Elisa Shoenberger

Elisa Shoenberger has been building a library since she was 13. She loves writing about all aspects of books from author interviews, antiquarian books, archives, and everything in between. She also writes regularly for Murder & Mayhem and Library Journal. She's also written articles for Huffington Post, Boston Globe, WIRED, Slate, and many other publications. When she's not writing about reading, she's reading and adventuring to find cool new art. She also plays alto saxophone and occasionally stiltwalks. Find out more on her website or follow her on Twitter @vogontroubadour.

10 Best Bookish Events in the U.S., UK, and Ireland

Literary performances, read-a-thons, events, festivals, and more!

On Literary Performances & Ideas For How To Host Your Own

15 Silly And Funny Poems for Kids

6 Environmental Comics to Celebrate Earth Day

How to Talk To Your Favorite Authors at Signings and Book Talks

Meeting your favorite author or artist can be very awkward. Here are some helpful hints and stories to guide you through meeting your favorite creatives.

Talking about THE FEATHER THIEF with Dawn Roberts of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

5 Mouth-Watering Comic Books With Recipes

Here is a mouth-watering collection of comic books with simple, corresponding recipes including Korean food, croissants and soup, and even insects.

9 Historical Fiction Books About Artists

These historical fiction books about artists, including fine artists, performers, and designers, bring enormous personalities and their artworks to life.

Rules for Buying Books as Gifts

What are your rules for buying books as gifts? A few Rioters chime in with their self-enforced guidelines for giving the gift of books.

An Interview With Donna Kaz of PUSH/PUSHBACK

We sit down with Donna Kaz, aka Aphra Behn, Guerrilla Girl on Tour, to talk about her books about using tactics to protest injustice in the world.