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.

Refusing to Read My Mom’s Favorite Books

One Rioter on not reading their mom's favorite books.

Reading Pathways: Sarah Dessen

Where to start with the young adult novels of the recent Margaret A. Edwards Award winner Sarah Dessen.

12 Books to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The Oprah Winfrey Show

Oprah's book club popularized many classics and made the careers of contemporary authors. Here's what to read to celebrate her work!

21 Books Called The Next Harry Potter

A list of books that have been described as "the next Harry Potter"

Do You Read Longer Books in the Winter?

Musings on why we read longer books in the winter, with a few suggestions!

3 Picture Books About Hillary Clinton to Show #WereStillWithHer

Three picture book biographies of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

There Is So Much to Learn from Historical Romance Novels

On the often subversive history to be learned in romance novels.

100 Must-Read Books About Sisters

A list of 100 books that feature sister relationships.

Reading Pathways: Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Where to start with the novels of romantic comedy queen Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

Reading My Way Through Brooklyn

One reader finds comfort in reading books about Brooklyn after moving to New York City.

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