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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

Photo of someone participating in NaNoWriMo.

How To Get Through This Year’s NaNoWriMo as a College Student

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

Whether you are a novice writer or have more experience under your belt, the annual novel writing event provides writers with a refreshing challenge.…

November 21, 2021

Photo of the characters from The Wheel of Time

‘The Wheel of Time’ Takes Center Stage as the Next Big Fantasy TV Series

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Amazon Prime Video's new show aims to fill the large gap left by the conclusion of ‘Game of Thrones.'…

November 17, 2021

The best six underrated contemporary realistic fiction novels of 2021; underrated books.

6 Underrated Contemporary Realistic Fiction Novels of 2021

Noir Galvin, Arcadia University

Not all good books have to be rooted in fantasy. Here are some great, lesser-known reads to round out your end-of-the-year list.…

November 15, 2021

Illustration of books in an article about cliché story plots

5 Cliched Story Plots to Avoid

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

As November marks the beginning of National Novel Writing Month and creators everywhere are embarking on their imaginative journies, many are sinking into overdone writing pitfalls.…

November 13, 2021

What Makes Sarah J. Maas a No. 1 NYT Bestselling Fantasy Author?

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

From young adult to adult fantasy, this author has become a worldwide phenomenon, but what is it that makes her stories so popular?…

November 6, 2021

Climate Change with Katharine Hayhoe in Saving Us

‘Saving Us’ Unearths Productive Ways To Talk About Climate Change

Becky Hardin, University of Arizona Global Campus

Environmental activist Katharine Hayhoe's latest book tackles one of the most difficult topics of conversation in a thoughtful and engaging way.…

November 4, 2021

In an article about Ted Dekker an illustration of a haunted house popping out of a book

Battling Reader’s Block? Pick Up a Book by Ted Dekker

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

This legendary author with over 40 published works has some phenomenal stories that will surely ignite your love of novels once more.…

October 30, 2021

A Superman comic and merchandise lay on a table

Saying ‘Bi’ to the Old Superman

Joy Young, Chapman University

The timeless superhero is coming out as bisexual — a refreshing twist that is equal parts heroic change and tangled conflict.…

October 27, 2021

in an article about obscure book genres, glasses sitting on a stack of books, next to a mug

4 Obscure Book Genres You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

Categories in literature like fantasy, romance and comedy are well known, but have you heard of Twitter fiction, gaslamp fantasy or Nordic noir?…

October 22, 2021

Venom and Eddie Brock talking from the movie Venome Let There Be Carnage

Is a Budding Bromance In the Forecast for Spider-Man and Venom’s Future?

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

The release of 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' has left fans wanting a collaboration between Peter Parker's and Eddie Brock's super-selves, begging the question: Who should be the villain that faces off against this unlikely…

October 19, 2021

A screenshot from the movie foundation of characters in front of a boat

Apple TV’s ‘Foundation’ Differs From the Books — And It’s Not a Bad Thing

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

The show's producers are making drastic changes to the original story, and they're being met with mixed criticisms.…

October 10, 2021

In an article about slipstream, bookshelf full of books

Slipstream Is the Literary Style That Blends Genres

Amy Harris, Utah State University

Writers have been bending expectations for years, but only recently has their creativity been given a new category.…

October 4, 2021

Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s ‘Notes on Grief’ Grasps Beyond Language

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The author's slender book captures a daughter’s hopeless loss after the death of her father, as Adichie searches for both language and meaning but finds both ultimately inadequate.…

September 26, 2021

in article about comfort characters, Harry Potter hugging Dobby

Emotionally Bonding With a Fictional Character? There’s a Term for That: ‘Comfort Characters’

Karen Lu, Yale University

Just because they're not real doesn't mean that they can't be a source of consolation or contentment.…

September 21, 2021

An image of the cover of 'Malibu Rising'

‘Malibu Rising’ Ignites the Imaginations of Readers

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

This masterful modern historical fiction novel explores celebrity culture, family destiny and female strength — all on the glamorous surf of California.…

September 15, 2021

An image of the novel These Violent Delights

Chloe Gong Reshapes a Classic Love Story in ‘These Violent Delights’

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

The debut novel twists 'Romeo and Juliet' into a story of high-stakes action with a cast of ruthless characters.…

September 14, 2021

In an article about The StoryGraph, a picture of a wooden sign that says Books on it.

Join The Migration of Readers Moving From Goodreads to StoryGraph

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

Boycott Jeff Bezos’ reign over the reading world by switching from his book-based social media platform to an even better website instead!…

September 8, 2021

Carmen María Machado’s ‘In the Dream House’ Turns Fantasy Into Horror

Study Breaks Staff

The author's latest release tackles a serious subject with a careful awareness of the book's target audience.…

September 6, 2021

The OwlCrate Controversy Again Looks at the Implications of Supporting J.K. Rowling

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

This popular reading subscription service has come under fire following the decision to re-release their collection of Harry Potter memorabilia.…

September 3, 2021

An illustration of an animal sitting next to a stack of books reading in candlelight.

Is Reading Consistently the Key to a Long and Healthy Life?

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

Your mind will thank you for picking up this habit as early in life as possible.…

August 31, 2021

To depict the pervasive dangers of the ideal of the tortured artist, an aestheticized sorrowful, muted blue-toned illustration shows a portrait of Sylvia Plath, who died by suicide, in a frame placed next to flowers and manuscripts.

The Tortured Artist Is a Dangerous and Damaging Stereotype

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

Society tells us that the most beautiful art is born out of suffering — a potentially life-threatening lie.…

August 28, 2021

The Continuing Legacy and Enduring Nature of ‘Dune’

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

Frank Herbert’s seminal novel has influenced countless science fiction writers, even though it has remained a relatively niche series.…

August 27, 2021

In an article about Tim Drake, Robin stands against a blue sky and a rainbow flag.

Tim Drake and the Evolution of Queer Representation in DC Comics

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Batman's most iconic sidekick recently came out as bisexual in an issue of 'Batman Urban Legends.' It's a big step for representation, but queerness has a long history in DC comics.…

August 26, 2021