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30 New Books by BIPOC Authors to Read in 2025
Here's a list of new books by BIPOC authors to read in 2025! From fantasy to contemporary to romance, there's a book for every reader on this list!
29 Short YA Books For When You Want a Quick Read
Sometimes, you don't have the time for a 500 page epic fantasy. If you want a quick read, check out these short YA books that are under 300 pages!
20 Fantastic Jane Austen Retellings to Add to Your Shelves
We always love a retelling, especially a Jane Austen retelling! Add these ten amazing books to your TBRs and start reading now.
10 Debut Authors to Look Out for in 2025
We have so much love and respect for debut authors. Check out these incredible debut books coming out this year, and get reading!
17 Books With the Enemies-To-Friends Trope
You know the enemies-to-lovers trope. Now get ready for enemies-to-friends! Read these books to find out why you shouldn't sleep on friendship stories.
28 Standalone Fantasy Books for When You Can’t Commit
Love fantasy but tired of waiting years to find out how your favorite sagas end? Wait no more with this list of standalone fantasy books!
Relatable Books for Anyone Who’s Gone Through a Friendship Breakup
These friendship breakup books are hella relatable and will remind you that you're not alone. We've got you, and so do these authors!
Why Books Are Challenged or Banned & How You Can Help
Celebrate the freedom to read with this post filled with info, embeddable badges, lists and more! ...
36 Banned and Challenged Books That Will Always Have a Spot on Our Shelves
Books that have been prohibited, argued against, and banned are some of the most important—and these are some we can't live without.
23 YA Mystery Books Like ‘One of Us Is Lying’
We're obsessed with a thrilling mystery YA book! The hardest mystery of all? Figuring out what book to read next. Luckily, Epic Reads has it covered...
28 YA Books Set in New York City
Want to be in a New York State of mind? Check out this list of our favorite YA books set in New York City and start reading now!
40 Books Showcasing Diverse Disability Representation
Here are 46 books that center disabled and neurodivergent characters, with a reminder that there's no one singular experience when talking about disability.
These YA Thrillers Kept Us at the Edge of Our Seats
YA thrillers are some of the best in the game. Start reading these epic thrillers that had us on edge from the very first page.
37 Must-Read Coming of Age YA Books
Check out these coming of age YA books that beautifully capture the experiences that shape our identities and perspectives!
38 Books by Multiple Authors That Prove the More, the Merrier
When it comes to books, we always believe that it's better to have more than less. And these books by multiple authors prove it!
28 Incredible Books with the Found Family Trope
Whether you want something hard-hitting or light-hearted, we've got you covered with these books that feature the found family trope!
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