First Appearance Flashback: Thor
Superheroes have been around a long time, and most of the characters and genre conventions are pretty well established. But did every character always look and...
We Are The Only Poets: Literary Love Letters And Me
I grew up writing letters — in the 1980s and ‘90s, it was the only accessible way to communicate with long-distance friends that didn’t cost money...
Mysteries With Endings You Won’t See Coming
There’s nothing better than getting caught up in a great mystery novel — except for maybe being completely blown away by its ending. While the amateur...
What Is Women’s Fiction?
Walk into any bookstore, and you’ll see the women’s fiction display from a mile away. Piled high for all to see, these covers typically feature photos...
The Birth and Evolution of Gaslamp Fantasy
What is gaslamp fantasy? Some might equate it to Victorian fantasy, but it’s more than that, and its boundaries are blurred with other speculative genres. The...
Bookish Goods For Your Kitchen & Pantry
Reading and cooking are my two great loves, so naturally I’m the kind of person who fills my kitchen with books. And bookish art. And bookish...
You Can Handle the Truth: Exciting Upcoming 2022 Nonfiction Books
Do you set reading goals for yourself at the beginning of a new year? I do, even though I don’t usually stick to them. One goal...
Get Hooked: 10 Books for Beginning and Advanced Crocheting
I love my crocheting origin story. I didn’t learn to crochet from a book or a video. Instead, I learned on the playground, when a classmate...
In Praise of In-Person Bookish Events
I was fortunate to attend the Emirates Airlines Festival of Literature this year in person. Of course, attending in-person book events isn’t possible for many right...
Books That Should Become Movies or Television Shows ASAP
There’s something about a good book that fully captures your attention and does not let go. For me, books are the best way to escape, as...
