Hawaii has been quite the popular book setting in recent years. In fact, there are more Hawaii novels published each year ...

This list of feel-good books contains some of my absolute favorites. These are uplifting books that make you happy when you finish the last page. After all, reading a book that makes you happy is ...

Magical realism is one of my favorite book genres because it seamlessly weaves magic into everyday life. Some people call this genre fantasy-light. It is one of my favorite genres and I wanted to make ...

Looking for the best books for a 13-year-old? We’ve got the perfect list for you! Having raised 4 kids through this particular age, we are well-equipped to give suggestions for children with all kinds ...

The best children’s new book releases are rounded up by yearly season below. If you love having the hottest new kids books on your shelves, you’ll love looking through these round-ups.

The 2025 Reading Challenge is here! This will be the 8th 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 ...

It’s time for our annual list of the best new Christmas books of 2023! This list is always filled to the brim with stories to get you in the holiday mood. Below you will find Christmas books to make ...

My love for young adult fantasy books was sparked as a teenager, now 30 years later, I have read more YA fantasies than could ever fit on one list. From my reading experience, the ones below are the ...

If you are looking for Black History books for kids, you’ve come to the right place. Black History Month is so important to celebrate as we all reckon with the deeper underbelly of American history.

Trying to weed through the best new kid’s books can be a difficult challenge. There are so many new children’s books released each year for each age group so what should you read? I scour the upcoming ...

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 ...

I am so excited about the September 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 ...