Do Crime Like a Victorian: 11 Nonfiction Recommendations
Is there anything better than a Victorian crime story? From Poe and Collins to Doyle and Hornung, some of the 19th century’s most enduring tales revolve around...
Alexa, Why Are Employees Looking at My Data?
Craig Lloyd Everyone’s been talking about Bloomberg’s report that Amazon workers are listening to the voice recordings created when you speak to Alexa. But Amazon is...
8 Books about Passover for Children and Babies
I feel like I should start this post with a disclaimer: I am not Jewish. I married into a Jewish family three years ago and since...
Your Horoscope Says You Need Zodiac Notebooks
I’ve mentioned before my love for astrology and all things zodiac. It’s certainly trendier now than it was when I was a teenager, but that doesn’t...
The Detail That Most CAT PERSON Discussions Missed
(Trigger warning: discussion of rape culture) In December 2017, the Internet was abuzz with discussions of Kristen Roupenian’s short story “Cat Person.” The story details an...
QUIZ: What Graphic Novel Should You Read Next?
Graphic novels are a colorful and intriguing format for creative storytelling. But if you’re new to the format, it can be hard to decided where to...
The Problem of the So-Called Forgotten Woman and Patriarchal Histories
If you walk into any bookstore, I guarantee you’ll see her. The forgotten woman. She might not be obvious, she might not be standing at the...
Queer Poetry Collections to Read During National Poetry Month
Listen, we all know every month is National Poetry Month if you’re doing it right. And apparently, you are—we’re seeing a huge resurgence of poetry, with...
7 Terrific Audiobooks with Theatrical Narrators
I love fiction audiobooks, but my background in theatre has made me super picky about which narrators I will tolerate. I have incredibly high standards, and...
20 Of Your Favorite Books About Spooky Or Dangerous Houses
This Riot Recommendation listing your favorite books about spooky houses is sponsored by –The Fall of Crazy House. Escape is just the beginning. Twin sisters Becca...
