#Opinion

We Need Better Terms to Describe Romance Novels

One romance reader explores why romance novel descriptions like sweet, clean, hot, and spicy are confusing and, sometimes, offensive.

DAISY JONES & THE SIX is a Rip-Off, But Don’t We Like It That Way?

Television critics have taken issue with the fact that the DAISY JONES & THE SIX series’ premise is a rip-off of real-life stories, but why?

Why Annie Wilkes Is The Most Terrifying King Villain

Who Gets To Be the Final Girl In Horror Novels and Movies?

The horror genre has been a mirror reflecting back society's values, but how does the Final Girl trope fit into that?

Hey, Reese: About that Book Club Selection…

Hey Reese, can we talk? It's about your most recent book club selection. In the fight against antisemitism, I think there were better choices.

In Defense of Pop Culture References In Books

In fact, I don't just not mind when books include pop culture references. I often enjoy it. So why do so many readers hate them?

Identity is Not a Genre

Knowing a book has representation of a certain identity doesn't tell you anything about the genre, plot, or tone of the story.

A Ranking of New York City Bookstores

Should Goodreads Users Be Able to Review Books before They’re Published?

Before a book comes out, it can be flooded with 5-star GIF-filled reviews or 1-star rants. Should Goodreads allow pre-publication reviews?

Why Romance Characters Need Friends

Why I think romance characters need friends, people who like & support them, whom they can trust to look out for them as their story unfolds.