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.

6 Nonfiction Walt Disney Books About The Man And Company

A deep dive into the nonfictional reality of the Walt Disney Company.

Adapting Adult Books for Young Readers

Get to know the processes and reasoning behind adapting adult books for young readers through expert insights and recent conversations.

8 Memoirs About Surviving the Horrors of War

From World War II to conflict in the Balkans, these war memoirs tell the stories of the people who survived, by whatever game of chance was happening.

5 Books About Going to a New School

The perfect back to school books -- about going to a NEW school.

Drawn Histories: A Short Consideration of Representation in Comics

Talking about representation in comics and some of the comics that might expand your thinking about inclusivity in the history of comics.

How To Keep Up With New Release Mystery Books and Thrillers

All of these recommendations will definitely keep you reading new release mystery books well into winter, the ultimate cozy mystery season.

Rainy Day Reads

Reading Pathways: E. Lockhart

10 Must-Read Essay Collections by Women

From feminism to film and music criticism and more, we've rounded up some of the best essay collections by women available today.

Troubles in Adaptation: ELLA ENCHANTED