Lisa Yelon
@lisayelon.bsky.social
Jewish mom, blogger, lover of books she/her https://www.lisayelon.com
New blog post: Two powerful graphic novels about genocide by @artsypabster.bsky.social and @nadinetakvorian.bsky.social. #booksky #graphicnovels www.lisayelon.com/blog/reveali...
Uncovering History through Graphic Novels — Lisa Yelon
History should not stay hidden; these books share truths, no matter how painful.
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New blog post: Great mysteries to dive into if you liked The Librarians by @sherrythomas.com, including ones by Julia Seales, P.J. Nelson, @amandachapmanauthr.bsky.social, Peggy Townsend, and Katie Siegel. #mystery #booksky www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-...
If You Like The Librarians… — Lisa Yelon
Bookish mysteries for bibliophiles
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Blog post: Great reads under 200 pages, including ones by Claire Keegan, @seananmcguire.bsky.social, @alixeharrow.bsky.social, and @annaleen.bsky.social. #booksky www.lisayelon.com/blog/delight...
Delightfully Short Books — Lisa Yelon
Looking for a quick fix? Check out these novellas.
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In memory of Jane Yolen…her many wonderful books will live on. I still dream that someday I might get a book published and be next to hers on the library shelf. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/b...
Jane Yolen, Whose Books for Children Drew on Everyday Life, Dies at 87
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New blog post: How will you commemorate Juneteenth this year? Perhaps with a book, like this trio by Robin DiAngelo, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and @percivaleverett.bsky.social. #booksky #Juneteenth www.lisayelon.com/blog/junetee...
Juneteenth Reading List 2026 — Lisa Yelon
Suggestions for reading on the themes or freedom and race.
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New blog post: Invest time into one of these books, including ones by @brandonsanderson.com, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Richard Powers, Sarah J. Maas, Donna Tartt, Abraham Verghese, and Rebecca Yarrow. #booksky www.lisayelon.com/blog/delicio...
Deliciously Long Books — Lisa Yelon
Settle in with a lengthy read this summer.
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Blog post: Great #MG #fantasy books to enjoy, including ones by Lily Berlin Dodd, @rebstead.bsky.social, and @gingerhaze.bsky.social. #booksky www.lisayelon.com/blog/middle-...
Middle-grade Fantasy Round-up — Lisa Yelon
Dragons, aliens, and magic abound in these delightful reads.
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Blog post: Andy Weir fans? Check out these, including ones by Becky Chambers, @maryrobinettekowal.com, @rykaaoki.bsky.social, @jsdewes.com, and L.M. Sagas. #booksky www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-...
If You Like Project Hail Mary… — Lisa Yelon
Looking for more space adventures?
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New blog post: What I've been reading lately in the #fantasy realm, including books by @georgiasummers.bsky.social, @robertjbennett.bsky.social, and C.L. Polk. #booksky www.lisayelon.com/blog/fantasy...
Fantasy Round Up — Lisa Yelon
Lose yourself in these great fantasy picks.
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Data for the win. www.everydayhealth.com/pregnancy/no...
Another Large Study Finds No Link Between Taking Tylenol While Pregnant and Later ADHD or Autism Diagnosis
A study of 2.1 million births found no link between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and ADHD or autism when researchers compared sibling outcomes.
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New blog post: Government overreach and surveillance gone overboard in books like The Dream Hotel by @lailalalami.com, including ones by @pronounced-ing.bsky.social, Jessamine Chan, Nikki Erlich, George Orwell, and José Saramago. #booksky #dystopia www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-...
If You Like The Dream Hotel… — Lisa Yelon
Someone is always watching in these books.
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New blog post: My thoughts on a handful of this year's winners, including ones by @maryshyneonline.bsky.social, @antontreuer.bsky.social, @vanlieshoutstudio.bsky.social, and @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social. www.lisayelon.com/blog/ala-202...
ALA 2026 Winners — Lisa Yelon
A spotlight on some Youth Media Award winners from 2026
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New blog post: #MG and #YA novels like those by @alangratz.bsky.social and Jennifer Nielsen, including ones by @kimbbbradley.bsky.social, @veerawrites.bsky.social, @aishasaeed.bsky.social, @ewein2412.bsky.social, and @rutasepetys.bsky.social. #booksky www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-...
For Fans of Alan Gratz and Jennifer Nielsen… — Lisa Yelon
Historical fiction fans unite and check out these recommendations.
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New blog post: Recommendations for fans of The Women by @kristin-hannah.bsky.social, including ones by @rhymeswithcapri.bsky.social, Thanhhà Lai, Nguyên Phan Quê Mai, @ewein2412.bsky.social, and Jane Kirkpatrick. #booksky #TheWomen #historicalfiction www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-...
If You Like The Women… — Lisa Yelon
Readalikes for the popular Kristin Hannah Vietnam War novel
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New blog post: Readalikes for Jenny Han's romances, including books by @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social, Catherine Gilbert Murdock, @rainbowrowell.bsky.social, David Yoon, and @nicolayoon.bsky.social. #booksky #YA #romance www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-...
