#Opinion

Exploring the Transformative Power of Anger through Graphic Novels

Emotions aren't positive or negative; it's what we do with them that matters. And if we allow it, anger gets things done. Let graphic novels show you how.

The Connection Between Jane Austen’s EMMA and AMÉLIE

Taking a look at the striking similarities between Jane Austen's EMMA and Jean-Pierre Jeunet's AMÉLIE, as well as the protagonists' differences.

Queer Character Representation in Horror

One reader's journey to find queer characters in horror, taking a look at the dearth of queer representation in horror lit, its rare finds, and its evolution.

Captain America, Japanese Internment, and the Illusion of Good Intentions

Exploring the problematic message implicit in Captain America's role in Japanese internment as told by a recent Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

Something Else Out There: What Eco-Horror Teaches Us About Ourselves

Eco-horror is never, and can never, be just about ‘The Environment’ because ‘The Environment’ pervades all. ‘The Environment’ is not an Other.

Sharing Books Online: An Evolution Over the Last Decade

How has book blogging changed in the last decade, and what does the future hold? One reader turned to these literary influencers for answers.

Books: Part of a Complete Breakfast

Waffles! Oatmeal! Toast! Cereal! Fruit salad! Eggs! Breakfast is without a doubt the best meal of the day for reading. Here's why.

THE HAPPY HOLLISTERS: A Retrospective

THE HAPPY HOLLISTERS was a popular series in its day. Does it still hold up? A reader looks back at this long-running series of children's mystery books.

Covers Got Me in Stitches: Embroidered Book Covers

These embroidered book covers use the art and aesthetic of a traditional craft to create covers that are both inviting and gorgeous.

Characters Shouldn’t Need to Kiss to Be Queer

A reader on the far-reaching, negative effects of the assumption that in order for a character to be queer they have to kiss or "prove" it.