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Michelle Anne Schingler

Michelle Anne Schingler, a former librarian and Hebrew school teacher, is the managing editor at Foreword Reviews. Her days are books, books, books; she knows how lucky that makes her.  Twitter: @mschingler

10 Literary References to stop THE LAST JEDI Spoilers Dead in Their Tracks

If you still haven't seen THE LAST JEDI and are doing all that you can to avoid reveals, here are ten literary references to deflect those ubiquitous spoilers.

Coming Soon to an Airport Near You: My Books

If you find yourself stuck in an airport or a busy terminal this holiday season, look around. There just may be a no-strings-attached book waiting nearby.

An Invocation for Writers: May Your Work Be Banned

A call for writers to create art that is a light in our current darkness.

I Would Not Review WHAT HAPPENED for Anything in the World

"We have reviewed Hillary to death. We did it for decades---told her what to wear, how to walk..." Why one reader will not be reviewing WHAT HAPPENED?

My Library Book Borrowing Dilemma

An errant borrower of library books confesses to being inexplicably incapable of returning them on time.

An Anthony Scaramucci-Inspired Schadenfreude Reading List

Sometimes it's nice to watch the bad guy get their due.

25 Terrible Book Recommendations

Giving Lolita to your new neighbor and 24 other terrible book recommendations.

Oh Hillary, My Hillary: A Reader’s Post-Book Conference Lament

As a reader, I keep narrowly missing Hillary---both in the flesh, and as a personification of our best democratic hopes.

You (Literally) Asked for It: A Cautionary Tale About Taking Constructive Critique in Stride

Writers, don't attack your readers. The end.

Setting the Book Party Bar

On THE LEAGUES OF EXOTIC DANCERS and that perfect first introduction to a title (by way of partying).