By Hannah Cullen, St. Cloud State University

The two projects, which are completely interrelated, break down the barriers between text, image, emotion and sound.

By Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

Scott T. Hutchinson’s collection examines the intersection of boyhood, love, life and nature.

By Maya Butler, Baylor University

Anne Lamott’s life experiences are your lessons on writing.

By Ben Garcia, Hope International University

Hear me out on this one.

By Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

YouTubers can write books, too.

By Cristina Hernandez, UC San Diego

Brevity is the heart of social media poetry.

By Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

Sit back, relax and enjoy the drama.

By E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

Prepare yourself for love triangles.

By Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Her new short-story collection, ‘You’ll Never Believe How These Kids Get Murdered and Other Clickbait Tales,’ is obviously macabre, but subtly stunning.

By Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

Self-help yourself to some personal improvement this semester.

By Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Bakery, young love and a tenuous music career? Sounds like a recipe for intrigue.

By Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

The production is a new spin on the age-old Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, crossed with the tale of Hades and Persephone.

By Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

Pick up one of these books for a good blast from the past.

By E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

The latest installment in Peter Clines’ ‘Threshold’ series takes the story in a new, somewhat undesirable direction.

By Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

The young novelist begins with unsettling premises and then pushes them till they strain.

By Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

The re-designed collection is a masterclass in depicting the nuance of a culture.

By Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University

They took Slenderman to the next level.

By Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

His pioneering novel, ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?,’ laid the foundation for modern sci-fi.

By Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Shakespeare is good and all, but writers like Acevedo are making reading appealing to millions of underrepresented people.

By Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Who says graphic novels are teen-exclusive?

By Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

Some of these poems feel like a warm hug from a friend.

By Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

Everyone has a story, even Brothers Grimm villains.

By Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

The recently discovered short story acts as a pseudo-sequel to ‘The Bell Jar.’

By Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

An ancient theme and a modern style meet in Amanda Lovelace’s newest collection.

By Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

In it, author M. L. Rio challenges one of Shakespeare’s most famous dictums: ‘A man can die but once.’

By Maya Butler, Baylor University

Told through the stories of three unknown African Americans, the book explores the all-too-human desire for freedom.

By Ben Garcia, Hope International University

The Grishaverse awaits.

By Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Nearly half a million Puerto Ricans have emigrated in the last decade, and the stories offer a glimpse into their lives.

By Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

In her hands, fantasy reads like poetry.

By Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University

What is it about King’s work that, despite several massive commercial flops, keeps directors coming back for more?

By Ben Garcia, Hope International University

To stay ahead of the competition, the MCU needs to keep experimenting.

By Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Finally, characters like Circe and Medusa get to tell their side of the story.

By Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

The poet’s passing marks the end of one of the world’s most transcendental, plainspoken wordsmiths.

By Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

I saw the best minds of my generation reciting poetry on a YouTube channel.

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

The podcasting family is slated to write for the upcoming ‘War of the Realms’ spinoff.

By Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

The long-awaited novel from the New York Times’ best-selling author comes out Feb. 5.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Finally, an adaptation that Rick Riordan fans can be proud of.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

God bless you, public domain.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Books, just like recycling bins and hybrid cars, are a vital part of the green revolution.

By Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

The Swiss philosopher didn’t actually write about social media, but he might as well have.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Today, ideally.

By Sarah Brown, University of Florida

The pressure is real.

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

Her methods are (yet another) unattainable standard for millennials to meet.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

The best bookshelves have to offer.

By Sarah Brown, University of Florida

The film version of David Levithan’s book is a pared-down, emotionally stunted misfire.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Reading slumps happen, but these podcasts can help.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The characters might be juvenile, but the themes aren’t.

By Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

The photo does so much more than normalize breast-feeding.

By Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Rife with magic, nuance and creativity, fantasy gets to completely reimagine what’s possible.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Three essay-writing tips from your friendly college writing tutor.

By Sarah Brown, University of Florida

It’s going to be a banner year for graphic novels.

By Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

I’m convinced the writers use my life for source material.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Neil Postman’s 1985 work so presciently captured the dangers of the post-truth era that it still feels eerily modern.

By Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Donna Tartt’s cult novel shows how life-changing college can be, for better or for worse.

By Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Hardcore female characters, an amazingly well-built fantasy world and a beautiful writing style — need I say more?

By Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Beauty pageants have always been, and will always be, backdrops for soaring human drama.

By Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

The best books of the year, as voted by you. Did your favorites make the cut?

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Must love reading about dogs.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Who said a dead writer can’t publish new books?

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Her latest novel, ‘Time Bomb,’ is the latest in a string of works that will have your heart beating out of your chest.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

No matter how packed your schedule is, each of these books can find a place in it.

By Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

She was the most powerful woman in the world for eight years, and she did a lot to earn it.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Her poetry exposes the way the U.S. military warps language to conceal the atrocities it commits.

By Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Counterintuitive, no?

By Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

Sensitivity > machismo.

By Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

The book of poetry is a masterclass in how to evoke emotion by zeroing-in on the quotidian.

By Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

Mohsin Hamid’s debut novel explores a unique side of one of America’s darkest times.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Literally.

By Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

If you’re looking for a serious self-love trip, this is the book for you.

By Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

In light of Ibi Zoboi’s new novel, here are the four best retellings — with a twist! — of ‘Pride and Prejudice.’

By Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Can turning classic literature into Instagram Stories actually get more young people to read them?

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

You know what they say about all good things …

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

The past you, present you and future you will love Kaye’s imaginative poetry.

By Sarah Brown, University of Florida

They can’t reject everything, right?

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Are you more of a plotter or a pantser?

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

There’s more to the flyover states than just corn.

By Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

These canonical texts are the basis of nearly every film curriculum.

By Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Small enough to fit in your pocket, big enough to change you.

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

The brothers, and their extended family, have created an empire built on good-natured humor.

By Sarah Brown, University of Florida

Time to get your teenage angst on.

By Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

The work is an articulate call for representation that accurately reflects how critical women have been to the industry.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Her newest novel, ‘Vengeful,’ adds more dynamic characters to her already impressive list.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

The two are currently on tour promoting Hank’s first novel, ‘An Absolutely Remarkable Thing,’ and their lovable dynamic is on full display.

By Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

The Russian visual artist’s breathtaking illustrations will leave your jaw hanging and mouth watering.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Will your favorite novel be the same as America’s?

By Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

The novel follows 16-year-old Viv as she anonymously publishes activist zines to combat her peers’ misogyny.

By Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Is it still positive representation if the actress plays a snake?

By Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Young adult literature is doing far more than dominating the bestseller’s list. It’s taking a stand.

By Rebecca Crosby, American University

The official trailer for ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ was released Tuesday, and people have a lot to say about it.

By Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

Can blockchain technology provide a sustainable, democratic platform to sustain honest journalism?

By Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Only soup can save us now.

By Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

Davis’ book, ‘Are Prisons Obsolete?’ proposes a radical solution to the problem of prisons.

By Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

From a society populated solely by women to a young ghost who delights in wearing a sheet, these stories will haunt you in every possible sense of the word.

By Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University

Not all literature has to focus on doom and gloom, nor does it really have to make much sense.

By Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

The time to stop listening to the haters is long overdue.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Disclaimer: This book requires your commitment, but it will give you all its love.

By Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Writers, follow these guides and step into the light.

By Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Remember that reporter who covered the Watergate scandal? He’s back, and he’s got sources.

By Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

In the age of body positivity, Angelo Thomas’ debut novel exposes a vastly unexplored topic.