The Best in Sci Fi and Fantasy, As Picked by Readers

What’s the Story, Wishbone? Dives Into Beloved PBS Children’s Series Featuring a Charming Dog Teaching Classic Literature

I did not grow up with Wishbone, but I sure wish I did. The nostalgia and love for this literary pup have always been high. Even though it wasn’t part of my childhood, I can’t say I’m not stoked to watch this documentary, What’s The Story, Wishbone? It begins airing on PBS May 27 and runs through early June.

Books As Luxury Items

This is one of the best think-y pieces I’ve read in a while. It dives into the trend of books being used by fashion designers as inspiration and where/how that ties into books themselves becoming luxury items as we move through a cost of living crisis, a literacy crisis, and a censorship crisis. “The act of reading is under attack and books as expensive accessories are an emblem of that. Just as the rising prices of basic staple foods led to expensive food couture, the union of luxury brands and books are a representation of social anxiety about reading. The use of children’s book titles like The Very Hungry Caterpillar underscore that access to books for young people is in danger.”

The Best Queer Historical Fiction of the Century (So Far)

Last week, I shared Book Riot’s picks for the Best Queer Mystery/Thriller Books of the Century (So Far). This time, I’m here with the queer books that made it onto our list of the Best Historical Fiction Books of the Century So Far. For mysteries and thrillers, I had to include some honorable mentions. This time, I have a full list of queer books that made the final cut. Coincidentally, this is the list I curated…