7 Contemporary Horror Novels that Push Boundaries
The grocery store of all places was my initial indoctrination into the world of horror. As my father shuffled up and down the aisles, dutifully stacking...
Here’s the Cast for the Bridgerton Prequel About Queen Charlotte
Bridgerton is one of Netflix’s most-watched shows, and they have already announced a season 3 and 4 as well as the upcoming prequel series. The spinoff...
The Authors for Ukraine Auction Is Raising Money for Ukraine Crisis Fund
Mystery author Amy Patricia Meade has organized an auction of signed and dedicated books from more than 170 different authors. The mystery genre, unsurprisingly, makes a...
Indigenous Authors Are Held to Higher Standards
I started reading books by Indigenous authors quite late; only in 2020 did I pick up Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The book was released...
When Does LORD OF THE RINGS Get Interesting?
The short answer is: it doesn’t. …Still here? If that first sentence didn’t make you throw your device in a fury or send you on a...
Reading Authentically: The Current State of Diversity in Picture Books
Over the past year, when I would scan the bright, glossy picture book shelves of libraries and shops, it finally seemed like more covers featured diverse...
How to Use Podcasts to Help You Become a Better Reader
It feels like there are just as many podcasts as there are books lately. Want a super niche podcast about one of your favorite shows? There’s...
Indie Presses Publishing Works in Translation in The United States
“Without translation, I would be limited to the borders of my own country. The translator is my most important ally.” —Italo Calvino Translations matter because they...
8 Books for Fans of Historical K-Dramas
I’m a newbie to K-dramas. I haven’t watched that many — yet. But the ones I’ve finished, I have loved dearly. They tend to be well...
The Lost Art of Comics Corner Boxes
If you’ve ever taken a gander at some older comics, particularly anything from Marvel from the 1960s to the ’80s, you might have noticed a little...
