hootperch·Oct 1Black History Month: Six Books, and the Idea That History Is for EveryoneIt’s Black History Month, and at HootPerch we tend to think the best way to mark any moment in history is not with a slogan but with a…
hootperch·Sep 28The Thriller Shelf: Five Books for When You Just Want to Be GrippedNot every book needs to change your life. Sometimes you’ve had a long week, and what you want is not enlightenment but propulsion, a story…
Sonia Rompoti·Jun 22If You Loved Bride by Ali Hazelwood, Read These Romance Books NextEvery once in a while, a romance book appears that makes readers collectively cancel their plans, ignore their responsibilities, and stay…
Meltem Birogul·Jan 29“I Who Have Never Known Men” & Reflections on LifeA book by Jacqueline Harpman. Instead of a traditional review, I prefer sharing the reflections this book inspired in me about my own life.A response icon3A response icon3
Maria·Jan 21Three Minute Judgement Call: Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin StevensonIs there a better activity for a Christmas break than reading a Christmas special of your favorite murder mystery series? According to me —…A response icon1A response icon1
Maria·Jan 14Three Minute Judgement Call: Educated by Tara WestoverThis is the first book I finished in 2026, and it’s fair to say I have very conflicting feelings about it.A response icon1A response icon1
'Tosin Adeoti·Jan 9What Book Should I Read Next?The Atlantic Asked Its Staff One Question. The Answers Are Gold
Maria·Dec 23, 2025Three Minute Judgement Call: Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin StevensonHellooo and welcome to the last speedy book review of the year! We’re one day earlier than my usual Wednesday timeslot — and this is purely…A response icon1A response icon1
Nikolas Valvik·Oct 22, 2025Why You Should Read East of EdenEast of Eden by John Steinbeck is hands down the best book I have read from the 20th century. This is a spoiler-free essay explaining the…
