#Saturday Reads

April 2023 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations

New month, new books! Check out our April 2023 Horoscopes for a glance at the month ahead, along with a perfectly paired book recommendation.

25 Must-Read Plays

There's something so magical about reading plays. Here are 25 must read plays to you started on a the best thespian lit.

Black Voices in Speculative Short Fiction: The Rise of FIYAH

FIYAH magazine is a leading force in upending the racial status quo in publishing. Here's how it got started and how it's done so far.

What Happened to Vlog Adaptations of Books? An Exploration

From 2012 to 2014, vlog adaptations of books, like The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, were everywhere. What happened to them?

The Most Influential Sci-Fi Books of the Past 10 Years

Ready to read some stellar science fiction? Here are the most influential sci-fi books of the past 10 years.

A Brief History of Project Gutenberg

The history of Project Gutenberg is connected to both the beginnings of the printing press as well as that of ebooks.

The Future Is Now: 40 of the Best Dystopian Novels

The future is now. Find the best dystopian novels from the ages, all of them envisioning a nightmarish type of future.

Must-Read Literature by Transgender and Non-Binary Authors

What works constitute some of the must-read literature by transgender and nonbinary authors? Here are 22 places to begin–or expand.

Noting “Changed Complexion of Staff,” Elmwood Park Public Library Board Takes Over: A Case Study in Library De-Professionalization

The unethical takeover of the Elmwood Park Public Library (IL) by its Board of Trustees highlights the need to elect those who care about libraries.

Why Does Netflix Keep Canceling YA Adaptations?

Does it seem like Netflix keeps canceling YA adaptations? A look at the numbers and reasons behind this.