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The Life and Process of R.L. Stine

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

A Retrospective Review of R.F. Kuang’s ‘Babel’

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Two years ago, R.F. Kuang’s New York Times Best Seller Babel sparked a controversy that is still worth talking about.…

April 17, 2024

The Islamic Blueprint of Dune

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

How Frank Herbert and his iconic sci-fi “Dune” were influenced by Islam and the cultures of the Middle East.…

April 9, 2024

Anotherly Newsletter Offers a Daily Counterbalance to the Negativity of Modern News

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Its mission statement: To curate a daily dose of happy sh*t. Plain and simple.…

June 23, 2018

6 YouTube Channels That Will Help You Finally Finish That Debut Novel

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

Afterward, all that's left to do is prepare for the fame of being a literary genius.…

June 22, 2018

‘The Harper Hall of Pern,’ a ’70s Sci-Fi Classic, Is Still a How-to Guide for Feminists Today

Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

Plus there are dragons.…

June 21, 2018

Amandla Stenberg Is Everything That’s Right About YA Media

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

The actress recently came out as gay, a declaration that has much more significance than meets the eye.…

June 19, 2018

5 Contemporary Poems That Will Melt Your Stress Away

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

"Whatever you are feeling right now, there is a mathematical certainty that someone is feeling that exact thing.”…

June 19, 2018

Pack These 5 YA Books on Your Next Summer Vacation

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Time to get your beachside romance on.…

June 19, 2018

4 Renowned Writers Whose Essays Have Been Criminally Overlooked

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Don't let your nightmares of high school English deter you: These essays will blow you away.…

June 18, 2018

At the Helm of ‘Captain America,’ Ta-Nehisi Coates Can Redefine Patriotism

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

The acclaimed author and race-relations specialist will bring a political bent to the comic book staple.…

June 18, 2018

It’s a Historic Day for Cyber-Stalking on Instagram

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

The app recently made it a lot easier to screenshot pictures with anonymity, which is kind of both good and bad?…

June 17, 2018

Why the ‘Me Before You’ Series Needs a Second and Third Movie

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

The gut-wrenching twist at the end of the first film has, short-sightedly, discouraged any follow-ups.…

June 16, 2018

5 Books on Mindfulness to Tackle This Summer

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Get your zen on.…

June 15, 2018

‘The Adventure Zone’ Podcast Is Getting Its Own Graphic Novel

Natalie Hoover, Point Loma Nazarene University

'The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins!' is a dream come true for fans of the podcast.…

June 14, 2018

Why Short Stories Are the Perfect Genre for Summer Reading

Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University

Plus three collections to start with.…

June 14, 2018

7 Ways to Encourage Men to Read Female-Authored Books

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

PSA: Female authors aren't penning novels with the intent of having half the world's population avoid their literature.…

June 10, 2018

With ‘Female,’ Pilar Vergara Captures the Authenticity of Trans Women

Jenna Cramer, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

By underscoring the quotidian details of trans women's lives, Vergara hopes to discredit the sensationalism surrounding the community.…

June 8, 2018

The 5 Best Existential Books for All Your Existential Needs

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

Just in time for summer, use these reads to help you navigate your next existential crisis with ease.…

June 5, 2018

Rick Riordan Continues His Legacy of Representation

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

In his new book, 'The Burning Maze,' Riordan emphasizes representation and diversity without it taking over characters’ identities.…

June 3, 2018

5 Enlightening Memoirs to Read This Summer

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Whether you're at the beach or snuggled up on the couch, brighten your summer with some of the hottest new memoirs.…

May 31, 2018

4 Black Women Tearing It Up in YA Literature

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

Because representation matters, even in fictional teen romances.…

May 30, 2018

11 Indie Comics Perfect for Comic Fans in Need of a Palate Cleanser

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

Sick of Superman? Indie comics offer gorier, more sexually active characters with storylines intended for a mature audience.…

May 22, 2018

The 9 Best Young Adult Novels Coming Out This Summer

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

It wouldn’t hurt you to read at least one book this summer.…

May 16, 2018

5 Essential Tips for Reading and Understanding Shakespeare

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Sorry to break it to you, but you probably won't get an A if you rely solely on SparkNotes.…

May 9, 2018

‘The Winds of Winter’ Release Date Is Still a Mystery After Seven Years

Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

Winter is coming, but no one knows when.…

May 8, 2018

Short Edition Joins the Short Story Movement

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

For busy-bodies on the go, the growing popularity of short story dispensers points to a new era of literature.…

May 8, 2018

10 Student Publications You Should Be Reading Right Now

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

With the world at their fingertips unlike ever before, these students are redefining journalism and pushing the limits of digital storytelling forward.…

May 6, 2018

Pubescent Pulchritude and Violence Collide in the HBO Series ‘Sharp Objects’

Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

If you're a fan of 'Gone Girl,' you won't want to miss HBO's 'Sharp Objects' this summer.…

May 4, 2018

3 Reasons Why ‘Leah on the Offbeat’ Deserves ‘Dear, Simon’ Levels of Love

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

The latest novel from Becky Albertalli is another masterpiece of representation, though with some important twists.…

May 1, 2018

7 Comics to Get You Ready for ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

Isabelle Mencia, University of Florida

If you don't want to read back decades of origin story, these comic series might be a good substitute.…

April 29, 2018

‘Kanye West – Reanimator’ Brings Lovecraftian Horror to Unexpected Realms

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

By fusing Lovecraftian horror with the story of one of the most notorious names in hip-hop, Joshua Chaplinsky took the genre in a refreshingly hilarious direction.…

April 25, 2018