Annika Barranti Klein

Annika Barranti Klein likes books, obviously.   Twitter: @noirbettie

John Green Reads Chapter One of TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN

Listen to John Green read the first chapter of his new novel.

How To Make DIY Bookshelves For Kids

Ideas from me, your friendly neighborhood Rioter mom, on good bookshelves for kids to keep your kids' books from becoming a second layer of carpet.

Bookish Real Estate We Wish We Could Buy

E.B. White's farm and the house that inspired King's Pet Sematary are for sale!

6 Books from the Invisible Library I Wish Were Real

What fictional books from books you've read do you wish were real?

There Is No Statute of Limitations on Spoilers

How old does a book have to be before spoiling it is ok, and who decides?

Knitwear in Book Adaptations: Marilla’s Shawl

A small but fascinating detail in adaptations of Anne of Green Gables: Marilla's shawl.

An Open Letter to Bryan Fuller, Re: Geek Love

Dear Bryan Fuller, we have thoughts about a potential GEEK LOVE adaptation.

D&D Alignments in LORD OF THE RINGS and HARRY POTTER

From lawful good to chaotic evil, here are Dungeons & Dragons alignments for your favorite LORD OF THE RINGS and HARRY POTTER characters.

6 TinyLetters for Readers and Writers

Learn more about the writing process by subscribing to these tinyletters by writers for writers!

What I Did When I Wasn’t Reading

A non-comprehensive list of things one Rioter did while she wasn't reading.