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.

10 Bookish Puzzles for Cozy Winter Nights

We have plenty of bookish puzzles to tide you through the winter months, when the weather pushes you to embrace the life of an indoor kid.

Best Bookish Calendars for 2024

Find your best bookish calendar for 2024 focused on reading, books, and more, and get inspired by lush imagery and glittering quotes.

There’s Something About the Maenads: Our Fascination with Greek Mythology

Ancient Greece is having a moment, as it often is. Our fascination with Greek mythology has captured the book-reading public again.

How Princess Mary’s Gift Book Sparked a Belief in the Existence of Fairies

The 1920s saw a certain corner of the world suddenly believing in fairies. Here's how one book in particular helped spread belief.

What is the Millennial Genre?

The idea of a millennial genre has been floating around for a while and seems to be here to stay. But what is it, and who does it cater to?

What is a Dad Book?

According to Father’s Day tables at bookstores, dads all just read WWII history books, sports memoirs, and grilling cookbooks.

8 Novels That Go Behind The Scenes in the Entertainment Industry

Whether you're curious about life as a Hollywood assistant, the truth of ghostwriters, or the music industry, these novels pull back the curtain.

9 New Graphic Novels and Comics to Read in August 2023

From comics in translation to adventure stories to graphic memoirs and histories, here are the best graphic novels and comics out August 2023!

10 Books about Rock stars

Love music and the rock star lifestyle? Find nonfiction memoirs and biographies, and fictional books about rock star, including The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton.

On Posthumous Editing: Should Books Be Edited for Contemporary Audiences?

There’s a trend of posthumous editing of classic fiction to update the works to for contemporary audiences. But is this what should be done?