Classics shouldn't only be classics if they were published before 1950! In this post, book lover Kate the (Almost) Great shares 17 modern classic novels.

Here are our favourite modern novels by Black women writers from the UK, US, and Canada. Every single one is a masterpiece.

With gothic fiction have seen a huge and exciting resurgence in recent years, here are some of the best modern gothic novels written by women.

Read the darkest gothic books and explore new modern gothic novels, spooky gothic horror books, & new gothic fantasy books for adults.

Read the darkest gothic books and explore new modern gothic novels, spooky gothic horror books, & new gothic fantasy books for adults.

Here are our favourite modern novels by Black women writers from the UK, US, and Canada. Every single one is a masterpiece.

Read the darkest gothic books and explore new modern gothic novels, spooky gothic horror books, & new gothic fantasy books for adults.

For those who don't know, today is World Book Day! Well actually, it's the first of two World Book Days this year. The other is on April 23rd, so make a note in your diary. Why two? Well, it doesn't really matter why. After all, EVERY day should be World Book Day!

Learn what a literary theme is and how you can identify it. Includes a quiz so you can test yourself!

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Secondary characters are an important part of every novel. Learn about the 6 roles they play, see modern examples, and get writing exercises to practice.

Here are our favourite modern novels by Black women writers from the UK, US, and Canada. Every single one is a masterpiece.

Meanwhile, at an all boys public school in Berkshire…. Mr. Ward: Right class, books out, pens out, cocks away. What? No, you can’t be excused. And no, I don’t care if you’ve had your kneecaps stapled together. Stop your snivelling, go sit down and stop bleeding all over the floor. Now, today class, we’re going … Continue reading "A Brief History Lesson on Modern Culture as Told Through the Movie Tie-in Novels of John Burke"

Secondary characters are an important part of every novel. Learn about the 6 roles they play, see modern examples, and get writing exercises to practice.

Read the darkest gothic books and explore new modern gothic novels, spooky gothic horror books, & new gothic fantasy books for adults.

Contemporary genre fiction encompasses a wide array of styles and subjects, each offering unique perspectives on modern life. Here are some types of books and stories contemporary genre authors often explore, along with what makes their works worth reading:

Meanwhile, at an all boys public school in Berkshire…. Mr. Ward: Right class, books out, pens out, cocks away. What? No, you can’t be excused. And no, I don’t care if you’ve had your kneecaps stapled together. Stop your snivelling, go sit down and stop bleeding all over the floor. Now, today class, we’re going … Continue reading "A Brief History Lesson on Modern Culture as Told Through the Movie Tie-in Novels of John Burke"

The mentor archetype can be an important character in your novel. Learn 8 qualities of a worthy mentor, see modern examples & get writing exercises!

Explore the best new sci-fi books to read. Read the highest-rated sci-fi books, modern sci-fi novels, & YA sci-fi books for teens & adults.

Novels have many different character types. However, almost every novel will have these 6 character types. Check out bestselling & award-winning examples.

New horror books for adults & teens. Anticipated horror novels, upcoming fantasy horror books, & sci-fi horror books coming in 2023.