2024-04-03 00:59
It’s going to be a month of poetry exploration and appreciation, so to get us started, I wanted to share a primer that breaks down the steps to create a more rewarding poetry-reading e… Read More
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Read Furiously is a family-owned, New Jersey based publisher who believes in the sustainable reading journey. Through our published titles and community efforts, our goal is to cultivate a reading relationship with fellow “Furious Readers,†those that believe that reading can be both a leisure activity and a form of literary activism.
2024-04-03 00:43
National Poetry Month is back again! April is a fantastic month to explore poetry, a genre that is often overlooked because the structure and history of poetry can be a bit, well, overwhelmi… Read More
2024-03-25 14:30
In his recent review, Anthony Avini gave Parade of Streetlights 10/10 and noted it "not only gives the millennial a voice but captures what it means to be a millennial in A… Read More
2024-03-21 14:00
The Legend of Dave Bradley by S. Atezeni was recently reviewed by author Anthony Avina where he gave it 10/10 and called it "a short yet powerful and humorous read."
You can read the ful… Read More
2024-03-13 16:00
Andy Chang recently got a chance to chat with the folks at UrbanLit Magazine with the AR Critique where he got a chance to discuss his work on Northwood Meadows.
You can rea… Read More
2024-03-08 15:00
UrbanLitMagazine and The AR Critique recently did a review of the second volume in our Life in the Garden State series, an award winning anthology celebrating all the amazing stories that… Read More
2024-03-07 12:49
In the latest episode of The Douglas Coleman Show, host Douglas Coleman welcomed Read Furiously's own S. Atzeni to discuss her work as both author and publisher.
You can watch the full… Read More
2024-03-05 15:00
UrbanLitMagazine recently reviewed the very first installment in our bestselling One 'n Done series - What About Tuesday by Adam Wilson. The unfathomable story of a day that's gone missing… Read More
2024-03-01 15:53
The Bookfest recently made Parade of Streetlights one of their select titles for the 2024 Pavilion. You can read their writeup on the book here. Read More
2024-02-28 16:00
The February issue of UnCaged Magazine has just been released, and Elizabeth Teets, editor of Isn't She Great is one of the featured authors of the month.
Read her interview, and a f… Read More
2024-02-22 18:27
In the latest issue of Connections eMagazine, S. Atzeni was featured in an interview with Melanie P. Smith where she talks about her writing, running Read Furiously, and some of the i… Read More
2024-02-19 22:34
S. Atzeni recently had a chance to share her thoughts on writing, publishing, and censorship in literature with fellow author Sue Rovens.
You can read the full interview here Read More
2024-02-15 21:43
Last week, Southside Broadcasting, part of the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom's Siren Radio, hosted Bill Hemmig, Margaret Montet, and Adam Wilson to discuss writing, Nerd T… Read More
2024-02-12 20:10
Each year, the Community for Literary Presses and Magazines compiles a reading list of the best new books published by Black and African American authors.
This year, Parade of Streetl… Read More
2024-01-16 22:11
Each month the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses highlights some of the new titles being released. January's list has been posted and we are happy to congratulate Elizabeth Teets… Read More
2023-12-01 21:47
Every year the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses releases an End of Year Round Up featuring some of their favorite titles from the previous year. With December upon us, the 2023 li… Read More
2023-11-13 21:30
This past week, Y. Rodriguez was invited to sit down with Adrian Cepeda aka BookPapi to discuss Urban Folk Tales: Stories and how growing up in New York City helped inspire he… Read More
2023-10-03 16:47
Another Banned Books Week is upon us, Furious Readers, and while we love celebrating the right to read everyday, this week is a somber reminder that we still have so much more work to do.
I… Read More
2023-10-02 14:00
In honor of Filipino Heritage Month, CLMP has released their reading list featuring some of the best new books released by Filipino authors. Included on the list is the beautifully illustr… Read More
2023-09-19 14:19
September marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, and to celebrate CLMP has released a reading list of the best 2023 titles by Latino authors. The list features two Read Furiously a… Read More
2023-08-15 18:24
Congratulations to Jimmy Cullen and Showboi: Too Deep Too Care for being featured on CLMP's list of August releases.
You can view the full list of titles here. Read More
2023-07-10 20:06
Furious Readers, it's 5pm in NJ and Dolly would be proud because we are celebrating the end of the work day with a cover reveal for Elizabeth Teets's anthology, ISN'T SHE GREAT.
