FOR READERS. BY READERS.

ISSUE #8 | SEPTEMBER 2025

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In this issue, we’re getting cozy and wrapping ourselves in the perfect autumnal vibes. Prepare to Fall back in love with reading and embrace the nostalgia of the craft. Filled with cowboy romance, dark academia, and library visits, this September breeze is sure to warm your soul.

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Latinx Memoirs to Read Now

With Latinx Heritage Month quickly approaching, here are seven memoirs you won't want to miss! From heartbreaking migration stories to laugh-out-loud essays, this roundup showcases Latinx authors who are challenging stereotypes, redefining identity, and expanding the boundaries of what it means to tell your story.

Check Out These Libraries!
You're Overdue for a Visit

This article with be a list of top libraries to visit, based on vibes and cool things they are doing, so that you can add these to your travel agenda! We will be sure to include some that are doing cool things you can do virtually too!

Elsie Silver Interview

Elsie Silver’s fourth and final Rose Hill book, Wild Card, releases on September 9. I had the absolute honor of yapping with Elsie about this upcoming release, her writing processes, and what we can look forward to in her next series and beyond!

Class is in Session: Your Guide to Dark Academia

Welcome students to the darker corners of academia, where the knowledge you seek within your courses may come with a dangerous price. From shadowy secrets to mystical beings that haunt the night, these six dark academia novels invite you to play with the magic normally hidden from the mortal eye. Make sure you have your school supplies ready for use; class is officially in session.

Falling in Love (With Reading)

Reading goals, monthly wrap-ups, reading slumps, reading trends — is it us, or does it sometimes feel like too much? Whether you're looking for an inspiration or hoping to feel more grounded in your reading, take a moment to reflect with us: How did you fall in love with reading?

Choose a Fall Book, Get a Fall Film

It is basically (if not officially) Fall and what better way to celebrate than to cozy up with a seasonal beverage and comfort movie? Here's what you should watch this Fall based on your favorite books.

Cozy Horror Season is Here

You know how a Mike Flanagan show scares the crap out of you but also swaddles you up in a warm blanket and makes sure to tell you that despite the horrors of the world, you'll be alright? That's the vibe we're going for. A list of cozy horror books to ease you into the autumn season.

Book Report: Blood Moon

It is basically (if not officially) Fall and what better way to celebrate than to cozy up with a seasonal beverage and comfort movie? Here's what you should watch this Fall based on your favorite books.

FOR READERS. BY READERS.

FOR READERS. BY READERS.

ISSUE #8 | SEPTEMBER 2025