Tasha Brandstatter
Tasha is the least practical person you will ever meet. She grew up reading historical romance novels, painting watercolors like a 19th century debutant, and wanting to be Indiana Jones--or at the very least Indiana Jones's girlfriend. All this led her to pursue a career in the field of art history. After spending ten years in academia without a single adventure in Mesoamerica, however, Tasha decided to change her career and be a freelance writer (although she's still waiting on that adventure). In addition to writing for Book Riot, she's a regular contributor to History Colorado, the Pueblo PULP, and Opposing Views. She also runs two book blogs: Truth Beauty Freedom and Books (title inspired by Moulin Rouge, best movie ever) and The Project Gutenberg Project, dedicated to finding forgotten classics. Tasha also likes to have a drink or two and blogs about cocktails at Liquid Persuasion, as well as small town restaurants on Nowhere Bites. Blog: Truth Beauty Freedom and Books and The Project Gutenberg Project Twitter: @heidenkind
Where to Start Reading Keigo Higashino
March 4, 2020Discover the tense, twisty mysteries of Keigo Higashino, one of Japan's most popular mystery writers, with these three recommended books.
All the Meghan Markle Book Recommendations Fit to Print
November 18, 2019You can find Meghan Markle book recommendations for everyone on your list, from romantics and philosophers to economists and mystery lovers.
10 Of The Best Vampire Romance Manga Series You Gotta Read
October 17, 2019Love vampires? Love romance? Then these mangas are must-reads.
5 Books to Start You on F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence, Retire Early)
July 29, 2019Get inspired to join the FIRE movement with help from these five FIRE books on how to achieve financial independence and retire early.
The Best Sous Vide Cookbooks For Home Cooks And Professional Chefs
May 2, 2019Looking for some sous vide cookbooks to help you crack your sous vide immersion circulator wide open and make some modernist cuisine? We've got you covered.
Reading Pathways: Lisa Kleypas
February 28, 2019Ready to start reading the swoon-worthy historical romances of Lisa Kleypas? Tasha offers three suggestions that are sure to wind up on your keepers shelf.
Trump’s Terrible Presidency Book Club
November 13, 2018There are so many books on how awful Trump's presidency is, why don't we just start a book club? Practically guaranteed to scare the bejesus out of you.
Which Romance Novel Should I Read? A Newbie Quiz
September 21, 2018Want to get into the world of romance novels but don't know where to start? Take Book Riot's Which Romance Novel Should I Read Quiz and find out!
These Are 20 Of The Highest Rated Books on Goodreads
July 18, 2018What are the highest rated books on Goodreads? From fantasy to romance and historical fiction, we braved the world of numbers and averages to find out!
4 More Literary Wines
June 25, 2018Up your bookish boozing with four more literary wines perfect for summer, or any time of the year you've got a book in your hand.
Literary Tourism: The Book Towns of France
June 3, 2018
Awesome Ideas for Celebrating Burns Night
January 24, 2018Say slàinte to the Ploughman Poet on January 25th with Burns Night, the boss literary holiday that celebrates Robert Burns and his beloved homeland of Scotland.
15 Books to Get You Started on a Healthier, Plant-Based Diet
December 28, 2017Want to incorporate more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into your meals? Then give these 15 healthy eating and plant-based diet books a try.
44 Mystery Romance Novels to Read Right Now
December 7, 2017Whether you love mystery or romance–or both!–these 44 mystery romance novels provide the perfect combination of love story and suspense.