Started in 2017, the Beat the Backlist Reading Challenge is focused on reading books published in the previous year or earlier.
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The weather outside is…pretty gross, let’s be honest. It’s the perfect time to snuggle up with a great mystery! We focus a lot on new and upcoming titles (because they’re EXCITING!) but our library shelves are filled up with backlist. Let’s take a look at some charming and fun mysteries that your tweens will be mad about. Theo is delighted when she finds a beautiful painting hidden underneath an other painting at her grandfather’s home–she’s trying to find money to save their family house. But her grandfather had been a security guard at the art museum. Could the painting be stolen? Being an Inquisitor is not a job for a nice Jewish boy, but once the police get wind of the fact that Sacha can see witches, he’s apprenticed anyway. This alternate history of early 20th century New York–with magic–is delightful. If your tweens love it, no worries! There’s a sequel....
The best non-new-release books we read this year.
Say goodbye to TBR guilt ... The 2025 Booknerd Backlist Reading Challenge is your guilt-free way to rediscover the books you already own. With fun prompts, a supportive community, and zero pressure, this challenge turns your towering TBR into an exciting adventure! Let's tackle our backlist together - one book at
Let's talk about the best NOT NEW books you read this year: the best of the backlist.
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Title: At Her Request Author: Micki Miller Genre: Regency Romance Book Blurb: Lady Olivia has had some ill-fated ideas in the past. This, however, might take the prize for the worst.Olivia and her friend, Elspeth, set out late at night to catch a rumored demon in their net and send it home. Instead, they catch a man.Lord Derek Durham, Marquis of Durnhaven, walks the park late at night and alone. Since the day of the fire, when half his face was disfigured, it’s the only way and time he’ll ven
Fun activities you should do this summer • Is summer almost over or kind of still just beginning? Here are some more ideas to have an adventurous summer • picnic with friends- Get all of your girlfriends together, dress up, have cake, drink wine out of fancy classes and roll around in the grass. Have fun. • Play tag at night- I’m a firm believer tag doesn’t just have to be for kids!!! ESPECIALLY tag at night • go bike riding • go roller skating • play mini golf • bake a new treat • Go real golfing • get friends together to play baseball or flag football • have a summer reading list and make it a goal to read ____ amount of books this summer
We all have families, and our families all have quirks. Fortunately (at least I *think* it’s fortunate), not all of our families are dramatic enough to achieve novel-worthy status. But that…
My wonderful agency and I took a look back recently. When we first put out our own independent ebook editions of my backlist novels Funerals for Horses , Electric God , and Walter's Purple Heart , we didn't really know what to expect. We didn't know how much interest there would be for these titl
This listicle is my attempt at adding some of my favorite backlist YA fantasy series starters to your existing TBR!
Who doesn't love backlist? It's the cornerstone of any author's success and a reader's dream. This month, it's going to be a little different because over a six-day period, we want to feature books older than ninety days. Plus, there's a book giveaway no reader wants to miss.
Iconic Ray Bradbury short stories are now available in ebook for the first time in distinctive livery! Voyager is proud … Continued
Five months have passed since I last took a look at what was on my TBR pile. That only means one thing – I’ve come into possession of more books since then! The books are a mixture of charity shop purchases (because, let’s be honest, who can resist those prices? No sane book blogger!), HMV…
This fun 2025 reading challenge features 30 prompts to follow - using either new or backlist books - with a free printable PDF checklist!
Unleash your inner bookworm and conquer your TBR pile with the ultimate 2025 Beat the Backlist Reading Challenge! Join fellow book lovers in tackling those long-neglected titles. Discover new favorites, diversify your reading habits, and show off your literary prowess. Embrace the challenge and transform your reading experience! #BeatTheBacklist #ReadingChallenge #TBRPile #BookwormGoals
There's nothing better than picking up a stack of backlist YA books and finding your new favorite read.
