Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

Although he had humble beginnings, the small creature has become the stop motion hit of this summer.

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

Sad girls aren’t short on reads, all of which will make their hearts melt and keep them warm during the winter.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

In her 2019 book, the comedian beautifully articulates a fascination with the ordinary, which just might be the key to true happiness, especially during the pandemic.

Carli Moses, Union University

This self-introduction is disjointed, high-strung and relentlessly upbeat — just like Jenny Slate.

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

Sony’s foray into the Marvel universe is predictably formulaic.