A Master Class in Disrupting Realism and Making Magic
[Ed. Note: We also invite you to watch Marie-Helene Bertino’s master class on “Disrupting Realism,” with special guests Mira Jacob, Mitchell S. Jackson, Kristiana Kahakauwila, Tracy O’Neill,...
Books, Film, and TV to Inspire Surrealist Writing
In my essay, “On Magic,” published today on Electric Literature, I mentioned not being able to find much in the way of resources for work that...
Instead of School Board, Leander Police Investigate Book Challenge
You might recognize Leander Independent School District (LISD) in Texas from another memorable school board meeting, in which a parent pulled out a pink dildo as a...
13 Funny Twitter Responses to the Idea of Rating YA Books
At least once a week, I turn to my partner and ask, “Do you want to hear the latest YA Twitter drama?” It seems like there’s...
Fed Up With People: 10 Great Horror Books About Cannibalism
I accepted this assignment writing about great horror books about cannibalism for two reasons: 1) I have read a lot of books that have cannibalism in...
9 of the Best 2021 Romantic Comedy Books
If I were to sum up the romantic comedy genre in one word, it would be “joy.” Few other genres bring the same level of unconditional...
Amazon Original Stories: What They Are and Why You Should Read Them
As a lifelong reader of multiple books and stories at once, I’ve perfected a juggling system that includes always having a mix of print books and...
Fascinating Books About the British Royal Family
If you’re a fan of the British royal family, there’s no shortage of reading you can do around the subject. Whether you’re after memoir, biography, or...
For the Love of Outside: 15 Nature Books for Kids
Although I probably don’t get outside and into nature as much as I should, I do love it and read a lot about it. On my...
Four Fun Facts About Mexican Superhero Comics
Mid-September is a special time for both the Latinx community and comic book fans. September 15 is Independence Day in Mexico and most Central American countries,...
