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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

In an article about fan fiction, two writers holding books and sheets of paper excitedly discuss and compare the stories they wrote about their favorite fictional characters.

Fan Fiction Is Representative of the Human Spirit

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

It's time to recognize that this popular medium is a legitimate form of art.…

August 14, 2023

In an article about "The Great Gatsby, a man and woman dance surrounded by the splendor of the roaring 20s.

Still Roaring: The Cultural Persistence of ‘The Great Gatsby’

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

From the 1920s to the 2020s, Fitzgerald’s portrayal of desire, decadence and destruction never gets old.…

August 14, 2023

In this article about journalism, newspaper and microphones spill out of a wastebin in a heap of black and white goo.

Breaking the News and Building Trust

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

Journalists are indispensable to a functioning society, despite their complicated reputation.…

August 10, 2023

An illustration of a person listening to an audiobook on their phone.

Are Audiobooks Considered Reading?

Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport

Why should we limit ourselves to the written word?…

August 4, 2023

In this article about a lightsabers' club at NAU, two people peacefully rest each of their glowing lightsabers against the other.

The Northwind Sabers are NAU’s Hidden Gem

Brynn Crisenbery, Northern Arizona University

May the force be with this Flagstaff campus’ lightsaber club.…

July 26, 2023

In an article about local bookstores, a green book with a storefront on its cover stands against a yellow backdrop.

Ditch Amazon, Shop at a Local Bookstore

Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Bibliophiles should look into independent businesses when searching for their next great read.…

July 18, 2023

An illustration featuring a couple that represents a popular book genre, Black romance.

Black Romances You Should Read Right Now

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

From historical fiction to tragedies to magic and mysteries, Black romance provides escapism when you need a break.…

July 7, 2023

In an article about short stories to fix your reading slump, a drawing of a girl bored with her book.

7 Short Stories To End Your Reading Slump

Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University

When books feel like too much of an investment, explore new worlds with these brief but powerful pieces.…

May 19, 2023

An illustration of a hand reaching up a bookcase full of books each labeled by a mood.

Books To Suit Your Every Mood

Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport

Whether you want to laugh, cry or get into a good mystery, we've got you covered.…

May 8, 2023

In an article about anti-semitism in J.K Rowling's Harry Potter, a drawing of a Harry Potter book ripped in two.

The Built-In Discrimination in J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World

Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio

The beloved ‘Harry Potter’ series has some unfortunate connections to bigotry and antisemitism.…

April 28, 2023

In an article about the novel "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" a young woman sleeps bundled in the sheets of a calendar.

‘My Year Of Rest And Relaxation’ Is An Absurd, Yet Real, Read

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Despite the hard-hitting content of this novel by Ottessa Moshfegh, its characters and themes are beneficial for readers to be exposed to.…

April 11, 2023

An illustration of a landscape drawn in a blue palette, set in a fantasy world.

These Sub-Genres Will Take Your Love of Fantasy to the Next Level

Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport

The beauty of the genre lies in its limitlessness.…

April 10, 2023

An illustration of Ray Bradbury's novel 'Fahrenheit 451' with flames burning the bottom cover.

Why Everyone Needs To Read ‘Fahrenheit 451’ Right Now

Abby Worthington, Arcadia University

Ray Bradbury’s dystopian future may be closer than you think.…

April 5, 2023

In an article about controversial edits to Roald Dahl's books, a picture of the character Augustus Gloop and his mother from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

Roald Dahl’s Classic Stories Are Getting an Inclusive Rewrite

Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University

Recent edits have sparked a debate over handling insensitive content in older literature.…

April 4, 2023

An illustration of three wall shelves holding books, gifts and other items book lovers might have.

7 Unique Gift Ideas for Every Reader in Your Life

Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport

Instead of getting them yet another book they may or may not like, why not try one of these items?…

March 20, 2023

A black and white photographic portrait of Richard Wright, the author of the novel, "Native Son."

The Plight Depicted in ‘Native Son’ Is Still Relevant Today

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

Perhaps one of America's greatest African American novels to date, Richard Wright's depiction of one man's struggle against systemic racism transcends time and place.…

March 18, 2023

A young girl sits cross legged on a couch, with a cat sitting next to her. She is looking at a computer held in her lap, which displays a blue web page with a stylized image of Virginia Woolf alongside the author's book "A Room of One's Own."

Virginia Woolf’s ‘A Room of One’s Own’ Is as Relevant Today as it Was in the 1920s

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

Though this novel was published almost a hundred years ago, its argument is still applicable today: creatives are not given the resources they need to thrive.…

March 10, 2023

In an article about great books by Nigerian authors, the inside of a bookshop with piles of books all around.

Contemporary Novels by Nigerian Authors That Belong on Your 2023 TBR List

Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University

These works of literature are must-reads for anyone who resolved to read more books this year.…

February 7, 2023

In an article about a novel by Italo Calvino, two luminous figures walk around the edges of an impossible triangle.

Reading About Reading Teaches Readers About Loving

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

Italo Calvino’s metafictional novel 'If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler' finds a powerful and complex connection between relationships and storytelling.…

February 4, 2023