elaborate mission to steal valuable items from a business, bank, or secure location. As a verb, it means to steal or rob. It often implies a high-stakes crime, frequently featured in media as a “heist film” or “caper”.
- [Color In The Title](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/color-in-the-title/) - These books have color related words in the titles.
- [Written In Verse](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/written-in-verse/) - Fiction written in verse, often called a verse novel or novel-in-verse, is a hybrid genre that uses poetic forms—such as free verse, sonnets, or blank verse—instead of prose to tell a sustained story. These narratives focus on emotion, intimacy, and concise imagery, frequently utilized in young adult (YA), middle-grade, and contemporary literary fiction to explore character depth. Also related to Epic Poetry which I’ve included in this category.
- [Set At Sea](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/set-at-sea/) - These books are set at sea.
- [Set In A Desert](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/set-in-a-desert/) - These books are set in a desert.
- [Set On An Island](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/set-on-an-island/) - These books are set on an islands.
- [Set In Space](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/set-in-space/) - These books are set in space.
- [Friendship](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/friendship/) - These books feature themes or plots revolving around the topic of friendship.
- [Unreliable Narrator](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/unreliable-narrator/) - These books feature an unreliable narrator. An unreliable narrator is a storyteller—typically a first-person narrator—whose account of events is compromised, inaccurate, or biased, forcing the reader to question their credibility. They may deceive intentionally, be mentally unstable, naive, or biased, ultimately obscuring the “true” story. This device creates suspense and irony.
- [Generational](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/generational/) - These books span generations.
- [Number In The Title](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/number-in-the-title/) - Books with a number or numerical order indicator (such as “first”) in the title.
- [Idaho](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/idaho/) - These books are set in or about Idaho.
- [One Word Title](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/one-word-title/) - Books with a one-word title.
- [Found Family](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/found-family/) - These books feature the elements of found family. Found family, or “chosen family,” refers to a self-defined, non-biological kinship network formed through intentional bonds of mutual support, love, and loyalty, rather than blood ties or legal recognition. Popular in literature and life, it serves as a crucial emotional support system for those who are ostracized, isolated, or seeking deeper connection.
- [Standalone](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/standalone/) - These books do not belong to a series.
- [Family Saga](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/family-saga/) - Genre: A family saga is a genre of fiction that chronicles the lives, fortunes, and dramas of one or more families across multiple generations. Defined by its epic scope and long time spans, this genre focuses on character-driven narratives, familial bonds, legacies, and the impact of historical events on personal lives.
- [Footnotes-Endnotes](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/footnotes-endnotes/) - These books feature footnotes or endnotes.
- [Grief](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/grief/) - These books are about or feature themes on grief.
- [Map](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/map/) - These books feature a map!
- [Time Travel](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/time-travel/) - These books feature some element of time travel.
- [Dual Timeline](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/dual-timeline/) - A dual timeline is a narrative structure in literature and film that tells two distinct, interconnected stories set in different time periods—usually the past and present. These narratives run in tandem, with the past informing the present through shared themes, mysteries, or characters until they converge.
- [Protagonist Over 40](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/protagonist-over-40/) - Books with main characters over the age of 40.
- [LGBTQ+](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/lgbtq/) - These books prominently feature LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
- [Adventure](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/adventure/) - Genre: Action or Adventure stories involve tough-as-nails heroes (usually, but not always, men), high-stakes conflicts, and exotic locales. Their plots escalate in tension until they reach an explosive climax.
- [Magical Realism](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/magical-realism/) - Magical realism is similar to urban fantasy in that it takes place in recognizable, contemporary environments, but the magical elements are much more subtle. This character-driven genre is dreamlike and often uses magical occurrences or powers as metaphors for something else—coming of age, falling in love, embracing heritage and tradition.
- [Self-Published](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/self-published/) - These books are or were originally self-published. Self-published refers to the publication of media—most commonly books or ebooks—directly by the creator rather than through a traditional, third-party publisher.
- [Under 200 Pages](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/under-200-pages/) - Books with fewer than 200 pages.
- [Motherhood](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/motherhood/) - These books feature the topic or thematic elements or storylines about motherhood.
- [Translated](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/translated/) - These books were written in another language and have been translated into English.
- [1980s](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/1980s/) - Books written, published, or set in the 1980s.
- [Siblings](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/siblings/) - These books are about sibling relationships.
- [Design](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/design/) - These books or articles are about the topic of design.
- [Duology](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/duology/) - A duology is a set of two related books created by the same author or creator that form a unified story or pair.
- [Collaboration](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/collaboration/) - These books feature more than one author.
- [Climate Fiction](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/climate-fiction/) - Genre: Cli-fi is short for “climate fiction.” These stories explore the impact of climate change and major geographical events, encouraging readers to consider their role in the planet’s future.
