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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 Immortal Hulk’ Is a Horrifying Take on the Classic Superhero

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

Author Al Ewing has given a new, horror-infused spin on an old monster.…

July 16, 2019

‘The Language of Fire’: A Beautifully Dark Novel

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

This beautifully dark, lyric verse novel tells the story of Joan of Arc — a young country girl turned great leader who burned for the girls who fear the fire inside themselves.…

July 15, 2019

The 3 Best Book Series That Retell Popular Myths and Fairytales

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

You'll never look at these stories the same.…

July 14, 2019

6 Aesthetic Poetry Books to Add to Your Shelf

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Because we all want to at least look like we’re intelligent.…

July 12, 2019

Austin Brown’s ‘I’m Still Here’ Speaks to Blackness and Womanhood

Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

We keep hearing calls for equality and inclusion. Brown tells us why we need to be louder.…

July 10, 2019

The Try Guys Try Writing a Book: ‘The Hidden Power of F*cking Up’

Kala Horvat, University of Georgia

Spoiler alert: They nailed it.…

July 9, 2019

Tale Foundry Is the Ultimate YouTube Channel for Aspiring Writers

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

This channel is a treasure trove of knowledge on literary fiction, fantasy, writing and much, much more.…

July 7, 2019

Here’s Why You Should Give Camp NaNoWriMo Another Try

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

If National Novel Writing Month proved too tough before, maybe it's time to try this virtual writer's retreat.…

July 7, 2019

‘The Color of Lies’: A Mystery Story Driven by Synesthesia

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

The young adult novel by C.J. Lyons is an enticing murder mystery about defining yourself outside of your family.…

July 6, 2019

What Writers Can Learn From Rune Myrland’s ‘Untying Aristotle’s Poetics for Storytellers’

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

Myrland read one of the Greek philosopher's most popular works so that you don't have to.…

July 3, 2019

Is Christine Riccio’s Debut Novel, ‘Again, but Better,’ Living up to Its Hype?

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

Depends on who's asking.…

June 25, 2019

‘Damsel’ Uses Its Fantasy Setting to Portray a Tale of Abuse and Survival

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Elana K. Arnold's latest young adult novel subverts the typical damsel-in-distress storyline to say something bigger.…

June 23, 2019

‘Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered’ Is the Perfect Blend of True Crime and Self-Help

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

Stay sexy and read this book. …

June 21, 2019

6 Teenage Romance Novels That Will Satisfy All Your Cliché Cravings

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

Just admit it. Cheesy romances hit the spot.…

June 20, 2019

5 Works of Queer Contemporary Literature for Your Pride Reading List

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Find a comfortable spot, because you won't be able to put these books down.…

June 20, 2019

‘Good Omens’ Is an Angel-Demon Friendship for the Ages

Carli Moses, Union University

What's better than ruling in hell or serving in heaven? This chemistry.…

June 20, 2019

10 Iconic Female Superheroes We Need to See More Of

Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

The patriarchy is trembling.…

June 20, 2019

Lana Del Rey’s First Book of Poetry Is Forthcoming, and Expectations Are Mixed

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

'Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass' promises a chapbook composed of her signature lyricism. Is that a good thing?…

June 19, 2019

6 Ways to Be More Productive with Audiobooks, and 5 Places to Get Them for Cheap

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

Reading has never been easier.…

June 19, 2019

The Failure of ‘The Golden Compass’ Could Spell the Success of HBO’s ‘His Dark Materials’

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

HBO's remake of the Philip Pullman trilogy will embrace the controversy at the series's heart, rather than sidestep it.…

June 19, 2019

A Look into the Magical World of Author Holly Black

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

The fantasy writer's intricate world-building, filled with faeries and lore, has been enchanting readers for almost two decades.…

June 19, 2019

What You Need to Know about the 4 New Harry Potter eBooks

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

Dust off your House robes, Potterheads: There are four new Harry Potter eBooks slated for release this summer.…

June 14, 2019

The 7 Biggest Differences Between the Film and Book Versions of ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

Everything you need to know before diving both pieces of work.…

June 13, 2019

How to Transition from Reading YA Fiction to Adult Literature

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Adulting 101 for your summer reading list.…

June 13, 2019

5 Fun Celebrity Autobiographies to Read This Summer

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

Remember reading for fun?…

June 7, 2019

6 ‘Classics’ of English Literature I Promise You Won’t Hate

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

They’re not as scary as your English classes make them sound.…

June 6, 2019

Acclaimed Poet Lang Leav’s Only Novel, ‘Sad Girls,’ Is an Enigmatic Narrative of Struggle

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

Leav's famous creativity is readily apparent, though slightly different, in her fiction debut.…

June 6, 2019

Emily Carroll’s ‘When I Arrived at the Castle’ Is a Triumph of Gothic, Lesbian Literature

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

The graphic novel is as creative as it is captivating.…

June 6, 2019

An ‘All the Bright Places’ Adaptation Has Been Slated for Release This Year

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

The book was revered for its accurate portrayal of mental illness. Will the film be too?…

June 6, 2019

Why the 82-Year-Old Masterpiece ‘Star Maker’ Is More Poignant Than Ever

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

Olaf Stapledon's sci-fi tale of a roving spaceman's chronicle captures the heart of humanity's existential fear.…

June 4, 2019

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