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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

"The Picture of Dorian Gray," represented here, is a great example of queer literature.

5 Pieces of Queer Literature You Can Write an Essay On

Emerson Holmes, Lindenwood University

Diversity can be hard to find in the accepted literary canon, but literature is full of LGBTQ+ representation if you know where to look.…

February 25, 2020

A copy of the book Normal People by Sally Rooney

‘Normal People’ Addresses the Reality of Love in a Modern World

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

Not every love story has a satisfying end.…

February 25, 2020

A Defense of the Young Adult Novel and Escapist Literature

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

Many of these books are criticized for their unrealistic portrayal of the world; however, that may be their greatest strength.…

February 21, 2020

An excerpt of Instapoetry, from Rupi Kaur's Milk and Honey

Are Instapoets Destroying the Art of Poetry?

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

While reigniting interest in poetry, 'Instagram poets' like Rupi Kaur and Amanda Lovelace still face their share of criticism. …

February 19, 2020

Why You Should Binge-Read the WEBTOON ‘Tower of God’

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

With digital media on the rise, it is no surprise that there are more options than ever out there for manga fans to get their fix anytime.…

February 17, 2020

Literature has been passed down for generations and its purpose has been valued for years.

What’s the Relevance of Classic Literature Today?

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

Although plenty of time has passed since they were first released, literary classics have much to offer.…

February 10, 2020

Claes Bang as Dracula in the BBC series Dracula

BBC’s ‘Dracula’ Attempts To Be Subversive but Fails to Find Its Purpose

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

A seemingly ambitious project, the series falls prey to poor execution and hollow characterization.…

January 31, 2020

Cover for Megan Thompson's article on comparing between "You" the book vs the netflix show

Reading Caroline Kepnes’ ‘You,’ I Found Myself Closer to Joe Than Ever Before

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

The original novel behind the Netflix series leaves fans intrigued and captivated by the modern-day Ted Bundy.…

January 19, 2020

Valancourt Is Reissuing Nearly Forgotten Works of Horror, Gothic and LGBTQIA+ Fiction

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

This small publishing duo is making waves with their thoughtful reissues of out of print novels.…

January 17, 2020

Audre Lorde Is a Literary Heroine Everyone Should Know

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

She’s the definition of a bad--s woman born before her time who championed intersectionality and womanism in her poetry, essays and other writings.…

January 15, 2020

D.A. Fowler Is the Underappreciated Horror Author You Need to Read

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

Dark humor, messy gore and surreal turns characterize her impressive run in the early ‘90s.…

January 10, 2020

A Message of Women’s Empowerment, ‘Little Women’ Style

Carli Moses, Union University

This fresh adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's book exalts each March sister in her own right, exploring the girls’ unique struggles and experiences.…

January 2, 2020

The Beginner’s Guide to Reading Comic Books

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

Get ready to dive into star-trotting space operas and meet super-powered web slingers.…

December 30, 2019

As We Enter the 2020s, Here Are the Four Best Poets of the Past Decade

Carli Moses, Union University

These creatives used their unique voices to capture the complexities and concerns of the past ten years.…

December 25, 2019

‘The Overstory’ Is a Huge Step Forward in Eco-Literature

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

Richard Powers' Pulitzer Prize-winning book captures the imagination with larger-than-life personification and gives a new take on contemporary issues.…

December 13, 2019

Dennis Lehane’s ‘The Given Day’ Connects the Past to the Present

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Set 100 years ago, the novel portrays a 1919 full of political and social tension that should not be unfamiliar in the present day.…

December 13, 2019

5 Books to Read After Season 3 of ‘The Crown’

Daniel Reed

If you're still hankering for more British monarchy drama, check out these titles.…

December 12, 2019

‘Call Down the Hawk’ Is Perhaps Stiefvater’s Worst Book Yet

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

Exciting storytelling has been replaced with long-winding exposition in the young adult author's latest novel.…

December 9, 2019

Is Timothée Chalamet’s Newest Project, ‘The King,’ a Satisfying Drama?

Carli Moses, Union University

This Shakespeare adaptation strays from the source material, but in doing so creates quite the cautionary tale about the price of war.…

December 4, 2019

‘The Queen of Nothing’ Is the Conclusion Fans Needed

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

Holly Black ties up the loose ends in her sweeping 'Folk of the Air' young adult fantasy series.…

December 2, 2019

What I Learned From Visiting Over 50 Used Bookstores In Six Months

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

They have a charm that can't be matched by the large corporate chains.…

November 24, 2019

‘How To Be an Antiracist’ Asks Us To Go Beyond Just Being Non-Racist

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

Ibram X. Kendi’s newest book mixes personal narrative and political analysis to examine how structural racism manifests itself today — oftentimes unconsciously.…

November 18, 2019

‘The Queen of Nothing’ by Holly Black Will Finish a Labyrinthine YA Series

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

The ‘Folk of the Air’ trilogy — a world of intrigue and fairies — will receive a fitting send-off by the acclaimed young adult author.…

November 14, 2019

It’s Time That We Stop Shaming Fan Fiction

Meredith Day, Davidson College

Fans deserve more credit for their art, especially as fan works move into the mainstream.…

November 7, 2019

Intimacy Training Is Righting the Wrongs of Sexual Misconduct in Theater

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

The demand for change in the performing arts is leading to a new kind of sex talk.…

November 7, 2019

5 Reasons Why You Should Habitually Read Poetry in College

Carli Moses, Union University

If you find yourself stressed, running from one thing to the next, you might need a new strategy. This reading habit can help bring intentionality to chaotic routines.…

October 25, 2019