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Ode to the Emergency Book

Back in the day, before Kindles and text messages and the like, there was the emergency book. Look back on how it was an essential item.

Back-Talking The Tone Police: Book People Are Not Your Enemy

Book People are not the enemy of books, and gatekeeping book and reading culture does no one any favors.

Does It Matter That Roald Dahl’s Family is “Sorry”?

Does it mean anything to apologize for virulent bigotry on someone else's behalf?

In Defense of Cookbooks: Yeet the Internet

Why do I stand in defense of cookbooks? Why do I prefer them to Tasty or Food Network? Let me count the ways.

What Do We Want in a Literary Adaptation?

What makes a good adaptation? A reader identifies four different types of adaptation, and compares them using PRIDE & PREJUDICE.

Reading Aloud: A Letter of Recommendation

Trying to find new ways to get more reading in and really engage with your chosen stories? Try reading aloud solo or with buddies!

Tips and Tricks For Marrying Another Bookworm Successfully

Are you marrying another bookworm? Maybe you're just moving in or thinking about combining collections. We have tips!

Why Queer Holiday Stories Are Necessary

Holidays are all about family and tradition--and those can be complicated for queer people. Here's how queer holiday stories prove a respite.

The Problematic Doctor Diary

A reader muses on the doctor diary and the morally gray areas between the lives and well-being of real patients and entertainment.

Tiny Tim: Complex Reactions to a Stereotypical Character

A reader's analysis of idealized and stereotypical depictions of disability through Tiny Tim in Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL.