Books, Arts, and Culture

Up until my early 20s, I had never heard of the Chinese Exclusion Act. I remember taking classes on Mississippi history during my childhood in Oxford,...

Aamina Ahmad’s debut novel The Return of Faraz Ali begins with a moment of no return. Born and raised in Lahore’s old city, the young Faraz...

On March 28, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law House Bill 1557, a bill called “Parental Rights in Education” by its supporters and the “Don’t...

Social media has made a way for every kind of reader to find their niche of books.  TikTok, with its constantly updated, user-friendly algorithm is constantly curating itself to...

I’ve always liked the idea of decorating a library or reading corner with art that features books. I may not have a fairytale library, but can...

Happy April! As spring creeps around the corner, it’s time to organize your pull list from your local comic book shop. When I visit my LCS,...

Are you annoyed because the romance you picked up at the library has a happy ending? Bothered because you dove into a middle grade by a...

I don’t know when or how it happened — it might have been during a period of extended burnout when I craved some sort of escape...

Spring is on its way! It’s time to start jumping up and down about daffodils and crocuses, warm evenings, short sleeves, and the return of green....