#literature
On Not Understanding Christian Allegories in Literature
September 30, 2021A reader examines the prevalence of Christian allegory in literature, and the experience of not understanding it.
An Updated Required Reading List
July 8, 2020
The N-Word: Confronting Racial Slurs In Literature
January 27, 2020Just because it's in the book doesn't mean we should feel free to say it. A reader on how to approach the N-word and racial slurs in literature.
When You Hate the Classics, But You’re an English Teacher
October 18, 2019Why one English teacher hates the classics -- and why that's not a bad thing.
15 Literature-Themed Adult Coloring Books
May 24, 2019
50 Webcomics You Have to Check Out Now
May 10, 2018
Satire, Autobiography, and More Books on Writers and Writing
November 16, 2017From satire to autobiography, here are 5 recent books that shine a spotlight on some legendary writers and on the writing process.
More of Book Riot’s Favorite First Lines in Literature
August 3, 2017We wanted to throw a few more favorite sentences into the mix and give you more of Book Riot's favorite first lines in literature.
Women of Color Who Should Be Added to the Literary Canon
August 2, 2017Love Dickens, Hugo, and Stendhal? Read these women of color.
11 Can’t-Miss Literary Graphic Novel Adaptations
June 19, 2017The graphic novel form makes classic literature accessible to more readers, and we love it. Here are can't-miss adaptations to check out.
