#Opinion

In Defense of Instalove

Instalove, aka love at first sight, gets a bad rap in book reviews, but there's an appeal to reading about whirlwind romances.

On Not Understanding Christian Allegories in Literature

A reader examines the prevalence of Christian allegory in literature, and the experience of not understanding it.

Please Keep Doing Virtual Book Stuff After The Pandemic

Even while gathering in person becomes more feasible, here's why online book tours and panels should stick around.

In Defense of Navel-Gazing: Why We Read Memoirs and Autofiction

Despite being dismissed by some critics as self-indulgent, memoirs have risen steadily in popularity. Here's why they're worth reading.

4 Best Planners to Achieve Your Reading Goals

Here's a roundup of the four best planners I've found, which you can use to track your reading habits and customise for any month.

Why “Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover” Is Bad Advice

Who says you shouldn't judge a book based on its cover? The cover has an important job: to capture your attention.

What Makes a Great Long-Running Series?

How can one series keep your attention for 10 or more books? Here are five things that help keep a long-running series interesting.

What Is “Worthwhile” Reading?

Do you have an idea of what "worthwhile" reading is? Perhaps it's time to shift your perspective.

Hindu Epics: Are They Myths?

Is it okay to refer to sacred Hindu stories as myths? An examination of the labeling of Hindu epics and why these distinctions are important.

Lessons to Learn From the Kate Clanchy Memoir Fiasco

Why did author Kate Clanchy get an opportunity to rewrite a memoir others called out as racist and ableist?