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5 Young Adult Books To Read Before Their Upcoming Screen Adaptations

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

Check out these novels before their film versions hit the theaters and streaming services.…

February 21, 2021

Best Superhero Comic Books for Beginners

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

Getting into a new superhero may seem daunting, but these Spider-Man, Superman, Batman and crossover series can help you do just that.…

February 6, 2021

Audiobooks Can Let Authors Tell Their Stories More Creatively

Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

Beyond just using the format to have their books read aloud, some writers are starting to use the medium to narrate their work in new, innovative ways.…

December 13, 2020

‘His Dark Materials’ Season 2 Continues To Match the Energy of the Books

Emily Davies, Solent University

The second season of the fantasy epic is here with new worlds and a war on the horizon.…

December 2, 2020

It’s ‘Harry Potter’ Time: Why the Books Are Better Than the Movies

Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

J. K. Rowling’s beloved book series has warmed readers’ hearts for decades. What makes them better than their film counterparts?…

October 17, 2020

Banned Books Week Asks You To Discover Your Right to Read

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

This special time highlights the power of language to challenge our social, political and cultural assumptions.…

October 17, 2020

How To Organize Your Books When Your Space Is Already Cluttered

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

If you find yourself short on room, here are some ways to organize your literature collection without shelling out more money for extra bookcases.…

October 3, 2020

How and Why You Should Support Black-Owned Bookstores

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

They are often essential community institutions, and their continued survival during the pandemic is now more important than ever.…

July 1, 2020

‘Circus of Books’ Explores the Legacy Behind a Family’s Adult Bookstore

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

The Mason family left an imprint on the West Hollywood queer scene with their shop. Years later, members of the community talk of its unwavering relevance.  …

June 24, 2020

5 Books About the Queer Black Experience To Read for Pride Month

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

As June begins and protests over racial injustice continue, it’s important to make space for queer black literature.…

June 13, 2020

Why Everyone Is Rereading Their Favorite Books in Quarantine

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

During stressful times like these, it's reassuring to return to old, beloved stories instead of forging into the new and unknown.…

May 21, 2020

5 Underrated Young Adult Books That You Might Not Have Heard Of

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

They might not be getting big movie or TV adaptations, but they might just become your new favorites.…

May 15, 2020

Trauma Porn: Why Books Like ‘American Dirt’ Are Harmful

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Despite its endorsement from Oprah, Jeanine Cummins' book about the life of a Mexican woman is having a damaging impact on minorities.…

March 16, 2020

The Beginner’s Guide to Reading Comic Books

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

Get ready to dive into star-trotting space operas and meet super-powered web slingers.…

December 30, 2019

5 Books to Read After Season 3 of ‘The Crown’

Daniel Reed

If you're still hankering for more British monarchy drama, check out these titles.…

December 12, 2019

What I Learned From Visiting Over 50 Used Bookstores In Six Months

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

They have a charm that can't be matched by the large corporate chains.…

November 24, 2019

Here’s Where To Find Affordable Textbooks Online

Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

College ain't cheap.…

August 25, 2019

Are Digital Textbooks Better or Worse Than Print?

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

With more e-books available than ever, you might find yourself having to choose between digital or print versions of your textbooks this semester.…

August 2, 2019

6 Aesthetic Poetry Books to Add to Your Shelf

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Because we all want to at least look like we’re intelligent.…

July 12, 2019

6 Ways to Be More Productive with Audiobooks, and 5 Places to Get Them for Cheap

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

Reading has never been easier.…

June 19, 2019

What You Need to Know about the 4 New Harry Potter eBooks

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

Dust off your House robes, Potterheads: There are four new Harry Potter eBooks slated for release this summer.…

June 14, 2019

6 Female-Authored Books Every Young Man Should Read

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

Because there's more to growing up than 'The Catcher in the Rye.'…

June 3, 2019

5 Must-Read Books for Every Education Major

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

If you plan on teaching, you should plan on reading these first.…

May 30, 2019

Why ‘Booksmart’ Is So Much More Than Just the Female ‘Superbad’

Sarah Diggins, Ithaca College

Let me count the ways.…

April 16, 2019

Judging Bookstagram, Instagram’s Literary Community, by Its Cover

Sarah Diggins, Ithaca College

Influencers for novels? Why not?…

April 10, 2019

3 ‘Game of Thrones’ Plot Points Where the TV Series Drastically Diverged from the Books

Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University

They screwed up Stannis, Lady Stoneheart and Tyrion, to start with.…

April 8, 2019

How Jim Ottaviani Combines History, Science and Comic Books

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

The combination is rare, but it makes a lot of sense.…

March 28, 2019

6 Can’t-Miss Young Adult Books Coming Out This Month

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

Sit back, relax and enjoy the drama.…

March 9, 2019

The 5 Personal Growth Books Everyone Should Read During College

Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio

Self-help yourself to some personal improvement this semester.…

March 8, 2019

5 Children’s Books You Should Read Again As an Adult

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

Pick up one of these books for a good blast from the past.…

March 5, 2019