- [Cozy](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/cozy/) - Genre: Subgenre Cozy can refer to cozy fantasy or cozy mystery. These novels eschew high-stakes conflict in favor of gentle, comforting journeys. The characters find themselves in uncomfortable circumstances, which they’re able to overcome through the power of love, gardening, and books.
- [Historical Fantasy](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/historical-fantasy/) - Genre: Subgenre Historical fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy set in a realistic historical period, incorporating magic, supernatural elements, or mythological creatures into a recognizable past. It bridges historical fiction and fantasy, often focusing on political/social details while blending in magical elements.
- [Feminism](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/feminism/) - These books feature feminist themes or topics.
- [Fairytale](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/fairytale/) - A fairy tale is a genre of folklore-based, short-form fiction featuring magical elements, fantastical creatures, and archetypal characters (princes, witches, talking animals) within a vague, “long ago” setting. Traditionally, these tales emphasize a clear struggle between good and evil, often imparting a moral lesson or featuring a “happily ever after” ending.
- [Absurdist Fiction](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/absurdist-fiction/) - Genre: Absurdist fiction is a genre that focuses on the experiences of characters in situations where they cannot find any inherent purpose in life, most often represented by ultimately meaningless actions and events that call into question the certainty of existential concepts such as truth or value.
- [Satire](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/satire/) - Genre: Satire is a genre of fiction (and a literary device) that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose, shame, or criticize the vices, follies, and abuses of individuals, corporations, government, or society, often with the intention of fostering improvement. It is frequently considered “militant” irony that, while humorous, aims to make the reader wince or think.
- [LitRPG](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/litrpg/) - Genre: LitRPG (Literary Role-Playing Game) is a genre blending science fiction/fantasy with computer RPG conventions, where game mechanics like stats, levels, and experience points are integral to the story. The protagonist consciously interacts with a game-like world and seeks to progress within it, often experiencing “zero-to-hero” growth.
- [Bantam Books](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/bantam-books/) - Books from the publisher Bantam Books.
- [Holly Jackson](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/holly-jackson/) - Books by the author Holly Jackson.
- [2020s](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/2020s/) - Books written, published, or set in the 2020s.
- [Kurt Vonnegut](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/kurt-vonnegut/) - Books by the author Kurt Vonnegut.
- [1960s](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/1960s/) - Books written, published, or set in the 1960s.
- [Carrie Fisher](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/carrie-fisher/) - Books by the author Carrie Fisher.
- [2010s](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/2010s/) - Books written, published, or set in the 2010s.
- [Blue Rider Press](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/blue-rider-press/) - Books from the publisher Blue Rider Press.
- [Dark Academia](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/dark-academia/) - Genre: Dark academia is an aesthetic-forward crime genre that takes place in an institute of learning such as a school, archive, or museum. They often explore themes of ambition and the pursuit of knowledge, with morally grey characters going to extreme lengths to achieve their goals.
- [Donna Tartt](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/donna-tartt/) - Books by the author Donna Tartt.
- [1990s](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/1990s/) - Books written, published, or set in the 1990s.
- [Vintage Books](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/vintage-books/) - Books from the publisher Vintage Books, including the imprint Vintage International.
- [Sally Hepworth](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/sally-hepworth/) - Books by the author Sally Hepworth.
- [St. Martin's Press](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/st-martins-press/) - Books from the publisher St. Martin’s Press.
- [Matt Dinniman](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/matt-dinniman/) - Books by the author Matt Dinniman.
- [Ace](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/ace/) - Books from the publisher Ace.
- [Ann Garvin](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/ann-garvin/) - Books by the author Ann Garvin.
- [Lake Union Publishing](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/lake-union-publishing/) - Books from the publisher Lake Union Publishing.
- [Emilia Kelly](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/emilia-kelly/) - Books by the author Emilia Kelly.
- [Dundurn Press](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/dundurn-press/) - Books from the publisher Dundurn Press.
- [Marianne Ackerman](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/marianne-ackerman/) - Books by the author Marianne Ackerman.
- [Little Brown and Company](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/little-brown-and-company/) - Books from the publisher Little, Brown and Company.
- [Jan Saenz](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/jan-saenz/) - Books by the author Jan Saenz.
- [Rachel Hochhauser](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/rachel-hochhauser/) - Books by the author Rachel Hochhauser.
- [Berkley](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/berkley/) - Books from the publisher Berkley.
- [Sarah Grunder Ruiz](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/sarah-grunder-ruiz/) - Books by the author Sarah Grunder Ruiz.
- [Tiffany Hunt](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/tiffany-hunt/) - Books by the author Tiffany Hunt.
