The Marked-Down Beauty of a Bookstore
Bookstores are a vital part of our culture, and I hope to see them valued like they should be
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Some Hidden Literary Figures That You Should Know About
Most school curriculums choose not to focus too heavily on African American culture/history, and when it does it’s mostly repetitive and...
Jane Eyre: Can an 1800s Classic Possibly be a Feminist Novel?
This article contains spoilers for Jane Eyre , so if you’re planning on reading it, be wary.
Literary Sites to Visit Near Boston
Calling all book nerds in the Boston area!
UPR Launches First Center of the Book in Puerto Rico
On January 25th, the University of Puerto Rico hosted the launch of the Center for the Book in Puerto Rico, the 53rd affiliate center of...
Replenish, Refuel, Recenter: Read Poetry
Reading poetry is how I recenter myself. If I need to calm down before bed, I’ll pull out my phone and read a few favorites. The words are intentional, deliberate and slow, letting me focus on just the poem.
Emulating Hemingway
***This short story derives from a lack of inspiration and desire to find a source through the creative minds of my favorite authors.***...
5 Pieces of Literature Every College Woman Should Read
Yes, I get it. You’re a busy coed with hours of studying, multiple classes, and extracurricular commitments. You haven’t had time to read...
The witching hour, a book review
A Secret History of Witches is a book by Louisa Morgan published on September 5, 2017. This piece of historical fiction is full of feminism...
Coral in Japan
Photo of coral via Flickr The Pantone announced Color of the Year is living coral. Living coral is the coral color with a gold undertone...
Jane Eyre and New Year's Resolutions
Over this Christmas break, I finally had a chance to read a book that has been on my list for years: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. In all...
Best Book to Snuggle With This Weekend: Meet Cute
Because winter break is the perfect time to get lost in a great book.
Poems and Lovelorn Thoughts, Vol. XV
Bluefire Eyes Her bluefire eyes Feel so far away, tunneling Down to places we can’t follow. I can no longer tell if The burn is white-hot,...
Book Review: "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Luis Zafón
In the dust of poorly plotted young adult literature, is a book about books, and it glows like magic.
5 Books to Read During the Holidays
Finals are over, you’re ready to relax, but you’ve exhausted your Netflix and Hulu to-watch lists. Want something to read that isn’t...
The English Major Problem
To send to all the haters who ask, "Why are you studying that?"
Poems of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving I The clouds lie gray and flat as lace Through the windows, tucking the Pale brown land in at the corners Like a child who can...
The Top Ten Books You Should Read This Christmas Break
Because a good book is the perfect start to holiday break.
Black Girlhood & Sex With Naomi Extra
The first time I met Naomi was last year. She was a guest speaker for my Women Studies course — a course that quickly turned into a space...
Good Reads with Strong Female Leads
It might be hard to find anything I love more than a good book, but a close second might be a good, inspirational story about strong...
