Racially Profiled in the Deodorant Aisle
“Security” by Yvvette Edwards Merle noticed the security guard the moment she stepped through the entrance of Penny World: a tall, heavy-set white man, mid-forties, who...
New Comics That Reboot Your Favorite Childhood Franchises
The past few years have seen a slew of retro reboots. Roseanne. Will & Grace. Queer Eye. Twin Peaks. Gilmore Girls. The Twilight Zone. I could...
If We Leave Earth, a Lot of Bullshit Will Fall Away
As Earthbound creatures, we might be forgiven for finding the universe—with its infinite distance, infinite space, infinite unknowability—a bit daunting. We are an explorer species, but...
Let’s Get Together: Pastimes and Hobbies in Graphic Novels
I’ve read a lot of juvenile and young adult fiction over the years. Many of the novels that I’ve read are about girls or young women....
Sandra Cisneros Collaborating on THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET Opera
Sandra Cisneros’s The House on Mango Street was first published 35 years ago in 1984. It is not hard to believe that her timely novel still resonates...
A Guide To Star Wars Myers-Briggs Types For Your Favorite Characters
About 100 years ago, Katherine Cook Briggs and her daughter Isabel Briggs Myers developed the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types, based on the work of Carl Jung....
What Are Internet Worms, and Why Are They So Dangerous?
David Orcea/Shutterstock We don’t hear much about internet worms anymore, but they’re still an important part of the malware ecosystem. But what are worms, how do...
10 of the Most Expensive Books on Etsy
Until recently, I never really thought to search for rare books on Etsy, but if you can buy vintage clothing there, why not vintage books? Let’s...
8 Great Reasons to Co-Work in a Library
The news keeps reporting back on the gig economy and the ways in which working remotely is becoming an increasingly available option. With more and more...
50 Must-Read Books By Podcasters
Welcome to the new golden age of radio, now with Bluetooth technology! Whether you’re a newbie to podcasts or a longtime listener, you’ve probably got a...
