Danika Ellis

Danika spends most of her time talking about queer women books at the Lesbrary. Blog: The Lesbrary Twitter: @DanikaEllis

How To Read More and Internet Less When You Have No Self-Control

The internet can be a glorious, addictive place. Here are some strategies for giving books and reading a fighting chance to compete for your attention.

Why Would Anyone Sell Books for a Penny on Amazon?

Wonder how money is made selling books for a penny on Amazon? Here's how.

Falling Out of Love With Harry Potter

One reader's experience of additional content making her lose her love for the original series.

How To Find Books About Anything

Looking for a book about an uber-specific topic? Here's how to find it.

17 Books That Sell Way Too Fast at Used Bookstores

Backlist books that fly off the shelves of used bookstores.

How To Hygge Your Reading Life

How to introduce "hygge," a Danish concept something like coziness, to your reading life.

Children’s Books Gift Guide for the Confused Shopper

A bookish gift guide for kids of all ages!

Update on the Ferguson Library

After the shooting of Michael Brown, donations poured into the Ferguson library. Here's what they've done with the money!

Make a Book Advent Calendar!

Book advent calendars > chocolate advent calendars. Especially if you can sneak the chocolate for yourself and read the books together.

9 Kids’ Books That Should Still Be In Print

Despite having passionate fans, some classic children's books are still out of print! Here are the most sought-after picture books that you can't buy new.