Neha Patel

Neha is an editor living in Dallas, TX who reads a little more than her optometrist would like. She works fulltime as a medical editor but also loves proofreading and copyediting all types of fiction on the side as well as conducting sensitivity/authenticity reads for Indian characters and Hinduism. When she's not reading or editing, she's writing her fantasy novel, bookstagramming at @bookishdesi, or collecting records. More at neha-patel.com

I Learned More About Science From Books Than From College Classes

My college science lectures felt impersonal and prescriptive, but I rediscovered my curiosity through books about science.

Why I’ve Started Reading Books of Investigative Journalism

Why one reader has found themselves wanting to pick up more books of investigative journalism.

Books With a Greek Chorus

The Greek chorus adds a whole new layer to a story, and these are some of the best books featuring the Greek chorus, including The Mothers.

What Adaptations of “Little Red Riding Hood” Tell Us About the Lasting Power of Fairytales

Many of us have been hearing the story of Little Red Riding Hood since we were young, but what makes this story so relevant today?

Why I Love Reading Memoirs By Poets

If you love poetry, how do you feel about memoirs by poets? This Rioter speaks on what sets them a part from other memoirs.

The Best Books According to Reddit

What are the best books Reddit users recommend? A look at the reading habits of Reddit users plus top reads by genre and subgenre.

Should Cookbook Authors Employ Sensitivity/Authenticity Readers?

A case for sensitivity/authenticity readers on cookbooks.

Why I No Longer Read Physical Books

Many readers have a preference for ebooks, physical books, or audiobooks. This reader recounts what led her away from physical books.

Why Reading Books Assigned In High School English Class Didn’t Turn Me Off of Reading

Many students lose their love of reading through analyzing assigned reading in English class. Here's why I didn't.

What’s Gained or Lost in Reading a Comic Adaptation?

A reader compares the experience of reading a graphic novel adaptation with that of reading the original text.