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Book Nerds: Virginia Woolf is Not a Feminist Icon

Renowned and praised for her radical critique of the patriarchy, Virginia Woolf remains a trailblazer for feminism despite her complex history of racism and anti-semitism.…

June 7, 2024

A balding man with brown hair and beard in a black seat sits in a brown chair at a desk in front of grey-green background. He is writing intently on a crisp sheet of paper, quill in hand, inkwell before him, maroon book to his side, as be brings his story to life.

Life Lessons in Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol”

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Or: How a stuck-up, miserly, selfish old Scrooge was taught timeless life lessons by ghosts in a classic Christmas tale.…

May 22, 2024

A writer in a black sweater with square, rimmed glasses peers over his latest manuscript, glowing with a nefarious green light. In the faded background, a puppet sits and stares at him with an enthusiastic look on its face, twisted in the disturbing tone which belies only the most horrible fantasies.

The Life and Process of R.L. Stine

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

What best-selling children's horror author R.L. Stine can teach up-and-coming writers through his professional process.…

April 22, 2024

Student laughing at college humor magazine she is reading.

Marooned Lampoons: The Abandoned Art of College Humor Magazines

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

Many old universities have long-running humor magazines that, while once extremely popular, are failing to keep up with the culture.…

April 18, 2024

‘My Dark Vanessa’ Explores the Psychological Dynamic of a Predatory Relationship

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Set against the context of the #MeToo movement, the debut novel of Kate Elizabeth Russell probes into the interactions between a predatory man and his teenage student.…

May 22, 2020

Illustration by Elizabeth Wong of a penguin rereading a book indoors

Why Everyone Is Rereading Their Favorite Books in Quarantine

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

During stressful times like these, it's reassuring to return to old, beloved stories instead of forging into the new and unknown.…

May 21, 2020

‘Valentine’ Portrays the Horrors of a Male-Dominated Small Town

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Against the backdrop of a small Texas town, Elizabeth Wetmore's novel is a gritty depiction of a violent, patriarchal society.…

May 21, 2020

Banana Magazine, an Asian American magazine

Here Are 5 Asian American Magazines To Celebrate in May

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so why not read about the importance of loving and accepting our identities?…

May 19, 2020

Screenshot from Percy Jackson film in an article about bad film adaptations

Why Are Book to Film Adaptations Always So Bad?

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

What is it exactly that gets lost in the void between the page and the screen — and why do fans of the book get so mad about it?…

May 18, 2020

A copy of the young adult book They Both Die at the End

5 Underrated Young Adult Books That You Might Not Have Heard Of

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

They might not be getting big movie or TV adaptations, but they might just become your new favorites.…

May 15, 2020

‘Loveboat, Taipei’ Explores Feeling Disconnected From Your Culture

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

The heartwarming young adult novel follows an Asian American teenager caught between the culture of the United States and her parents' homeland.…

May 14, 2020

Busts of famous poets in an article about poetry

How To Write Poetry When You’re Just Starting Out

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

Writing a poem can be a terrifying process. Here are some tips to make the journey easier.…

May 13, 2020

‘The Defining Decade’ Is Helping You Not Feel so Lost in Your 20s

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

It’s perfectly normal to feel confused as you fully enter adulthood. This book by Dr. Meg Jay shows some ways to attain clarity and direction.…

May 11, 2020

The New York Times Learning Network Is a Writer’s Best Friend

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

Polished lesson plans and real-world examples from the prestigious paper of record will give anyone the skills they need to become better at writing.…

May 9, 2020

Ric Grayson is a tragic disappointment to the DC and batman storyline.

Dick Grayson’s Tragic Fall to ‘Ric’ Grayson Is a Disappointment

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

The Batman universe courts controversy with its fandom by turning the original Robin/Nightwing into an edgy bad boy with amnesia.…

May 6, 2020

"Feminist Antibodies" allows for Asian-American voices to be heard during a time of extreme exnophobia and discrimination.

