Chris M. Arnone
Chris was weaned on comic books and Hardy Boys novels, finding his first literary love in Lord of the Flies, and lasting love through Ray Bradbury. He reads and writes nerdy fiction in equal parts with literary fiction and poetry these days, but his imagination still leans toward the magical. He also performs on many stages in Kansas City, where he lives with his wife Christy and their cats.
10 Genre-Blending Fantasy Books
September 8, 2021For those of us that love multiple genres of books, here are ten genre-blending fantasy books as good as any Pitch Perfect mash-up.
Who is Black Adam?
August 31, 2021Dwayne Johnson is the biggest name in Hollywood and we're all waiting for his superhero turn in 2022's Black Adam. But who is Black Adam?
A Guide to Sonnets
August 18, 2021Of all the formal traditions in poetry, the sonnet might be the most famous. So what exactly is a sonnet? Here's a guide to sonnets.
12 Must-Read Stories on DC Universe Infinite
July 29, 2021DC Universe relaunched as DC Universe Infinite back in January. Here are some must-read stories from the relaunch.
6 Manhwa and Manga Like The Beginning After the End
July 20, 2021If you're caught up on this classic and looking for something similar, here are eight manhwa and manga like The Beginning After the End.
A Guide to Pastoral Poetry
July 8, 2021As I sit down like I do every year to write some pastoral poetry, I thought I'd share a guide to this venerated school of poetry.
8 Books About Gender Fluidity for Young Readers
June 8, 2021Gender as a binary is purely a social construct. Here are eight books about gender fluidity to get the ball rolling for your young reader.
The StoryGraph Review: Is It Worth Replacing Goodreads?
May 21, 2021While there are a number of Goodreads alternatives, The StoryGraph is the closest analog. Here's your Book Riot review of The StoryGraph.
14 of the Best Books for New Dads
April 12, 2021Here are some of the best books for new dads, including The Sh!t No One Tells You: A Guide to Surviving Your Baby’s First Year by Dawn Dais.
12 Dystopian Books Like 1984
April 8, 20211984 is a classic dystopian work, deeply embedded in our culture. Here are 12 more dystopian and anti-utopian books like 1984, including Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson.