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.

10 Fantastically Sweet Middle School Romance Books

Find the best middle school romance books ranging from fairy tale retellings to first love stories to tween crushes.

Quiz: What Fictional Character Are You?

What fictional character are you? Answer these fifteen questions to discover which literary character you are most like!

Reading Pathways: Taylor Jenkins Reid

A list of three Taylor Jenkins Reid novels to begin with for new readers including The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and more.

10 Books to Read In Your 20s

Whether you are in your 20s or just still feel like you are, hopefully you enjoy and find meaning in the best books to read in your 20s, including Already Enough.

20 Love Books for Teens to Read this Valentine’s Day

A list of love books for teens, with 20 titles ranging from ya romance classics to fantasy romance to high school contemporary love stories, like One True Loves by Elise Bryant.

Who is Anne Brontë, the Forgotten Brontë Sister?

Anne Brontë - an investigation into the Victorian novelist's life and how she became the forgotten Brontë sister.

The 20 Most Influential Romance Novels of the Last 100 Years

Here are 20 of the most influential romance novels from the last 100 years, from Regency romances to ground breaking firsts within the genre.

20 Must Read Picture Books From 2021

A list of beautiful, bold 2021 picture books to read with the young rioters in your life or give as holiday gifts this year, like Change Sings: A Children's Anthem by Amanda Gorman, illustrated by Loren Long.

How ELLA ENCHANTED by Gail Carson Levine Helped Teach Me to Read

One rioter describes her struggles learning to read and how the book Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine changed everything.

The 10 Best Writing Podcasts for Storytellers and Aspiring Authors

The best writing podcasts: a list of podcasts full of interviews, advice, and inside knowledge for storytellers and writers.