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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 Politics of Fantasy Novels Are Important

Jael Davis, DePaul University

These books can create any world that they want — so why do so many go out of their way to recreate the same problematic assumptions found in the real world?…

August 7, 2021

Pinocchio in Disney's Animated Adaptation

The Story of Pinocchio Still Resonates, Even Nearly 140 Years Later

Amy Harris, Utah State University

The tale has persisted for more than a century, with two new adaptations coming in the near future.…

August 7, 2021

Photograph of the bottom of books lined up in a row

GoodReads Lackluster Interface Is Pushing Readers to New Book Sites

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

The beloved website continues to provide its users with great potential but it is seriously weighed down by a long list of issues.…

August 3, 2021

Illustration of a helmet, constellation, and wolf depicting the covers of three hyped BookTok books

BookTok Breakdown: An Honest Review of TikTok’s Favorite Reads

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

Are the book recommendations on the app any good? Or is everything overhyped?…

August 3, 2021

Ouran High School Host Club, a reverse harem anime.

Is the Reverse Harem Trope a Hopelessly Outdated Thing of the Past?

Karen Lu, Yale University

Can the genre function as a way to empower female readers and viewers, or is it doomed to merely satisfy a power fantasy?…

July 31, 2021

Illustrations of headphones on top of a graphic novel with a phone showing an audiobook.

Graphic Novels Can Reshape Our Notion of What Constitutes ‘Reading’

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

It’s time for society to drop the idea that stories told with words and artwork are lesser than their more traditional counterparts.…

July 26, 2021

‘Severance’: How We Spend Our Days Is How We Spend Our Lives

Study Breaks Staff

Ling Ma's 2018 novel about a deadly pandemic parallels and almost predicts our own situation more closely than we realize.…

July 24, 2021

‘How It Feels to Float’ Is the Young Adult Novel That Teens Need Right Now

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

Helena Fox's debut tackles tough topics such as grief and mental health with immense grace and empathy.…

July 20, 2021

Writers and Lovers deals with creativity, love and grief.

‘Writers & Lovers’ by Lily King Is a Hopeful Portrait of the Starving Artist

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

The author's realistic fiction novel captures how easy it is to give up on lifelong dreams, among other conundrums that are all too familiar to writers.…

July 19, 2021

Malcolm Gladwell book Talking to Strangers

Malcolm Gladwell’s Friends Fallacy, ‘Gone Girl’ and the Pitfalls of Presumed Familiarity

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

The book 'Talking to Strangers' explores the logical fallacies people fall into when interacting with others, and their detrimental effects are exemplified in popular media.…

July 17, 2021

Photo of One Last Stop, a book famous on BookTok.

Lesbophobic Comments on BookTok Prompted a Swift Response — and Some Great Book Recommendations

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

After lesbophobic BookTokers made their prejudices known, lesbians and allies alike came together to share their love of sapphic romance novels.…

July 13, 2021

A group of friends around a campfire — the perfect place to read Tolkien

Why You Should Read J.R.R. Tolkien Next Time You Go Camping

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

The rich environmental imagery featured in 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' make them the perfect novels to read outside.…

July 11, 2021

‘Love from A to Z’ Brings Positive Representation to the Muslim Community

Salma Heram, George Washington University

The YA novel by S. K. Ali reflects the realities faced by Muslim teens and embraces culture, identity and love in a new light.…

July 6, 2021

An illustration of The Box in the Woods protagonist and teenage detective, Stevie Bell, shining a flashlight on a skull on the forest floor.

‘The Box in the Woods’ Uncovers a Modern Take on the Detective Genre

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

Teenage detective Stevie Bell returns in Maureen Johnson's latest young adult murder mystery, which brings a newly diverse voice its classic predecessors lacked.…

July 4, 2021

An illustration of a girl sitting on a stack of young adult fiction novels. Are you an avid YA reader? If so, you can’t miss the top books of this year so far.

