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10 LGBTQIA+ Authors You Should Be Reading

In celebration of Pride month, here are 10 LGBTQIA+ authors whose books are worth picking up.
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8 LGBTQ+ Fantasy Books to Add to Your TBR for Pride Month + Beyond

Happy Pride Month Bookowls! In honor of this special month here are 8 LGBTQ+ Fantasy Books that are worth adding to your TBR.
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An Introduction To Reading Stories By Indigenous Peoples In Canada

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day here are some must-read stories and books by Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
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10 Reasons You Should Read Divine Rivals & Ruthless Vows

Why should you consider reading Divine Rivals & Ruthless Vows? Read this article to find out the reasons why it’ll keep you hooked from start to finish.
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10 Reasons Why You Should Start Reading Adult Fantasy

Adult Fantasy is having a moment and for good reasons. Here are 10 reasons why you should consider giving this genre a try.
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Community Bloggers: Guidelines & Questions

This blog post will provide more information and guidelines to our awesome community writers who have already gone through the application process and have an active contract with OwlCrate.
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If you loved Caraval by Stephanie Garber you'll love these books!

Caraval left you longing for more magic? Discover similar magical worlds with these 6 books!
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Why A Study In Drowning By Ava Reid Should Be Your Next Read

Are you curious to know why we think "A Study In Drowning" by Ava Reid should be your next read?
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10 Fantasy Books You Need To Read Before You Die

Magical worlds and amazing adventures await in these 10 must-read fantasy books that belong on every bookworm's TBR bucket list.
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7 Classic Books & Why They're Worth Reading

Classic books like Pride and Prejudice and The Secret Garden are still widely read for good reason. Here is our spotlight on 7 notable works of literature and some modern book recommendations which were inspired by them.
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Everything You Need To Know Before Reading Six of Crows

Discover everything you need to know before diving into the world of "Six of Crows" including key details, synopsis and favorite quotes.
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Looking For Book Recommendations In 2024? Read One Of These Next...

Looking for book recommendations? Here are 10 books ranging from whimsical YA fantasy to adult dark fantasy. Why not read one of these next...
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