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Four different Snoop Dogg's stand against a dark background with twinkling stars cast in pallid turquoise, presumably at different points in time (or not, who are we to judge?). They show all of the different sides of Snoop Dogg -- rapper, shoe model, celebrity chef and just plain ol' celebrity. His multitudes are put on full display as rapper Snoop flaunts some rhymes for an audience that cannot be seen. A cartoon snail sits atop the Snoop at the far-left.

Snoop Dogg’s Side Quests

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

Why does Snoop Dogg’s ever-diversifying career always keep us on our toes, never certain of where he'll go next?…

March 19, 2024

A calendar and photos adorn a green wall, surrounded by marron books, depicting the life of a family: Boys playing basketball, a wedding, a man dressed in military uniform, etc. In the foreground is a desk, upon which lies a yellow notepad with a blue pen, with writing on it. To the left is a white cup holding more blue pens, to the right a stack of paper with more writing, indicating the unseen writing has been doing this for a while.

Exploring the life of Pat Conroy and “The Great Santini”

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Analyzing how the life of Pat Conroy influenced his popular book "The Great Santini" and various other works.…

March 3, 2024

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

In an article about "Don't Let Her Stay" by Nicola Sanders, main character Joanne treads down steps, holding her child Evie.

‘Don’t Let Her Stay’ Should Be Your Next Thriller Read

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The book that debuted earlier this year is officially trending.…

August 4, 2023

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

In an article about letterboxd, a mailbox sits filled to the brim against a black spotted background.

Why Letterboxd Is the Best Social Media Platform for Filmgoers

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

Millions have been using this movie-centered platform as a virtual diary to log what they watch, connect with others and — most importantly — share their opinions.…

August 29, 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 white collared shirt and black tie, splattered with blood, from an article about The Guest List

Is ‘The Guest List’ Just Another Modern Retelling of ‘And Then There Were None’?

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

The premise of Lucy Foley’s latest thriller novel is pretty similar to Agatha Christie’s most famous mystery book.…

January 15, 2021

The Goodreads Choice Awards Needs To Stop Being a Popularity Contest

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

In recent years, the platform has seemingly chosen to reward books with a lot of hype instead of judging solely by quality.…

December 31, 2020

An illustration of a girl reading for an article on the Goodreads Reading Challenge.

The Curse of the Goodreads Reading Challenge

Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

The annual challenge allows users to set reading goals for themselves. However, does it pressure us, or actually motivate us to read?…

December 19, 2020

A copy of the book Normal People by Sally Rooney

‘Normal People’ Addresses the Reality of Love in a Modern World

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

Not every love story has a satisfying end.…

February 25, 2020

9 Must-Read Books from the 2018 Goodreads Choice Awards

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

The best books of the year, as voted by you. Did your favorites make the cut?…

December 8, 2018

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