- [Scarlett Press](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/scarlett-press/) - Books from the publisher Scarlett Press.
- [Robert Jackson Bennett](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/robert-jackson-bennett/) - Books by the author Robert Jackson Bennett.
- [Del Rey](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/del-rey/) - Books from the publisher Del Rey.
- [Ali Hazelwood](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/ali-hazelwood/) - Books by the author Ali Hazelwood.
- [Marie Bostwick](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/marie-bostwick/) - Books by the author Marie Bostwick.
- [Leigh Bardugo](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/leigh-bardugo/) - Books by the author Leigh Bardugo.
- [Flatiron Books](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/flatiron-books/) - Books from the publisher Flatiron Books.
- [Belinda Williams](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/belinda-williams/) - Books by the author Belinda Williams.
- [Dover Publications](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/dover-publications/) - Books from the publisher Dover Publications.
- [Christina Rossetti](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/christina-rossetti/) - Books by the author Christina Rossetti.
- [1800s](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/1800s/) - Books written, published, or set in the 1800s.
- [Chuck Palahniuk](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/chuck-palahniuk/) - Books by the author Chuck Palahniuk.
- [W.W. Norton & Company](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/w-w-norton-company/) - Books from the publisher W. W. Norton & Company.
- [Benjamin Stevenson](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/benjamin-stevenson/) - Books by the author Benjamin Stevenson.
- [Mariner Books](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/mariner-books/) - Books from the publisher Mariner Books.
- [Sharon Lynn Fisher](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/sharon-lynn-fisher/) - Books by the author Sharon Lynn Fisher.
- [Meg Shaffer](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/meg-shaffer/) - Books by the author Meg Shaffer.
- [Ballantine Books](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/ballantine-books/) - Books from the publisher Ballantine Books.
- [Bea Northwick](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/bea-northwick/) - Books by the author Bea Northwick.
- [Elzbieta Cherezinska](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/elzbieta-cherezinska/) - Books by the author Elzbieta Cherezinska.
- [Forge](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/forge/) - Books from the publisher Forge.
- [Brendan Slocumb](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/brendan-slocumb/) - Books by the author Brendan Slocumb.
- [Kaylie Smith](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/kaylie-smith/) - Books by the author Kaylie Smith.
- [Second Sky](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/second-sky/) - Books from the publisher Second Sky.
- [Julie Soto](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/julie-soto/) - Books by the author Julie Soto.
- [Reese Witherspoon](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/reese-witherspoon/) - Books by the author Reese Witherspoon.
- [Harlan Coben](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/harlan-coben/) - Books by the author Harlan Coben.
- [Grand Central](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/grand-central/) - Books from the publisher Grand Central.
- [Charlotte McConaghy](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/charlotte-mcconaghy/) - Books by the author Charlotte McConaghy.
- [Cormac McCarthy](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/cormac-mccarthy/) - Books by the author Cormac McCarthy.
- [2000s](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/2000s/) - Books written, published, or set in the 2000s.
- [Elle Cosimano](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/elle-cosimano/) - Books by the author Elle Cosimano.
- [Minotaur](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/minotaur/) - Books from the publisher Minotaur.
- [CL Miller](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/cl-miller/) - Books by the author C. L. Miller.
- [Atria Paperback](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/atria-paperback/) - Books from the publisher Atria Paperback.
- [Simon & Schuster](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/simon-schuster/) - Books from the publisher Simon & Schuster.
- [Kendare Blake](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/kendare-blake/) - Books by the author Kendare Blake.
- [Mark Z. Danielewski](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/mark-z-danielewski/) - Books by the author Mark Z. Danielewski.
- [Pantheon Books](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/pantheon-books/) - Books from the publisher Pantheon Books.
- [Alix E. Harrow](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/alix-e-harrow/) - Books by the author Alix E. Harrow.
- [Tor Books](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/tor-books/) - Books from the publisher Tor Books.
- [47 North](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/47-north/) - Books from the publisher 47 North.
- [Megan Crane](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/megan-crane/) - Books by the author Megan Crane.
- [Montlake](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/montlake/) - Books from the publisher Montlake.
- [Ashley Lynn East](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/ashley-lynn-east/) - Books by the author Ashley Lynn East.
- [Kazuo Ishiguro](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/kazuo-ishiguro/) - Books by the author Kazuo Ishiguro.
- [Penguin Random House](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/penguin-random-house/) - Books from the publisher Penguin Random House.
- [Catherine Newman](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/catherine-newman/) - Books by the author Catherine Newman.
- [Kelly Mancaruso](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/kelly-mancaruso/) - Books by the author Kelly Mancaruso.
- [Kristina Mancaruso](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/kristina-mancaruso/) - Books by the author Kristina Mancaruso.
