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Read Between the Lines: The Problem With the Goodreads Challenge

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

Does Goodreads make reading more work than fun? How to approach the reading challenge without sacrificing the joy of literature. …

January 14, 2024

The Pressure Surrounding Female Writers and Romance

Palmer Strubhar, Emory University

Authors Defy Social and Historical Pressure as they Navigate a New-Age Romance Plot or Avoid It Entirely…

January 9, 2024

In sepia colors, a teenage girl and boy stand against the blowing wind in renaissance clothing while dragons fly in the background.

2023 Winter Book Releases You Need To Read

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

Here are six books to immerse yourself into during winter break.…

November 18, 2023

Read One of These Meta Books to Make Your Brain Explode in Just the Right Way

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

What’s better than books? Books about books, of course!…

September 11, 2018

10 Inspirational Books Every College Student Needs to Read

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

When dropping out and living in a tent downtown starts to look dangerously appealing, pull out one of these bad boys.…

July 31, 2018

Why You Should Embrace Microhistories, a Genre for Specificity-Lovers

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Here are six recommendations to start with.…

June 29, 2018

4 Short Stories That We Guarantee Will Make You Cry

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

If you're not bawling 6,000 words in, you're inhuman.…

June 25, 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

5 Books That Will Help You Become a More Inspiring Leader

Briana Perez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Learning to become a leader is an achievable task for anyone, and these five books provide valuable lessons to get you there.…

March 14, 2018

What to Read When You’re Single on Valentine’s Day

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

Bitter and alone? These five books might help ease the pain.…

February 11, 2018

12 YA Book Releases You Won’t Want to Miss in 2018

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

Grab your calendar and mark the dates for these upcoming YA book releases.…

January 31, 2018

The 25 Books to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution Going

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

We all know New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep, but these books will help you stay on track.…

January 5, 2018

3 Reasons Why Aspiring Writers Shouldn’t Self-Publish

Angela Herbst, Lakeland University

Publishing through proper channels might save you a lot of grief now and many troubles in the future.…

December 27, 2017

Everything You Need to Know About Season 2 of the ‘Handmaid’s Tale’

Giselle Krachenfels, USC

Here’s everything we know about the upcoming season of Hulu's critically acclaimed adaptation of Margaret Atwood's novel, "Handmaid's Tale."…

December 5, 2017

Should Book Lovers Around the World Get Kindle Unlimited?

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

Amazon’s e-book reading program lets Kindle readers browse over a million titles for only $9.99/month, but is the service right for you?…

November 19, 2017

High School Assigned Readings Need Revamping, Not Regurgitating

Allie DiGennaro, Emerson College

Four books that should be on high school reading lists.…

November 13, 2017

The King of Horror Embraces His Soft Side in These Novels

Kelly Lambkin, SUNY Cortland

With all the recent hype of King's work being adapted into film and television, it's time to take a look at some of his not-so-scary work.…

October 29, 2017

4 Books That Will Help You Understand Race in Modern America

Brittany Sodic, University of North Texas

Racial tensions in America are at their highest, but reading stories of marginalized people is one step toward education and rehabilitation of a nation.…

September 17, 2017

3 Fascinating Books for Word Nerds

Anne Buzzell, Hillsdale College

If you like quirky factoids about language, these books have plenty.…

August 24, 2017

4 Books That Seriously Need Screen Adaptations

Otis Roffman, Beloit College

Whether for their elegant universes or unforgettable characters, each of these books would be perfect as a television series or feature film.…

August 15, 2017

5 Quick Reads for Every College Student

Madeleine Ngo, University of Florida

Take a break from studying for finals and get a jump on your summer reading instead.…

April 15, 2017

The Essential Spring Break Reading List for Every Type of Vacation

Isabella Waldron, Scripps College

From the beach to your grandma’s living room, there’s a perfect book for every vacation.…

March 27, 2017

What You’re Not Hearing About Recent Top-Selling Books

The Controversy Cropping Up in Modern Bestselling Books

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

When books are marketed to large audiences, disturbing themes can find their way into the hands of unsuspecting readers.…

February 26, 2017

To Read or Not to Read?

Madeleine Ngo, University of Florida

By improving your critical-thinking skills, reading can benefit you beyond your lit class, so make time to pick up a book.…

February 14, 2017

5 Books About Race That Will Change Your Outlook on Life

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

These authors present the world of racial injustice in a whole new light—a light that can’t be overlooked.…

December 10, 2016

5 Reasons Why Kindles Will Never Beat Real Books

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

E-books just don’t offer all the goodies that physical books do (especially that lovable, old book smell).…

October 3, 2016

5 Books Best Enjoyed in Fall

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

Here’s a list of literary masterpieces to help you celebrate autumn’s arrival.…

October 2, 2016

5 Books Every English Major Should Read

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

And everybody else, for that matter.…

September 23, 2016

Meet Jesus Espinoza, Bookworm Extraordinaire

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

As a standout student in the University of Illinois’ top-ranked Library and Information Science program, Espinoza is about as big of a bookworm as they come.…

September 22, 2016

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