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After Fantastic Beasts: Imagining a Wizarding World Cinematic Universe
Describing the failures of Fantastic Beasts and mapping out a potential course for how the Wizarding World could expand into its own cinematic universe.
Michael Poore’s Reincarnation Blues Is the Funniest Book About Death You’ll Ever Read
Michael Poore’s second novel, Reincarnation Blues, takes you through the 10,000 lives of its main character Milo. This imaginative work will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on the nature of life and death.
5 of the Best Apps for Book Lovers
It can be fun and helpful to record the books you’ve read and want to read in the future. Here are 5 best apps for book lovers that will help you do so!
Max’s Harry Potter Reboot: Will the Magic Live On?
Covering the pros and cons of Max’s Harry Potter reboot. Outlining whether or not it’s a good idea and delving into the fan community and lore.
5 Children’s Books Encouraging Young Activists
Children’s books authors are working to inspire children to be activists, even at their young age. Here are 5 books working to do so.
Dune: Part Two – Everything You Need to Know
The highly anticipated sequel, Dune: Part Two will hit cinemas worldwide on November 3, 2023. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
7 Great Non-binary and Trans-Inclusive Fantasy Books
If your favorite author turned out to be transphobic and you want fantasy books with less real-world bigotry, here are 7 titles to add to your TBR list.
Are Self-Help Books Actually Useful?
Have you ever wondered if self-help books actually work? Here’s my own experience with them and whether or not I think they can help you in your daily life.
10 of the Worst Movie Adaptations to Hit Theaters
Hollywood turning a book into a movie never ends well. Here are 10 movie adaptations to hit theaters that upset fans around the world for a variety of reasons.
Bad Sex Scenes From Haruki Murakami Books, Ranked From Best to Worst
Haruki Murakami is coming out with another book and that’s great. But, as we fans know, there’s no such thing as a good Murakami sex scene.
10 Banned Books and the Ridiculous Reasons Why
Schools love to choose what children can and can’t read. Here are ten banned books from around the country that feature LGBTQ+ themes, suicide, and more.
2023 Book Releases to Look Forward To
Your TBR pile isn’t high enough. Let’s fix that with some new books from these 2023 book releases.
Book Banning in American Schools Is on the Rise – Are We Losing Access to Certain Literature?
Book banning is on the rise and the usual excuse is that the books in question promote obscenity. But what books are we losing in the process?
Who Is Chuck Tingle?: Author of the World’s Strangest Erotica
Chuck Tingle is a mysterious figure who writes strange erotica with titles like “Bigfoot Pirates Haunt My Balls.”
10 BookFi Alternatives for Free eBooks and Audiobooks
What’s a penny-pinching bookworm to do when BookFi gets shut down? Here are some free BookFi alternatives you can use.
Pride and Prejudice and Adaptations: Why the 1995 Pride and Prejudice Is Still the Best One
The 2005 adaptation might have Keira Knightley, but the 1995 Pride and Prejudice still takes the cake.
8 Easy Philosophy Books That Aren’t Boring for People Who Are Trying to Think
This isn’t your Philosophy 101 professor’s recommended reading. These easy philosophy books are engaging introductions that won’t put you to sleep.
What Makes An E-Girl? A Guide to the E-Girl Aesthetic and Life
The e-girl aesthetic mixes fashion, internet history, and what it means to grow up online. Like her predecessors, the e-girl is no stranger to flak.
6 Classic Books Written by Authors With Mental Illness
Mental illness distorts reality in ways that don’t fit neatly into traditional nonfiction. These classic books by authors with mental illness capture that distortion and surrealness.
A Look Inside the Codex Seraphinianus: The Surrealistic Encyclopedia in a Made-up Language
The Codex Seraphinianus is a strange and mysterious book written by an Italian artist. Is it full of hidden truths or complete nonsense?
Shakespearean, Proustian, Kafkaesque, Orwellian: What Do These Adjectives Mean?
What do people mean when they use authors’ names as adjectives?
Online Bookstores That Are Not Amazon
These online bookstores give you the same convenience as Amazon, without putting more money in Bezos’ tax-sheltered pockets.
Bookshop.org Is Giving Away Free Books for Life and Supporting Independent Bookstores at the Same Time
Bookshop.org gives indie bookstores a way to compete against Amazon. With the Golden Bookmark Sweepstakes, you can support those bookstores and enjoy free books for life.