#Opinion

A Critical Appreciation of Jane Austen

A Jane Austen fan takes a look at some of the radical elements of the author's stories as well as her societal critiques.

Why Taylor Swift Needs to Read Diverse Books

With her history of racial insensitivity and an embarrassingly white personal reading list, it’s time for Taylor Swift to read diverse books.

The Suffocating Homogeneity of Bestselling Children’s Books

Hey you: drop that copy of GOODNIGHT MOON. Go forth, and discover new children's books!

New Adult, Young Adult? What’s the difference?

A reader considers the differences between Young Adult and New Adult books, and takes a look at some titles that might fall under NA.

Politician Book Reports And Why I Think They Should Be A Thing

This reader has a modest proposal: make them read. Do you think politician book reports and mandatory reading should be a thing?

The Elusive Accurate Stephen King Adaptation

Taking a look at the challenges faced by, and artistic license taken by directors of Stephen King adaptations, and King's thoughts on them.

Memorizing Poetry: Why Verse and Prose Are Still Valid

A reader considers why memorizing both classical and modern poetry is essential to well being, and what the critics say about poetry.

The 5 Kinds of Gift Books

The Professional, The Evangelist? What category have the gift books you've received in your reading life fallen under?

The Ultimate Social-Distancing Relationship in Fiction

Taking a look at one fascinating example of social distancing relationships with Helen Schulman’s 2018 novel COME WITH ME.

Generation Girl Barbie, A Generation Later

A reader takes a look back at Generation Girl Barbie, a little-remembered franchise. Does it still deserve our attention today?