Author: Sara Deeter
All of Hollywood–and the world–is in mourning today. We’ve lost Mary Tyler Moore, an amazing actress and just a wonderful all-around person. From her Emmy-winning work on The Mary Tyler …
There are still many, many celeb books that need to be published–come on, Meryl! Just a tiny little Donald-bashing book!–but thankfully, some of our favorite stars are excited to release …
Don’t worry–we won’t ask you to face down Moriarty. But you will have to put your Sherlockian cap on in order to solve these literary puzzles. Each question provides …
James Joyce’s Ulysses is one of the most amazing–amazingly baffling, amazingly clever–books I’ve ever read. But you wouldn’t recognize its awesomeness if you based your opinion on the words …
If you didn’t read the first post in this series, then you should know one thing right up front: my opinion of “helpful” literary analysis websites like Sparknotes, GradeSaver, and Schmoop …
Strong and silent? Witty and charming? Bad boy with a troubled past? Which mythological Greek hero would you go for? And more interestingly, which hero would want you as …
Attention all high school and college students: if you really want to shine in the next class discussion, or get a good grade on your upcoming literary analysis essay, you’ll …
Why do art and imagination continue to be taxed? Way too many writing competitions require applicants to submit entry fees–admittedly, some contests are legitimate, but many others turn out to be …
Heads up, writers! No matter how unusual your particular skillset or interests are, there is an upcoming writing competition to suit you. Poetry, flash fiction, essays, short stories–they’re all …
Did you solve all of Golum’s riddles before you even read Bilbo’s answers? Are you the wittiest of all Ravenclaws? Or is wit beyond measure just a little out of …
We’ve all become used to using emojis as an unofficial second language in texting–they’re so cute and funny! But Kristina Semenova, creator of the Vaikon emoji book series, is puting …
I know it’s not the best day of the year yet (Chocolate Day, obviously), but chocolate is not a one-day-a-year necessity. It’s a way of life. Especially around the holidays/when …
Let’s face it: we’re probably not going to keep our New Year’s resolutions to lose 50 pounds, travel the world, quit drinking, or suddenly kick our workaholicism and spend …
Scrappy Little Nobody was written by Anna Kendrick, triple-platinum singer, Oscar-nominated actress, Tony-nominated Broadway star, and all-around goddess. That right there should be enough to get you to buy, open, …
Are you a die-hard Swiftie? Did you secretly love Twilight in middle school but now bash it every chance you get? Or are you open about your Twihard-ness and …
Brian Floriani is on a mission: over the past seven years, he has distributed more than seven million books to children in the Chicago area. And he plans to give …
Have you ever read a book and said to yourself, “Okay, now I HAVE to get a giant/acromantula/fairy/elf/gryffin for a pet?” Maybe you’re still waiting on the acromantula delivery. …
Whether you’ve always wanted to visit London but have never gotten the chance, are planning a trip and can’t wait to get there, or have already visited but feel like …
Need some ideas on how to incorporate your love of literature into your home decorating? Not to worry–the following is a list of the most creative and interesting ways …
Have you read Harry Potter more times than you can count? Do you know the ins and outs of Quidditch, the hidden doors of Hogwarts and the winding corridors …