#Essays

How Does The Use Of Silence Play Out In Literary Fiction?

In sighs, gazes, and gaps, silence in literary fiction demonstrates that language is sometimes not enough to convey the human condition.

Chaotic Neutral: Reading Short Story Collections Out of Order

We're in a chaotic world, be a chaotic reader! Reading story collections out of order can be a wonderful tool for readers and writers alike.

Why Do We Keep Reading a Book We’re Hating?

Why do we keep reading books we hate? A reader examines what is is that keeps us turning the pages of books we want to hurl across the room.

How Did Iowa City Become the First UNESCO City of Literature in the United States?

How Iowa City earned its designation as a UNESCO City of Literature, the first in the Americas and third ever overall.

The Malicious Motherhood Trope in Literature vs. The Idealized Version Popularized By Mainstream Culture

Literature offers a perspective on motherhood often not seen in mainstream culture.

I Took Three Blind Dates With Books. Here’s What Happened.

A YA reader and expert takes three blind dates with a book. Here's what she discovered about the experiences.

How Does Familial Dysfunctionality Feature In South Asian Fiction?

South Asian literature based on dysfunctional families bridges the distance some of us may feel to the topic of toxicity within families.

The Wonder of Reading Children’s Literature As An Adult

Ever revisited children's books as an adult just for yourself? If not, you may be missing out on an enriching experience.

A Reader’s Tarot Spread

To use tarot to clarify and expand your relation to a core passion like reading, try this spread, including an example of how to use it.

Why Star Wars Villains Have the Best Stories to Tell

Star Wars heroes are awesome in their own right, but my nerdy heart is forever fascinated by the complex villains of the universe.

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