Elbana is a Venezuelan Magna Cum Laude graduate with a B.Sc. in International Affairs and a Master’s in International Law and Politics. With an academic affinity for grounded non-fiction and a heartfelt personal love for creative fiction, her intellectual pursuits and writing projects seek to conciliate both.
With a staggering 500 million copies sold worldwide, Robert Ludlum defined and popularized some of the most recognizable tropes within the thriller and spy fiction literary genres.
While his name may not be on everyone’s lips, his works certainly are. His most famous work, the Bourne Trilogy, continues to captivate readers four decades after its inception, while his other works remain in the public eye through numerous adaptations and spinoff stories.
Many books often challenge the famous saying that advises people not to judge a book by its cover, and the Haunting Adeline series by H.D. Carlton is one such exception to the rule.
The covers of both books are striking monochromatic imageries of grim elements like skulls, spiderwebs, and moths—all highlighted by splashes of crimson. This visual warning is further elevated by the first book’s GoodReads summary, which proudly declares that the series’ first book was once banned on Amazon due to its triggering content.
Lesbian and sapphic literature has always pushed boundaries, with authors finding creative ways to portray the many facets of love between women despite adversity and prejudice.
Books about women loving women, gay books—and LGBTQ+ literature in general—are as diverse as the authors. They can be cathartic pieces that explore the tragedy of many queer women throughout history, sweet fairytales with happily ever afters, or anything in-between.
The following novels are exceptional works of literature worth reading throughout Pride Month and beyond.
One of the privileges of literature is the ability to give a voice to the unheard and transmit compelling stories that can elicit a plethora of emotions.
Many gay narratives represent the underserved, ignored, and suppressed, but they are also far more than just that—they are also exceptional pieces of work that can stand on their own.
As a reader, the following books will either allow you to see yourself represented or offer a glimpse into the reality of a community that has not just endured but thrived in the face of oppression, hatred, and discrimination.
Lauded as one of the best romance books of the otherwise bleak pandemic era, A Beach Read by Emily Henry became an overnight sensation, a near-instant New York Times Bestseller, and launched its author’s career to sky-high levels.
As you might expect, it is a romance book with tried-and-true tropes and tales, yet it also offers a different perspective with interesting character development and a healthy sprinkle of meta-humor that pokes fun and gives a deeper glance at the writing world.
To define the A Court of Thorns and Roses book series as a phenomenon would be to undersell its popularity.
Taking over social media by storm, the series by writer Sarah J. Maas is a multiple New York Times Best Seller winner and has earned plenty of accolades and awards—not to mention widespread acclaim by its fans.
Sometimes considered a Young Adult saga, it is best defined as a New Adult series. This genre shares many similarities with young adult books yet appeals to an older audience by including mature characters and adult content.
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