Sarah Nicolas, Book Riot

Sarah Nicolas

Book Riot

Orlando, FL, United States

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Past articles by Sarah:

Is Goodreads a Good Thing?

Goodreads is the most popular social media site focused on books. But is Goodreads a good thing? It's complicated. → Read More

How Are Romance Novel Covers Made? Options + Behind-The-Scenes

Romance novels are a billion dollar industry, and covers are their primary marketing tool. But, how are romance novel covers made today? → Read More

How Much Do Authors Make Per Book?

How much do authors make per book? We spoke to self-published authors and traditionally published authors about how much money they make. → Read More

How Much Do Authors Make Per Book?

How much do authors make per book? We spoke to self-published authors and traditionally published authors about how much money they make. → Read More

9 Great Books About Teens With Supernatural Abilities

In these books about supernatural teens, young people find and wield their powers as they face challenges and try to do some good. → Read More

A History of Buying Books Onto the Bestseller List

In November, Donald Trump Jr.’s Triggered hit number one on the New York Times bestsellers list—with an asterisk. Or more accurately, a dagger (†). This is the first time many people noticed thi → Read More

Authors Don’t Have Much Control Over Covers; Here’s Why

We all judge books by their covers. A cover is the most important piece of marketing for any book. Publishers know this, which is why they have entire departments devoted to the design of book covers. → Read More

Read Harder: Read a Self-Published Book

Recommendations to help you fulfill the "read a self-published book" task of the Read Harder Challenge! → Read More

I’m Not Dirty: Why Calling Books “Clean” Is A Problem

Calling a book "clean" is judgmental and attempts to shame readers who like books with sex, alcohol, or cursing in them. → Read More

These Are The Book and Reading Statistics That Show Who Readers Are

A collection of book and reading statistics about how much time people spend reading globally, the benefits of books, kids and reading, and more. → Read More

It’s Okay to Recycle Unwanted Books

The great Marie Kondo War on Books seems to be simmering down. While some book lovers have moved all their books into a steel and concrete safe room just in case Marie Kondo kicks down their door to s → Read More

25 Awesome 2019 Queer YA Books to Preorder Right Now

2019 is bringing us loads of YA books of all genres with queer characters. Here are queer YA books coming out in 2019 that you can pre-order right now. → Read More

12 Great Young Adult Audiobooks from 2018

This round-up of great young adult audiobooks from 2018 is sponsored by Macmillan AudioAn innovative audiobook production featuring more than thirty voices, Sadie explores the depth of a sister's → Read More

Riot Roundup: The Best Books We Read In July 2018

We asked our contributors to share the best book they read last month. We’ve got fiction, nonfiction, YA, and much, much more—there are book recommendations for everyone here! Some are old, some a → Read More

30 Short Inspirational Quotes from Books

Enjoy these thirty short inspirational quotes from classic and modern books about love, courage, strength, hope, friendship, and more. → Read More

What the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award Name Change Means—And What It Doesn’t

The "Laura Ingalls Wilder Award" has been changed to "the Children’s Literature Legacy Award." Here's a breakdown of what that means, and what it doesn't. → Read More

12 Audiobooks To Listen To On Your Work Commute So You Can Sound Smart

Nonfiction audiobooks for commuters that will teach you a little about a lot of subjects, including biology, history, politics, physics, and economics. → Read More

30 Quotes About Poetry

Enjoy these thirty quotes about poetry from poets and poetry lovers, alike. → Read More

What Library Staff Members are Reading This Week

I walked around my five-floor downtown library and asked all my fellow staff members what they're reading right now. From board books to classics to science fiction and heavy nonfiction, there's a book for everyone. → Read More

50 of Our Favorite Library Quotes About How Awesome Libraries Are

Libraries are awesome - but you don't have to take our word for it. We selected fifty of our favorite inspirational library quotes, perfect for printing and posting on your library wall. → Read More