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Why Are We Attracted to Fictional Monsters?

One reader muses on exactly what is so appealing about monsters in fiction.

A Fine And Private Place: On Keeping Books to Yourself

Discussing some books that are so special, we have to keep them private.

Guillermo del Toro’s Favourite Books

The cult film director has some spooky suggestions for your TBR

Whedon’s Shoes: Potential Directors for Marvel’s Infinity Wars

Potential replacements for Joss Whedon in Marvel's upcoming Avengers films.

Test-Driving ReadQuick, A New Speed-Reading App

If there are two things I love outside of reading, it’s tea and fried chicken. If there are three things, ...

H.P. Lovecraft as Source Code

Today is the birthday of one H.P. Lovecraft, a pulp writer from the early part of the 20th century. There’s ...

Movie to Book Recommendation Engine: The Devil’s Backbone

Ohhh, you guys. You guys. I’m properly excited to talk about today’s film and the books that go with it. ...