#Essays

Agatha Christie, the Queen of Mystery, is the best-selling novelist of all time. What makes her work so timeless?

From facts about the horror genre to interesting historical trends, if you love horror, this list is for you!

Is A Christmas Carol anti-capitalism or just reformist? Is it a morality tale? What was the author's intent, and how has it been read since?

How do US laws and online algorithms impact romance and erotica books?

Is YA leading diversity in publishing? A deep dive into the efforts being made to diversify publishing in YA and adult literature.

Libraries should be a safe, accessible space for everyone. So why are there police in libraries, compromising this very safety?

These actors mold their bodies into the supposed paragon of sexual desirability, and then just… stand there making aggressive eye contact?

Who owns Goodreads? Spoiler: it's Amazon. Dive into why Amazon bought the book world’s biggest platform and how it affects readers.

Three hot chocolate recipes from three different cookbooks. Which one will reign supreme?

What all comes together to make a food memoir good? A combination of food, context, history, voice, and more.