Thrillers, always! And crime fiction, bookclub fiction, women's fiction, YA, MG, & nonfiction. #MSWL rachelekstromcourage.com

In adult and YA: Diversity in my mswl. That simply goes without saying! Smartly written, great voice, compelling narrative. #mswl

In YA: high fantasy (NOT urban or contemp) is my cup of tea. Rich world-building, complex characters, feels foreign yet familiar. #mswl

My tastes in Middle Grade and Young Adult tend to be more literary. #MSWL

Tip: I have more room on my list for MG than YA right now. Diverse, plot-driven, imaginative, high-concept, heartfelt. Hit me. #MSWL

In YA: histfic is tough, but alt hist/hist fantasy, set during momentous times in history, capture my attention! Think AND I DARKEN #mswl

A character arc that rivals that of Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender. YA or MG. #MSWL

Also still looking for my sweeping YA fantasy (ESPECIALLY if it's diverse, like LGTBTQIA or in a non western European setting, etc.) #MSWL

In YA contemp: serious, dark but hopeful, speaks to the depths of human emotion and mentality. Forman, Rowell, Lord, Yoon as examples #mswl

In all fiction (adult, YA or MG): evocative/unusual settings, themes of nature, food, secrets, historical elements. #MSWL

Still looking for my sweeping YA Western adventure #MSWL

In YA contemp: quirky, smart cast w funny, relatable circumstances. Perkins, WHEN DIMPLE MET RISHI, PS I LOVE YOU, Dessen…laughter! #mswl

It's #MSWL day!! I'll be posting throughout the day, so keep an eye out. But let's start with #ownvoices in YA and adult.

Wait, that's what *I* want! Come to think of it, everything on your #MSWL is what I want...

Absolutely looking for #ownvoices and #diversebooks (especially in MG and YA). #MSWL

#MSWL immersive, epic YA HF a la All The Light You Cannot See. if #ownvoices even better. #tellyourstory

Strange and beautiful novels featuring magical realism elements (adult and YA) #MSWL

Smartly written diverse YA of all kinds (contemporary, fantasy, historical), adult historical featuring women who defy norms #MSWL

Retellings (adult or YA) that are whip smart and full of complex, rich characters (think Jane Steele), YA verse novels #MSWL

#MSWL MG/YA fiction high-conceptl but w/fully-dimensional characters, ie intersection of literary/commercial. Twisty plots no horror or SF