The Best Young Adult Fiction Releases of 2021 and Why You Should Read Them

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

Are you an avid YA reader? If so, you can’t miss the top books of this year so far.…

July 3, 2021

R. L. Stine’s ‘Fear Street’ Films Will Offer Nostalgia to an Older Audience

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

If you loved the 'Goosebumps' series when you were younger, you have reason to be excited for the new, violent editions of Stine's work.…

June 28, 2021

Illustration of someone wearing the Sorting Hat in front of 4 flags representing each house

Sorting Hat Quizzes Undermine a Central Theme of the ‘Harry Potter’ Series

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

They may be fun, but they are missing an important question: Which house do you think you belong in?…

June 28, 2021

Schlock Mercenary celebrates twenty years of sci-fi comedy and fun

‘Schlock Mercenary’ Is Both a Fun Space Opera and an Example of Artistic Growth

Amy Harris, Utah State University

It can be intimidating putting art into the world but Howard Tayler, the creator of this strip, is living proof that you don't need to be extremely well-versed in the arts to make something that…

June 25, 2021

‘Old Yeller’ Makes Us Ask, Why Are There so Many Dead Dogs in Children’s Literature?

Amy Harris, Utah State University

The book is a classic piece of literary history, but perhaps it is best known for killing off its titular canine.…

June 21, 2021

Two Copies of Sunshine Girl by Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies’ ‘Sunshine Girl’ Is Full of Strength and Gratitude

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The 'ER' and 'The Good Wife' actress navigates the unstable waters of her childhood from the vantage of her craft, assessing both its beauty and instability — and turning both to her advantage with the…

June 21, 2021

An illustration for a review of John Green's latest book "The Anthropocene Reviewed" (Illustration by Olivia Luo, The Ohio State University)

‘The Anthropocene Reviewed’ Isn’t Afraid To Be Sincere in a World Full of Irony

Study Breaks Staff

In his latest book, author and YouTuber John Green examines objects and concepts in search for beauty within humanity, making a compelling case for hope in a time of extremes.…

June 19, 2021

Monster Theory: What Our Fascination With Monsters Says About Us as a Society

Karen Lu, Yale University

Our society's interest in certain beasts over others may have interesting social and political implications, according to Jeffrey J. Cohen.…

June 18, 2021

In an article about BookTok, the covers of three famous books

Are BookTok’s Hyped Up Recommendations Any Good?

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

Book lovers from around the world connect with each other and share recommendations through TikTok, but are the books actually any good?…

June 14, 2021

A romance BookTube live chat connects creators and viewers in discussions about their favorite novels and authors.

‘Chatting All Things Romance’ Shows Live Chats Are Still Important to BookTube

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Sparking discussions about authors, tropes and book drama, PeaceLoveBooksxo's livestream connects and provides insight into the book community and those who participate in it.…

June 9, 2021

in an article about the book Insight Out, picture of a calendar with sticky notes

‘Insight Out’ Is the Perfect How-To Guide on Generating Innovative Ideas

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

Tina Seelig’s newest book is a revolutionary manual that teaches everyone how to make their imaginative notions a reality.…

June 8, 2021

‘Stalking Jack the Ripper’ Blends Murder Mystery and Romance

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

Despite its familiar premise, the strong chemistry between the main characters is what really holds the young adult series together.…

June 5, 2021

A black and white portrait of "Berserk" author Kentaro Miura.

‘Berserk’ Fans Bid Farewell to Creator Kentaro Miura

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

'That thing was too big to be called a sword. Too big, too thick, too heavy, and too rough, it was more like a large hunk of iron.' Fans of Kentaro Miura's beast of a…

June 4, 2021

Illustration of My Next Life as a Villainess protagonist

‘My Next Life as a Villainess’ Is a Harem Anime With Nuanced Characters

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

In a genre that often features straightforward, simple love interests, this series adds subtle characterization to accompany its dating sim setting.…

June 3, 2021

In an article about All Rhodes Lead Here, two people sitting on a bench on a page of a book

‘All Rhodes Lead Here’ Guides Us in More Ways than One

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

This romance novel by Mariana Zapata sparks nuanced discussions on women’s fiction, the power of starting over and indie book publishing.…

June 2, 2021

The ‘Percy Jackson’ Reboot Could Change the Game for Book Adaptations

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

Last year, Disney+ announced they would be giving this literary phenomenon a second chance at an adaptation. This new TV series already has the potential to win the hearts of fans and first-time audiences alike.…

June 1, 2021

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