Did you know that more than 20,000 books have been written about the Holocaust? Yet even today, some of these essential stories are being challenged or even banned in schools. Why do we continue to read them? Because these books, whether personal memoirs describing life in concentration camps or powerful Holocaust novels blending fact and fiction, help preserve the truth of one of history’s darkest chapters.
Curious where to start with Sally Rooney’s books? From Conversations with Friends to Normal People, this guide explores her most acclaimed novels and short stories in order. Discover how Rooney captures modern love, friendship, and self-discovery with sharp realism and emotional depth that defines a generation of readers.
Sally Rooney books have gained popularity across her native Ireland since she first published in 2017. Now, the young adult, real world fiction became so well-loved that they earned bestseller status in the United States and China. Dozens of translations add to her reach into these and other markets.
BookScouter is here to support students juggling classes, expenses, and future goals.
BookScouter Textbook Scholarship is one way we give back by helping cover the cost of textbooks — one of the essential expenses every student needs to manage.
The Q3 2025 round of the BookScouter Textbook Scholarship brought in so many inspiring stories from students. We loved hearing your voices and reading about your most expensive textbook purchases — each story shows the real challenges students face and why affordable education matters so much.
Portland offers many places where you can donate used books.
This city is known for its love of books. It has one of the busiest library systems in the country: Multnomah County Library. The oldest on the West Coast and Oregon’s largest, it serves nearly one-fifth of the state’s population. In 2024–2025, it checked out or renewed nearly 17.6 million items (That’s almost 22 items per person!).
Portland is also home to many independent bookstores, book festivals, and reading events, which means there’s always a demand for good used books.
Get your little readers in the Halloween spirit! From friendly ghosts and silly monsters to heartwarming tales of kindness and courage, these 16 Halloween books for kids bring the perfect mix of fun and fright. Discover timeless favorites and new releases that make for cozy storytime reading all October long.
Halloween is almost here! Pumpkins are showing up on porches, costumes are coming out of closets, and kids are getting super excited. But you know what adds to the Halloween fun? A good book!
Looking for fun ways to celebrate Halloween in college? This guide rounds up eight awesome Halloween ideas for students—from hosting costume parties and haunted movie nights to planning scavenger hunts and pumpkin-carving contests. Discover budget-friendly and creative ways to make the most of your college Halloween celebrations with friends on and off campus.
The popularity of TJ Klune books has crossed reader boundaries and catapulted this author into bestselling status several times. He combines magic with the ordinary world in unique ways, adds a touch of humor and heart, and creates worlds you can sink into. All the books by TJ Klune contain LGBTQ+ characters and explore the unique themes people in the rainbow family experience in the real world, too. Readers appreciate the realistic portrayal of characters and the touch of fantasy that weaves into everyday life.
Ever spent more time picking the gift wrap than the gift… and still ended up with crinkled paper and a sad bow? Enough. Book gifts are different though. They deserve a wrap that whispers, “open me,” before the first page even turns.
So we went hunting. We pulled the coolest tricks from Reels and TikToks and turned them into 10 smashing ideas on how to wrap a book, including envelope folds, secret pockets, ribbon hacks, artsy add-ons, and more. No special tools, no craft degree, just clear steps and a short video for each technique. Ready to wrap? Let’s go!
Want creative ways to turn your old books into Halloween decorations? This guide rounds up nine spooktacular Halloween book decor ideas—from DIY spellbooks and ghost cutouts to book pumpkins and potion covers. Learn how to repurpose used books for Halloween crafts, give them a second life, and add a hauntingly charming touch to your home.
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