The 20 Most Influential Mystery Novels of the Last 10 Years
Queer mermaid books, the Olympian who saved a Pennsylvania library, and more.
Today’s The Best of Book Riot is brought to you by: THE TWIST-A-ROO from Peachtree
Winter is fast approaching and everyone is storing food for hibernation, except Badger who is determined to find something fun to play with during the cold months ahead. After poking around in people town, Badger finds a Twist-a-Roo. It makes flashy shapes, shapes that slide and slip! It’s perfect for brightening Badger’s den with lots of color. But when the snow starts piling on deeper and deeper, Badger’s cupboards go bare! Then…knockity-knock. Someone’s at the door! This cozy, cuddle-up, modern spin on “The Ant and the Grasshopper” centers on the power of coming together to share in times of need. Find out more about THE TWIST-A-ROO from Peachtree here!
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I come to you this morning with a shiny “I voted” sticker. If you’re in the U.S. with important decisions on the ballot today, may your efforts succeed.
⛸️ Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear skates, like the Olympian who stepped in when a Pennsylvania library lost funding over LGBTQ+ books.
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🧜♀️ You want queer mermaid books? We’ve got plenty.
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