- [Bloomsbury](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/bloomsbury/) - Books from the publisher Bloomsbury.
- [Kristy Marie](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/kristy-marie/) - Books by the author Kristy Marie.
- [Kristin Wollett](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/kristin-wollett/) - Books by the author Kristin Wollett.
- [Forever](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/forever/) - Books from the publisher Forever.
- [Emily Henry](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/emily-henry/) - Books by the author Emily Henry.
- [Evan Friss](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/evan-friss/) - Books by the author Evan Friss.
- [Viking](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/viking/) - Books from the publisher Viking.
- [Jenna Voris](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/jenna-voris/) - Books by the author Jenna Voris.
- [The Dial Press](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/the-dial-press/) - Books from the publisher The Dial Press.
- [L.C. Chu](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/l-c-chu/) - Books by the author L.C. Chu.
- [Sourcebooks Landmark](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/sourcebooks-landmark/) - Books from the publisher Sourcebooks Landmark.
- [Ilona Bannister](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/ilona-bannister/) - Books by the author Ilona Bannister.
- [Crown Publishing Group](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/crown-publishing-group/) - Books from the publisher Crown Publishing Group.
- [Donald Miller](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/donald-miller/) - Books by the author Donald Miller.
- [Lyra Parish](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/lyra-parish/) - Books by the author Lyra Parish.
- [Happily Ever After Ink](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/happily-ever-after-ink/) - Books from the publisher Happily Ever After Ink.
- [Harper Collins](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/harper-collins/) - Books from the publisher Harper Collins. This includes titles from imprints: Harper Muse, Harper Voyager, and Harper Teen.
- [S.A. Chakraborty](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/s-a-chakraborty/) - Books by the author S.A. Chakraborty.
- [Julie Clark](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/julie-clark/) - Books by the author Julie Clark.
- [AI](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/ai/) - These books feature elements of artificial intelligence (AI).
- [Ada Hoffmann](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/ada-hoffmann/) - Books by the author Ada Hoffmann.
- [Tachyon Publications](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/tachyon-publications/) - Books from the publisher Tachyon Publications.
- [Amanda Peters](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/amanda-peters/) - Books by the author Amanda Peters.
- [Indigenous](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/indigenous/) - Books by indigenous authors and/or about indigenous people.
- [Ashley Poston](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/ashley-poston/) - Books by the author Ashley Poston.
- [Paige Harbison](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/paige-harbison/) - Books by the author Paige Harbison.
- [Blake Crouch](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/blake-crouch/) - Books by the author Blake Crouch.
- [R.F. Kuang](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/rf-kuang/) - Books by the author R.F. Kuang.
- [Monica Wood](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/monica-wood/) - Books by the author Monica Wood.
- [Amanda Allen](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/amanda-allen/) - Books by the author Amanda Allen.
- [V.E. Schwab](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/ve-schwab/) - Books by the author V.E. Schwab.
- [Charmaine Wilkerson](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/charmaine-wilkerson/) - Books by the author Charmaine Wilkerson.
- [Danielle McMahon](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/danielle-mcmahon/) - Books by the author Danielle McMahon.
- [Kirsty Greenwood](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/kirsty-greenwood/) - Books by the author Kristy Greenwood.
- [Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/nana-kwame-adjei-brenyah/) - Books by the author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah.
- [Toni Morrison](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/toni-morrison/) - Books by the author Toni Morrison.
- [H.M. Wolfe](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/h-m-wolfe/) - Books by the author H.M. Wolfe.
- [Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/amal-el-mohtar-max-gladstone/) - Books by the authors Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone.
- [Stuart Turton](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/stuart-turton/) - Books by the author Stuart Turton.
- [Experience](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/experience/) - Bookish experiences or ideas to enhance your bookish lifestyle or to gift to your favorite book lover.
- [Book Crawl](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/book-crawl/) - An activity consisting of visiting multiple bookstores or book related activities in a single day.
- [Shelby Van Pelt](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/shelby-van-pelt/) - Books by the author Shelby Van Pelt.
- [Ecco](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/ecco/) - Books from the publisher Ecco.
- [Washington](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/washington/) - Books partially or fully set in the state of Washington.
- [New York](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/new-york/) - Books partially or fully set in the state of New York.
- [California](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/california/) - Books partially or fully set in the state of California.
- [Montana](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/montana/) - Books partially or fully set in the state of Montana.
- [Christopher Pike](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/christopher-pike/) - Books by the author Christopher Pike.
- [Andy Weir](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/andy-weir/)
- [Adapted](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/adapted/)
- [Kate Horsley](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/kate-horsley/)
- [Medieval](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/medieval/)
- [Shambhala Publications](https://laceyinthelibrary.com/tag/shambhala-publications/)