Amanda Kay Oaks
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Amanda Kay Oaks has a BFA in Creative Writing and Literature from The University of Evansville and is a current creative nonfiction MFA student at Chatham University. An AmeriCorps alum, online tutor, and literary journal editor, Amanda considers herself a professional wearer of many hats and isn't sure what she'll do if she ever actually has only one job at a time. When she isn't working, reading, writing, or pretending to be a practiced yogi, Amanda can most likely be found snuggled up on the couch with her cat, Artemis, and a plate of cookies. She tweets T.S. Eliot quotes a little too often and tries to keep up with her personal book blog, I Write Things.
Twitter: @I_Write_Things
Astronomy Books For Beginners: 25 Reads to Start Learning about Space
Amanda Kay Oaks
August 10, 2018
If, like me, you're new to astronomy but want to know more, this list of astronomy books for beginners is for you.
Best of Book Titles in the Form of ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET Thread
Amanda Kay Oaks
July 10, 2018
Missed the endless entertainment of bookish Twitter's titles in the form of ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET thread? Here's a roundup!
6 Bookish Panic! At the Disco Moments to Celebrate Their Sixth Album
Amanda Kay Oaks
July 7, 2018
Since its release, I’ve been listening to Panic! at the Disco’s new album, Pray for the Wicked, on repeat. I ...
A Step-by-Step Guide for How to Return a Book on Audible
Amanda Kay Oaks
February 15, 2018
Have you ever wondered how to return a book on Audible? Or, if it's even possible? If you answered yes, you're not alone. Here's how.
John Green’s Turtles All the Way Down Optioned for Film by Fox 2000
Amanda Kay Oaks
December 6, 2017
John Green's latest book is coming to the big screen.
Bookish Gift Guide: Coloring Book Edition
Amanda Kay Oaks
November 24, 2017
Grown up coloring books to give during the holidays, from Golden Girls-themed to National Parks!
5 Of The Best Books On Tarot To Get You Started
Amanda Kay Oaks
November 3, 2017
Introductory books for those interested in tarot cards.
Book Ban News: Florida School Board Issues Comprehensive Directive
Amanda Kay Oaks
October 18, 2017
Dixie District Schools have banned all books with cursing or "inappropriate" subjects.
Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief: Library Edition
Amanda Kay Oaks
August 28, 2017
Donate to the Texas Library Association Disaster Relief Fund to help libraries in their recovery.
Get Lost in Austen: 13 Adaptations for Jane Austen Fans
Amanda Kay Oaks
July 18, 2017
A bingeworthy look at some of the many film adaptations of Jane Austen novels and Jane Austen-related goodness.