Celebrate… Read More
2023-06-29 18:28
This month, we had the privilege of publishing Itua Uduebo’s debut novel, Parade of Streetlights, a new title in the ever-growing genre of millennial fiction. If you’re still new… Read More
2023-06-11 22:50
Did you miss the livestream of Itua Uduebo, author of Parade of Streetlights, on the Black Writers Read podcast? Well, the episode is now live and available wherever you listen to podcasts Read More
2023-06-06 19:23
The CLMP June reading list has been released, and Parade of Streetlight has been selected as one of the featured titles this June.
Click here to read the full list. Read More
2023-05-24 13:47
And what better way to celebrate the occasion than with a special announcement, your favorite crew of woodland creates (and one grim reaper) will be returning in an all new collection next y… Read More
2023-05-17 22:59
CLMP has released their May reading list and we are excited to announce that First by Lianne Cruz has made the list of their selected titles.
Click here to read the full list of… Read More
2023-05-13 21:13
What do you want your readers to know about All These Little Stars?
All These Little Stars is a collection of stories that connect to me in some way. Some are abstract (stories and poems… Read More
2023-05-10 16:25
Midge Guerrera got chance to sit down with the folks at OnStage/OffStage to talk about her writing, her work as a playwright, and her collection of short stories Cars, Castle… Read More
2023-05-04 23:45
Whether you are new to the comics medium or a seasoned reader of comics or graphic novels, the complexities of the sequential art medium offer its own rewards. Before you dive into our title… Read More
2023-04-17 14:46
This month, CLMP has released their April Reading List, which features Urban Folk Tales: Stories by Y. Rodriguez.
Read the full list here Read More
2023-04-17 14:41
Y. Rodriguez got a chance to sit down with Rhina Valentin to talk about her all new short story collection, Urban Folk Tales: Stories.
Watch the interview below! Read More
2023-04-14 14:24
When we first started our company, we had two goals: to publish books and to remind people of the importance of reading. That was eight years ago, and looking back, the wins and losses to w… Read More
2023-04-13 23:09
An all new graphic novel coming to Read Furiously in 2024 from Adam Wilson, with art by Alejandro Fernandez and Dapit Jamur.
We'll be revealing the cover for the book at the end of Jul… Read More
2023-04-10 17:29
Congratulations to AJ Pellegrino and The Path Home for being included in Read Jump Scare's 2023 list of horror books.
See the full list of titles on the list here Read More
2023-04-10 17:17
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This past week, Urban Folk Tales was featured in the Village Sun, celebrating the release of the debut collection from Y. Rodriguez.
As a world-builder, Y. Rodriguez has a pas… Read More
2023-04-10 17:05
Author, poet, playwriter and composer Y. Rodriguez joined NY1's Stephanie Simon to talk about her new work of short stories.
Watch the entire interview here Read More
2023-03-30 00:21
What do you want your readers to know about The Path Home?
A few years ago, The Path Home would have been a completely different story but I'm so glad that it's the story it is today. I lov… Read More
2023-03-20 16:37
I started this year with the idea that I wanted more intention behind my reading habits. I’m an avid reader, but sometimes the rollercoaster of reading highs (read *all* the books *all… Read More
2023-03-03 19:00
March is Women's History month, and CLMP has featured both Nerd Traveler by Margaret Montet and Putting Out: Essays on Otherness by Samantha Mann for the monthly reading list.
Head… Read More
2023-03-01 19:20
This year, Read Furiously is excited to nominate Andy Chang for their work on their original graphic novel, Northwood Meadows: Lifestyle.
Voting is open to fans and creators a… Read More
2023-02-16 21:37
This month we begin our Author Spotlight series featuring Andy Chang, author of the slice-of-life comic collection Northwood Meadows: Lifestyle. Join our favorite creature citizens as they… Read More
2023-02-15 15:00
There's a story hidden behind every smile
Read Furiously is very excited to announce the seventh installment in our One 'n Done series - Showboi (Too Deep To… Read More
2023-02-12 13:47
Thank you to CLMP for featuring The Path Home by AJ Pellegrino as one of their featured February Releases.
Be sure to get your copy wherever books are sold Read More
2023-01-27 19:23
Reads Rainbows has started compiling their list of 2023 sapphic books being released, and Read Furiously's own A.J. Pellegrino has made the list for their installment in the One 'n Done se… Read More
2023-01-22 13:10
This past week, A.J. Pellegrino had a chance to sit down with The Nonbinary Knight and discuss her new book, The Path Home, coming out next month.
Click here to read the interview and learn… Read More
2022-12-30 21:12
It's the end of the year and Read Furiously has been lucky enough to have three of our titles selected by CLMP for their Year End Wrap-up.
