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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 Poetry of Protest in ‘the witch doesn’t burn in this one’

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

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

February 12, 2019

‘If We Were Villains’ Is a Novel for the Shakespeare Nerd in All of Us

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.'…

February 10, 2019

Why You Should Read ‘The Warmth of Other Suns’ During Black History Month

Maya Butler, Baylor University

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

February 9, 2019

Before Netflix Releases ‘Shadow and Bone,’ You Should Read ‘Six of Crows’

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

The Grishaverse awaits.…

February 9, 2019

Amina Gautier’s ‘Now We Will Be Happy’ Reads Like Puerto Rica Feels

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.…

February 8, 2019

Author Laini Taylor Blends Mythology and Young Adult Without a Hiccup

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

In her hands, fantasy reads like poetry.…

February 6, 2019

Why Another Stephen King Adaption Never Seems Like a Bad Idea

Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University

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

February 4, 2019

The Marvel Cinematic Universe Has Been Wildly Successful. Now It Needs to Change

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

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

February 2, 2019

It's about time feminist perspectives were integrated into these four classic tales. (Image via Pixabay)

These 4 Novels Are Retelling Classic Myths Through a Feminist Perspective

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

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

January 31, 2019

Nature, Still and Grand, Whose Bard Was Mary Oliver

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

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

January 31, 2019

Button Poetry, a Bastion of Spoken Word, Is Thriving on YouTube

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

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

January 30, 2019

The McElroy Brothers Are Entering the Marvel Universe

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

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

January 29, 2019

What We Know About Angie Thomas’ New Book, ‘On The Come Up’

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

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

January 29, 2019

‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical’ Honors the Heart of the Books

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

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

January 29, 2019

These Are the 5 Best Sites for Downloading and Reading Free Books

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

God bless you, public domain.…

January 24, 2019

Climate Change Literature: 3 Books Every Eco-Activist Needs to Read

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

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

January 21, 2019

Fifteen Years Later, Alain de Botton’s ‘Status Anxiety’ Is More Relevant Than Ever

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

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

January 20, 2019

7 Habits of Successful Writers That You Should Copy Immediately

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Today, ideally.…

January 19, 2019

What Do Millennials Think About ‘Millennial Burnout’?

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

The pressure is real.…

January 17, 2019

Marie Kondo Meticulousness Is Partly to Blame for Millennial Burnout Culture

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

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

January 17, 2019

The 5 Best Rip-Your-Heart-Out Novels That Don’t End in a Cliché

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

The best bookshelves have to offer.…

January 14, 2019

Michael Suscy’s ‘Every Day’ Adaptation Cuts What Made the Novel Hum

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

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

January 11, 2019

6 Book Podcasts That’ll Get You Out of That Reading Slump

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Reading slumps happen, but these podcasts can help.…

January 4, 2019

7 Middle-School Books That Adults Should Read (or Reread) Too

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

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

January 4, 2019

Rachel McAdams in Versace, Diamonds and a Breast Pump Is Mom-Positivity at Its Finest

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

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

January 2, 2019

5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Read Fantasy

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

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

December 30, 2018

High School Didn’t Prepare You to Write College Essays, So I Will

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

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

December 29, 2018

The 6 Most Anticipated Graphic Novels Coming Out in 2019

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

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

December 21, 2018

10 Reductress Articles So Relatable You’ll Feel Attacked

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

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

December 19, 2018

The Unnerving Poignancy of ‘Amusing Ourselves to Death,’ 33 Years Later

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.…

December 19, 2018

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