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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

For an article about surveillance culture, a person wears an eye glass piece with the words "no," "buy," "obey," "overturned," "overruled" on it. A city scape is behind them and different fliers are posted too.

Modern Dystopia: The Harrowing Reality Of Big Brother

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

How advances in technology are single-handedly causing Orwellian nightmares to become modern-day realities.…

October 31, 2023

In a review of "Black Friend: Essays" by Ziwe, a black woman with pink hair clips and lipstickn stands with a pink sweater. The background repeats "Ziwe" in pink letters.

REVIEW: Ziwe Affirms Her Own Actions in ‘Black Friend: Essays’

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

The Showtime starlet’s astonishingly witty and comedic literary debut dissects the concept of being a “Black friend”.…

October 26, 2023

For an article about Sophia Tolstoy, a red and white photo of Sophia Tolstoy in a bun and large dark gown. The words "Tolstoy. Sophia: Writer, Wife, Woman, Forgotten" on the right hand side.

Sophia Tolstoy: Woman Forgotten

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

A major actor in Leo's greatest successes, Sophia Tolstoy existed beyond the bounds of "wife." She was a writer, photographer, and romantic.…

October 25, 2023

In an article about Emily Henry's success, a pink and red illustration of a book shelf and two girls reading a book. The words "Emily Henry" in the upper lefthand corner and "Literary Star" in the bottom right hand.

Decoding What Made Emily Henry a Literary Star

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

An exploration of what makes Emily Henry’s books appealing.…

October 24, 2023

Ten Fantasy Books That Are Absolute Page-Turners

Kathleen Berger, North Central College

From franchises to standalone hits, these 10 books will have you at the edge of your seat.…

October 24, 2023

For an article about writergram, a person writes on a notebook. A square reading "How to Write a Short Story" and another saying "Weird Writing-related things I did when I was younger" are shown.

The Write Side of Instagram

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

How Aspiring Authors Can Stand Out on Writergram…

October 23, 2023

In an article about two essays about New York City, a post card with the words "New York City" across a cityscape. The post card is in a grey rain puddle.

Their Lost New York: Essays by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Lewis Mumford

Matthew Doss, University of Chicago

F. Scott Fitzgerald and Lewis Mumford present their visions of old New York.…

October 18, 2023

8 Brazilian Classics to Read During Latinx Heritage Month

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

Celebrate with these Brazillian classics during Latinx Heritage Month.…

October 17, 2023

In an article about metafictional writing, a notebook sits with a black pencil over it.

How Writing About Writing is Written

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

Self-Aware Fiction in the Modern Age…

September 29, 2023

Why Everyone Should Read George Orwell’s 1984 Novel

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Follow Us From dystopian tales to political commentaries, the literary world is brimming with masterpieces that offer profound insights into the human condition. Yet, few books have captivated readers, educators, and critics alike as George…

September 28, 2023