Jennifer Marer

Jennifer is a biology student and aspiring writer. She loves fantasy, science fiction, and children’s books. Her favorite living creatures are her cats (and also probably her parents), and sharp cheese is the greatest gift someone could give her. She isn’t the worst at describing herself, but she also isn’t the best. Blog: www.science2magic.com

Just How Absurd is Yayoi Kusama?

On the absurdity of the artist Yayoi Kusama, and how it compares to Camus' thinking.

Why I Only Packed 3 Books for College

When you pack for college, you're going to have to leave some books behind. Here's why one reader decided to take exactly 3 books to campus.

Is There a “Right” Way to Read a Book?

A reader considers her grandfather's habit of starting books in the middle.

Why So Many Children’s Book Characters Are Orphans

Ever wonder why so many of your favorite childhood books are about orphans? Here's why!