The Value in Talking About Nothing
Sports, sci fi shows, and Stephen King were the most consistent topics of conversation for my father and I. Of the many hours I spent alone...
7 Scandalous Betrayals in Literature
There’s a reason that we as a culture have spent the last 20 years debating whether there was enough room on the door for both Jack...
The Triumphs and Sorrows of Filipina Women Across Generations
M. Evelina Galang explores the many manifestations of what it means to be Filipina and Filipina American across decades, countries, and moments of political poignance in...
How Much Have Book Bans Impacted Author Visits? A Survey: Book Censorship News, June 16, 2023
No lengthy introduction this week. Instead, this week is dedicated to a survey to authors: are you seeing an impact on the number and types of...
Elliot Page Does Not Owe You a Legible Timeline: On the Beauty of Nonlinear Queer & Trans Storytelling
It’s been a little over a week since the publication of Elliot Page’s memoir, Pageboy, and the haters have settled in on Goodreads. This isn’t surprising....
Inside Judy Garland’s Long Lost Book of Poetry
In popular culture today, Judy Garland is best remembered as an actress, singer, and entertainer extraordinaire whose personal struggles often overshadowed her professional accomplishments. While she...
Outdoors is For Everyone: Books to Help You Get Outside
It’s summer, with longer days, more sunshine, and warmer weather. It’s a great time to be outside — but as someone who hasn’t always loved being...
10 Sunshine-Filled Summer Books for Toddlers
Summer is on the way, bringing with it longer days, warmer weather, and the chance to join in with a whole host of summer activities! Summer...
Reading Pathways: Alexis Hall
There are few authors working right now that are as prolific as Alexis Hall, best-selling author of urban fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, and romance. He has written...
8 Award-Winning Queer Books You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
If you’ve ever interacted with me on the internet, it’s very likely you’ve heard me talking (okay, shouting) about my one true literary love: under the...
