#Opinion

Coming of Age, Universality, and Diverse Reads

On not putting "diverse" coming of age stories into a shoebox. 

Genre Kryptonite: Characters Who Love Books

The added bonus of discovering bibliophile-ish book loving characters and authors while reading a great book.

The Diversity Myth: Where Have All The Black Editors Gone?

Dismantling publishing's problem with diversity and what it means to be a Black editor.

Um, I DO Want A Bookstore-Nightclub Combo

A book nerd dreams of her ideal bookstore and bar/nightclub combo.

Dean Koontz: We Need to Talk

A Rioter envisions a frank conversation with Dean Koontz regarding the bad habits she'd like him to correct.

Vertigo #1s Round-up: December 2015

We talk the December Vertigo #1 releases you should read.

Seduce Me: For The Love of a Great Prologue

A great prologue is a form of seduction and -- Sing in me, Muse -- I am here for that. 

Thar Be Trolls: On Reading Amazon Reviews

On losing an afternoon to reading one-star reviews of excellent books.

The Personal Essay for Women of Color Confessionalists

Is the confessional personal essay part of a "first-person industrial complex" for women of color?

Chick Noir: Awful Name, Awesome Genre

Ignore the horrible name: "chick noir" books are amazing (and we have recommendations!)