Alison Doherty
Alison Doherty is a writing teacher and part time assistant professor living in Brooklyn, New York. She has an MFA from The New School in writing for children and teenagers. She loves writing about books on the Internet, listening to audiobooks on the subway, and reading anything with a twisty plot or a happily ever after.
20 Back to School Romance Novels
Alison Doherty
August 30, 2017
A list of romance novels set in the academic world.
Genre Kryptonite: Characters Who Fall in Love by Writing Letters
Alison Doherty
July 23, 2017
One reader's weakness for characters who fall in love writing letters to one another.
As a Teacher I Don’t Play Favorites, Except When Kids Love Harry Potter
Alison Doherty
June 26, 2017
A teacher connects with her students over a mutual love of the Harry Potter series
We Need Diverse Wedding Readings
Alison Doherty
June 12, 2017
A list of wedding readings written by authors of color.
Must-Read June New Releases
Alison Doherty
June 1, 2017
Rioters recommend the June new releases they're most excited for!
100 Must-Read Books About Mothers and Motherhood
Alison Doherty
May 24, 2017
A list of one hundred books that discuss motherhood or have interesting mother characters.
4 YA Books That Deal With Gentrification
Alison Doherty
May 9, 2017
A list of four young adult books set in neighborhoods that have been recently gentrified.
6 YA Novels About Grief and Mourning
Alison Doherty
April 6, 2017
YA books that explore grief, loss, and mourning.
Trump’s Administration as Harry Potter Villains
Alison Doherty
March 21, 2017
"Alt-right" is a nice cozy term for "Death-Eater."
Refusing to Read My Mom’s Favorite Books
Alison Doherty
March 4, 2017
One Rioter on not reading their mom's favorite books.
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