‘Feminist Antibodies’ Is a Stern Rebuke to Coronavirus-Related Racism

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

The zine released by the Asian American Feminist Collective offers a communal response to the emerging anti-Asian xenophobia in the wake of COVID-19.…

May 5, 2020

Playboy Says Goodbye to Print and Signals the End of an Era

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

The magazine has been a shadow of its former self for years. Will it be able to keep up in the online publishing world?…

May 2, 2020

The Harry Potter series (pictured above) helped shape and improve the mental health of the author in her younger years.

How Harry Potter Shaped My Mental Health Growing Up

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

You already have all the magic you need inside.…

April 27, 2020

A two-page spread of an isolation journal

Now’s the Perfect Time To Start Your Own Isolation Journal

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

When there's nothing better to do, journaling could be the perfect way to pass time and release your inner anxieties.…

April 26, 2020

Cartoon image of a man in bed in article about young adult literature

Why Adults Can Love Young Adult Literature Too

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

A good story has no targeted age group, and punchy, coming-of-age narratives can appeal to anybody.…

April 19, 2020

Sakura with Naruto from the anime Naruto

’Naruto’ Leaves Fans Wanting More Character Development From Sakura

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Fan fiction is adding a few more dimensions to a character many felt was left underdeveloped.…

April 12, 2020

‘Looking for Alaska’ by John Green Finally Found a Home on Hulu

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

It's time to go on another angsty adventure with the prolific young adult author.…

April 6, 2020

‘Harry Potter’ Finds New Life in the World of Podcasts

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

There's still so much to say about these beloved books and the impact they have had on an entire generation of readers.…

March 29, 2020

Writer Jon Vreeland Teaches the Importance of Experience and Struggle

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

His work 'The Taste of Cigarettes' demonstrates that writing is borne of personal toil — whatever form that may take.…

March 25, 2020

Illustration of a poet performing spoken word poetry

How Spoken Word Poetry Is Transforming the Genre

Emerson Holmes, Lindenwood University

Poetry isn't just written down. Some poets are evolving the genre by using their voices as their medium.…

March 24, 2020

Discussing the webtoon "Lookism," the image displays a man's face split down the middle: one half beautiful and the other what would be considered ugly in South Korea.

Webtoon ‘Lookism’ Looks Into Beauty Standards in South Korea

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

While the world has lauded the country for K-beauty, this webtoon shows the dark side of South Korean beauty standards.…

March 23, 2020

Trauma Porn: Why Books Like ‘American Dirt’ Are Harmful

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Despite its endorsement from Oprah, Jeanine Cummins' book about the life of a Mexican woman is having a damaging impact on minorities.…

March 16, 2020

Is ‘The Witcher’ the New ‘Game of Thrones’?

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Both shows are based on beloved fantasy books, but are they comparable?…

March 14, 2020

Photo of a Roberto Bolano book along with magazine articles about the author

The Novels of Roberto Bolaño Can’t Be Restrained by Borders

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

The storied and often dangerous life of the Latin American author helped create stories that spoke to isolation and dislocation.…

March 10, 2020

‘Let’s Talk About Love’ Explores Intersection of Blackness and Asexuality

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

We stan the biromantic, asexual woman of color protagonist in Claire Kann's new novel.…

March 9, 2020

‘Emma.’ Is a Refreshing, Comedic Take on the Jane Austen Novel

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Autumn De Wilde’s film may not be entirely true to the book, but it still captures the essence of the author's work.…

March 7, 2020

A few poems from Melissa Lozada-Oliva in an article about going beyond Instagram poetry

3 Contemporary Poets That Go Beyond Instagram Poetry

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

While its simple style has received praise for its accessibility, there are a few that can satisfy readers who want more.…

March 6, 2020

Should You Feel Sorry For Joe Goldberg of ‘You’?

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Why is the murdering main character of the Netflix show garnering so much sympathy?…

March 4, 2020

Two blue creatures reading on a picnic blanket in an article about writing

The Myth of Inspiration as the Source of Good Writing

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

Writing is — and should be — really hard and really frustrating. Otherwise, you’re not doing it right.…

February 27, 2020

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