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Children’s and Y… Read More
2022-12-30 18:43
Furious Readers, we present to you: the Read Furiously Class of 2022
As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the extraordinary voices and talent that made up… Read More
2022-11-29 19:08
Another year is coming to a close, Furious Readers, and this year we have a lot to be grateful for. For starters, we have managed to keep steady during a challenging time not only for the pu… Read More
2022-11-01 22:38
A queer reimagining of the classic Persephone and Hades myth filled with magic and true love.
Bryony has just graduated college, and instead of moving to Brooklyn to start her summer fello… Read More
2022-10-10 18:33
October is Filipino American History Month, and the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses has included Pursuit: A Collection of Art by Liane Cruz as one of their selections… Read More
2022-10-03 18:33
Join Y. Rodriguez as she speaks with Rhina Valentin from BronxNet TV about her upcoming book Urban Folk Tales Read More
2022-10-01 18:21
No matter what you’re looking to write, you’ll be well served by developing the skills to write coming of age stories. These are tales of firsts, from first love to finding a… Read More
2022-08-08 15:38
Come explore the all new America.
Bill Hemmig, the author of the One 'n done title Brethren Hollow, presents Americana: Stories.
Americana is a combinatio… Read More
2022-07-12 14:32
Midge Guerrera, author of Cars, Castles, Cows, and Chaos, made local news this month when she was featured in the Ewing Observer!
The article is a fantastic write-up of both the book a… Read More
2022-07-11 19:09
Time to start the week with an all new cover reveal!
Read Furiously is excited to announce the debut novel from Itua Uduebo.
Parade of Streetlights follows a year in Kolawo… Read More
2022-07-08 15:58
It's Cover Reveal Day, Furious Readers!
Today we are happy to bring you the cover for our brand new graphic novel from award winning artist Lianne Cruz.
First is a collection of… Read More
2022-07-02 18:31
Celebrate Queer Joy with a playlist of songs curated by Samantha Mann and the contributors of I Feel Love: Note on Queer Joy Read More
2022-07-01 01:06
We here at Read Furiously are excited to nominate Adam Wilson and Jeff Chin for their work on their original graphic novel, Helium, part of our popular One 'n Done series.
Voting is open to… Read More
2022-06-28 16:23
It's COVER REVEAL DAY in the Read Furiously office!
Today we are introducing Urban Folk Tales by Y. Rodriguez, a collection of… Read More
2022-06-25 18:59
That’s right, furious readers: Read Furiously got an upgrade!
We are so excited to welcome you to our new site, filled with helpful information about our. happenings, our titles, and… Read More
2022-06-23 15:18
Midge Guerrera is ready to begin her third act. Join her as she sets out on the adventure of a lifetime in her ancestral Pontelandolfo, Italy. Get your copy of Cars, Castles, Cows, and Cha… Read More
2022-04-07 17:53
Celebrate National Poetry Month by joining Read Furiously editor Samantha Atzeni as she sits down with poet Nicole Zamlout, author of All These Little Stars to talk about the creation of her… Read More
2022-03-17 14:00
In this episode of "Reading Furiously," Samantha Atzeni sits down with Susan Padron, author of We don't do "just okay" anymore. They discuss the creative process, break down the book's stru… Read More
2021-10-29 14:00
Get your copy of Stay Salty: Life in the Garden State here Back to the episode list Read More
2021-07-27 17:34
Get your copy of Nerd Traveler hereGet your copy of Furious Lit vol. 1 Tell Me A Story hereBack to the episode list Read More
2021-07-27 17:33
Get your copy of The World Takes: Life in the Garden State hereBack to the episode list Read More
2021-07-27 17:33
Get your copy of The World Takes: Life in the Garden State hereBack to the episode list Read More
2021-07-27 17:33
Get your copy of Furious Lit vol 1: Tell Me A Story hereBack to the episode list Read More
2021-07-27 17:33
Get your copy of What About Tuesday hereBack to the episode list Read More
2021-07-27 17:32
Get your copy of The World Takes: Life in the Garden State hereBack to the episode list Read More
2021-07-27 17:32
Get your copy of The World Takes: Life in the Garden State here Back to the episode list Read More
2021-06-17 20:41
Get your copy of We don't do "just okay" anymore here Read More
2020-03-23 19:20
It's always been our key practice when asked where to get a copy of our titles to respond, "They're available at your local independent bookstore." As small press publisher, we see it as our… Read More
2019-01-24 19:28
The cheesiest of this post's title notwithstanding, I still maintain that we are moving toward new reading territories. Maybe it's the new year or maybe it's inspired by the changes that we… Read More
2018-10-18 13:31
It's that time of year again: as the weather begins to change, we realize the year is coming to a close, and the panic begins to set in. It's a feeling we all know too well, the little voice… Read More
2018-09-20 14:00
