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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

‘Horrible Histories’: A British Children’s TV Show That You Have to Watch

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

This show is both educational and entertaining, if you can believe it.…

October 8, 2019

Be a Better Ally by Remembering Your Place While Consuming Art

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

Just because you can consume it doesn’t mean it was made for you.…

October 6, 2019

‘Queer Eye’ Star Jonathan Van Ness Comes Out Again

Chris Meng, Pomona College

In sharing his HIV-positive status in his new memoir, the 'Queer Eye' star opens up an important dialogue.…

October 4, 2019

When Heroes Become Villains: The Evil Superman

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

A recent trend in popular culture may indicate a growing fear of those with too much power.…

September 25, 2019

‘Know My Name’ by Chanel Miller Takes Back Her Story of Sexual Assault

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

For four years, she was referred to as 'Emily Doe.' It’s time to learn who she really is.…

September 17, 2019

‘Artemis Fowl’ Book-To-Movie Adaptation, Disaster in the Making?

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

Will Artemis be the next 'Harry Potter' or the next 'Percy Jackson'?…

September 17, 2019

What ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’ Says About Following Your Dreams

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

This movie looks at ambition, mental health, creativity, complacency and how they all connect.…

September 16, 2019

5 Highlights From the Marvelously Messy Life of Ernest Hemingway

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

One of America’s greatest authors led quite a remarkable life, for better or for worse.…

September 12, 2019

Speculations on ‘The Testaments,’ a Sequel to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

Carli Moses, Union University

Where will our dystopian heroine find herself this time?…

September 11, 2019

If You Haven’t Already, Read Maggie Stiefvater’s ‘The Raven Cycle’

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

It's a gift that keeps on giving.…

September 9, 2019

4 Works of Feminist Science Fiction You Absolutely Have to Read

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

Blessed be the fruit. From Atwood to Zumas, here four feminist fiction novels that will help you to start a revolution. …

September 9, 2019

‘Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure’ Is the Animated Epic You Should Be Watching

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

This generations-spanning anime and manga provides nearly endless hours of inspiring entertainment for those with the courage to take the dive.…

September 5, 2019

‘WE3’ Is a Dark Sci-fi Tale About the Horrors of Animal Abuse

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

Grant Morrison’s comic book miniseries tells the story of three cybernetic animals and their perilous journey in search of home.…

August 29, 2019

The 6 Best Webcomics For You to Follow

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

These artists will make you laugh even on the worst days.…

August 26, 2019

Why You Should Read ‘The Bookish Life of Nina Hill’ If You Have Anxiety

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

Because we all need to realize that having it is perfectly normal.…

August 24, 2019

Broadway’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Tries on a New Pair of Wings

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

Aaron Sorkin’s adaption of the beloved Harper Lee novel tinkers with conventions of a classic American story.…

August 23, 2019

Pat Barker’s ‘The Silence of the Girls’ Gives the Perspective of Ancient and Modern Women Alike

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

The book reimagines 'The Iliad' from the perspective of the epic's oft-ignored female characters.…

August 23, 2019

A Beginner’s Guide to Toni Morrison

Carli Moses, Union University

Where do you start with the author who offered so much insight into the black experience?…

August 22, 2019

The Interviews of Toni Morrison: Beyond the Written Word

Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Her spoken word is just as genius as her writing.…

August 17, 2019

Neil Strauss’ ‘The Game’ Should Be Required Reading for College Kids

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

'The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists' can teach plenty of lessons — some more valuable than others.…

August 15, 2019

7 Reasons To Go Paperless This Upcoming Fall

Morgan Thomas, Baylor University

Simple efforts can make a big difference.…

August 9, 2019

‘Because Internet’ Explores the Language of Memes, Emojis and More

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

Gretchen McCulloch shows readers that there’s more to internet language than you think.…

August 7, 2019

African American Writers Who Are Changing the Narrative

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

And they're all women.…

August 4, 2019

‘Thrawn: Treason’ Is The Climax We’ve Been Waiting For

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

The latest Timothy Zahn novel caps off a trilogy about the beloved 'Star Wars' villain.…

August 3, 2019

Leigh Bardugo’s ‘Grishaverse’ Is Unlike Any Other Fantasy World

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

The Kingdom of Ravka is leaping from page to screen.…

July 30, 2019

The Comic Book Basis for DC’s ‘Doom Patrol’ Is Incredibly Odd

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

Grant Morrison’s famous run on the World’s Strangest Heroes offers fans of the show even more madness.…

July 28, 2019

Artist Spotlight: Omar Lazri

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Omar Lazri is taking art to new dimensions.…

July 18, 2019

YA Fiction Was Great, But What Comes Next?

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Other worlds are waiting for you in the literary canon.…

July 18, 2019

A Meltdown-Savvy Mind: Thoughts on the Legacy of Nora Ephron

Carli Moses, Union University

Nora Ephron was a master writer of rom-coms for the neurotic.…

July 18, 2019

How Typology Can Invigorate Your Fiction Writing

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

Appeal to more personality types and broader audiences.…

July 16, 2019

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