Anne Mai Yee Jansen
Anne Mai Yee Jansen is a literature and ethnic studies professor and a lifelong story addict. She exists on a steady diet of books and hot chocolate, with a heaping side of travel whenever possible. Originally hailing from the sun and sandstone of southern California, she currently resides with her partner, offspring, and feline companion in the sleepy mountains of western North Carolina.
2022 Bookish Calendars for the Readers on Your Holiday List
November 22, 2021Whether you're buying a gift for the book lovers in your life or getting one for yourself, these 2022 bookish calendars are sure to please.
Fondness and Fatalities: 8 Books That Mix Love With Murder
October 22, 2021Love and murder go together like stake and eggs (heh). Enjoy these sweet and steamy reads that also include some light murder, like Arsenic and Adobo.
Bookish Halloween Eye Candy to Treat Your Home (and Yourself) To
October 19, 2021There’s no reason the kiddies should be the only ones who get treats. Here's a list of Halloween decor inspired by classic tales of terror.
Inspire a Love of Literacy With These Reading Games for Kids
September 15, 2021From board games to library apps, these are this list of the best reading games for kids has something for everyone on it!
Feel Like a Fairytale Character (Without the Costume)
September 14, 2021Whether you're feeling innocent, mischievous, or downright villainous, bring a little magic into your day with these enchanting finds.
Monstrify Your Bookshelf With These Horror Books About Monsters
September 3, 2021Horror books about monsters like Empire of the Wild dig deep into our psyche when it comes to cultural fears and more.
Weird Westerns Explained
August 26, 2021Welcome to the world of weird westerns, partner, where western meets monsters, supernatural phenomena, or space hijinx, like in How Much of These Hills is Gold by C Pam Zhang?
10 Life Lessons from Science Fiction and Fantasy
August 12, 2021Hugo Gernsback once said SFF writers impart knowledge without out making us aware we're being taught. So what do they actually teach us?
10 Recent Magical Realism Novels
July 22, 2021On the elusive definition of magical realism, plus a rich and diverse list of recent magical realism novels to explore.
The Most Bookish Cities in the World
July 2, 2021Here are some of the most bookish cities in the world, from the city with the most libraries to the best city for writers to live.