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Get ready for a week of standout new releases hitting shelves May 6, 2025! Fiction lovers can dive into Fredrik Backman’s heartfelt My Friends, Carley Fortune’s swoony One Golden Summer, and Aaron John Curtis’s gritty debut Old School Indian. Nonfiction fans won’t want to miss Nate Bargatze’s hilarious Big Dumb Eyes, Lizzie Wade’s thought-provoking Apocalypse, or Tom Genoways’ wild ride through Tequila Wars. Audiobook listeners can also look forward to a new edition of Fahrenheit 451, narrated by Penn Badgley.
Transgender representation in books is more than visibility—it’s a call for empathy, inclusion, and true acceptance. In this post, we explore why stories with trans characters matter, share must-read titles, and highlight how literature can create a more inclusive world for every reader.
February may be the shortest month of the year, but we made every page count! From dark thrillers that kept us up at night to romantic fantasy escapes, the Bookmatters team had a wildly varied reading list—proving once again that no two book lovers read alike. Whether you’re looking for a gripping mystery, a thought-provoking literary novel, or a fantastical adventure, we’ve got plenty of recommendations to share.
If you're an avid book lover, you probably share some common habits that make reading such a magical part of your life. From visiting bookstores regularly and organizing your overflowing TBR pile, to collecting bookish merch and reading multiple books at once, being a book lover is a lifestyle. Whether it's quoting your favorite lines, re-reading beloved books, or obsessing over book sales, these habits unite book lovers in their passion for literature. Check out these 20 things every book lover does and see how many resonate with you!