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Why We Feel the Need to Share What We Read

From book clubs to Instagram posts and Goodreads reviews, readers love to shout their latest reads from the rooftops. But why do we do it?

Why Shakespeare Adaptations Suck

Unpopular opinion time! Hear out this reader and theater person who is decidedly of the opinion that Shakespeare adaptations suck.

Why I’m Not Reading About WWII Anymore

Why one reader is no longer reading about WWII.

Book Journal, Goodreads, or Both? On Keeping Reading Records

Do you use a book journal? Goodreads? Both? Neither? A look at how one reader does -- and doesn't -- keep reading records.

Happily Queer After: On Seeking Happy Endings in LGBT Books

What does a happy ending in LGBTQ books mean? A look at some of those happy endings, as well as those which aren't.

Please Stop Asking to Borrow My Books

When book borrowers prove themselves unworthy, it might be time to say "No nope never."

Trump’s Administration as Harry Potter Villains

"Alt-right" is a nice cozy term for "Death-Eater." Trump's administration recast as Harry Potter villains. You're welcome.

Political Correctness and Comics in 2015

I’ve just read an article that told me to shut up. That they believe the status quo is good enough ...

Let’s Avoid Defining Beach Reads

The problem with letting the market define your vacation reading

Why Re-Read?

Wanna see a magic trick? First, observe there’s nothing up my sleeves, right? Okay, now watch me magically split the ...