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The Bookish Life of Gemma Chan
From Secret Diary of a Call Girl to Crazy Rich Asians to Captain Marvel, here are all the bookish roles Gemma Chan has played (so far). → Read More
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. → Read More
The Bookish Life of Shonda Rhimes
Whether you know it or not, you've likely interacted with the creative work of Shonda Rhimes. Here's a look at her bookish repertoire. → Read More
Books Entering the Public Domain in 2023
As a new year approaches, the copyright term will expire on a new batch of books. Here are some books entering the public domain in 2023. → Read More
Do Main Characters Need to Be Likable?
Do characters need to be likable in order for us to like them? One reader examines the subjective nature of likability and wha it even means. → Read More
42 of the Best Fantasy Novels From the Last 10 Years
Here are 42 of the best fantasy novels of the last 10 years, which include everything from witches to dragons, goblins to (d)jinn. → Read More
9 Books for Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
If you love Buffy the Vampire Slayer, these recent books perfectly capture the feeling of being a teenage chosen one on a hellmouth. → Read More
Literary Twitter Bots
Not all bots are created equal—some are fun and bookish! These literary Twitter bots post book quotes, character moments, and more. → Read More
Signs You Might Be in a Jane Austen Novel
Are your own thoughts habitually your best companions? Is your emotional state half agony, half hope? You may be in a Jane Austen novel. → Read More
Bookish Goods for Emily Henry Fans
From totes and tees to candles and adorable prints, fall in love with these bookish goods for Emily Henry fans. → Read More
Some of The Most Controversial Book Opinions
What makes a controversial book opinion controversial and not just boring? → Read More
9 Books Like THE BEAR
From memoirs by chefs and stories about Chicago to fiction about family and food, there's something for everyone in these books like The Bear. → Read More
The Bookish Life of Michelle Yeoh
From BUTTERFLY AND SWORD to AMERICAN BORN CHINESE, get to know the bookish life of actress Michelle Yeoh. → Read More
The Weirdest Quotes From the Penguin Random House Trial
“Everything is random in publishing. Success is random. Bestsellers are random. So that is why we are the Random House!” → Read More
Should We Still Study Shakespeare? An Exploration
Should we still study Shakespeare? There isn’t a simple answer, but I think we should. → Read More
The Price of Snails: Patricia Highsmith and Her Unusual Pets
Did Patricia Highsmith really smuggle snails out of France in her bra? Why was she so enamored with this highly unusual pet? → Read More
What Makes a Good Mr. Darcy?
What makes a good Mr. Darcy in retellings and reimaginings of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE? → Read More
A History of DRACULA in Pop Culture
From its publication in 1897 to Dracula Daily's popularity today and the countless adaptations in between, Dracula has staying power. → Read More
What’s the Deal With Marvel Movies?
Does the Sony Spider-Man vs. Marvel Spider-Man thing confuse you? Buckle up, buttercup, we've got some explaining to do about Marvel movies. → Read More
Greta Gerwig Must Answer For Her Crimes
Can a former Amy March hater find a reason to fall for her? → Read More