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16 Most Controversial Books of All Time (+ What You Can Learn From Them)

16 Most Controversial Books of All Time (+ What You Can Learn From Them)

by Audrey Hirschberger | May 6, 2026 | Author Life & Business, Lists & Inspiration

TL;DR: The most controversial books of all time (including 1984, Lolita, The Satanic Verses, and To Kill a Mockingbird) were banned or challenged for themes spanning religion, sexuality, politics, and race. The top reasons books are challenged include sexual content...
The Master List of Book Genres: 95 Fiction & Nonfiction Genres

The Master List of Book Genres: 95 Fiction & Nonfiction Genres

by Audrey Hirschberger | May 5, 2026 | Writing & Craft, Process & Tools

TL;DR: There are 95 major book genres and subgenres in use today – 79 fiction and 16 nonfiction. Knowing the right genre for your book is essential for discoverability: it determines how your book is categorized on Amazon, how readers find it, and how it’s...
50 Eye-Catching Autobiography Titles (+ How to Write Your Own)

50 Eye-Catching Autobiography Titles (+ How to Write Your Own)

by Shannon Clark | May 5, 2026 | Writing & Craft, Nonfiction

TL;DR: A great autobiography title combines a clear theme, a specific audience, and a hook that makes readers stop scrolling. The best titles are short (under 60 characters), emotionally resonant, and searchable. This post breaks down 50 published autobiography titles...
What Is a Memoir? Definition, Types & Examples

What Is a Memoir? Definition, Types & Examples

by Sarah Rexford | May 4, 2026 | Writing & Craft, Nonfiction

TL;DR A memoir is a nonfiction book that explores a specific theme or period from the author’s life, not their entire life story. It differs from an autobiography in focus and purpose: memoirs teach, inspire, and invite the reader into a shared human experience....
30 Best Fantasy Romance Books in 2026

30 Best Fantasy Romance Books in 2026

by Audrey Hirschberger | May 4, 2026 | Author Life & Business, Lists & Inspiration

TL;DR The best fantasy romance books in 2026 span three heat levels (young adult, new adult, and spicy) and include titles like A Court of Thorns and Roses, Fourth Wing, The Cruel Prince, and Uprooted. Whether you love slow-burn enemies-to-lovers, mythology...
Exploring The 10 Most Common Themes in Literature

Exploring The 10 Most Common Themes in Literature

by Sarah Rexford | May 1, 2026 | Writing & Craft, Fiction

Most readers can tell you whether they liked a book. Far fewer can tell you why it stuck with them for years. The answer is almost always theme. Themes in literature are the invisible architecture holding a story together. They’re why The Hunger Games and 1984...
The 25 Best Horror Audiobooks of All Time

The 25 Best Horror Audiobooks of All Time

by Jackie Pearce | May 1, 2026 | Writing & Craft, Fiction

Looking for the best horror audiobooks to frighten and thrill? You’ve come to the right article. Few formats hit harder than horror audiobooks. The narration turns the creep factor up to eleven. A skilled voice actor can make the same sentence that reads...
55 Best Biographies You Must Read Today

55 Best Biographies You Must Read Today

by Nicole Ahlering | Apr 29, 2026 | Writing & Craft, Nonfiction

There’s something special about a good biography. It can give us insight into the life of someone we admire, entertain and inspire us, and help us learn from other people’s trials. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of books out there documenting people’s life stories,...
55 Personification Examples for Writers: What It Is & How to Use It

55 Personification Examples for Writers: What It Is & How to Use It

by Sarah Rexford | Apr 29, 2026 | Writing & Craft, Fiction

Some of your favorite writing likely employs what we call personification, but it can be difficult to understand what that means without seeing personification examples. What is personification and what are some examples of personification? How do you know when you...
Six-Word Memoir: How to Write One (With 25+ Examples)

Six-Word Memoir: How to Write One (With 25+ Examples)

by Nicole Ahlering | Apr 28, 2026 | Writing & Craft, Nonfiction

Have you heard of the Six-Word Memoir? Exactly what it sounds like, it’s six words that sum up your life, a phrase that was officially coined by Larry Smith in 2006 and has become a global phenomenon. Sounds challenging, doesn’t it?  Smith, editor of SMITH...
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