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.
On the often subversive history to be learned in romance novels.
A list of 100 books that feature sister relationships.
Where to start with the novels of romantic comedy queen Susan Elizabeth Phillips.
One reader finds comfort in reading books about Brooklyn after moving to New York City.
Nine quotes from Judy Blume books that still resonate in your twenties (and beyond).
A list of books that have been described as "the next Harry Potter"
Put these great podcast about YA books and writing in your ears.
A look at the existence of Trump, Bernie, and HRC erotica.
Exploring feminist books without feminist characters.
How the fat heroines in romance novels helped one reader accept her own body.