Kathleen Keenan, Book Riot

Kathleen Keenan

Book Riot

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Recent:
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Past:
  • Book Riot
  • The Billfold

Past articles by Kathleen:

Your Guide to the Bridgerton Books by Julia Quinn

Looking for something to read after marathoning the Netflix show Bridgerton? Here's your guide to the Bridgerton books by Julia Quinn. → Read More

Award-Winning Canadian Books From 2020 To Add To Your TBR

Learn about award-winning Canadian books from 2020 with this list of Canadian novels, short stories, and non-fiction that won awards, including Stéphane Larue’s novel The Dishwasher. → Read More

13 Fun and Adorable Literary Gifts for Galentine’s Day

Give your friends the best literary gifts for Galentine's Day with a selection of bookish mugs, prints, earrings, and other fun gifts. → Read More

15 New Historical Fiction Reads to Pack For Your Summer Vacation

This list of new historical fiction books to take on your summer vacation will give you plenty of vacation reading ideas. → Read More

Ranking 8 of the Best Bookish TV Shows

A reader with experience as an editor at a publishing company ranks some of their favorite bookish TV shows (using completely arbitrary categories). → Read More

A Totally Scientific and Definitive Ranking of Jane Austen Heroes

In this ranking of Jane Austen heroes, discover whether Mr. Darcy, Captain Wentworth, Colonel Brandon, or another dashing Regency hero comes out on top. → Read More

Classic Billfold: What Children’s Literature Teaches Us About Money: Dodie Smith’s ‘I Capture the Castle’

The art of romantic poverty. → Read More

No, Marie Kondo Doesn’t Want You To Throw Away All Your Books

Do you have too many books? Marie Kondo's book tidying advice is not about getting rid of all of them. Instead, think about what sparks joy. → Read More

31 Ways to Find the Best Book Recommendations in 2018

Stuck on how to find book recommendations? We've got the best in-person and online ways to figure out what to read, plus book recommendation services. → Read More

13 Spooky Books Like THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE

If you've watched all of The Haunting of Hill House, you need some new ghost stories. This list of 13 books like The Haunting of Hill House has you covered. → Read More

5 Must-Read Creepy Historical Novels to Get You in the Halloween Spirit

Looking to scare yourself silly before Halloween? Here are five must-read creepy historical novels, ghost stories, and horror novels set in the past. → Read More

31 Shakespeare Love Quotes to Use in Weddings, Speeches, and Love Letters

These 31 Shakespeare love quotes are perfect for wedding vows, wedding speeches, love letters, and other occasions requiring romantic quotes. → Read More

15 Pairs of Book Socks You’ll Love To Wear While You Read

Need some stylish book socks? Check out this list of book-themed socks, Harry Potter and Jane Austen socks, and socks with books on them. → Read More

15 Alice Munro Quotes for All Situations

These Alice Munro quotes from the beloved Canadian author and Nobel Prize laureate will make you think about life, love, family, and loss in new ways. → Read More

BLEAK HOUSE on the Beach: What Makes a Good Beach Read?

What kinds of books do you bring to the beach? One reader reflects on her preference for more serious beach reads. → Read More

Literary Tourism: Scotland

Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out this itinerary of literary destinations in Scotland for bookish tourists. → Read More

50 Must-Read Canadian Children’s and YA Books

Looking for a great Canadian picture book, middle-grade novel, or young adult read for Canadian Children's Book Week? This post has 50 must-read Canadian children's and YA books to keep you going all week long. → Read More

Watch the Trailer for Kevin Kwan’s CRAZY RICH ASIANS

Watch the trailer for this summer's Crazy Rich Asians, the movie version of the bestselling novel by Kevin Kwan, starring Constance Wu and Michelle Yeoh. → Read More

10 Movies You Didn’t Know Were Based on Books

Did you know YOU'VE GOT MAIL was based on a classic movie that was based on a play? We've got all the fun adaptation facts in this list of 10 surprising book-to-screen adaptations. → Read More

6 Books to Help You Beware the Ides of March

Want to beware the ides of March? Check out these six books about betrayal to read about infidelity, murder, revenge, wrongful imprisonment, and all other kinds of betrayal. → Read More