Jessica grew up in Silicon Valley, yet somehow ended up rather inept at technology. She dreams of reading luxurious novels all day in a greenhouse, and is guilty of writing puns for money. Majoring in Japanese and English literature made her both wary and weary of the Western canon. She can be bribed with milk tea. Follow her on Twitter @jamteayang.
A peek at the Fantasy Maps exhibit at the St. Louis Central Library.
For every magical Miyazaki movie, there's a book to go with it.
If you read enough YA books about fandom, you start to notice certain themes.
One reader's top 5 favorite YouTube adaptations of the classics, including Jane Austen and Shakespeare.
Asian fantasy books written by Asian authors for your summer reading!
One reader on dreaming up asexual and aromantic headcanons for a few favorite fictional characters.
Can you tell the difference between these classic dystopian YA book elements and the 2016 U.S. election cycle?
On the eternal joy that comes when a friend actually reads a book you've recommended.
Why the appeal of magical schools is never-ending.