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Sew What? Fashion History in Historical Romance

In historical romances, every layer of clothing can play an important role in building character and developing the setting.

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.

On Slowing Down With Graphic Memoirs: Rereading The Favorites I Devoured

On the power and purpose behind rereading and re-experiencing graphic memoirs.

Can a Translation Be Better Than the Original Book?

A look at the artistry and originality behind the work of a translator.

7 Facts About Zora Neale Hurston You Didn’t Know

You may think you know Zora Neale Hurston, but do you really? Get to know her better with these seven facts about her life.

The Three Types of People Who Want to Read More

If you've ever seen baffling reading advice like "skim, skim, skim," you're probably seeing something aimed at the third category of reader.

The Case for Writing Letters

From processing your thoughts and feelings, to connecting with others, there are many reasons why we should be writing letters once more.

The History of Consent in Romance

The romance community takes consent very seriously, but was this always the case? Here's a brief history of consent within the romance genre.

How Does the Harlem Renaissance Resonate 100 Years Later?

We're a century separated from the Harlem Renaissance period. How, after all this time, do the writings of this period still resonate today?

A Partial List of the Books My Puppy Has Eaten and an Analysis of Her Selections

Maud the Bernedoodle is a bookish pup. Her interests run from serious fiction to nonfiction. Here are a few of her faves.

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