#Opinion

The Problem With THE CAT IN THE HAT

Let's be real for a moment. That cat was a jerk. Here's one reader on why the Fish was right, and The Cat in the Hat should've been turned out.

I Watched the SDCC Small Press Panel and Now I am 86% Rage Bees

Exactly zero women were included on the SDCC Small Press panel and the lack of representation showed in the comics highlighted and discussed.

Authors Don’t Owe You Books

One reader examines the phenomenon of fans harassing authors online, arriving at the conclusion: authors don't OWE you books.

FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD’s Boldwood: A 19th Century Incel?

Taking a look at the Thomas Hardy classic, FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD, and its character, William Boldwood, as an early fictional example of an incel.

What Mainstream Literature Still Needs to Get Right About Muslim Women

A reader on what mainstream literature from non-Muslim voices get wrong when writing Muslim women characters, and how that affects readers.

Why THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB Netflix Series is Even Better Than the Books

I watched the first season of the Babysitters Club Netflix series and think it's even better than the original books. Here are four reasons why!

Giant-Size X-Men #1: Iconic and Racist AF

The X-Men are comicdom's most famous metaphor for race and racism. But are they really? Have they ever been? A reader takes a closer look.

Which Version of THE PLAGUE Is More Relevant to COVID-19?

Camus's THE PLAGUE and Kevin Chong's retelling touch on grimly familiar aspects of a pandemic--here's how each book resonates with our current reality.

When Your Favorite Author Says the Wrong Thing

What do you do as a reader and fan when your favorite author makes problematic and harmful statements? Here are some thoughts from the book world.

The Importance of Pandemic Diaries

It may be that the thought of reading about pandemics sounds like too much too soon, but this reader is here to say pandemic diaries are important.