Books about women in STEM are becoming more popular, and it's about time! In the past, women in STEM have been overlooked.

When The Hunger Games was first published, it was a trilogy of books that became so popular that Collins has since written ...

I am so excited about the February 2026 book releases, and I cannot wait to get my hands on these books. It is always so much fun finding the upcoming new books. I included a list of the books I am ...

Get ready for a festive holiday season with this new Christmas Books 2025 guide! Romance, Fiction, YA, Mystery – every genre is on this list of festive holiday novels, so get ready to find the new ...

The 2026 Reading Challenge is here! This will be the 9th reading challenge since Jackie and I started Beyond the Bookends. We love seeing how much the challenge has grown and how much all of you have ...

Jackie and I have been releasing our yearly reading challenge since 2018! Released mid-October to allow readers to plan for the year ahead, our annual reading challenges feature one fun prompt a month ...

If you want to up your reading game and explore new genres, the Fall 2025 reading challenge is here to help. With nine prompts designed to expand your reading horizons, this challenge will keep you ...

I am so excited about the November 2025 book releases, and I cannot wait to get my hands on these books. It is always so much fun finding the upcoming new books. This month, there are some fantastic ...

Looking for the best books for 6-year-olds? I’ve got the perfect list for you! Having raised 5 kids through this particular age, Jackie and I are well-equipped to give suggestions for children with ...

I love to read books set in tropical locations. In the summer, I feel like I am there and in the winter, these books make me forget about the cold. I wanted to put together a list of my favorite books ...

Looking for the best books for 7-year-olds? I’ve got the perfect list for you! Having raised 5 kids through this particular age, Jackie and I are well-equipped to give suggestions for children with ...

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