Kristina Pino
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Miami, FL, United States
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Your Star Wars Books Reading Order: Where to Start
Getting into the world of Star Wars outside of the films can be daunting. Add all the spin-offs and TV series, comics, and books, and it's downright behemoth. So I've stepped in to try and help you so → Read More
Craft Ideas to Transform Unwanted Books Into Objets d’Art
Have some books lying around by authors who've fallen from grace, but find you can't toss or give them away? We've got some craft ideas for those! → Read More
Your 2018 Guide to the Best Gifts for Comic Book Lovers
With the gifting season upon us, we figured it was time for a little shopping inspo for those awesome comics nerds in our lives. I endeavored to find a solid variety of products, and it wouldn't be to → Read More
Some Latina Authors to Read Instead of That Guy
Tired of reading about That Guy and those terrible things he did? Focus instead on boosting some deserving Latina authors. → Read More
How to Squeeze in More Reading Time While Traveling
If you always make sure to pack plenty of books when you go on vacation, but struggle with finding the reading time to justify it, this guide to reading while traveling might be for you. → Read More
Library Holiday Displays Abound for the Coziest Season
A quick little look at some of the bookish library holiday displays we've found around Instagram. What's your library doing to show the holiday spirit? → Read More
Bookish Instagram is Gearing Up For the Holidays
Check out what some folks are doing for the holidays over at bookish Instagram. Twinkling lights, tea, and candles galore! → Read More
How I (Mostly) Stopped Buying Books and Became a Better Reader
One Rioter talks about how tight living spaces and financial circumstances led her to stop buying books, and how her reading life was made better. → Read More
The Force is Strong With This Star Wars Gift Guide
Look no further than this post to find the perfect Star Wars gift for a friend or a loved one on your "nice" list this holiday season. → Read More
Literary Tourism: Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
One Rioter goes on vacation to Cartagena de Indias in Colombia, and shares what bookish delights await anyone who visits. → Read More
Let’s Play A Little Bookish Would You Rather?
Step right up for a neat little round of bookish Would You Rather! Noodle over a few questions, and then play by commenting your responses. → Read More
5 Books to Read for Raising Compassionate Kids
There are many different ways to encourage kids to become compassionate individuals, and reading certain stories with them is one. → Read More
That Time We Saw Rad Spine Poetry on Instagram
As part of our June #Riotgrams challenges on Instagram, we asked our community to post some spine poetry, and the result was beautiful. → Read More
Why I Don’t Listen to Fictional Audiobooks Narrated by Men
Narrators can make or break an audiobook, and male narrators who make female characters shrill definitely break them. → Read More
The Bookish Gear You Need to be Ready for Summer
A handy little bookish gear roundup for book nerds who are also beach bums. Check out our essentials, and then share yours! → Read More
Your Guide to Free Comic Book Day May 6th, 2017
Everything you need to know about Free Comic Book Day today. → Read More
Pottermore To Launch Wizarding World Book Club this June
Pottermore have announced a new book club, launching June of this year, in which fans will get to re-read and discuss the Harry Potter series of books. → Read More
A Teacher’s Guide to Literary Activism in the Classroom
Book Riot is featuring ways to be a literary activist this week. See all the posts here.As a teacher of mostly children of color who come from various parts of the world, diversity in the clas → Read More
11 Bookish Feelings We Need Words For
What do you call it when you fall in love with a book after a sentence? → Read More
13 Coretta Scott King Award and Honoree Books To Read Now
In case you haven't checked in with what's going on with the U.S. government lately, Elizabeth Warren was silenced for quoting Coretta Scott King, among other people, and daring to oppose a Republican → Read More