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Nicole Brinkley

Nicole Brinkley has short hair and loves dragons. The rest changes without notice. She is an independent bookseller and the founder of YA Interrobang. Follow her on Twitter: @nebrinkley.

13 Diverse, Spooky Reads for Kids

Spooky reads for kids of all ages, from diverse authors!

100 Must-Read Inclusive YA SFF Books

100 young adult science fiction and fantasy books featuring marginalized characters from all over the world!

3 on a Theme: Women in Male-Dominated Industries

Women are boss in these memoirs about working in male-dominated industries.

3 Graphic Novels for fans of The Princess in Black

Fun graphic novels for kids who can't stop reading The Princess in Black.

Literary Tourism: Hudson Valley

The Hudson Valley is a gem for literary lovers of all types.

7 Short SFF Stories to Read in Seven Minutes

Short speculative fiction stories to read when you only have a few minutes.

The Best Comics We Read in March

Let's talk about the comics Rioters read and loved in March.

Professional Wrestling, AJ Lee, and Mental Health

A review of AJ Mendez Brooks's (aka AJ Lee) memoir about wrestling and mental health.

#AroAceJugheadOrBust: An Ace/Aro Jughead in Riverdale

Jughead is canonically ace and aro. Writers in TV and comics should keep him that way.

How to Support the Most LIT Bookstore in the Bronx

Donate to help bring an independent bookstore to the Bronx!