Author: Ashley Stockburger
In a world of normal, mundane literary genres, there have to be at least more than a few that are simply out there. These five bizarre genres are proof …
If you think that the fight for women’s fair representation in comics has cropped up only recently…well, you’d be wrong. The battle has been raging for longer than you’d …
The merits of marginalia is a point of contention for many readers. Some people can’t read without a pen in one hand and a highlighter in the other, while …
They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but where’s the fun in that? These covers have been judged, weighed, and found to be…absolutely gorgeous. Give your eyes …
Whenever a book hits a certain threshold of popularity, you’re sure to find waves of imitators riding in the wake of its success. Some are subtle about it, simply borrowing …
Inspiration comes in many different forms. Some writers are inspired by dreams, some by emotions, and some find inspiration in real life. Here are three classic novels that were …
Anime and literature go hand-in-hand: after all, most anime are based on written and illustrated manga. Though it’s not surprising when Japanese artists and writers base their works off …
Adapting a book into a film can be a tricky thing, and sometimes things don’t go as planned. Projects get stuck in production hell, rights can be impossible to …
We’ve all been there: a nice quiet room, a recliner, maybe a steaming cup of tea, a stack of books at our fingertips…and zero motivation to read any of …
It’s hard to believe that The Neverending Story is almost 40 years old! Do you remember reading the story for the first time and wishing it would truly never end? …
Despite another year of drama and controversy, the Hugo Awards this year can hardly be called anything but a resounding success. The winning slots were dominated by rich, diverse …
In some neighborhoods, finding a book may be harder than you’d think. A bit like how “food deserts” describe areas where it’s difficult to buy fresh, healthy food, “book …
It’s easy to forget that behind every piece of writing, there’s a complete person with their own unique set of world views. We often believe that an author’s writing …
As summer winds to an end, there’s still some time to fit a few more books into your summer reading list. Who better to take suggestions from than the …