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Emma Nichols

Emma Nichols is a career bookseller. Though she expected to grow up to be a librarian, or a witch, she's quite happy with how things are working out. Officially, she specializes in children's books and manages their book fairs; unofficially, she is passionate about short stories and spreadsheets. When not evangelizing her favorite books to unsuspecting customers, she can be heard discussing books and bookselling on her podcast Drunk Booksellers. Her other hobbies include organizing her books, taking pictures of her cat, and binge-re-watching her favorite TV shows. Blog: The Bibliot Twitter: @thebibliot

A Beginner’s Guide to Confessional Poetry

What Is Confessional Poetry? A quick and dirty definition: confessional poetry is poetry focused on the “I.” It deals with ...

Shirley Jackson and the Mundane Horrors of Motherhood

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Book Riot’s 2018 Bookish Resolutions

What are your resolutions for the new year? Read Riot contributor's bookish resolutions for inspiration and share your own in the comments.

7 Books to Gift the Avid Reader In Your Life

Books to give the people in your life who have probably read everything you'd recommend.

9 Queer Comics for Kids

Some comics recommendations for readers age twelve and up featuring queer characters.

Round-Up of Middle Grade and YA Comic Book Novelizations

We've rounded up comic book novelizations for middle grade and young adult readers. Perfect for comic book fans and new readers alike.

6 Short Nonfiction Audiobooks to Expand Your Mind

If back-to-school time makes you nostalgic for learning, we have six short nonfiction audiobooks to expand your mind in less than three hours each.

12 Books to Fix Your Personal Finances

Whether you're 3 or 93 we've complied the best personal finance books to take the fear out of finance, and make you understand and manage your money.

7 Comic Book Heroines Who Deserve Feature Films

The world needs more feature films with comic book heroines, and we have a few suggestions for who should get the next starring roles.

Nimona THE MOVIE Is Coming to a Theater Near You

Nimona is hitting the big screen in 2020!