I’ve been a sucker for fantasy ever since I first cracked open one of Brain Jacques’ Redwall books. While I still love the creative worldbuilding, intriguing magic systems, and unique points of view offered by the genre’s best examples, I’ll read pretty much anything that seems interestingfantastic or otherwise. (Some of my more niche favorite genres are LGBTQ comics, grimdark heist novels, and quirky nonfiction about math.) My current projects are reading all of Terry Pratchett's Discworld books and everything ever written by Guy Gavriel Kay. 

When I’m not reading or figuring out what to read next, you’ll probably find me playing D&D or video games, catching up on the latest seasonal anime, and/or drinking objectively too much bubble tea. 

Ask Annaka what to read

Ask Annaka what to read

Reading Lists

HDL Staff Picks March 2026

March is reading month? I thought every month was reading month!

HDL Staff Favorite Romance

Can't get enough of Heated Rivalry and People We Meet on Vacation? Check out your library staff's favorite romance books!

Sophie Kinsella (1969 - 2025)

Celebrate the life of the author of "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and many more beloved titles.

Holiday Mystery

'Tis the season... FOR DEATH! (Mwahaha.)

Holiday Romance

Seasonal PSA: Please take extra care with any rugged-yet-charming bachelors in your life, as they are most likely to be affected.

Our Least Favorite Books 2025

Womp womp. Here are the worst books your library staff read in 2025 (and what you should consider reading instead).

Our Favorite Kids' Books 2025

Looking for a great read for a little one in your life? Check out the best children's books your library staff read in 2025!

Our Favorite Teen Books 2025

Here's the best tween and teen books that your library staff read this year. Did any of the YA titles here make your "best of" list in 2025?

Our Favorite Nonfiction 2025

Calling all nonfiction lovers! Check out the memoirs, cookbooks, and other nonfiction that your library staff loved reading in 2025.

Our Favorite Fiction 2025

Hope your 2025 was as great of a year for books as ours was! Check out the fiction your library staff loved this year.

HDL Staff Picks November 2025

According to our rigorous scientific analysis, November is a great time to read a book!

Cozy Autumn Mysteries

Celebrate pumpkin spice season with this collection of cozy fall mysteries!

I Cheerfully Refuse

These novels, many of them also atmospheric dystopias, deal with themes of climate, grief, found family, and journeys.

HDL Staff Picks August 2025

It's not too late for a beach read. Check out one of your library staff's recommendations today!
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