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Anne Mai Yee Jansen

Anne Mai Yee Jansen is a literature and ethnic studies professor and a lifelong story lover. She exists on a steady diet of books, hot chocolate, and dragon boating. After spending over a decade in the Midwest and the Appalachians, she returned to the sun and sandstone of California’s central coast where she currently resides with her partner, offspring, and feline companions. Find her on Instagram @dreaminginstories

Fondness and Fatalities: 8 Books That Mix Love With Murder

Love and murder go together like stake and eggs (heh). Enjoy these sweet and steamy reads that also include some light murder, like Arsenic and Adobo.

Bookish Halloween Eye Candy to Treat Your Home (and Yourself) To

There’s no reason the kiddies should be the only ones who get treats. Here's a list of Halloween decor inspired by classic tales of terror.

Inspire a Love of Literacy With These Reading Games for Kids

From board games to library apps, these are this list of the best reading games for kids has something for everyone on it!

Feel Like a Fairytale Character (Without the Costume)

Whether you're feeling innocent, mischievous, or downright villainous, bring a little magic into your day with these enchanting finds.

Monstrify Your Bookshelf With These Horror Books About Monsters

Horror books about monsters like Empire of the Wild dig deep into our psyche when it comes to cultural fears and more.

Weird Westerns Explained

Welcome to the world of weird westerns, partner, where western meets monsters, supernatural phenomena, or space hijinx, like in How Much of These Hills is Gold by C Pam Zhang?

10 Life Lessons from Science Fiction and Fantasy

Hugo Gernsback once said SFF writers impart knowledge without out making us aware we're being taught. So what do they actually teach us?

10 Recent Magical Realism Novels

On the elusive definition of magical realism, plus a rich and diverse list of recent magical realism novels to explore.

The Most Bookish Cities in the World

Here are some of the most bookish cities in the world, from the city with the most libraries to the best city for writers to live.

5 Recent Books About Losing a Parent

Books like Michelle Zauner's Crying in H Mart may provide comfort and catharsis to those grieving for a parent.