A Wonderful Summer Read: Why “Wonder” is the Perfect Read
Whether readers pick up the novel or watch the film adaptation, “Wonder” proves why it remains one of the most meaningful coming-of-age novels for readers of all ages.
Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World” and “Island” Open Windows into the Modern World
Much like the myna birds of his "Island” Huxley draws the viewer’s attention to the world around them.
Voices That Changed the World: Five Books by Women Everyone Should Read
From fighting injustice to redefining history, historical women authors have transformed literature in ways that still impact the reader today.
Finding Christmas Ambiance in “Little Women”
As the snow starts to fall, "Little Women" remains a timeless winter read that captures the heart and nostalgia of Christmas
Are We Living or Just Scrolling? Lessons about Living from Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs. Dalloway”
Virginia Woolf’s timeless novel reminds us that, amidst the modern life noise, pausing to reflect can be the truest mode of life.
“The Bell Jar” Feminism, Burnout and the Pressure to Do It All
More than 60 years after its publication, “The Bell Jar” remains the story of every woman who’s tried to “do it all” and quietly burned out in the process.
“Marigold Mind Laundry” Almost Made Me Lose My Own Mind
This ‘healing fiction’ book didn’t heal me at all, with its oversimplified advice and lack of character interiority.
T. Kingfisher’s “A Sorceress Comes To Call” Doesn’t Call To Me, At Least
T. Kingfisher’s retelling of “The Goose Girl” doesn’t quite live up to her past literary feats.
“Celestial Monsters” Review: Aiden Thomas’ Fast-Paced YA Fantasy with a Bold Political Edge
Despite the fast pace and tame action, Aiden Thomas’s latest book offers a well-needed lesson on how to move forward from societal upset.
Valentine’s Day Reads that Will Make Your Heart Flutter
In honor of the ‘Season of Love,’ here are eight romance books that are sure to get you in your feels
“The Making of Biblical Womanhood:” How Man Constructed Gender Roles, Not The Bible
We have seen a prevalent contemporary push towards ‘traditional’ gender roles by Evangelical America. But Beth Alison Barr’s 2021 book questions how traditional those beliefs actually are.
Author Aiden Thomas Shines in “The Sunbearer Trials”
New York Times best-seller Aiden Thomas delivers another banger with “The Sunbearer Trials.”