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.
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The horror genre has been a mirror reflecting back society's values, but how does the Final Girl trope fit into that?
The life and legacy of Natalie Clifford Barney, a drama-prone lesbian known for her many lovers, fantastic parties, and literary salons.
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Ready your pull lists, comics readers. February's new comics releases include ongoing series, re-issues of influential comics, and more, including Never Satisfied, Vol. 1 by Taylor Robin.
January's comics include different genres and diverse art styles. Get ready or comics that range from realistic to fantastical, like Shubeik Lubeik (Pantheon Graphic Library) By Deena Mohamed.
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A ranking of New York City bookstores, including language-focused stores, comics stores, gift spots, and more.
In recent years, certain groups have demanded a more robust rating system for books, but there are many reasons this would be inequitable.