Jack's Shelves

These are some of the best Halloween picture books to get any kid in the Halloween spirit. Everything from ghosts, witches, and werewolves—there's something spooky and fun for everyone!

I've been watching booktube for almost a decade and have found some amazing creators that I always come back to. Check out these channels if you love fantasy books, diverse reading, and/or video essays on bookish topics.

Halloween is my favorite holiday and I love getting into the spooky vibes by reading some spooky books! Here are 9 books that I enjoyed that are perfect for getting into a Halloween mood.

I love reading graphic novels—whether they be for adults, teens, or kids. I'm up for anything that sounds interesting. Here are 10 YA and MG graphic novels that I enjoyed and would reread in the future.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia is one of my favorite authors. She's masterful at writing across genres, whether that be horror, paranormal, mythology, or fantasy. Here are 4 of my favorite books from Moreno-Garcia that are a great gateway for anyone looking to get into her work.

I've read 100+ books in the first half of 2025 and these 10 are my favorites out of the bunch

Fantasy is definitely my favorite genre to read, but sometimes I'm not in the mood to commit to another long series or immerse myself into darker themes and heavy topics. Here are 5 cozy fantasy books I've enjoyed that scratched that fantasy itch through cozy atmospheres and lighter storylines.

Looking to get into romantasy but not sure where to start? Check out these 5 romantasy books perfect for those new to the genre! Each book can be read as a standalone, so no need to commit to a long series if that's not your thing.

If you're looking for a great contemporary queer romance novel, then look no further! Here are 5 contemporary queer romance novels that I've recently enjoyed from their first page to their last.