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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

Here Are the 6 Likeliest ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoffs

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

The show might be finished, but its fans aren't.…

June 3, 2019

6 Female-Authored Books Every Young Man Should Read

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

Because there's more to growing up than 'The Catcher in the Rye.'…

June 3, 2019

5 Must-Read Books for Every Education Major

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

If you plan on teaching, you should plan on reading these first.…

May 30, 2019

Mark Manson’s Latest Project Is ‘A Book About Hope,’ Even When Things are F*cked

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

Back with another bestseller, Manson sheds light on the sheer atrocities of ... well, being a human.…

May 23, 2019

In ‘Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me,’ Mariko Tamaki Explores LGBTQ+ Love

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Which, as it turns out, faces most of the same boring problems as hetero love.…

May 22, 2019

5 Young Adult Novels Dropping This June

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

Feel free to update your TBR list accordingly.…

May 21, 2019

How Reading ‘Harry Potter’ Can Help You Cope with Loss

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

The Boy Who Lived has something to say on those that don't.…

May 17, 2019

3 (Adult) Book-to-Film Adaptations Premiering this Summer

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Some of your favorite novels are finally coming to the silver screen.…

May 16, 2019

In ‘With the Fire on High,’ Elizabeth Acevedo Cooks up Another Poetic Masterpiece

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Like her previous YA novel, 'The Poet X,’ Acevedo’s new novel is all about Latinx literary representation.…

May 16, 2019

‘We Set the Dark on Fire’ Sparks a Queer Revolution

Keely Cohen-Breen, SUNY Plattsburgh College

Tehlor Kay Mejia’s new novel flares with action and LGBTQ+ representation.…

May 15, 2019

Ocean Vuong’s ‘Night Sky with Exit Wounds’ Is Powerful in Its Pain

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

As a Vietnamese immigrant and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Vuong is a unique, empathy-inspiring voice in the poetry world.…

May 13, 2019

The Burn Book and Plastics Return in ‘Much Ado about Mean Girls’

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Your favorite 2004 film with a Shakespearean twist.…

May 9, 2019

It's critical to read "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" before Mark Manson's second book releases. (Image via Anxiety Erica)

3 Reasons to Read ‘The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck’ Before Its Sequel

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

'Everything is F*cked' drops next week, which gives you just enough time.…

May 8, 2019

It’s Time for a ‘The Book of Lost Things’ Film Adaptation

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

The horror industry is ripe for fairy tales that don't have happy endings.…

May 4, 2019

Pro tip: Love and adventure are always waiting for you in romance novels... and not the erotic kind. (Illustration via Jaila Desper, The University of Maryland.)

Why Summer Romance Novels Were Made for College Students

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Broke, bored and can't travel? Check out the summer romance section at your local library.…

May 1, 2019

Chris Grosso's "Dead Set on Living" will help you combat mental illness and addictive behaviors. (Image via The Indie Spiritualist)

Read ‘Dead Set On Living’ And Change Your Outlook on Life

Britni Hones, Lindenwood University, Belleville

Grosso's life lessons will definitely be useful to you, whether you've struggled with addiction or not.…

April 29, 2019

‘A Discovery of Witches,’ the Series, Pays Perfect Homage to Its Erudite Source Material

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

The show is able to incorporate fantastic creatures and magic without sacrificing its sense of realism.…

April 28, 2019

Anaïs Nin, 20th-Century Erotica Writer, Is Making More Sense Than Ever

Cristina Hernandez, UC San Diego

Her work was largely dismissed during her life, but scholars are finding it prescient today.…

April 26, 2019

Bad Fanfiction Reaches the Screen In ‘After,’ a Work of Harry Styles Erotica

Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University

Nobody deserves to watch this.…

April 26, 2019

Chelsea Handler’s ‘Life Will Be the Death of Me… And You Too!’ Is a Confessionary Fever Dream

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

She’s back and better than ever.…

April 24, 2019

4 BookTube Channels That’re Totally Worth Binge-Watching

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Yes, there are YouTube channels made specifically for book fiends.…

April 24, 2019

How Instagram Poetry Became a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

What proponents have hailed as the genre's savior is likely doing more harm than good.…

April 22, 2019

Sandra Cisneros’ ‘Caramelo’ Captures the Mexican-American Struggle for Identity

Maya Butler, Baylor University

It might be her story, but it resonates with millions.…

April 19, 2019

Yesika Salgado’s ‘Tesoro’ Is a Treasury of Love, Pride and Culture

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

The new collection might be her strongest, but most jaded work yet.…

April 17, 2019

Anne Borges explains how mental illness shouldn't have a stigma, especially in 2019. (Image via Twitter)

Anna Borges on Making Conversation About Mental Health

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Her essay, 'I Am Not Always Very Attached to Being Alive,' has opened up a much-needed dialogue.…

April 13, 2019

Jericho Brown’s ‘The Tradition’ Questions American Numbness

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

The poet poses a central question: What happens when everyone averts their eyes?…

April 10, 2019

Judging Bookstagram, Instagram’s Literary Community, by Its Cover

Sarah Diggins, Ithaca College

Influencers for novels? Why not?…

April 10, 2019

3 ‘Game of Thrones’ Plot Points Where the TV Series Drastically Diverged from the Books

Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University

They screwed up Stannis, Lady Stoneheart and Tyrion, to start with.…

April 8, 2019

N. K. Jemisin’s Novel ‘The Fifth Season’ Is Reinventing the Fantasy Genre

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

The 'Broken Earth' trilogy is pushing the boundaries of what science fiction can do.…

April 8, 2019

‘Truly, Devious’ Spins Murder Mystery for Younger Book Lovers

Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University

Exams make school scary, but murder makes it frightening.…

April 5, 2019

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