DeAnna Janes

DeAnna Janes is a writer and editor who calls New York City home. Her work, primarily in entertainment, lifestyle, and food, can be seen in publications including Harper's Bazaar, Fast Company, and Brit + Co. To learn more, head to deannajanes.com.

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The Best Adaptations of A Christmas Carol 

Ward off the bah humbugs with these amazing adaptations of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol.

6 Anti-Valentine's Day Books for Cynics

Who needs candles and confections on Valentine’s Day when you’ve got a great novel?

The 20 Best Magical Realism Books You Haven’t Read Yet

Go beyond the most popular magical realism books and read these hidden gems.

The 21 Best Time Travel Books You Haven’t Read Yet

Take a quantum leap into the world of time travel lit.

8 Westerns for People Who Hate Westerns

If you think Westerns are all the same, think again.

7 Trans Memoirs That Inspire, Impress, and Encourage

These coming-of-acceptance stories need to be at the top of your list.

10 Diverse Books to Add to Your Reading List

It's time to diversify your reading list.

15 Authors Like Dan Brown

What to read after you finish Origin, the latest Robert Langdon book.

Inspiring Nonfiction Books About Nature and Animals

Celebrate the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees.

20 Historical Fiction Books About Life During World War II

In these historical fiction reads, the effects of war go beyond the battlefield.

Step Inside the White House With These Entertaining Reads

Learn what really goes on behind those closed Palladian doors.

15 Books Like the Hit TV Show This Is Us

Perfect the art of the ugly cry.

10 Bad Boy Romance Books That Are Oh So Good

We don't give a damn about their bad reputations.

10 Authors Like Louise Penny

Because you need something to hold you over until her next book.

14 Books Like Harry Potter for Adult Readers

Because the wizarding world doesn’t have to end at Hogwarts.

5 Classic Films You Didn’t Know Were Based on British Novels

Americans aren’t the only ones finding inspiration from books.

The Re-Read: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret

Revisiting this Judy Blume classic was kind of a religious experience.

7 Tragic Memoirs That Deserve Your Tears

Because everyone needs a good cry.

9 Extraordinary Biographies About Strong Women

Dig into the histories of women who shaped the world.