It's been a long time since I've included a regular blog post, Furious Readers. While this may read as a cause for alarm, the time away has been a blessing. We've had major changes within ou… Read More
2017-05-15 20:20
This past Wednesday, Read Furiously got to help celebrate Poetry Extravaganza at Bucks County Community College, and we'd like to thank everyone involved for the warm welcome, and congratula… Read More
2017-01-05 15:43
It is very difficult for writers, especially women, to move beyond the stereotype of "chick lit." As a reader, I don't approve of this term because I feel it devalues novels with female prot… Read More
2016-10-14 16:03
Happy Fall, Furious Readers! While the days aren't getting too cold here in New Jersey, fall is always a wonderful time to think about preparing your winter TBR, finishing up your reading go… Read More
2016-08-23 16:08
Editor's Note: The first lesson in a book buying sabbatical: Never go at it alone. I'm happy to report that Adam will be writing a few posts himself to highlight another side of our alternat… Read More
2016-08-19 22:16
Happy Friday, furious readers! First of all, I am so happy I had my 5th anniversary edition of Brian & Bobbi before our book buying sabbatical (the perks of working for Read Furiously… Read More
2016-08-04 13:00
Once we figured out how many books we had, we began to consider the growing trend of participating in a "book freeze." For those who are unfamiliar with the concept, a "book freeze" or "book… Read More
2016-08-02 21:12
All furious readers understand two fundamental truths: 1) books are expensive, and 2) we purchase more books than we have time to read, resulting in overflowing TBR piles and overwhelmed ban… Read More
2016-07-27 19:31
Hello, my dear furious readers! I am about to welcome you back, but I'm afraid it is I who needs the welcoming back, as I have left for far too long with no explanation. My explanation is th… Read More
2015-08-19 13:57
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERead Furiously Makes Print Debut with The MOTHER PrincipleRead Furiously is proud to announce its first print trade run with The MOTHER Principle, an original graphic no… Read More
2015-08-06 20:29
A Note from Read FuriouslyIt's official, and we can finally announce it: The MOTHER Principle vol. 1: MOTHER Knows Best will be hitting shelves on August 19th. It's the first volume in… Read More
2015-06-16 15:00
Today I want to share with you Open Culture's piece on reading culture:“Tsundoku,” the Japanese Word for the New Books That Pile Up on Our Shelves, Should Enter the English Langu… Read More
2015-06-09 01:53
Hello Furious Readers and Happy International Literacy Day.For those unfamiliar with it, International Literacy Day was started by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Org… Read More
2015-06-09 01:51
"Language does this to our memories - simplifies, solidifies, codifies, mummifies. An oft-told story is like a photograph in a family album; eventually, it replaces the moment it was m… Read More
2015-04-01 18:30
Thinking in terms of structure, the ending should be considered one of the best parts of a story. It's the payoff, the moment when all the strife and conflict our characters have had to endu… Read More
2015-03-04 21:05
Furious Readers, my sincere apologies for not posting this sooner. It seems we followed our own advice and got caught reading (don't you love when that happens?). More on those r… Read More
2015-02-03 15:13
When I was a kid, my favorite activity was reading. Maybe that's an understatement - my favorite activity was reading everything in my path. Books, TV Guides (especially TV Guide… Read More
2015-02-03 15:11
"Thank God for America, the women on the stoop said. In the old country, it would have turned out different." -- The Black Madonna, Louisa ErmelinoLet's face it - Italian America… Read More
2015-02-03 15:11
Sometimes, Furious Readers, it seems as though Mr. Bueller couldn't have been more right. As hours slip by unnoticed, and the days just don't feel as long as they once were, it can sometimes… Read More
2015-02-03 15:11
I feel as though any words I write about the passing of Gabriel Garcia Marquez will seem cheap compared to the brilliant writers who have been writing, posting, and offering their thoughts r… Read More
2015-02-03 15:11
The Read Furiously table, complete with Furious Reader's tea, our books, and the I, Read Furiously Charity bracelets.I'm not the first one to say this and I surely won't be the last, but wri… Read More
2015-02-03 15:11
Earlier today I Googled "Great Literary Couples" to see what might turn up, and I wasn't in the least bit surprised in the results. A lot of Jane Austen. Like a lot. I have a little bit of… Read More
2015-02-03 15:11
Happy Birthday!This is swell -It's the good doctor's birthday.As far as I can tell.Grab a seat,Grab a book,Take a treatSit in a nook!Happy Birthday!Time for fun -Suess is goodFor Everyone-Sa… Read More
2015-02-03 15:10
Happy Summer, Furious Readers! We have so much planned for the summer and the months that will follow, but reading is always our first goal for the summer.I've always loved the idea of… Read More
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