A Year in Reading: Willa Paskin
I am a book counter. I love to read but, also, I love to add what I’ve read to my list, to my collection, to my...
How Ziggy Alberts’ Heartbreak Turned to Triumph in His New Track ‘Heartbeat’
If you’re familiar with Australian singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts, you’re well aware of why we find his music so captivating. His acoustic approach is warm and instantly...
College Cuts in the Green Mountain State
On December 2, the University of Vermont announced cuts to twenty-four majors, twenty-seven minors, and four master’s programs in its College of Arts and Sciences. The...
What I Learned About Writing from Making Sound Effects for Movies
Sound effects lie somewhere between language and music. Film sound is story-driven, subtextual, and often assembled from unusual sources—and like writing, it’s full of information and...
Is There Still a Role for Literature in 2020?
Dear reader, Every year, we re-evaluate what makes literature exciting, relevant, and accessible, and recalibrate our role in furthering that mission. We hope you’ll support Electric...
Comics A-Z: Villains All for One to Elektra
I’ve had a lot of time to think lately. Like many of you, I’m not a huge fan of too much mental downtime, though I would love if...
How THE LITTLE PRINCE Has Helped Me Through This Pandemic
Okay, you may be thinking, “Of course The Little Prince is an amazing book! But why are you bringing it up now? Have you been living...
What’s Your Reading Daydream?
Whenever I have time off coming up at work I always start the same routine: beginning to eagerly stack up books that I’m sure I will...
A Social Media Strategy for Libraries
I recently spoke at a great conference (virtually, of course) to public librarians on how to get the most out of social media. I’m no expert,...
Our Biggest Bookish Achievements of 2020
Whew, it’s been a year, hasn’t it? Honestly, just making it to the end of it is achievement enough. So if you’re reading this, congratulations! If...
