#Essays

Why Police Shouldn’t Be in Libraries (And How to Help Change That)

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

Why Are MCU Superhero Movies Sexless?

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

Who Owns Goodreads?

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

Cookbook Showdown: Hot Chocolate

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

What Makes a Good Food Memoir?

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

A History of the Cinderella Fairytale

Where does the Cinderella fairytale come from? The short answer is that we will probably never know. For the long answer, keep reading.

Who Was Gabriel García Márquez?

García Márquez's life story is as interesting as his novels. So, who was Gabriel García Márquez and how did he make a literary impact?

An Introduction to the Lyric Essay

An introduction to the lyric essay, how it differs from other nonfiction, and some excellent examples to get you started.

How Is Immigrant Literature Dismantling White Feminism?

A look at recent immigrant literature and how it works to dismantle white feminism.

Reading Short Stories is Helping Me Fall in Love With Reading Again

Inspired by another Rioter's bookish rituals, I'm trying my own. I wake up earlier than usual to enjoy a slow morning reading short stories.