If You Like The Summer I Turned Pretty… — Lisa Yelon
Reader Lindsay B. asks for recs for her romance-loving teen.
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This program sounds amazing (and reminds me of "Call the Midwife"!). I hope it can expand even further. www.npr.org/2026/01/20/n...
New Orleans brings back the house call, sending nurses to visit newborns and moms
Louisiana has long struggled with maternal and infant mortality. In New Orleans, free home visits by nurses help spot medical problems early. It's a reproductive health policy with bipartisan support.
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New blog post: Readalike suggestions for The Reading List, including books by Gabrielle Zevin, Meg Shaffer, Sheila Roberts, and Amanda Chapman. #booksky www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-...
If You Like The Reading List… — Lisa Yelon
A handful of suggestions with warm intergenerational friendships and a deep love of books
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New blog post: Great readalikes for Kate McKinnon's #MG books, including ones by @trentonleestewart.bsky.social, Maryrose Wood, @redbreastedbird.bsky.social, @bethatintervals.bsky.social, @lisayee.bsky.social, @dansantat.bsky.social, and Judith Rossell. #booksky www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-...
If You Like Millicent Quibb… — Lisa Yelon
Calling all mad scientists! Here are more adventurous middle-grade books for lovers of McKinnon’s.
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New blog post: Great graphic novels with a eye to the past like @nathanhale.bsky.social, including ones by @geneluenyang.bsky.social, @georgetakei.bsky.social, and @gdayyank.bsky.social. #booksky #graphicnovels #kidlit www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-...
If You Like Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales… — Lisa Yelon
Historical graphic novel recommendations for kids!
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New post: My favorites of the year, including ones by Towles, @sarahbethdurst.bsky.social, @maryrobinettekowal.com, @shelbyvanpelt.bsky.social, Boulley, Collins, Wang, @kloshaughnessy.bsky.social, Rosewood, and Rossell. #booksky www.lisayelon.com/blog/the-bes...
The Best Books I Read in 2025 — Lisa Yelon
All the books I loved reading this past year
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Donate to Bring joy to Martha’s Place this holiday season, organized by Meg Weisberg
Hi everyone, I’m throwing a spa-night holiday party at Martha’s Place, a … Meg Weisberg needs your support for Bring joy to Martha’s Place this holiday season
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New blog post: evocative fantasy stories, including ones by @brandonsanderson.com, @olivieblake.bsky.social, and Rachel Gillig. #booksky #fantasy www.lisayelon.com/blog/fantasy...
Fantasy Series to Dive into — Lisa Yelon
A girl who can use metal to fly, six magicians competing for entrance into an elite society, and an oracle who can only “see” through drowning.
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New blog post: Jewish-folklore creatures make these books magical, including ones by @catvalente.bsky.social, Helene Wecker, @jonathanauxier.bsky.social, Mat Tonti, and @kylelukoff.bsky.social. www.lisayelon.com/blog/a-mount...
A Mountain of Golems — Lisa Yelon
Inspired by A World Worth Saving by Kyle Lukoff, I’ve collected up a handful of golem-populated books.
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New blog post: Great next reads after Kimmerer's book, including ones by Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton, Richard Powers, Angeline Boulley, Pari Thomson, and Dan SaSuWeh Jones. #booksky www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-...
If You Like Braiding Sweetgrass… — Lisa Yelon
For fans of Kimmerer’s book, here are suggestions for more reads about Indigenous life and the natural world.
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New blog post: Dig in to these two great true stories from writers @davidgrann.bsky.social and @beckyaikman.bsky.social. #booksky #nonfic www.lisayelon.com/blog/histori...
Historical Non-Fiction — Lisa Yelon
Amazing tales of survival and bravery!
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New blog post: Looking for a suspenseful read with a wild heart like Heartwood by Amity Gaige? Recs including ones by @lewrobinson.bsky.social, Michael Finkel, @lizmoorebooks.bsky.social, and Jen Wang. #booksky www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-...
If You Like Heartwood… — Lisa Yelon
Readalikes for this tale of a missing person in the woods of Maine.
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Blog post: Books for adults who still dream of finding portals to magic worlds, including ones by @levgrossman.com, @seananmcguire.bsky.social, @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social, @erinmorgenstern.bsky.social, and Meg Shaffer. #booksky www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-...
If You Like The Magicians… — Lisa Yelon
Traveling between this world and hidden magical ones holds plenty of challenges for those who make the trek. Enjoy these adventures!
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Blog post for Banned Books Week 2025: Get reading; get fighting. #booksky @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social www.lisayelon.com/blog/banned-...
Banned Books Week 2025 — Lisa Yelon
Mark Banner Books week by taking the time to read for your rights.
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About 125,000 transgender people are assaulted in the restroom every year. No transgender woman has ever been convicted of assaulting a woman in a public restroom.
