Books, Arts, and Culture

When I was pregnant, I had one fear (correction: I had many and still do but that’s parenthood, yaaay!): that my baby would not grow up...

Did you like that book you recently finished? You know, the one that you thought was ultimately about fear and resiliency? The one you told your...

I don’t look sick. But there are days, even whole weeks, when I can barely get out of bed. I have narcolepsy, a rare neurological disorder...

We’ve been doing a rewatch of Friends at my house. We’ve done the first two seasons, where everybody has a lot of gel in their hair...

The magical thing about historical fiction is the way it truly makes you feel like you’re experiencing life in another era. The best historical fiction authors...

Judy Blume was my generation’s J.K. Rowling. There may not have been wizards and owls, but Judy Blume books held magic of a different kind: someone...

Though your heart may be in the right place when searching for the perfect gifts for everyone in your family this December, let’s be real. Having...

Two major Netflix adaptations were announced this week: a new version of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, directed by Ben Wheatley and starring Lily James and Armie...

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s new book came out on October 16, at the height of the election madness. Right at that lull where my brain needed a break...

Critical Linking is sponsored by our $250 All the Books Barnes and Noble gift card giveaway! In each sorting team, one member stacks arriving books, while the...