Julia Rittenberg

Julia is a professional nerd who can be spotted in the wild lounging with books in the park in Brooklyn, NY. She has a BA in International Studies from the University of Chicago and an MA in Media Studies from Pratt Institute. She loves fandom, theater, cheese, and Edith Piaf. Find her at juliarittenberg.com.

9 Books about American Elections Throughout History

These books give more context to our "unprecedented" political moment.

10 Bookish Planners

What better way to sort out your life than with a cute, quirky planner?

10 Bookish Kitchen Items

Here are mugs for Baldwinites (iykyk), spoons for Jane Austen lovers, and more. Which things are you trying to get your mitts on?

10 Books That Expand a Classic’s Universe

These books expand the universes of well-known classics, from Huck Finn to the Janes (Austen and Brontë!).

8 Deluxe Editions of Comics and Manga for Your Shelves

Comic and manga lovers: do you have any deluxe editions?

What is an Autoethnography?

Do you read autoethnography?

Adaptation Roundup: July 2024

Which of these adaptations are you definitely going to watch?

How Queer Authors are Handling Pride Month in 2024

"My commitment to my readers and to my community far outweighs the deeply flawed opinions of bigots who probably haven't read the books in the first place."

Why Are Elderly Protagonists Having a Moment?

There's something appealing about seeing a lifetime of wisdom being put to good use.

9 Historical Romantasy Books

We know romantasy is *that girl* right now, but have you tried ✨historical romantasy? ✨