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Grown-Up Reads

Loved By Real Readers: The Best Books of 2015

We asked real readers to share their favorite books of 2015. From thrilling novels to inspirational memoirs, you're sure to find your next great read here.

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7 Reasons Why “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Is Going to Be Awesome

Here are the seven things about “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” J.K. Rowling's recently announced play, that we’re most excited about. Read on, Muggles!

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What My Kids’ Books Have Taught Me About Being a Dad

These five books offer children — and their fathers — some very worthwhile life lessons … because, let’s face it, mothers already know it all.

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The Books That Took Our Breath Away in 2015

The Brightly contributors' choices for the best children's and YA books of 2015 contain innovative literary themes, illustrations, styles, and more.

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Whatever You Do, Do Not Buy These Books This Holiday Season

If we can help one person not give a terribly misguided book this year, this will all be worth it.

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Grown-Up Reads

Fantastic Fairy Tales for Grown-Ups

For the children grown old among us, here’s a list of fables and fairy tales filled with royalty, impossible love, adventure, and a splash of magic.

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8 Christmas Books for the Whole Family

Finding holiday books the entire family will enjoy can be tough. These eight books will delight kids of all ages (and, yes, that means you, too).

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Books to Help Kids Make Sense of Challenging Current Events

These books can help children discuss and better process difficult world events such as war, immigration, discrimination, and environmental conservation.

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8 of the Most Overlooked (Yet Completely Awesome) Series for Young Adults

Already read The Hunger Games and Divergent? The next time you or your teen are looking for a good book, give one of these less-read YA series a chance.

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12 Books About Friendship for Middle Grade Readers

One of the biggest challenges of parenting is figuring out how to help your child learn how to navigate sticky social situations. A good book, at the right time, can help.