#Opinion

In Defense of Single Point Of View Romance Books

While multiple points of view are common in romance novels, one reader shares why single perspective romance rocks.

Banning Books Makes for Bad Parenting

Bad parents ban books.

Please Start Reading Books for What They Are

When reviewing a book publicly, consider whether you're critiquing it unfairly because of its intended age group or genre.

The Most Boring Book Opinions

You think audiobooks aren't "real" reading and that romance is a "guilty pleasure"? Sorry to break it to you: your opinions are boring.

There’s Room for Both Dark and Fluffy Queer Media

The debate over what counts as "good queer representation" misses that we need all kinds, including both comforting and challenging stories.

Give Us Stories to Retell: An Argument for the Canon as a Springboard

The retellings classics inspire can be glorious. Here are a few reasons why they may even be better than the original stories.

When Does LORD OF THE RINGS Get Interesting?

I can tell you when Lord of the Rings gets interesting, but you're not going to like it.

There’s No Excuse for Bad Book Covers Anymore

Please, give your book a fighting chance in the visual landscape of the internet. There are so many free resources now!

Are Novelizations Worth Reading?

Are novelizations worth reading? What are they? Let's dive into it with an example from the Star Wars franchise.

The (Un)Importance of Book Twitter

What happens on book Twitter usually stays on book Twitter. It's time to stop assuming it's an accurate reflection of a broader conversation.